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2007 Rendezvous Navigation System
by wallyl
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Apr 06, 2007 (2:24 pm)
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I recently got a new 2007 Rendezvous with a factory installed navigation system. The sticker stated that it comes with a 6-disc changer. Not so, I learned to my dismay that no changer is installed and to make things worse the navigation system only works with the navigation disc in. In other words I cannot listen to a CD while using the navigation system. The dealer advised that an after market changer can be installed and sent me to a installer. They have advised me that Buick has it on back order and it will take several months before they get it. I'm thinking I'm getting a run-around. Has anyone had a similar problem?
Thank you
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Re: 2007 Rendezvous Navigation System [wallyl]
by intrepidcub
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Apr 06, 2007 (2:51 pm)
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Replying to: wallyl (Apr 06, 2007 2:24 pm)
You can prolly go to a car audio place and buy a CD changer it doesnt have to come from buick If the buick one is controlled by the head unit ive heard you may need to have the dealership unlock your radio for that output unless its part of the installation. id go to best buy or circuitcity and find a FM modulated CD Changer. the 6 disk changer was prolly standard and replaced with the nav system.
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Re: 2007 Rendezvous Navigation System [intrepidcub]
by wallyl
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Apr 07, 2007 (6:56 am)
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Replying to: intrepidcub (Apr 06, 2007 2:51 pm)
I know about the various fixes using FM, the problem with that is if I am limited to the changer playing through an FM channel then I cannot have 2 sources playing at one time. I listen to books and my wife wants to listen to the CD. If properly setup I can listen to my books using the FM source and my wife can listen to the cd's using the headphone jack in the back unit. I am well aware that the 6 disc changer that comes without the navigator is a in-the-dash one. I however have been told that a 6-disc changer can be hooked up to the navigator. The problem is that while the installation manual for the navigator clearly states that a changer can be added it doesn't show how to hook it up nor does it say what the make of the changer is.
Everyone at Buick and the installer say that it can be done and I'm willing to wait, but I'm suspicious that they are only telling me what I want to hear. I was just looking for a confirmation from another source.
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Re: 2007 Rendezvous Navigation System [wallyl]
by intrepidcub
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Apr 07, 2007 (12:15 pm)
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Replying to: wallyl (Apr 07, 2007 6:56 am)
ahh ok i get it My bad Ok the back of the radio has two places for harnesses one harness is used for the speakers and radio wires the other is used for Auxillary players and inputs. this is where the cd changer will plug into along with some kits that connect an ipod, XM etc. If you can get a changer from a escalade or denali and figure a way to mount it in the dash it should plug right in. BUT from what i hear that harness may not be activated so youll need GM to unlock it so you can use it. I compared the harness connectors from the escalade and the rendezvous and the wires are the same This one is on ebay right now for 100 bucks and its a 6 disk im sure itll go for more but check ebay for these or even GM though they will prolly say No LOL hope this helps Oh though the Escladea lights up clear compared to the RDV green I think
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Re: 2007 Rendezvous Navigation System [intrepidcub]
by wallyl
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Apr 08, 2007 (3:54 pm)
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Replying to: intrepidcub (Apr 07, 2007 12:15 pm)
Thanks,
Do you have information as to where this is being sold on E-Bay?
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Re: 2007 Rendezvous Navigation System [wallyl]
by intrepidcub
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Apr 08, 2007 (7:15 pm)
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Replying to: wallyl (Apr 08, 2007 3:54 pm)
I would go asked the dealer what they think and if they will work on it you should only need to be concerned bout the wiring mounting it may be fun but i think GM shares the navs between each model so double check but from what i have seen it should work good luck
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-GMC-Cadillac-escalade-remote-slave-6-disc-cd-p- layer_W0QQitemZ170099632064QQihZ007QQcategoryZ38641QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-GMC-Cadillac-escalade-remote-slave-6-disc-cd-p- layer_W0QQitemZ260103871344QQihZ016QQcategoryZ38641QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-GMC-Cadillac-escalade-remote-slave-6-disc-cd-p- layer_W0QQitemZ140105770823QQihZ004QQcategoryZ38641QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-GMC-Cadillac-Escalade-remote-slave-6-cd-change- r_W0QQitemZ230113292374QQihZ013QQcategoryZ43948QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: 2007 Rendezvous Navigation System [intrepidcub]
by wallyl
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Apr 09, 2007 (7:12 am)
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Replying to: intrepidcub (Apr 08, 2007 7:15 pm)
Thanks!
I will keep you informed.
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Re: In-dash navigation system [intrepidcub]
by lane2
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Apr 26, 2007 (3:01 pm)
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Replying to: intrepidcub (Mar 30, 2007 3:52 pm)
Where did you get the wood trim pkg and did you do the work yourself? It really looks nice. Might just have to change mine if it isn't too hard to do. Could do it at the same time I replace the radio with a navigation system/radio. Probably will have to get someone like Crutchfield to do it. Guess I will be keeping mine for a while yet since I have the extended warranty and the new SUV doesn't promise any better gas mileage.
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Re: In-dash navigation system [lane2]
by intrepidcub
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Apr 26, 2007 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: lane2 (Apr 26, 2007 3:01 pm)
I got my wood dash around the cluser off ebay for 100 its the factory piece which retails for 350 so i figured i got a good deal the rest of the wood i found also on ebay buy it now for 45 i dont know why it was so cheap but i snagged it before the page finished loading LOL so all together 145 it made a BIG difference The vous is jsut too monochramatic and needs some color "
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