Bypass lockout on AVIC-N2, AVIC-D1

What switch did you installed?

Regarding the AVIC-N2 bypass!  I have an electronic background on both theory and hands-on.  I read in one comment that there would be a connector on the pins if pioneer wanted to use R-197.  Not true if they wanted to bridge two processors or circuits they would just put in a jumper bar.  I did the bypass on the back of the unit and everything is opened up.  If you do not have soldering skills though I recommend that you get a professional to do it for you.  You need a low powered solder iron and a steady hand.

o0odvs1o0o wrote: Well, as promised, I have returned to let you all know the results of my AVIC-N2 install... I went today to have my installer do the 'solder trick' to the AVIC-N2, and it took him about 2 minutes to do it! Just peeled back the silver tape and then put a bit of solder between the 2 points, oila!! works like a charm! just the way it SHOULD! It should be shipped this way with a disclaimer and option to change it... anyway, I can now watch movies and perform all nav functions while driving! My camera, voice module, remote and every other function works PERFECT, exactly how it used to and it even works better now! I have a 2004 Mercedes CLK 500 AMG , so if it works with my car, it will work on yours!! Do be warned, the only 'problem' is that it will void your Pioneer warranty... big whoop! Id rather have these features and worry about the warranty later!! I do recommend having a professional do the install and especially this mod, unless you really know what you are doing... It was like pulling teeth just getting a person to do the install in my car, noone is able to do it on this particular car due to the fiber optic connections it has, so I had to go through my Mercedes rep who knew of one person in the area that works on these cars all the time, he was great and did a fantastic job with everything!! It is worth getting someone who knows what they are doing, as the install gets done very cleanly... my camera is located BEHIND my license plate and all you see is a small hole! not the cam... nice!... remember we are talking about a $1,000+ piece of equipment, and you wouldnt really want to have a $1,000 paper weight would you? ***Those people who say it does not work, either 1: Are lying or 2: dont know what the hell they are doing, tried it and screwed their unit up!*** BOTTOM LINE- THE SOLDER MOD WORKS 100% PEFFECT!!!

Hey you should post a pic of the car and a close shoot of the tag showing the camera. I love that car and is one of the next things on my list to buy. My Agusta is next but thanks for the info and feedback as promised....

I attempted to bypass trick on the avic n2 I soldered the two leads under the silver sticker and grounded the brake wire and it DID NOT WORK I was told that it may be because my unit was manufactured in 2005. I believe that it may have worked on the 2004 avic n2 units and pioneer made a change in 2005 and now the solder trick no longer works.

What did work to bypass on the N2. Well here it is.

I installed a toggle switch to shut off the speed sensor wire and a 2nd toggle on the brake wire.

The only way to bypass the N2 is shut off the speed sensor switch, then turn on the brake switch and disconnect the GPS antenna from the hideaway.  My hideaway is mounted under the console with easy access by removing the cup holder. I removed the small plastic clip from the grey tip of the GPS antenna plug, this allows me to plug and unplug the antenna much easier. This allows me to watch dvd while driving, without using the rear camera input.

Also shutting off the speed sens switch while the GPS antenna is plugged in allows me to use all of the Navigation features while moving, such as simply hitting the return home feature, and address lookup.

Does anyone know if it would be possible to install a toggle switch on the GPS antenna? If this is possible please let me know.

I do not want to cut the wire as it may interupt the impedance. How would I add a switch to the antenna, I went to radio shack and the sales rep scratched his head and couldn't help. The closest i got to a solution was at Fryes where I found a Garmin GPS antenna connector that will convert the avic antenna conection to a RCA cable. I would have costed about 40 bucks for the parts to even attempt to install a switch on the GPS antenna without cutting the wire.