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GPS and Navigation AssistanceOEM Car, Aftermarket and handheld navigation discussions.
This is a discussion thread titled "Avic-z1 installed....god I love it!", within the GPS and Navigation Assistance forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
Mr. Whaler22, I just ordered a 2007 Seqouia without the Nav because I was looking at the AVIC-Z1. After getting home and doing research, I found out it has the emergency brake switch feature. THis is the only barrier I have in getting the system, so really need some help/experience to get some answers flushed out. I'm so glad I found these posts - I've got a ton of questions I just can't seem to find out anywhere...
Where would I find out how to bypass the emergency brake feature so I can program the Nav while in Drive
How did they route sound to all 10 of your speakers? Can all 10 speakers be hooked up without any additional modules?
DId you get the XM module? IF so, are you ok with the looks of having two black antenna wires routed to your roof?
Where did you mount your antenna?
Sorry for all the questions. I've got to make a decision in the next 24 to 48 hours of whether to go ahead and add the stock Nav system or leave the order as it is without a Nav. TX.
Mr. Whaler22, I just ordered a 2007 Seqouia without the Nav because I was looking at the AVIC-Z1. After getting home and doing research, I found out it has the emergency brake switch feature. THis is the only barrier I have in getting the system, so really need some help/experience to get some answers flushed out. I'm so glad I found these posts - I've got a ton of questions I just can't seem to find out anywhere...
Where would I find out how to bypass the emergency brake feature so I can program the Nav while in Drive
How did they route sound to all 10 of your speakers? Can all 10 speakers be hooked up without any additional modules?
DId you get the XM module? IF so, are you ok with the looks of having two black antenna wires routed to your roof?
Where did you mount your antenna?
Sorry for all the questions. I've got to make a decision in the next 24 to 48 hours of whether to go ahead and add the stock Nav system or leave the order as it is without a Nav. TX.
I didn't get the XM, though I may add it at some point.
I have the Z1 in our Sequoia, not our Tundra. The antennea is mounted on the roof above the rear lift-gate; folks don't even notice it.
My Z1 does have the e-brake feature, and it's hooked up according to the Pioneer specifications. If I turn the headlights on and off three times as soon as I start up the system, and that's all done before the "pioneer logo" appears on the screen (three one second pulses), all of the safety features are bypassed - so it's possible for the passenger to use the DVD player and/or program the Nav system while the vehicle is in motion.
There are some after-market fixes that basically build in a module to create that triple pulse without having to do it muanually before the drive. I haven't bothered with those, because I don't need the system to work like that most of the time. If I'm going on a long trip, or a trip into unfamiliar territory, I can make fuss with the headlights before getting under way.
Note: Some of the aftermarket solutions only work on pre-July 2006 units. Also, the above described procedure will not work if the unit has a DVD in the drive.
I'm afraid I can't answer how the sound was routed to the speakers. A friend of mine owns a local stereo store chain, and he's got some very gifted installers. I upgraded the sound system substantially by adding power, a better sub, and better speakers w/seperates. The Sequoia is a GREAT sound box/platform, and the new system is amazing, but I can't tell you how they did the wiring. (Now I just have to figure out how to keep all the stuff IN my rig, as I live in the car-theft capital of the USA .)
The Z1 is sophisticated/powerful/multi-talented. If you don't need all those features the factory system may be just fine. I'm leaning towards installing the factory system in the Tundra because my wife doesn't want "all that trick stuff" in her truck - and the factory system is only $1700.
Mr. Whaler22, I just ordered a 2007 Seqouia without the Nav because I was looking at the AVIC-Z1. After getting home and doing research, I found out it has the emergency brake switch feature. THis is the only barrier I have in getting the system, so really need some help/experience to get some answers flushed out. I'm so glad I found these posts - I've got a ton of questions I just can't seem to find out anywhere...
Where would I find out how to bypass the emergency brake feature so I can program the Nav while in Drive
How did they route sound to all 10 of your speakers? Can all 10 speakers be hooked up without any additional modules?
DId you get the XM module? IF so, are you ok with the looks of having two black antenna wires routed to your roof?
Where did you mount your antenna?
Sorry for all the questions. I've got to make a decision in the next 24 to 48 hours of whether to go ahead and add the stock Nav system or leave the order as it is without a Nav. TX.
Antenna placement should always be located on the Roof Mine are near the windshield top header's on the right(Xm) and left (navi).
Link I showed Whaler22 should aneswer all your question On Pioneer's Avic Z1 and Upcoming Z2.
I have the Xm on my Tundra with Traffic nav and love it.Wile the factory unit's are decent they lack the refinement the Pioneer unit's provide. Currently Lexus new Ls460 L has this features as well and it's similar to what i have. The good thing about Xm traf navi is the system comes in handy in heavy traffic and try's to get you on your target goal to your location..
Avics are nice but pricey. I went with a kenwood 6019. Along with the Kenwood nav unit I have everything in 1 package. The nav works along with XM and instantly updates. Its their Navtraffic system. There is also only 1 antenna for the system.
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Avics are nice but pricey. I went with a kenwood 6019. Along with the Kenwood nav unit I have everything in 1 package. The nav works along with XM and instantly updates. Its their Navtraffic system. There is also only 1 antenna for the system.
Does the Kenwood also give you Blue-tooth, DVD and multiple aux inputs (so you can use the ipod AND XM AND, etc, etc)?
Does it integrate with the Toyota steering wheel controls?
How much was the Kenwood? (I'm sitting on the fence about what to install in the Tundra, as I'd like to spend less money, I want an easier/cheaper install, and my wife doesn't appreciate all the bells and whistles on the Z1 - really, she just wants Bluetooth.
Does the Kenwood also give you Blue-tooth, DVD and multiple aux inputs (so you can use the ipod AND XM AND, etc, etc)?
Does it integrate with the Toyota steering wheel controls?
How much was the Kenwood? (I'm sitting on the fence about what to install in the Tundra, as I'd like to spend less money, I want an easier/cheaper install, and my wife doesn't appreciate all the bells and whistles on the Z1 - really, she just wants Bluetooth.
Yes it does have all the cool features you want. Everything extra has to be added. There is bluetooth, backup camera, it does play DVDs while moving by just grounding a wire, and it has a seperate ipod interface which lets you control everything from the unit. As for XM, its integrated in the navigation. The steering wheel controls can be used with a PAC adapter. Pricewise, I paid just at 1k for the unit and nav. All other option have to be added. Check ebay. There are some great deals on these units going on now.
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Yes it does have all the cool features you want. Everything extra has to be added. There is bluetooth, backup camera, it does play DVDs while moving by just grounding a wire, and it has a seperate ipod interface which lets you control everything from the unit. As for XM, its integrated in the navigation. The steering wheel controls can be used with a PAC adapter. Pricewise, I paid just at 1k for the unit and nav. All other option have to be added. Check ebay. There are some great deals on these units going on now.
Great. I'll check. Thanks.
And please let us know if there are any down-sides to the Kenwood if you discover any...
Avics are nice but pricey. I went with a kenwood 6019. Along with the Kenwood nav unit I have everything in 1 package. The nav works along with XM and instantly updates. Its their Navtraffic system. There is also only 1 antenna for the system.
pricey Not really $1,500
try this site where i got My unit from with my Review ..
Erik, have you used the Kenwood and/or the Eclipse and, if so, how would you compare it/them with the Z1?
Based on Feature the Eclipse (futishe ten) which Makes the Toyota Factory Navi is decent but feature wise it doesn't have that much. I'll shoot you a link to there direct site and you be the Judge on the system but I'll be honest I've never cared for the Factory Toyota system's at all since i've had them before. Overall if what you seek is a bare bones system this is pretty well what to expect on the Toyota system the Eclipse sound quality is also much better vs stock because the amp is layed out nicer but feature wise I think the Pioneer z1 has them beet to the tee which you and I allready know.If you wife seek's something similar to stock go buy the Eclipse and you will see pretty much the same layout from Factory to Eclipse..Hope this review helped you. Eclipse also add Bluetooth it appear's on the new Unit's I didn't see this last year.Kenwood is decent on head unit's I also researced them on Navigation but they came out short on some feature's reason why I skipped them last year..
Erik
The only feature I see that the pioneer has that the kenwood doesnt is the internal harddrive. I also looked at the pioneer but for the money it wasnt for me.
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hello, im a new user to the site. i have an 06 Tundra Limited AC. looking into getting the AVIC Z1 as well. i was wondering if you guys could send me the info on how to Bypass the Nav control while driving and how to get a Pioneer interface for the factory steering wheel controls. thanks
If yall are looking to "bypass" the Avic Z1... there is nothing to install... there is a trick to doing it... when you turn the radio on, make sure that your headlights are off, there is a boot screen that appears that is black with white letters... when you see that screen, turn your parking lights on then off... *bypassed* this works everytime... LOL... have fun... this only works with the Z1... with the Z2, there is a wire that needs to be jumped into another harness...
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