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Pioneer is the only authorized repair facility.

Unit is still going strong...Thanks again Mike!

I just picked up the kit and everything needed for the install. Going to install a kenwood deck in the Echo for the g/f. What is the procedure for the removal of the factory unit?

 

Thanks!

Ok I need a waterproof (for a boat) xm radio to be connected by aux in. Any recommendations?

I am interested in a copy for a Z1 to Z2. Please pm me with details!

iTV is basically an mini take a good look....

Use this http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=10480. I do and use the video in cable and audio in. I do and it has a user interface

I had this same issue....You need to send it back to pioneer. They repaired mine and had to replace a few parts in the unit. Its not your gps ant for sure.

 

They charge you a flat rate of $200 but you get a 90 day warranty.

Crutchfield is showing an Eta for the Z2 of April 16th!

Thanks for the reply. That was what I thought may be the prob. I took it out of the trim panel and it is still not oprning. Maybe the rails are bent?? Funny thing is that it goes back into place fine but only after a reset or shutting off the car.

Just spoke to Pioneer! You have no warranty if you buy new or refurbished avic-z1 UNLESS its an authorized dealer from Pioneers website!!

So if you buy a new Z1 from an unauthorized dealer you lose the 1 year warranty. The refurb offers a 90 day warranty. Does this mean the refurb has to be sold by an authorized dealer also for the warranty?

right. Can the screws interfere with the opening and closing?

I am wondering if anyone else has expirienced this situation...

 

Before sending in my Z1 for service to Pioneer my screen opened and closed fine. After getting it back and installing it this time it seems like the screen will open 3/4 the way and go back up and stop right under the hard drive. Before I try to uninstall the unit as its a pain in with my car...Would the length of the screws effect the opening and closing?

Woah...I wonder if this will allow another mobile HD to connect with all my MP3's. Luckily I work for a HD manufacturer now I just need this unit to test!

In the event anyone is wondering about the specs of the drive in our Z1.

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS), Storage Device Division introduces the MK3029GACE 2.5-inch 30GB Hard Disk Drive for use in automotive entertainment, information and navigation applications. The MK3029GACE features improved capacity and provide alternative temperature ranges to assist automobile manufactures and after market suppliers in designing robust digital devices for the car.

Toshiba's line of automotive HDDs enable a variety of applications, such as GPS navigation, digital music and video, and other telematic systems. The MK3029GACE can withstand operational shock of 200g and non-operational shock of 800g, providing a rugged and dependable option for cars and SUVs as they travel through extreme temperatures and terrains across the globe. The MK3029GACE is ATA-6 compliant, supporting high transfer rates of up to 100 megabytes per second.

Key Features:

30GB capacity
Rotational Speed of 4200rpm
Operating Shock of 200g
9.5mm High
16ms Average Seek Time
ATA-6 Interface
100MB/sec Transfer Rate
8MB Buffer

Spec's

Data Storage Physical:
Per drive, formatted* 30.005GB
Data Heads 2
Number of Disks 1
Logical Configuration:
Heads 16
Cylinders 16,383
User Sectors/Track at zone 0 63
Logical Blocks (LBA) 58,605,120
Data Transfer Rate:
Max transfer rate to host 100MB/sec
Seek Time:
Track-to-track 3ms
Average 16ms
Maximum 28ms
Nominal Power Requirements:
Logic +5V(5%)
Start 5.5watts
Seeking 2.3watts
Reading/Writing 2.0watts
Idle 1.0watts
Standby 0.25watts
Sleep 0.1watts
Other:
Rotational Speed 4200rpm
Average Latency 7.14ms
Interface ATA-6
Buffer 8MB
Physical & Environmental Specs
Dimensions/Weight:
Height 0.37" (9.5mm)
Width 2.75" (69.85mm)
Depth 3.94" (100mm)
Weight: 3.38 oz (96g)
Ambient Temperature:
Operating 3.2o - 158oF (-16o to 70oC)
Non-Operating -40o - 176oF (-40o to 80oC)
Shipping -40o - 176oF (-40o to 80oC)
Vibration and Shock:
Operating Vibration 9.8 m/s2 (1.0G), 5 - 500 Hz
Operating Shock 200g
Non-Operating Shock 800g
Reliability Characteristics
Error Rates:
Non-recoverable 1 in 1013 bits
Seek 1 in 106 seeks
Other:
Preventive Maintenance None

I would recommend painting the speaker covers black. They look way to NEW for a car this old. Otherwise nice pics.

So Pioneer received my Z1 on Tuesthe 6th. I called on the 12th as I have not heard anything. The repair dept places me on hold for 15 minutes and states "oh we were going to call you today" For some reason I don't believe her

 

I ask if its possible for me to pay for overnite shipping when the repair is complete? I am told no they only will ship ground. I can't believe what a pain in the a$$ this is to have a unit repaired when I am paying for the repair to begin with!

 

Rant over!

I sent my Z1 off for repair. They show it delivered. How long did it take anyone to hear from Pioneer regarding repair authorization?

Ok pulled the radio out yesterday...Seems the secret wire that is from connector 2 to ground has broke the pin connector of the wire and this wire was laying on the top of the back of the deck. The othre end was connected to the ground so I am wondering if this created a ground loop and screwed up my gyro... From the symptoms I am getting I am thinking the gyro or something may have opened a circuit on the board possibly???

they have a 70 evaulation fee...Anyone know what a typical repair may be? I may not get the warranty repair as I dont have the receipt to prove where I bought it from.

Spoke wit pioneer today. They doubt its the antenna. I am just not "seeing" a gps signal.

 

When I got to connection status is see the following:

 

Speed Signal = Nok

GPS Ant = Nok

Install Position = Nok

Power Volt = Nok

Back Signal = nok (I have not connected the reverse light)

 

I am wondering if maybe the gyro is screwed.

 

I have completed a level 3 and attempted a level 4 whick erased the drive of my files...Although I cannot reset the 3D calibration as it is greyed out...

 

Any suggestions?

Was that the message it gave you? Cannot find signal due to hardware?

 

Exactly!

Have checked the connections to the deck and have completed a level 1 reset as well ....

Everything worked fine the night before. Got in the car today an GPS is aying it cant find a signal do to hardware? This mean my antenna is dead? Also its not reading any info from my speed sensor or (VSS).