Flashing the lights does not work, as an FYI, here is the info on how to do it.

http://www.sminntech.com/z1flash.html

But just doing exactly what this shows will NOT work for the Z2. It needs something else.

You know Ducati you are my hero. You are a hell of a lot more patient with this kind of stuff than I'll ever be.

You know Ducati you are my hero. You are a hell of a lot more patient with this kind of stuff than I'll ever be.

Says the man with 2500+ posts.... But thanks. You are my hero too.... tear... you had me at "you know".

if ducatiboy want's to buy one and sell raffle tickets i am willing to buy a couple tickets it would be worth it for our shop to figure it out, we have done 3 so far with no success, lucky for me my customers are patient.

here is a thought, what if i do the z1 bluetooth echo update on the z2 will it allow me to do the z1 bypass any thoughts

no, any unit with a new version or same version of the bluetooth software will reject the cdrom you inserted. I am guessing the Z2 already has a newer or equal bluetooth software update.

just a thought thanks for the reply

Just another dumb suggestion, maybe try grounding the parking brake wire and/or another bypass wire AND flash the lights on startup? Just throwing it out there, I am going to try to get my Z2 today.

Just another dumb suggestion, maybe try grounding the parking brake wire and/or another bypass wire AND flash the lights on startup? Just throwing it out there, I am going to try to get my Z2 today.

People have tried that already.

just a little FYI

when the Z1 to Z2 update is out, it will lockout all current bypasses. so dont update until the new bypass is figured out

You find that one out the hard way?

Ok guys, I got my Z2 this evening and I will be playing with it some over the weekend and I will have more time during the week. I will be accepting suggestions on bypassing lol.

Been waiting to put in my Z2 been reading the thread any new ideas?

Maybe you two could help us find out the bypass, as opposed to just sitting and waiting for people to find out one.

I can't believe this is such an "iffy" thing--the Z2 bypass for a $2000 unit. Try grounding this, flick your lights, or maybe cross your fingers while chanting the Pioneer mantra.

Doesn't someone have a brother-in-law who works for Pioneer?

Doesn't someone have a brother-in-law who works for Pioneer?

My father's sister's uncle's brother's cousin's roommate does... but you know what that makes us? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!

you see Lonestar, evil will always triumph because good is dumb.

Come on T hook us up with some good info!

I know this may seem pretty simple minded but....has anyone checked the service info screen. Has anything changed there. Maybe something to do with the bypass???

you see Lonestar, evil will always triumph because good is dumb.

You have the ring, and I see your Schwartz is as big as mine.