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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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went to install gw500 following all the diy's on here i have a 04 nav no cdc,pulled glove box and there is no prewiring for the cdc?now what? everything i have read is saying i have to buy a cdc and install it get the car programed for cdc and mp3 then install the gateway.? is that correct because when buying this from fantastic5 and reading from other members a non cdc nav no nav car would work fine with install... any help would be great, ive read so many posts on them and no one is giving a straight answer..
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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First of all, check your VIN and see if you do have the CD changer Prep from the factory. Second, if you confirm that you do\should have the CD changer prep, from what I understand the fiber optic plugs won't be there. It's bundled up somewhere and you have to unwrap it and then plug the ends into the plug.
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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Thanks balbs I found it its actually the black wrapped wire in the picture just behind the plug I'm holding it was still in loop. Thanks for your reply
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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Yeah, I noticed you had a second post in another part of the forum where you got your answers. Let us know how everything went!
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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yeah stupid me posted it in the wrong spot,can i remove my double posts? will do ill snap some pics and probably put it in tomorrow
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