AVIC N2 - Service Code
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Topic: AVIC N2 - Service Code
Posted By: jazmill7312
Subject: AVIC N2 - Service Code
Date Posted: April 11, 2005 at 4:12 PM
Has anyone heard of this so-called "Service Code" that can be used to ignore the shutdown of the video playback on the N2 while traveling over 10 mph? If so, please advise on how to do this. Thanks, Just looking for a way to beat this thing...;) ------------- jazmill
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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: April 11, 2005 at 5:13 PM
AHhhhhhh, my AVIC hurts, MY AVIC HURTSSS!!!!
See sig.
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Posted By: jazmill7312
Date Posted: April 11, 2005 at 8:39 PM
I see your "See Sig" alot in this forum, yet never seem to find any advice or useful information from your responses. Is this by design or are you just upset that you, the "Installer", can't figure this one out? I am looking for a "Service Code" given out by Pioneer that disables the automatic video shutoff. And for your information "See Sig", it is for an RV and is out of the driver's sight. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, ------------- jazmill
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: April 11, 2005 at 8:47 PM
No I don't feel like getting hit because some idiot was paying attention to their monitor instead of the road. If this is for an RV then kill the salesman for choosing the wrong equipment to install. Why do the people in the back need to have NAV??? There are alot of cheaper flipout monitors that don't have said restrictions on it. There is no way to win this argument.
The whole point to me saying see sig is to dissuade people from making asses of themselves and asking "How to I bypass a SAFETY FEATURE?". Do I have a way around this feature, sure there are a couple. Am I going to tell you, NO. I stopped telling people how to bypass video almost a year ago. Also if there was a "service code" and anyone knew what it was, don't you think it would be everywhere and you would have found it?
So I repeat, MY AVIC HURTS, MY AVIC HURTS!!!!!!!!
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Posted By: jazmill7312
Date Posted: April 11, 2005 at 8:58 PM
You must love reading your own stuff.. Do us a favor and just don't reply.... Unless of course you have a solution and not a complaint.
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: April 11, 2005 at 10:42 PM
jazmill7312 wrote:
I am looking for a "Service Code" given out by Pioneer that disables the automatic video shutoff.
Why would pioneer make a safety feature and then hand out a code to bypass it? Auex gives out quite a bit of useful information and I think he gave you some, "kill the salesman for choosing the wrong equipment to install" ------------- Nik
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Posted By: xtremeaudio
Date Posted: April 12, 2005 at 4:59 AM
you need video bypass the most easy way to do it you need to by pac tr-7 to bypass and turn back up camera i hope it work for you
Posted By: 12V_REP
Date Posted: April 12, 2005 at 8:44 AM
Folks, bottom line is there is NO WAY to bypass this feature like there was last year. Is there a way around it, yes if you want to call it that. I agree with Auex that if this is for an RV and it not in the drivers sight then he wasted $2000.00. And if the point becomes navigation, well you still can't use it while drive no matter how you get around the video. So the "navigation" card can never be played in this forum for the N2.
Oh, and Auex, I love my Ipod!!!! 
*See Auex sig*
Posted By: jazmill7312
Date Posted: April 12, 2005 at 8:57 AM
Thanks for your comments 12v. I agree that the bypass for these models are completely different, but you have to KNOW that there is always a way around everything. The main reason the N2 was purchased by this customer was the fact that it has XM Traffic (Re-routable due to traffic) and it can "TALK" you through the navigation without having to see it. I am not sure of any other product on the market that will do this as of now. The customer only spent $1450 on the N2 as well. Back to the main question. I do know of a old Pioneer Service Code that could be used to service the Pioneer recievers. I was jsut wondering if there was one for this particular model that disabled the video while driving feature. Thanks again. ------------- jazmill
Posted By: RVCAMPERMAN
Date Posted: April 12, 2005 at 4:35 PM
OK, I can confirm there IS a service code for the N2 that will allow you to watch video and use navigation while in motion at any speed. I know this because I have one installed behind the driver’s seat in my Motor Coach. I only wish I could tell you what was done to allow this but unfortunately I bought this N2 already hacked off of eBay for 2100.00. I know this is more than I should have paid, however having the nav functions with XM traffic active while driving and the ability to source video to the plasma screen was well worth the money. I also wanted to point out that whatever was done to my N2 was done right; I have had no problems at all and have used it on several trips. ( bought it 1 month ago, 3400 miles since installed) I agree that watching video and driving is not safe, however I do not believe that it is the manufactures jobs to proactivly try to disable this. I will attempt to get the information from the eBay seller, even if I have to pay him for it just so I can publish to all of you who need this active. I personally do not agree with auex (see above posts) and I believe if he had the knowledge to actually unlock this device he would be using it also, after all what good is a nav unit if you cannot adjust your route while in motion. Can you imagine how much of a pain it would be to stop on the interstate with a 40 foot bus each time you needed to change your route because of traffic or construction? People who try to push their own ignorance on you are not worth listening to anyway; life is too short for idiots. I mean really, is Mabeline going to make it so lipstick won’t work in motion?Or maybe your make it so your coffee cup wont release from the cup holder while you are moving?Or even better how about McDonalds having you sign a waiver saying you will not eat and drive…Think about it, is video on your dash really any more distracting than putting on makeup, drinking hot coffee, eating greasy food, reading, smoking or many of the other activities people do while driving?So while I am sure some uptight staunch better than thou (like auex) will disagree with me, I know many more of you will understand how completely insane it is to think that this one little lockout will stop people.Oh ya BTWI also have an N1 properly hooked up in my F250, I simply added an inexpensive 7’ monitor underneath the AVIC in the dash, now I have both movies AND navigation active at the same time, and I have had it this way for 1 year and well over 100k miles…. No accidents…. Good luck and I will post the solution if I can find it.
Posted By: jazmill7312
Date Posted: April 12, 2005 at 4:47 PM
Amen Brother. Please keep me informed. I appreciate you taking your time to respond.
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Posted By: RVCAMPERMAN
Date Posted: April 12, 2005 at 5:00 PM
I accidently came across this topic while looking for a radio relay setup, I actually joined the forum just to respond to this post. The setup in my F250 is a great workaround IF you have the room for a second monitor, its really nice to plot a trip out AND have DVD on a separate monitor. But if you drive a small car this may not be feasible... Alot of people are using the backup camera mod, have you seen the specifics on it ? RVMAN
Posted By: 12V_REP
Date Posted: April 12, 2005 at 7:55 PM
I love how people try and justify watching video while driving by using stupid examples of other unsafe practices. It only proves ignorance runs deep across the land. What pisses me off is the Government making drugs illegal. I don't need someone telling someone else it is wrong to sell my 10 year old daughter "X". I think most drug dealers have the good sense to not sell to kids. Anyone see how stupid that sounds? I hope so. Now I could have used the speeding or DUI examples, but it really cool to do both of those so why bother with it.
Now, as for auex being attacked for taking the right stance and pushing his "ignorance". Ignorance lies in the one that would place in a public forum how to bypass a SAFETY LOCKOUT. Also ignorance is best displayed when examples such as "detours" and "traffic" are used for bypassing a SAFETY LOCKOUT. I am sure anyone who can read would know that you can reroute on the move for just such situations without bypassing said SAFETY LOCKOUT. Now auex may not be privey to such info, but if I want the technician code it is one (1) phone call away for me, and yes there really is one. But why add to the number of idiots out there driving while watching a movie(and yes I was one of those idiots until recently).
If you feel it is best to drive while viewing a video I would take these precations. 1) have a great atty. on speed dial 2) have a great insurance policy and be willing to lose everything you own if it comes down to it 3) be man/woman enough not to sue the manufacturer or Audio shop that installs your stuff and 4) have a will made out so when you go left of center into a tree or phone pole your family doesn't have to suffer your ignorance their whole life.
BTW, enjoy this little read. You may have to copy and paste the link into your browser, but it will be worth the effort:
https://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5529317/
And one more point. If you really want this for navi on the go, buy the damn CD-VC1(voice control). It will control the navi while you drive without bypassing anything. Just a thought.
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: April 12, 2005 at 8:06 PM
I take more crap then this daily, this is nothing. Oh, and IPODs are still stupid. hehehe.
Also I don't mean to be rude but if the "code" does pop up in this forum then you better be quick because I am fairly certain that it will be deleted within an hour.
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Posted By: jazmill7312
Date Posted: April 12, 2005 at 10:35 PM
Good job fellas. Keep on keepin on. Again, "See Sig"....no value. Ignorance.... that is an interesting word. I think you mean stupid, but I am not sure. Ignorance is thinking that a comapany can put out a product and not ALSO think that the SAME company will put out a code that disables a feature that might hurt sales. Thanks for the concern. ------------- jazmill
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: April 12, 2005 at 10:49 PM
Don't talk about ignorance, it is hypocritical in this thread.
RVcamperman, not to be rude but proof? Also the examples you have listed as driving distractions, while just, are not that good. A women putting on lipstick, takes a minute or 2 and can be done at a red light. Smoking, rarely a distraction unless the cherry flies back in the car. Coffee, if you are stupid enough to be messing with hot coffee while driving then you deserve to get burnt. This is a good case for pioneer on the other hand( case in point is mcdonalds getting sued because women got burned). Food, well everyone does it but shouldn't. IMO cell phones are worse then anything you listed. So basicaly yes, video indash is alot more distracting then anything you listed.
RVCAMPERMAN wrote:
People who try to push their own ignorance on you are not worth listening to anyway; life is too short for idiots.
It isn't your life I am worried about, also see Darwin please.
While you guys are asking for codes, can you ask for radio unlock codes too. I just want to help thieves.
Sincerely
Your uptight staunch a***ole. ------------- Certified Security Specialist
Always check info with a digital multimeter.
I promise to be good.
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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: April 12, 2005 at 11:04 PM
Well maybe the Darwin comment was kind of out of hand. Sorry.
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Always check info with a digital multimeter.
I promise to be good.
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: April 12, 2005 at 11:34 PM
Darwin comment aside, (though I do think it applies here) this thread and others like it have gone on way too long. It's stupid guys! Regardless of whatever excuse you come up with, its just plain stupid. You might as well play your Sony PSP while driving. If you want navigation, you bought the wrong unit. Either get the voice unit or get a stand alone GPS unit. Why have a 7" screen in a motor home anyway? ------------- Nik
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Posted By: Cali_pilot
Date Posted: April 13, 2005 at 5:43 AM
Rvcamperman, Can you tell us what the seller's name was on ebay? Now for everyone that thinks bypassing this safety to watch video while driving is wrong, I completely agree with you. I personally would not like this bypassed for that reason but mainly so that my wife (or other passenger) can make changes on the Navigation. I am not going to say that I will never do changes to the Navi while driving because I would probably be lying. I also think that the driver making changes to the Navi is wrong, stupid and against the law but most of us have done lots of wrong , stupid and unlawful things in our times. I agree with Rvcamperman when he said that if Auex had the service code, he too would bypass this safety feature. Like I said before, I will never try to display video up front while the vehicle is in motion and do not intend to bypass so that I can mess with the Navi but I would like to have the Navi options usable for my front seat passenger. Think what you want to think, but like Rvcamperman said, "if you could do it, you would." ------------- 2011 Ford F-150 Super-Crew FX4
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Posted By: 12V_REP
Date Posted: April 13, 2005 at 7:20 AM
Hey Jaz, just for the record, none of my previous post was directed at you. And the use of the word "ignorance" does not mean stupid. It means "lacking education or knowledge, not aware". Stupid means "slow in apprehension or understanding". Auex was accused of forcing his "ignorance" on other people, when the fact is he is very well versed in the knowledge and very aware of the effects of a distracted driver. Anyone who thinks it is safe to bypass the safety lockout is stupid by Webster's definition. By definition Cali is not one of the stupid ones because he at least ackowledges it in unsafe.
Cali, while I appreciate your post and all, there is one thing that is wrong. I can get the code, so the "if you could do it, you would" theory doesn't always apply. I have made a personal choice to support Pioneer this year and not bypass it. I am trying to explain to my dealer base that you do not need to jeopardize lives to still use the AVIC-N2 to its fullest potential. Also Cali, the voice control unit works very well if your primary concern is navi and not video. That way if the family is snoozed out and you need to change your destination to the world's largest ball of yarn, you can voice prompt it to do so and not have the grumpy wife trying to jam her fingers through your AVIC because you just woke her up to see some damn ball of yarn.
Another note to keep in mind. Anyone that bypasses the unit with any internal mods or codes in basically voiding their warranty. It is something to keep in mind when making the decision to do so. A $2,000.00 unit seems like something you would want to keep the warranty on IMO.
Posted By: rtcarlin
Date Posted: April 15, 2005 at 6:32 PM
12V_REP wrote:
Another note to keep in mind. Anyone that bypasses the unit with any internal mods or codes in basically voiding their warranty. It is something to keep in mind when making the decision to do so. A $2,000.00 unit seems like something you would want to keep the warranty on IMO.
But we're "enthusiasts"... It's like the computer guys who overclock their $3000 PC's just to get a few extra clock cycles out of it... or the car guys who void the hell out of the warranties of their $30k+ autos... We're all audio nuts here for the most part.. "We don't need no stinkin' warranty".. I'm speaking for myself at least though... 
Posted By: gladbach
Date Posted: April 16, 2005 at 10:16 PM
I tell my customers this when they talk about bypassing any of the video safety features.
you better hope you never get in an accident. Because if its illegal in your state (and it is in most, including mine), it won't take much of a lawyer to notice that you have an indash, and look to see if you had bypassed it.
if they catch you, its pretty much game over for you, wether you were watching video at the time or not. no insurance coverage, and probably lawsuits and or jail time.
so, do you really want to risk it?
Posted By: jazmill7312
Date Posted: April 17, 2005 at 11:47 AM
yes. Service Code anyone??? ------------- jazmill
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: April 17, 2005 at 11:52 AM
You will never get the code, give up already.
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Certified Security Specialist
Always check info with a digital multimeter.
I promise to be good.
Tell Darwin I sent you.
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