Question: Swapping out Radios

[Eurythmian]

Is it possible to simply swap out a OEM Navigation/Touch screen system with the Premium system which came in my car?

I can get a good deal on the unit and was wondering if it is as simple as plug and play.

 

[LS4me]

Is it possible to simply swap out a OEM Navigation/Touch screen system with the Premium system which came in my car?

I can get a good deal on the unit and was wondering if it is as simple as plug and play.

If you're talking NAV replacing non-NAV then no. There are many threads on this.......

 

[BlackLS06]

Actually it can be done as someone swapped the whole system into an 02.

is it really worth doing...no unless for some reason you want the outdated oem system.

 

[LeaSr77]

Just go with an aftermarket unit. Better sound quality and more functions to name a few. Check here for some selections: www.sonicelectronix.com

 

[joegr]

Things you need at a minimum to add factory navigation are:
Nav head unit
Nav DVD drive unit (in trunk)
Sub-woofer amp (in trunk)
Four channel amp (in trunk)
Multiple wiring harnesses
GPS antenna

If you want voice control (factory systems have this) add:
Auto dimming mirror with factory microphone (used only on nav equipped cars)

If you want the steering wheel buttons to be labeled and work correctly add:
nav option steering wheel button assembly

If you want the full THX sound add:
THX door speakers (4) and subwoofers (2)

 

[BlackLS06]

Yeah and all that stuff is over a grand unless you find a wrecked ls and pull everything from it.

 

[Eurythmian]

Well, forget that.

 

[BlackLS06]

Factory nav sucks anyways only reason i still have mine is because it came with the vehicle and i plan on getting aftermarket soon.

 

[joegr]

Let's not forget the $200 map updates, when they get around to doing another update. I think that the last one was 2008.