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  1. A couple things to try - may not be the cause of the problem - but it should help: 1. The level of each source can be adjusted from the AV settings menu. The adjustment is relative +- to the FM radio volume. You can adjust by 1st tuning to FM and setting it to a comfortable level, then switch the source to DVD - start playing then go to Settngs/AV Sound Settings/SLA (pg175 in Z120 manual). Adjust to a comparable (to FM) level. 2. I suspect the sound is just the backround noise you get from raising the volume so high. So it will likely not be noticable once you get the DVD level right. If
  2. Can't help with the phone connection. I intentionally only pair one phone in each car. His & hers. AFA language: the 1st time you used the nav, it asked you to select a language. To get TTS, you need to select "US English(Samantha):TTS". To change this you can either do a factory reset or go to Settings/System Settings/Regional Settings/Voice Language. Day and Auto are the only choices. You can't force to "Night". You would not even be able to see the display in daylight if you could. Select Auto if you want the night (dimmer) display when your headligh are ON. Else, select Day t
  3. I wouldn't enable it anyway. Who wants to hear her mis-pronounce every street name that isn't in the dictionary? I find the generic description more that adequate. My last NAV had it and I turned it off. BTW, only mention of TTS in the Z130 manual says it is only available when the language is "US English" or or "US English:Samantha:TTS".
  4. Since Pioneer's Canadian site (http://www.pioneerel.../GPS-Navigation) doessn't show the Z130, you may be out of luck. There must be some reason it isn't officially sold there. As far as RDS text, I see station info on FM, for sure. Can't say if song titles and other info i displayed, I never listen to FM. Back to RDS & TMC (traffic), from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia....ates_and_Canada) Which makes me wonder if the "free" traffic only applies to the Pionner product in the US. Also makess me wonder if this will always be "free" in the US.
  5. Well, I collected an assortment of parts I found lying around home and office (not the same part # as you used. Basically 12V SPST digital relay, a cap, and a diode. Started soldering and quiclky realized I wasn't going to make a nice neat bundle out of this. Then, I accidently broke off one of the solder leads on the relay (coil), and gave up. Then I thought, there must be some off-the-shelf solution - this application isn't that unique! So I googled "relay delay", and found the PAC TR-7. (through Amazon $19.49 linky) It does many things, and is primarily used as a parking-brake bypa
  6. An even better (and cheaper - through Amazon $19.49 linky) option is the PAC TR-7 module. It does many things, and is primarily used as a parking-brake bypass for Alpine NAV units. But is also is a relay with a programmable delay for both ON and OFF. The manual makes it look a little daunting, but many have said it isn't that complicated Manual. See feature #12. Only 4 wires are needed for this function (black, red, green, blue)
  7. Assuming you are in the US, I believe the service is carried via Clear Channel's FM station's RDS data. In which case, the following link to a Gamin description should also apply to Pioneer (see the cities listed at the bottom).:Garmin RDS Traffic
  8. Are you saying that when you touch "Settings", then "Navi Settings", then "Connection Status", you don't get a screen that says "GPS Status" that shows "Speed Pulse", "GPS Antenna", "Parking Brake", "Illumination", and "Back Status" ? What unit do you have? Here is the Z120 manual. see pg 148. It's exactly the same on the Z110. Users Manual The "Parking Brake" should say ON or Off and toggle as you disengage or engage it. Note: if PB is bypassed, it always says "On". As far as wiring, I never connected a parking brake, but here is the Z-110/Z120 (same thing) install manual. See pg 12
  9. RonS

    130BT Bypassed.

    The problem is finding extra pins that are compatible with the connector. They aren't sold at Radio Shack. And even if you can find a vendor, you can't just buy a couple. I think you needed to buy in bulk. One member was selling wires from an extra harness. I guess you could buy one and could part-it out. The wire color doesn't matter. You could sell all the pin/wires over time - but would it gross enough to pay the cost and justify the effort?
  10. Yah, I noticed that. DNA evidence!!!
  11. RonS

    130BT Bypassed.

    Yes, and that is the recommended way it you have an external system like OnStar.
  12. Strange, mine is mounted under the hood (actually under the windshield-wiper plastic cowling). I attached the magnet on the wiper motor. It seemed it didn't matter much where I put it, so I chose to hide it.
  13. RonS

    Need Help

    Try here. http://www.the12volt.com/ It is the same info that is needed to install cruise control. They don't have your yr/model listed, but maybe a different yr will be the same. Or, post a message requesting help on finding the VSS. Good luck.
  14. VSS is really not necessary - it just improves dead reckoning. Is your position on the NAV plot still messed-up? Still doing donuts? That is the biggest issue. Does the 3D calibration screen turn when your vehicle turns? If that stuff isn't working then yes, it's time for service. It sounded like even when the GPS knew where your location was, it didn't know what direction your vehicle was heading (or orientated). That sounds like internal sensors. So VSS might be part of a whole bunch of things that aren't working.
  15. Harvey, I am not a complete novice at circuitry, but I'm trying to draw a schematic of this and my head is starting to hurt. It seemed so simple in your inital post, but now I'm confused. Mainly, the relay you used is DPDT, which has 6 contacts (not counting the 2 for the coil). I downloaded the spec sheet for it. What I came up with relys on two assumptions I'd like you to verify: 1. You only use one side of the DPDT (a DPDT is essentially two SPDTs) - so could I use a SPDT? 2. Assuming you only needed a SPDT, which contact contacts are used? I'm guessing Common (out to the HU RED)
  16. Are you kidding? With no information other than "I try like 4times not working", we're supposed to figure out what you did wrong? You need to go back and read - 1st the instructions, then all the posts. The instructions are correct, so you did something wrong or you mis-interpretted them. If you have a specific question about any step, ask. And once you figure out your problem, post the solution so others can learn.
  17. Excellent, sounds like just the solution I was looking for. Can you give a detailed parts list (RS part #s would be great!). It sounds like a fairly simple circuit, but a diagram would be great. I'm sure many people here would appreciate it.
  18. Just to let you know, the VSS is a pulse. It is different from vehicle to vehicle, and I doubt you will have a sensitive enough voltmeter to trigger the current reading. I couldn't quickly find any standards (like IEEE) for VSS, but I'd bet there is one - defacto at least. I don't know what marks the pulse (polarity/voltage threshold...). BTW, are you sure it ever worked? The turning/rotation issue could be caused by other things. There is an internal gyro/sensor that only works correctly if the HU is mounted at an angle less than 30 degrees from horizontal and within 5 degrees left/right
  19. RonS

    Avic 120bt

    Have you met Mr Google? http://www.canbuskit.com/what.php
  20. Maybe try a reset before tearing things apart. There is a way to reset some of the sensors. In NAVI Settings/3D Calibration. Reset everything then drive around for a few miles. If that doesn't work, try a factory reset. You'll loose your settings, but that isn't so bad.
  21. VSS is more for dead-reckoning. If your GPS is good, it isn't necessary (but if it worked before and now doesn't, then you likely have a wiring problem). How is your GPS signal strength? Go to Settings/Navi Settings/Connection Status. The line GPS Antenna should say "OK", if the signal is good. The number of bars indicate the strength. The numbers to the right of the orange icon indicates how many satelites are being used to calculate your position - should be > 2. The number to the right of the yellow icon indicate satellites detected but which cannot be used. If reception is poor,
  22. Sounds like either you don't have the Z120 yet, or you have it installed and don't have the installation manual. It will probably answer lots of questions. Is is on the Pioneer web site: Linky
  23. Some actually prefer the Z110 ipod interface for its simplicity. So if you really liked it, find a used Z110. But if the only choice is between the Z120 & Z130, go with the Z130. It has the same look & feel as the Z120, adds new features, some say the BT is fixed, and it is $100 cheaper. No brainer.
  24. Yes, it has RCA sub line-outs (2). The HU Sub section has a Low Pass Filter, phase, and gain adjustments.
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