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I just purchased a navigation system for a 2008 GMC Seirra and it cam with a black harness with 3 wires in it. A purple wire, gray wire and a non insulated wire. I'm looking for an explanation on where to connect it.

Submitted: 454 days and 8 hours ago.
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2008 GMC Sierra 5.3l

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I haven't tried anything. I'm looking for an answer on where to plug a black wire harness into my truck that has 3 wires and it came with my navigation system i'm going to install. Inside the harness is a purple wire, gray wire, and an uninsulated one. I need to know where to plug both ends.

Posted by GMTechBernard 454 days and 8 hours ago.

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Is this a factory or aftermarket NAV unit?

454 days and 7 hours ago.

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Yes, it's the factory navigation for the 2008 Sierra without Bose. It has XM and Onstar

Posted by GMTechBernard 454 days and 6 hours ago.

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I do not beleive you can use that harness, unless you have the Bose system. That harness goes from the Radio, to the amplifier. If your amplifier does not have an opening for the other end of the harness, then you won't be able to use it.

 

Also note, that this radio will need to be programmed at the dealer and if its not already there, you will need to tap into a Vehicle speed sensor wire.

452 days and 18 hours ago.

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Where do I find the VSS wire and what connector and pin position do I tap into. Is there a wire I can purchase with the pin connector or do I have to make it?

Thank you

Dennis

Posted by GMTechBernard 451 days and 10 hours ago.

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Sorry for the delay, this one didn't come up in my question qeue to be answered, but I found it!

 

The best place I have found to tap into the VSS wire, is the left I/P junction block which is down by your left foot when you drive, often called a Convenience Center. If you raise it up and look at the connectors on the back side, there will be a connector that has a DARK GREEN wire in cavity H1 (refer to diagram below). H1 will be in the middle of the connector, first slot. that is the VSS wire used by the vehicle and you can tap into that for the radio's use.

 

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451 days and 9 hours ago.

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Thank you very much for the information on tapping into the truck. I intend to make a payment but need to know where to tap into the radio harness as well. You only have given me one side of the wire connection. Can you please tell me the place on the radio I need to connect the VSS wire?

Thanks!

Posted by GMTechBernard 451 days and 9 hours ago.

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Did the radio come with any connectors or extra wires? I just need to know if I need to get you connector part numbers or not. Thanks!

451 days and 9 hours ago.

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Hi, What came with the kit was the head unit, gps antenna, that black harness with the 3 wires in it, and the DVD. Nothing else.

Thanks!

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OK, here is what you need to do:

 

You will need to order connector #4 for the radio (I'm assuming you only have 2 plugged in). This will be an empty connector body. It is part number 15429806 and costs about $5-6

 

You will also need the terminal that goes into the connector. It is part number 15359541, HOWEVER, you cannot order it, its part of the terminal repair kit. I gave you the number so they can positively identify it. It will be in tray #4 of the repair kit. You won't have access to it, just ask the parts guy if he can get it for you. Tell him its in tray #4 so he won't spend all day looking (there are over 30 trays of terminals!) You will need to have this terminal crimped to your VSS wire (whichever wire you use) and if you ask nicely, you might be able to get one of the techs or parts manager to crimp it for you. It requires special crimpers, which is part of the terminal repair kit.

 

Once that is done, you need to install the terminal/wire into slot #5 of the connector, then install into your radio.

 

Let me know if you need additional assistance! Hope this helps!

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448 days and 10 hours ago.

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It appears that I didn't need a VSS wire as my GPS works fine. The vehicle knows when it's moving as it won't allow me to change anything until it comes to a complete stop.

The install was easy but it appears to have knocked out my warning chimes at least to the point that you can barely hear them, Also the volume on the radio is limited and there is no voice guidence on the Navigation system. When you first set a destination, a voice tells you to proceed to the highlighted route and the navigation will begin but that is the end of the voice prompts. I guess my question wasn't answered. the small wire harness must have to be put somewhere to make the system work correctly.

Posted by GMTechBernard 448 days and 9 hours ago.

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The vehicle knows where you are because of GPS and the internal gyroscope. However, you will notice the Icon does not move like its supposed to, and the voice guidance does not work correctly because you did not install the VSS wire.

 

As for the low audio, its probably because you don't have the Bose system. If you remove your center console, you can look to see if that harness will plug into the amp, but we only sell NAV upgrades on Bose equipped vehicles, because the GM Accessory catalog says thats what it fits.

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