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Anyone have an AVIC N3 they aren't using? Mine is starting to give problems so it's going back to Pioneer for repair, but I'd like to have something to use till it's returned. ~Marc ifr_1@hotmail.com

I just ordered the new update from Pioneer, but I only need the West. Anyone need the East and want to split the cost? regards ~Marc

Check all of your connections, then try a reset. regards ~Marc

Well, it was very educational to say the least. It turned out that one of the speaker wires was pinched between the door panel and the speaker frame. It was shorted to ground, and that took down all audio output, for left and right speakers, plus the pre-outs. As soon as we corrected the short, the audio worked normally. But, I still haven't got the system to initialize and navigate in 3D since it was reinstalled. I really need to correct the brain installation as it's just sitting there without being firmly mounted. That's why I was looking for an installer in the area who might be

I refer to that situation by saying that the GPS "found itself", and is now talking to the brain of the system. That's exactly what happens, and yes it does take some use before it gets initialized. regards ~Marc

It sounds like you are not in 3D. If you go to the menu, then hit "Route options" then hardware settings, you will be able to choose a "button" that will show you the current settings. If it says 3D initializing, then your unit will act as you described. In addition, the nav screen should show you the name of the street you are on at the bottom. If it does not then your unit is not relying on the brain to guide you. Take it back to the shop that did the install and have them reset the unit and try again. regards ~Marc

Hi Roger. Check with Sk1nW4lk3r, he should be able and willing to hook you up. regards ~Marc

Try this: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ ... /CNDV-80MT regards ~Marc

Any installers in SoCal, preferably in the Long Beach area? thanks ~Marc

I doubt that will fix the problem. AFAIK that wire just sends the signal that the lights are on, which dims the display. It will still auto-dim when the external light source dims. regards ~Marc

Have you tried Pioneer? I hear they have plenty of disks ready to be shipped, and they all come with instructions in a nice package. regards ~Marc

I checked out my N3 again and couldn't find any reason for the audio to not work so I dropped it off at Pioneer this morning. We'll see what they say. It was just in for the $200 repair a little over 3 months ago, so they should cover this, even though they only give 90 days on repairs. At least they were friendly about it. regards ~Marc

My N3 suddenly dropped the audio a couple of weeks ago. I only use it for nav, FM radio and back-up camera, but now there is no audio for the FM or nav voice guidance. Changing the volume settings with the radio source selected shows the volume numbers increasing/decreasing, but there is no sound from the speakers. I pulled the head unit and checked the connections to make sure they were plugged in properly. Any ideas before I sent it back to Pioneer? Could it be a plug on the brain isn't connected? regards ~Marc

Mine did it WITH the 80MT upgrade, so that didn't solve it. regards ~Marc

The disks are copyrighted, if that answers your question.... regards ~Marc

Yes, lightscribe and duel layer are two different things, but your burner should work for the avic disc. regards ~Marc

Off hand, the volume could be turned down, the sound not directed to the speakers in the audio section, you may need to reset the system.... regards ~Marc

Was it working before? Was anything changed recently? Check your connections. If they are good then you will prolly have to send your unit in. regards ~Marc

Didn't you get any instructions with your unit? You need to hook it up to the wire in your car that carries the speed signal. You may be able to look that up if you know the make, model and year of your car...... regards ~Marc

Actually, there's a whole bunch of lawyer-speak that comes with the discs, and they tell you that it MAY mess up and they aren't responsible if it does. YMMV regards ~Marc

The N3 really is a good unit, and while the $200 that Pioneer charges is a bit on the steep side, your unit will be returned completely repaired, no matter how many parts or how much labor it needs. When you compare that to the cost of new, you just can't beat it. The only thing you get with new is a longer warranty. regards ~Marc Marc, so $200 and they will repair it regardless of the problem? If thats the case then I'll just plan on sending it into them. Do they do a complete check of the unit to make sure its functioning properly before leaving the repair center? Thanks

It sends the signal to the Avic that tells it how fast the vehicle is going. It also provides another way for the Avic to "know" the vehicle is in motion. regards ~Marc

Here's the address for the N2 manual: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pio/p ... Manual.pdf I don't know if you can add an outboard DVD player to the N2, but once you select a location you can remove the nav disc and play a DVD/CD. I sent you a message regarding the map update. regards ~Marc

The N3 really is a good unit, and while the $200 that Pioneer charges is a bit on the steep side, your unit will be returned completely repaired, no matter how many parts or how much labor it needs. When you compare that to the cost of new, you just can't beat it. The only thing you get with new is a longer warranty. regards ~Marc

I couldn't agree more jlong1987, that's why I would never badger anyone for buying a copy for any amount. regards ~Marc