Holden Radio for PPV

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SBRMD
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Holden Radio for PPV

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Hi guys,

I remember an e-mail within the group that specified a Holden radio that would retrofit into our cars, but can't find the e-mail; can someone refresh my memory here and post links to that info? It was an $1100 item as I recall, and carried a GM PN.

Thanks in advance,
Steve.
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-- Quoted from the email to which I think you are referring --

If anyone is looking to upgrade their radio to a full feature including bluetooth
and Ipod/iphone connectivity, you can get it for $1300 AUD shipped. It's a bit
pricey, but since GM deactivated Bluetooth, Nav and the like, this is the only other
option if you want the factory steering wheel controls to work. I just wish they
had the NAV.
Greg

Gregory
We have a radio upgrade for the Chev PPV... this contains the new radio with Blue
tooth streaming, iPod streaming, CD ripping... $1300 AUD delivered

If you would like to place an order:
http://www.jhp.com.au/order-form-main.php

Regards,
Geoff Thuring

"New Vehicle Specialists"

***** JHP will not respond to emails that do not reference previous mail *****

JHP VEHICLE ENHANCEMENTS P/L
Ph : +61 3 9877 0888
Fax: +61 3 9877 0878
Web Site (Australian): www.jhp.com.au
Web Site (U.S. & International): www.jhpss.com
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Re: Holden Radio for PPV

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Hi everyone,

Please excuse my ignorance, what features is the American PPV (Caprice) missing when compared to the Australian Holden IQ units ?

Ive got a little bit of experience with these things, and may be able to help out.
For example, there are 4 types of Holden IQ Main units, and 5 types of Holden IQ fascias.

I am thinking that the PPV IQ system is the same as the local Australian Omega IQ unit, which is missing the following hardware bits,
1) CD Ripping function (Requires NVRAM fitted to the Audio board),
2) Sat Nav and TMC (The Omega unit is missing the Sat Nav board, as well as the NAV Board connector, so Nav cannot be retrofitted to these models easily).

The following Hardware bits are available, and can be enabled / disabled via 11Bit SW Programming,
1) USB Input (For playing MP3s form a memory stick, and connecting an iPOD),
2) Bluetooth Telephone and Music streaming.
3) Front Aux Audio Input (This may require connecting a 3.5mm audio jack, and connecting to the IQs wiring).
4) Rear Aux (RSE or DVD Mode) Which is Stereo and Video Input, and requires fitting a video connector to the side of the IQ unit.
5) Reverse Camera Input (Requires the above Video connector).

I have been able to disable and enable all the above features on an Omega IQ unit, but I am not sure if there is any hardware differences with the export (PPV) IQ units ?
(To give you an idea, with all these features switched off, you would never know that the IQ unit even supported them.
Most of them are physically removed from the IQ menu options.

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It's missing everything except basic AM/FM radio and CD playing functionality actually. The phone controls are on the steering wheel, but they are "disabled". There is no USB input that I could find.
Tom (AKA: Storm)
2011 Caprice 9C3: L77, 8K miles, first-owner, purchased July 2011.
1995 Caprice 9C1: LT1, 178K miles, summer car.
1995 Impala SS: LT1, 21K miles.
1995 Caprice Wagon: LT1, 62K miles.
1995 Caprice Wagon: LT1, 128K miles. Rust In Pieces
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Interested in a replacement radio because of the following interesting occurrences; have any of you seen similar?

1. My radio changes bands on it's own. When I'm listening to AM, then park and shut off the car, upon restart the radio is in FM. This happens about 50% of time. Sometimes it is still in AM upon restart, but switches to FM on it's own when I throw it into gear. The dealer has not been able to "duplicate" the occurrence.

2. The tuner knob, when in AM, turns in 9 kHz increments instead of the standard 10, first time I've seen that. No problem when in FM. This means that many stations (especially weaker ones) are untuneable because you can't get onto the exact right frequency. The only station that I can tune well is 830 am, which is a 50,000 watt blowtorch; the car tunes it to 828, which at that power level is close enough. Initial answer from the dealer is that the radio is made in Canada where AM is tuneable in 9 kHz increments! Doesn't seem like a reasonable answer; lots of GM cars are made in Canada, no doubt with Canada-sourced radios. And anyway, it's a car meant for US sale, and indeed is here and under warrantee after being sold to me by a GM dealer. They don't know what to do about either issue, and have a special case in to GM about it while I drive their loaner.

Ideally, you'd think they could reprogram a digital radio to tune in a different (10 kHz) increment like all the rest of the US radios. The car is for sale to US PD's right? I'm sure the cops would like to actually tune their radios correctly. So far, despite excellent handling from my service writer, all I'm getting is a big shrug. I really don't want to rip apart my dash for a new radio, but it seems unacceptable to me to not be able to tune my radio on a car still under warrantee!

Any thought?

Thanks in advance,
Steve in Mpls.
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Here is a picture of the US Caprice PPV unit.

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Hrmmmm, very interesting !
Thankyou for the information everyone.

SBRMD, There is an engineering mode for these radios, that lets you change the tuner (radio) offsets,
which might help with tuning the A.M. Radio.

Here is how you enter the Engineering mode.

1. Turn on Radio
2. Hold Down "Tmp EXT" & "Front Demist" (don't just press)
3. Engineering mode will appear after a 5 seconds

There is a menu option in there called Tuner Alignment.
Have a play with those settings, and hopefully you might be able to improve the AM reception.

There is also an option to display the software version, radio version, and a few other versions..
I need to check when and what the latest versions are, but once I do I will post them up for everyone to compare.

Also finally, I noticed that on the picture The Tech posted up, the IQ screen background colour is blue ?
Is this the same with all PPVs ?
Also what is the startup screen logo ? Is it a Chevrolet Logo, or Something else ?

(The reason why I am asking, there are 2 firmware flashes that are available for the Australian IQ units),
1) Blue background, which only has the Holden or the HSV startup logos,
2) Red Background, which only has the Holden or Chevrolet startup logos.

I am wondering if the PPV IQ unit has its own unique firmware ?
(Which I am kinda hoping this is not the case,
as it may mean that the software for the above functions might be missing).


Some other things that might be worth while checking out.
On the Drivers side of the IQ unit, there is a connector for the USB input.
On Australian Omegas (And hopefully the US PPV models), the connector is there, but there is nothing plugged in to it.
The plug is a small pitch 5 pin plug, that is a unique shape and size, however you can use a standard small pitch 5 pin plug,
to connect up a cheapy PC USB socket to it.

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This option will then need to be enabled on the IQ unit to work, so it wont be a simple matter of just plugging in a USB Plug and you will have this function, however if the plug is there, then at least that verifies (to some extent) that the hardware should be mostly the same.
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ZerOne:

Many thanks for your input, that may be just what I need. I would be running out to the garage to follow your instructions, but the dealer said they're researching, have a "TAC" case in to GM, and being that they're not finished, they told me to keep their loaner. They're 20 miles from me, so I didn't pick the car up today. Stay tuned (no pun intended)......
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ZerOne wrote: Also finally, I noticed that on the picture The Tech posted up, the IQ screen background colour is blue ?
Is this the same with all PPVs ?
Also what is the startup screen logo ? Is it a Chevrolet Logo, or Something else ?

(The reason why I am asking, there are 2 firmware flashes that are available for the Australian IQ units),
1) Blue background, which only has the Holden or the HSV startup logos,
2) Red Background, which only has the Holden or Chevrolet startup logos.

I am wondering if the PPV IQ unit has its own unique firmware ?
(Which I am kinda hoping this is not the case,
as it may mean that the software for the above functions might be missing).
The startup screen has a blue background and a Chevrolet Bowtie logo.
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I've noticed on mine if I am on FM and switch to CD when I switch back to the tuner it goes to AM instead of back to FM. Its more of an annoyance then anything else. I would like to enable the phone option if possible, the map is not that important for me.
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