Hey peeps, I have finally decided that I want to completly upgrade my "premium" Bose system. My question is does anyone know if it possible to keep the stock navigation system with an aftermarket headunit. They are different systems so I know that the navigation features will still work but what about the voice feature? WIll I lose it?

Also is it possible to get a single DIN sized radio and just have a an empty slot under the HU, or am I committed to getting a Double-DIN sized aftermarket headunit?

Thanks for the info

 

Yes, you can keep the stock NAV and change the headunit. You will lose the voice features unless you get a head unit that supports it.

Yes you can use a single DIN head unit with the double DIN converter.

Theres a few posts on here for doing both of those things that go into more details.

 

all of what god of cpu said is true...

I know u have aftermarket navi already but wouldn't touch screen just be a lot better??? well i have the eclipse avn 2454 for sale. 1800. used for 3 months. Its a double din touch screen that plays dvds, navi, mp3, cds.....

Let me know

Ed Lin

 

thanks for the info

 

About your Eclipse... does it support MP3 files on a DVD(-R/-RW/+R/+RW)? 4 gigs of Mp3's on a disc would ROCK. I've been looking for something that does it for a while now.

 

i don't know if it can do the DVD Mp3 files not sure.. never thot about it

Ed Lin

 

The stock Nav has two functions that integrate with the stock HU:

The first is the mute function. Most aftermarket HU's have a mute capability, but you may have to add a relay in order to make it compatible with the Nav's output. (details: the Nav provides a +12V signal for mute, while most aftermarket HU expect a connect to ground for this signal).

The second is the voice audio. This is a conventional line-level audio signal, but it's unlikely an aftermarket HU would support it while muted! So your solution is probably to install a small stand-alone amplifier/speaker. Here is one type from Radio Shack - motto: "You've got questions? We've got more questions."