JeST Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 The installer connected my z2 to my factory wiring harness with butt connectors (didn't use the aftermarket harness). Started experiencing speaker cut outs and decided to redo the wiring. Upon inspection I noticed the butt connectors were starting to get loose (wires were thinning). I soldered the aftermarket harness in and was able to clean everything up. I did however leave 2 wires unconnected (had no clue where they went). Now the library play list wont play but everything else is working fine. Any help? I know this is vague but I would like to try and troubleshoot this before having to take apart the unit again. Thanks in advance ... -Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeST Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 If anyone can post a wiring pinout of the z2 that would help greatly! I believe the 2 wires I left disconnected was for the back up camera (don't have) and the vss (speed sensor). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garrettoomey Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Here is the Z1/Z2/Z3 installation manual: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/Stati ... al0218.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeST Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thanks for that Garret. Can anyone else answer my question specifically in terms of if the 2 wires have anything to do with my library not able to play? Any ill effects from not having the vss hooked up? I didn't know where exactly to hook it up ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garrettoomey Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 There are no wires that would need to be connected specifically for the library to play. If all other sources play out to the speakers, then I don't think this is a wiring issue. The VSS will just help the gps be more accurate, especially at start up while it is searching for satelites, or while driving through tunnels. Check the 'vehicle specific' forum for info on finding your factory VSS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeST Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 There are no wires that would need to be connected specifically for the library to play. If all other sources play out to the speakers, then I don't think this is a wiring issue. The VSS will just help the gps be more accurate, especially at start up while it is searching for satelites, or while driving through tunnels. Check the 'vehicle specific' forum for info on finding your factory VSS. That's what I was afraid of... I was hoping this would just be a wiring issue since I didn't do anything but clean up the butt connectors by soldering the harness in. That's kind of what I'm having issues with now with my Z2. Driving here in NY the roads/highways are very close together and the navi is constantly "refinding" itself now. Sucks . Searched through the vehicle specific forum and I can't seem to find a definitive answer either as to where to tap the VSS to. Thanks for the help Garret. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garrettoomey Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 What is the make and model of your car? I may know another web site to check. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeST Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 It's a '03 bmw m3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeST Posted September 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 bump, please if anyone can help with my library not being able to play. The avic shows its playing but nothing comes out from the speakers. Not sure if this helps but while in library I would press either menu or map and not even the usual tone/beep comes through the speakers. I go out of library and everything goes back to normal .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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