Aftermarket head unit disables compass/ temperature display?

[aaro9991]

Hey everyone,

I want to install an aftermarket head unit on my LBZ with the Bose system. Bluetooth/ hands free would be nice and am looking at alpine ILX-650 or Kenwood/pioneer equivalents; basically any mid range touch screen that is Apple/android compatible.

My question is this: all of the head units I am looking at on crutchfield say that the installation of these head units will disable the factory temp/compass display that shows on the rear view mirror. Is this the casa no matter which head units I use? I really don’t wanna lose those if possible; I know they seem minor but I would prefer keeping them even if it means finding a different head unit. But every unit I’ve looked at says these will be disabled.

Has anyone installed these with that effect?

Thanks


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[gmac32]

I have never had any problems with aftermarket headunits doing that

 

[Lparrill]

I’ve done several head unit swaps with no issues. Maybe I should pay attention more but I’ve never even seen that warning. They are on a completely different circuit

 

[TheBac]

Never heard of any radio swap doing that in a GMT-800.

 

[aaro9991]

Yeah I wouldn’t think they’re related at all but I figured I would pose the question since it said it on crutchfield that it will be disabled


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[aaro9991]

It’s the second bullet point under installation notes.


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[SmokeShow]

Wonder if that's the case for the GMT-900 (LMM) trucks? OP is your truck a NBS or classic 07? If classic, maybe switch the model year to 2006 and see if Crutchfield still gives the same warning?

 

[aaro9991]

They have an option for classic and I did also try it with 06 and same thing! Interesting for sure


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[DAVe3283]

The temperature and compass are completely standalone. You won't lose them. My brother and I swap the Gentex mirror out of the GMT800 in to all sorts of other vehicles to get the temp/compass display. Not sure why Crutchfield has that listed.

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[MN2500HD]

We just put this one in my sons 2004 GMC 2500

JVC KW-M56BT

Digital multimedia receiver (does not play DVD/CD discs)

www.crutchfield.com

CarPlay works great. Easy install. Only real con is the screen is a bit bright, even on dim, at night.


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[Hoser]

I’ve installed several Sony XAV-AX5000 head units, and they are nice. Simple UI, carplay works great, nice EQ. Not a ton of options, but that’s what keeps it simple. Screen size is 7”, and it has actual volume buttons which is nice. Look it up on Crutchfield. $75 off right now.

 

[gmduramax]

The newer head units have wireless car play now. Not sure if all of them offer it.

 

[Hoser]

The newer head units have wireless car play now. Not sure if all of them offer it.

No, very few actually. And they are quite expensive. I believe the cheapest one from an actual reputable company is $600, and goes up quickly.