I just did thye update from Hyperite's download and instructions. My Z2 is an Apr 07 build. Can't remember if my software was Version 1. but now it's reading Ver 2. However, I couldn't tell if it updated or not because it never said one way or the other. After I inserted, it said CD-ROM inserted and nothing else. Checked Service Info in Settings and now says Ver 2.

 

I don't have the 2-wire installed yet, so can't say it's bypassed. Any comments?

I think you skipped step 3 of my instructions

Ok guys, I got it updated. I had to go through 3 CD-R's to get the update to take but finally "got 'er done!" Now just need to do the 2-wire and I'm set. Thanks again!! You guys Rock!!

-------------------METHOD 2 (assed out easy)------------------

CDROM ISO!!!!

1. Download this 30MB file: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4T5MBJL7

2. Burn to CD or DVD.

3. Insert in Z2, press Map, and run the update!

4. Press the recessed reset button once, and your Z2 is now 2-wire bypassable.

I'm running into a hang-up. I inserted the disc and got the prompt, "Start Update? Y/N. After pressing the YES button, the banner at the bottom reads "checking disc...please wait." And this is where the hangup occurs. After a couple minutes I'm getting a second prompt stating,

Start Update?

Update will start after reboot by pressing "YES"

YES NO

But, the YES button is not selectable...only NO. I tried a reburn. Was it possibly a bad download? Thanks for the help.

pull ur hand brake

or ground the wire

pull ur hand brake

or ground the wire

Damn rookie!

Thanks mazdaspeed. Setting parking brake worked.

lol i kow i was good for something 1 day

One more thing... I dont know how to install these things so I'm going to pay a professional. Well, can I tell the professional to ground the 2 wires, and then boot it up and load the bypass patch? Or do I need to run the patch before I ground the 2 wires?

Thanks.

do the wires first

and may i sugest not giving the patch to ur installer and having him make cash from other ppl

First of all, Hyperite, YOU ARE THE MAN!!! Thanks for all the hard work and dedication!

Mazdaspeed, if we can easily get that bypass ISO, what would stop installer from getting it? I would also assume, that this is #1 site for Pioneer navigation Q/A, so chances that installers see this are VERY high

dimaj

Damnit all to hell..... I wish I would have checked the forums yesterday. Now I have to sit at work and twiddle my thumbs until I can get home and dl that file.

Awesome work hyper, thanks for all your time and help.

Now my only hang up is getting my z2 out and grounding those wires.... Eck... not too keen on the idea of tearing into my car like that. I wonder if my installer would do it.... probably not.

ok guys, this may seem silly, but i have a customer's question- can you dial out using the bluetooth with this new bypass? if so, i have a customer AND a boss that need this cd update. thanks for the info and i am gratefull for the research.

just wanted to say thanks alote ! worked great for me, the first time. thanks again !

I have a stock Z2 (pre-june) that I had previously wired with the two-wire bypass anticipating an update like this. Downloaded the ISO this morning, burnt it on my Mac (PC isn't necessary), put it in.... "Want to update?"... "Updating!"... "Done!" (no retry errors or anything). Then I did the reset to get rid of the parking break message, and PRESTO CHANGO, bypassed Z2!!! Works like a charm.

Well done and thanks to all!!

ok guys, this may seem silly, but i have a customer's question- can you dial out using the bluetooth with this new bypass? if so, i have a customer AND a boss that need this cd update. thanks for the info and i am gratefull for the research.

Yes

I just updated it mine and it went flawlessly. Updated program then it restarted, so it reset itself. Next thing i know all functions were available and didnt have to reset nor do the 2wire since i guess my installer had done the 2 wire bypass already. So it went without a hitch and bypassed.

Thanks for your hard work.

I'll report back in a day or two. my avic z2 will be here today and will install it tomorrow.

so you have to reset in order to remove the parking break message at start up?

does the reset erase everything

so you have to reset in order to remove the parking break message at start up?

Yes

does the reset erase everything

No, just radio presets.

THANKS SO MUCH.

Okay, Thank you. I will write them down and reinput them. Be right back after reset.

Done and set the Radio FM/AM presets back all the rest were not affected XM. Msg doesnt come up any more. Only the disclaimer. Thanks again.

Done and set the Radio FM/AM presets back all the rest were not affected XM. Msg doesnt come up any more. Only the disclaimer. Thanks again.

Right, XM presets are stored in the GEX, which only gets reset if it loses power. Glad everything worked out for you!

Hyperite, thanks for all your support to the forum. I used method 1 as I had already unlocked my drive and I had been running Z1 software on my Z2 until I got these files from you! I haven't done any driving yet but I am sure it will work just fine.

Hyperite, thanks for all your support to the forum. I used method 1 as I had already unlocked my drive and I had been running Z1 software on my Z2 until I got these files from you! I haven't done any driving yet but I am sure it will work just fine.

Careful.... I hope you reverted back to the original Z2 software on the drive first, otherwise you could be in for an interesting firmware update.

can someone please post what the 2 wire bypass is?