Avic HU Questions - Let's put all the answers in One place!

[Stonewall]

Re: Avic HU Questions - Let's put all the answers in One place!

To be honest you posted in the VW section about a after market head unit that not many people here have and you expected to get all your answers at once?
Personally I still need to get my Avic-N3 installed into the Van, just have to order up some more items for the install.

[Triple G]

Re: Avic HU Questions - Let's put all the answers in One place!

11. Where is a good place to buy the PAC SWI-CAN, etc.?

Thanks guys!!

I just got mine on ebay, but if you do a search on google some online stores that carry them will come up.

[Jester B]

Re: Avic HU Questions - Let's put all the answers in One place!

I hear what you are saying, but must admit that I was beat to the answer of www.avic411.com. That is a great forum site with a tonne of information on the entire AVIC lineup. Yeah, it takes more work to search a bit, but I think you'll get the best info there. On the flip side, I really like the idea of having all the AVIC related questions on one thread....Euro-specific!

[dubs_17]

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You know, I don't even know why I attempt to post a new thread on here or even attempt to justify myself for doing so when I shouldn't have to. Why is there always someone that chimes in, saying "Go search it yourself"? I know by now to try to do things for myself and not use this forum much because I always find SOMEONE that has absolutely NO useful information whatsoever but wants to make the poster look like a lazy idiot rather than just keep quiet and move on.

Redmile, thank you for your answers...and the PAC SWI-CAN is the module needed to integrate the steering wheel controls with the Avic.

[RedMile04]

Re: Avic HU Questions - Let's put all the answers in One place!

1. Extremely
2. Not sure
3. Yep
4. Thats extra
5. Yes
6. Very easy
7. Yeah not bad
8. Not sure
9. Its extra, about 140 bucks
10. Don't think so
11. Huh?
12. Not sure

[claxx]

Re: Avic HU Questions - Let's put all the answers in One place!

again all your answers are here http://www.avic411.com/forum/index.p...7d1ca33643cdc1

[R_Ethug]

Re: Avic HU Questions - Let's put all the answers in One place!

perhaps you should ask soundsaround these questions or post this in the vwvortex audio forums.. just my 2c

[dubs_17]

I figured I'd put a list of questions about the Avic HU's that I've been researching...every question seems like another long, separate search for me, so I'll post all my inquiries here and hopefully they'll get answered.

1. Is it a big job to get the steering wheel controls to work with it?
2. Can the button colors be changed on the Avic Z2?
3. Is there a surround 'trim' piece available with the same texture as the MKIV trim pieces?
4. Does it receive calls placed to a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone?
5. Does it cut out the music and allow the driver to take a phone call through the unit & car speakers?
6. What is involved in bypassing the 'safety' features to get a DVD to play while driving?
7. Does it integrate well with the Monsoon sound system and Monsoon stock amplifier?
8. Can ANY picture be used as a wallpaper/background?
9. Is the Sirius/XM tuner built in, or do you have to buy another separate unit (ie. what is meant by 'Sirius ready'?)?
10. Can all functions be completed without using the touchscreen?
11. Where is a good place to buy the PAC SWI-CAN, etc.?
12. Is there any difference between the Avic Z2 and Z3 (besides firmware)?

Thanks guys!!