Is this just like standard OnStar in GM cars? Audio and Visual aids?
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Yes it just like the standard onstar in gm cars with a different wiring method, if you are replacing one in a GM vehicle you will lose some of the functionality by installing this a GM car or truck. this is meant to be installed in cars which have never had a factory installation of the on star mirror.
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Almost like standard OnStar. Since it is not wired from the factory they cannot unlock your doors or read maintenance codes for you. Otherwise its the same great product. See https://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home for complete information. I am a certified practicing technician so installed it myself. It would likely be more cost effective to buy this FMV directly from OnStar/Best Buy to have them install and guarantee the unit for $99.00 if you are not a technician. I have factory OnStar in another car and feel FMV is next best thing--especially with a Directions and Connections subscription. It has added a new lease on technological life to my 2000 Saturn. Good Luck. Almost like standard OnStar. Since it is not wired from the factory they cannot unlock your doors or read maintenance codes for you. Otherwise its the same great product. See https://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home for complete information. I am a certified practicing technician so installed it myself. It would likely be more cost effective to buy this FMV directly from OnStar/Best Buy to have them install and guarantee the unit for $99.00 if you are not a technician. I have factory OnStar in another car and feel FMV is next best thing--especially with a Directions and Connections subscription.... » Read More Almost like standard OnStar. Since it is not wired from the factory they cannot unlock your doors or read maintenance codes for you. Otherwise its the same great product. See https://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home for complete information. I am a certified practicing technician so installed it myself. It would likely be more cost effective to buy this FMV directly from OnStar/Best Buy to have them install and guarantee the unit for $99.00 if you are not a technician. I have factory OnStar in another car and feel FMV is next best thing--especially with a Directions and Connections subscription. It has added a new lease on technological life to my 2000 Saturn. Good Luck. « Show Less
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Almost like standard OnStar. Since it is not wired from the factory they cannot unlock your doors or read maintenance codes for you. Otherwise its the same great product. See https://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home for complete information. I am a certified practicing technician so installed it myself. It would likely be more cost effective to buy this FMV directly from OnStar/Best Buy to have them install and guarantee the unit for $99.00 if you are not a technician. I have factory OnStar in another car and feel FMV is next best thing--especially with a Directions and Connections subscription. It has added a new lease on technological life to my 2000 Saturn. Good Luck.
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Hey man; the stereo has everything u need to stall it if u have a aftermarket stereo, if not just buy the conectors for u car model
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Yes it will work- It doesn't have anything to do with your steering wheel controls, Onstar, or whether or not you have a Bose system. You will have to contend with those options when you decide to upgrade the radio itself. This unit will easily add an amplifier to a factory GM radio. To install- simply unplug the radio harness from the back of the radio, plug in the unit to the radio, and finally replug the factory harness to the corresponding plug on the pac unit. Now you have two fadeable pairs of RCA outputs and a remote turn on lead for your amps. That's it- super easy.
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I know it works with onstar, and should most likely work with the bose system. This plugs into the back of your factory deck and your stock harness plugs into it.
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This is to be used on any GM vehicle that came with a premium audio on select models such asThe boss system. Some Chevy models that are LT as an option but SS or LTZ came with premium audio or a boss system.
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Hello Sir,I didn't need any extra cable for installing the Costar on my 07 Escalade. I found all instructions needed on some website with people posting some tutorials regarding this specific car installation. The Escalade is equipped with genuine Onstar system, I just removed the 2 plug from the Continental silver box located behind the AC display and plug them into the Costar device, and that was it. Easy and useful, it works perfectly with all onboard features as display in the odometer or steering wheel functions.Hope it will help.Philippe
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I went to a local car audio store to get the correct wire harness adapter and dash trim/din set, I would recommend finding a local car audio store that sells those parts to you can connect everything right and have it look nice. Mine looked awesome and played great, I don't have the car I put it in any more, and I really miss it.
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Yes it is. However you'd get more out of it if you replace the speakers. Stock speakers can't handle too much power and will distort. You can keep the stock head unit though. It won't make too much difference.
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I have the grand touring model with the tech package. I'm not sure in what ways the models differ. The voice commands that come stock no longer work as the software was contained in the stock stereo. But I found the voice controls did not work very well anyways.
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Install time varies on installer. The onstar module is located by the gas pedal.
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It does in mine although I do not have an active OnStar account. Can't imagine it would make any difference though. I hope this helps.
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Yes it is. It can change (with a flick of a switch) from manual drive to remote control - it is the neatest creation. The headlights light up - it has an "engine" plays songs and has many sound effects. It is absolutely beautiful and looks just like the picture. It requires a little assembly, but it truly wasn't that bad. I love this purchase.
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BV99631 boss audio.... this a single deck with a 7 inch slide out same screen size better fit for most cars... and it less obvious installed so keeps the thieves away. I have the double din and had to custom fit it. Check his car see what he has in there now or can always go to the boss audio website they have a compatibility chart there.
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This is just a camera. I installed it in a 2015 SLK Mercedes. The stock radio has the ability to display the lines. And any menu adjustments are made from the display not the camera. I know some cameras have the ability to enable lines, this is not one of those. The image quality is excellent however.
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That's a good question. I know a lot of the later vehicles are integrating the display with controls, like the AC, etc. I'm not qualified to answer that but perhaps someone who knows the GM vehicles inside and out does. There should be some web pages , Forums to be exact, that encourage Q & A that could answer your question. That's where I would go next. I usually get my answers too. Best of luck to you.
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Hi, I found the installation very easy. Everything, (the answer/button unit and the microphone) just plug into the speaker unit each with its owns unique socket. The only "creative" portion of the install is that (of course) you have to get power to it. The unit requires a ground, an "always on" power source (not imperative but good to have as it powers certain nice features such as turning the car off and the unit stays on if you are on a call) and a third wire for power when the ignition is on. That's it.
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Yes they do. All GM vehicles with rear entertainment systems use Infrared technology. These headphones will sync. Thank you