tmartin000

About 7 years ago I added the 6000NEX and now the W8600NEX. The truck is a 2006 Chevrolet 3500 with Bose amp removed and speakers were upgraded then. I don't know what interface for steering wheel buttons (but zero amps added, just the head unit)...... But would I really need new interface stuff? (I also had the super-double-secret hack done to use when not parked with ever-brake on) and I've been posting since 2009.....

This may seem like a small issue, but out here in Oregon, there are huge areas of nothing. So, light emitting from in front or to the side of you is really distracting. So, having some tunes and maybe a warning to potential turns is a huge plus. But if the screen won't stay off, it sucks. I've noticed that in order to dim the dang screen at night it would require you to turn up way back up during the day. The automatic dimming is really frustrating and ineffectual.

I did update mine two months ago, I'll check and see if there is a newer Sw version.

It was the Nav trip doing it. Funny, I'd have 82 miles before my next turn and it would still somehow trigger it. I'm bummed. When do you drive A LONG TIME? On a trip, and when do you want to use Nav? On a long trip. So, night time if you're tired of any extra light, you can't kill the display and use Nav and wait for audio to warn you of a turn.

At night I want the screen off. So, I hold the button down, Disply Off shows, screen goes off. Perfect. Some seconds later (5-7) it effing turns back on! Anyone else?

How about a flipping Mute button!

I'm ready to move up. I have the gizmo that adapts the steering wheel control the 310, converter for VSS... It has been in my truck for 3 years. Is there anything I need to know if I want to upgrade? Thanks Guys! Tom

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I called back and talked with a tech named Rocky. A good guy probably over 35 y/o. FINALLY think that we're figuring the issue out. I believe their "hibernate"-like mode is the issue. It is normal for the unit to "wake-up" and go straight to the GPS screen when you turn on the unit every morning. BUT, we believe the issue is that it is bypassing some startup protocols like BT. Thus, ignoring that function. He will be moving this issue up the food-chain.... Definetly software.

Is there a model that may cost more that will NOT have these issues? I don't want to spend $2000 !

I don't know guys....I think there is definetly an issue here. My unit NEVER displays the splash screen unless you do the "SD Reset". As a result, the BT will not load my 3G pohone.... Is there something wrong in my "Car Toys" install that is not completely removing 12v from the unit and the unit never goes completely off? Or are we all just stupid and Pioneer is ignoring the existance of an issue with this model?> He tried to tell me first that my sw on my 3G must be the problem.....what a tool.

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Same blue tooth issue here too. BUT, try hitting the SD Eject button. Splash screen will show-up and after a 10 seconds or so, it will find my Iphone3G---all is well after that.

I just installed mine too. Funny, I also never see the splash screen. My unit just starts up immediately from the moment my truck is started. I too have my ebrake wire grounded... As far as locking up, I have only had an issue with the BT locking in the "off" mode. Pushing the reset button and all is well. Of course the bummer is having to reset ALL the audio funtions. Next time I have a " freeze" I will try the "SD Eject" option.. But again, NO SPLASH SCREEN.....humm.