Pioneer AVIC-n1 installation

I have a 2001 Camaro SS Convertible w/monsoon.

I have installed many car stereo's in the past.  I am wondering if I should take on installation of this unit.  Local dealer wants $450 more(than ebay and other online sources) for the unit and $200 for installation.  They make it sound complicated... finding the VSS, running to brake light, locating the sensor, etc.

Any thoughts?

thanks, dave

how do you plan on bypassing the monsoon system?

you don't really have to use the VSS or the reverse light. you don't need the parking brake light either.  however if you don't know the reason why you don't or do need these things then you prolly should just shell out the cash.  because the other benefit of having someone install is you can take it back to them to have it unistalled if some does malfunction. also its important to postiton the brain correctlyon the avicn1 for proper operation.

JMaxx,

You got me there.  I figured I would need a wiring harness and possibly an amplifier harness to connect to monsoon.  Am I correct?

As far as not connecting to VSS or reverse light, you got me there too.  I did not know you could bypass this step.  I did know position of the brain is critical, flat and facing forwards.  I figured under the passenger seat would be ok.  I have not seen instructions yet.

I am all for letting someone else do it, and I make a living by preaching 'buy local.'  However, their 'discounted' price is 35% higher than many authorized sources on web.  If it were close, no question.  But for $700, I think I am willing to give it a shot.

Let me ask this, what would a fair price be for the AVIC-N1, voice, aux input, harnesses and installation?  Maybe I should try to find another local source.  Not many around here though.

Thanks for all of the input, exactly what I was looking for.

dave

why can't you buy it online, and have the local shop install it?  With the monsoon system, it is definitly worth having them do it, $200 total for installing an N1 is a great price!  My shop would charge $325-$350 for that car, including parts.

will they flex at all on price?  if it is a small shop, and you ask if they will meet you halfway on price, they might, just to make the sale. (cost for the unit is about $1400, so they wont go too low)

as far as the VSS wire, BU wire, and PB wire...

the VSS is not necessary, but helps the N1 be more accurate, instead of recalculating your position, it can use the VSS signal for more accurate navagation

The BU wire is not necessary either, but if you hook up the VSS, and not the BU, the AVIC will not know if you are going forward or backing up, and it will have to recalculate your position again.  also, if you have a back up camera, you need to have the back up wire hooked up to get the full features of the N1

It is not necessary to connect the PB wire to the parking brake, but cannot be left "unconnected", or you will not be able to watch a movie, etc. at all!  there are easy ways to make the N1 "think" the parking brake is on ;)

Don't know for sure, but I am guessing the $200 installation is if I buy the hardware from them.

I think I am going to give it a shot.  I bought an Alpine to tide me over until I have time to play with the N1.  I installed it along with their new ipod kit under passenger seat in around 2 hours.  Then removed the ipod kit and went back to just aux in.  If interested in my thoughts on Alpine ipod kit, let me know.

Working in the Camaro is easier than I thought!

Any advice on where to mount the SWI-x IR? I was thinking behind the rear view mirror facing down.

PB wire to ground, right? :-)

dave

Hello!

What connection is necessary to run Pioneer AVIC-X1 working on the workbench ? Is it enough ACC and BU1 connection only ?

Thank you,

Alexander.