2013 G37 Bose Non-Nav to Nav
#1
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2013 G37 Bose Non-Nav to Nav
I have a 2013 G37 Journey with Bose, no navigation, sadly. I want to swap my system with the 2013 G37 navigation unit. I know this is possible, as a DIY guide was created for this:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...with-bose.html
I plan on doing this myself since every single shop I have asked seem to have no knowledge on this specific task. I am having trouble understanding which wires to splice (if I have to for the 2013 model) as shown in the DIY guide. If there is anyone here that can elaborate on this part, I would greatly appreciate it. Keep in mind that this is the 2013 model, everything else I have read seem to be the earlier models.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...with-bose.html
I plan on doing this myself since every single shop I have asked seem to have no knowledge on this specific task. I am having trouble understanding which wires to splice (if I have to for the 2013 model) as shown in the DIY guide. If there is anyone here that can elaborate on this part, I would greatly appreciate it. Keep in mind that this is the 2013 model, everything else I have read seem to be the earlier models.
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If you're doing the swap just to gain NAV then I agree with Blazeplacid, it definitely is not worth the hassle.
Besides the wiring you'd have to replace the preset switch panel, the multi function switch assembly (under the display), steering wheel switches (if you wanted full functionality), and of course source the controller, GPS antenna, and display.
I did the swap but I went from a 2008 Bose non-NAV to a 2014 Bose NAV. The swap is relatively easy but also very tedious. For me, the gains, mainly bluetooth, DVD, and USB, made it worth my while. To date, I've never used the navigation part.
Besides the wiring you'd have to replace the preset switch panel, the multi function switch assembly (under the display), steering wheel switches (if you wanted full functionality), and of course source the controller, GPS antenna, and display.
I did the swap but I went from a 2008 Bose non-NAV to a 2014 Bose NAV. The swap is relatively easy but also very tedious. For me, the gains, mainly bluetooth, DVD, and USB, made it worth my while. To date, I've never used the navigation part.
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Originally Posted by ILM-NC G37S
If you're doing the swap just to gain NAV then I agree with Blazeplacid, it definitely is not worth the hassle.
Besides the wiring you'd have to replace the preset switch panel, the multi function switch assembly (under the display), steering wheel switches (if you wanted full functionality), and of course source the controller, GPS antenna, and display.
I did the swap but I went from a 2008 Bose non-NAV to a 2014 Bose NAV. The swap is relatively easy but also very tedious. For me, the gains, mainly bluetooth, DVD, and USB, made it worth my while. To date, I've never used the navigation part.
Besides the wiring you'd have to replace the preset switch panel, the multi function switch assembly (under the display), steering wheel switches (if you wanted full functionality), and of course source the controller, GPS antenna, and display.
I did the swap but I went from a 2008 Bose non-NAV to a 2014 Bose NAV. The swap is relatively easy but also very tedious. For me, the gains, mainly bluetooth, DVD, and USB, made it worth my while. To date, I've never used the navigation part.
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Originally Posted by ILM-NC G37S
No VIN or other security programming issues. Once the wiring is sorted the unit will plug right in and should work fine.
Also, did you have to mess with the microphone/ XM stuff in the trunk when you upgraded?
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Also, did you have to mess with the microphone/ XM stuff in the trunk when you upgraded like in the DIY?
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Microphone, yes. It works but I've never used the voice recognition crap.
XM, no. I have no use for SAT radio. Makes no sense to pay a monthly fee for crappy programming when I now have the Bluetooth that can stream music from my phone and USB stick for video.
The wiring is not that difficult but if you don't feel comfortable tackling it then definitely find someone more skilled.
XM, no. I have no use for SAT radio. Makes no sense to pay a monthly fee for crappy programming when I now have the Bluetooth that can stream music from my phone and USB stick for video.
The wiring is not that difficult but if you don't feel comfortable tackling it then definitely find someone more skilled.
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Originally Posted by ILM-NC G37S
Microphone, yes. It works but I've never used the voice recognition crap.
XM, no. I have no use for SAT radio. Makes no sense to pay a monthly fee for crappy programming when I now have the Bluetooth that can stream music from my phone and USB stick for video.
The wiring is not that difficult but if you don't feel comfortable tackling it then definitely find someone more skilled.
XM, no. I have no use for SAT radio. Makes no sense to pay a monthly fee for crappy programming when I now have the Bluetooth that can stream music from my phone and USB stick for video.
The wiring is not that difficult but if you don't feel comfortable tackling it then definitely find someone more skilled.