Hey guys,

so i got an N1 when it came out but i want updates maps and such, so i have access to N3 disks. If i install it on my n1 will i get updated displays for my ipod adapter and siruis adapter(both are the first virsions) or will i have to update those two to the newer versions?

-Mike

I dont know for sure, and I am have the same problem and would love to get the new IPOD and interface.
But looking at Pioneer's site, it looks like even if you buy the newer IPOD adapter for the N1, you will not ge tthe new interface, that is hardware specific to the N3 I guess.

Some please correct me if I am wrong.

i emailed pioneer. they told me if you put in the n3 discs AND YOU HAVE THE NEW IPOD Adapter, you WILL get all the new features. however, you will be locked out of viewing movies in motion and changing map directions in motion.

pscott said:

i emailed pioneer. they told me if you put in the n3 discs AND YOU HAVE THE NEW IPOD Adapter, you WILL get all the new features. however, you will be locked out of viewing movies in motion and changing map directions in motion.

are you sure? I think you are incorrect as the N3 has some extra ipod support....

I just updated my n1 to the n3 software and everything worked the same, my xm and ipod. No difference.

Yes, it will disable dvd playback unless you bypass

The new iPod interface requires a new microcontroller, part #PE5546A. It is in the hideaway brain. It's a direct replacement for the PE5412A in the N1 or PE5412B in the N2. It's a 77-pin part so you have to be fairly skilled with SMD rework to swap it out.

I don't know for sure this will give you the new iPod interface, but it should, because it's the only hardware difference between N1/N2 vs N3.

Has anyone tried to upgrade this part? Just how hard is it to swtich out this part?

I think someone very advanced at soldering could do it in a couple hours. I'm pretty good at soldering so I could probably pull it off.

It would be like soldering hairs that are spaced apart a hair's width.

Wouldn't it be easier to just get an N3 brain? Has anyone with an N3 brain gotten the full ipod menu to work?

Wouldn't it be easier to just get an N3 brain? Has anyone with an AVIC-N1 and an N3 brain gotten the full ipod menu to work?

https://www.ued.net/ued/addItems.do?itemCode=PNRPE5546A

I ordered my chip from there 2 weeks ago and now they said it has been discontinued.

Anyone know any where else where I might be able to purchase the chip?
Doing the work my self

i thought all you had to do was get the n3 brain.

TOMMYD3UCE said:

i thought all you had to do was get the n3 brain.

Well I don't want to pay $300 for a N3 brain.
This chip will convert the N1 brain to a N3.
So I can have the improved interface pack for XM and Ipod