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Post by bigal1753 on Aug 19, 2005 22:00:44 GMT -6
Hello,
I have a 2002 with the navigation system. The radio/CD system has the speed compensated volume. On my 01 with the Bose there was a separate SCV button that would allow you to disable the SCV, but on the navigation radio there is none. I read the navigation supplement and it explains the function of the SCV, but does not mention any way to disable it. I find the system quite annoying when your trying to carry a conversation and the volume gets louder and louder, then if you lower it you can barely hear it.
Does anyone know how to disable the SCV on the navigation radio?
Thanks,
Al
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Post by betonthis1 on Aug 19, 2005 22:05:24 GMT -6
wow thats a cool feature, never heard of it before. i have a older model so couldnt help you there but im sure someone will come in with the save. good luck.
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Post by TheLoveThatNeverDies on Aug 20, 2005 1:14:28 GMT -6
I feel your pain, man. My Mazda6 has that system and it's sooooo irritating! Thankfully, that one was easy to disable. There has to be a way to disable it on the Aurora. Worst case scenario - you clip the wire (before the dock port) that sends the speed sensor data to the radio. Good luck.
-Shawn
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Post by skexius on Aug 20, 2005 1:19:41 GMT -6
Hello, I have a 2002 with the navigation system. The radio/CD system has the speed compensated volume. On my 01 with the Bose there was a separate SCV button that would allow you to disable the SCV, but on the navigation radio there is none. I read the navigation supplement and it explains the function of the SCV, but does not mention any way to disable it. I find the system quite annoying when your trying to carry a conversation and the volume gets louder and louder, then if you lower it you can barely hear it. Does anyone know how to disable the SCV on the navigation radio? Thanks, Al I checked my trusty factory service manual for the navigation radio instructions and, I'm sorry to say, it cannot be turned off like it can on the CD/Cassette radios. The best you will be able to do is adjust the sound level to the best possible setting that is tolerable to you. Hope this helps! skexius |
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Post by betonthis1 on Aug 20, 2005 2:30:58 GMT -6
Hello, I have a 2002 with the navigation system. The radio/CD system has the speed compensated volume. On my 01 with the Bose there was a separate SCV button that would allow you to disable the SCV, but on the navigation radio there is none. I read the navigation supplement and it explains the function of the SCV, but does not mention any way to disable it. I find the system quite annoying when your trying to carry a conversation and the volume gets louder and louder, then if you lower it you can barely hear it. Does anyone know how to disable the SCV on the navigation radio? Thanks, Al I checked my trusty factory service manual for the navigation radio instructions and, I'm sorry to say, it cannot be turned off like it can on the CD/Cassette radios. The best you will be able to do is adjust the sound level to the best possible setting that is tolerable to you. Hope this helps! skexius man that sucks. |
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Post by macadamiaman on Aug 20, 2005 7:29:33 GMT -6
Well no, there's that wire that sends the speed to the tradio.. just cut that like shawn says
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Post by vojtazbrna on Aug 20, 2005 10:55:31 GMT -6
I would love to have this feature in my car. My wife has it in her G6 and I think it's awesome. If you're having a conversation in your car why do you listen to a radio in the first place? There's that shut off button, I'm sure:)
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Post by bigal1753 on Aug 20, 2005 23:20:52 GMT -6
Everybody, Thanks for your input. Shawn mentioned cutting the speed input wire, and unless someone can tell me another way I think I'll go in that direction. Does anyone know the color code on that wire and where I could access it without taking the console/dash apart?
I find it difficult to believe that Olds has it as an option on the other radios, but not this one. I hope I'm wrong.
Al
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Post by Aurora40 on Aug 21, 2005 8:37:24 GMT -6
Well, unfortunately the 2002 nav radio option seemed a bit, um, compromised. For example, you could not get it with the Bose speakers (which is one reason I have no nav system). In 2003 that changed, though I don't know if the SCV control did. With no adjustment, I'd think it must be kind of annoying, as on "med" the adjustment range is pretty big unless you have the windows open.
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Post by Custom88 on Aug 21, 2005 9:00:55 GMT -6
I don't think it's possible to just 'clip' a wire either. The speed is probably sent over the data communications link to the radio. This means it comes directly from the PCM. You do not want to cut that wire going to the PCM or you'd have some major problems.  I really doubt there is a wire you can clip to get rid of the SVC. On vehicles that do not have the GM Class II data bus it may be possible, but not on the Aurora. |
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Post by scottydl on Aug 23, 2005 20:43:16 GMT -6
I would love to have this feature in my car. My wife has it in her G6 and I think it's awesome. If you're having a conversation in your car why do you listen to a radio in the first place? There's that shut off button, I'm sure:) Ditto that, I think it's a great feature. I was excited to find out that my 2004 Blazer had it... I have it set on "Medium" sensitivity and it works great. Never too loud when I'm sitting still, never too soft when I'm driving. Can you adjust the level of the SCV, or is it completely uncontrollable? |
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Post by Mr. Javi on Aug 24, 2005 6:48:17 GMT -6
My wifes 2003 Malibu has the SCV feature and it has a button for 4 settings (OFF, LOW, MED, HIGH).
It's a nice feature to have.
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Post by Aurora40 on Aug 24, 2005 8:22:52 GMT -6
Ditto that, I think it's a great feature. I was excited to find out that my 2004 Blazer had it... I have it set on "Medium" sensitivity and it works great. Never too loud when I'm sitting still, never too soft when I'm driving. Can you adjust the level of the SCV, or is it completely uncontrollable? On the Bose radio, you can adjust it to off, min, med, and max. Apparently on the nav radio you can't adjust it. The same is true of the Bose radio in my 1990 Chevy. I also like it a lot as I hate how you have to turn the radio up as you speed up, then if you come to a stop it's blaring. |
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 24, 2005 8:48:06 GMT -6
Check with your local Caddy dealer, they may have something up their sleeve on this one.
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Post by Custom88 on Aug 24, 2005 9:10:45 GMT -6
perhaps the SVC could be turned off at the dealer, like oldsauroraman1 was hinting to. A Tech II scanner might beable to change the configuration of the radio so that it does not have the SVC. It's a good possibility that it can be done at the dealer. Ask them first. If they say they do not know, ask them to check the settings that can be changed on the radio free of charge that way it'll benefit you both. You'll get what you want, and they'll learn something new.  |
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Post by bigal1753 on Aug 24, 2005 22:59:28 GMT -6
I think Auroraman and Custom88 are on the right track. There is no way to change the SCV setting at the head unit on this model, but it might be possible for the dealer to plug into it and change settings. I have a Cadillac, Chevy, ex Olds dealer in my town. I see a trip to the dealer coming up. Thanks guys.
Al
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I really doubt there is a wire you can clip to get rid of the SVC. On vehicles that do not have the GM Class II data bus it may be possible, but not on the Aurora. 
