MyGig External Antenna

[rleestma]

Found a MyGig radio in a wreck already (can you believe it?) and I was wondeirng, can I just drop it in my Wrangler and be ready to go? Do I need to grab the satellite and GPS antennas too? Where do I mount them if I need to put them in?

I'm tired of waiting so this is me taking the bull by the horns...

Ryan

[cjsjeep]

What kind of car was it from?

[rleestma]

It was pulled from a Sebring... The unit is sitting there on it's own, but obviously I want the GPS / NAV / Satellite to work... The question is, are the hookups the same in a Wrangler (have to imagine they are) and does every Wrangler have the GPS lead / Satellite antenna built into the body?

Ryan

[rhodesian]

I was told by my dealer that the MyGig was "plug and play" he never mentioned needing any additional antennas, etc.

[cjsjeep]

Here is the pin set from the standard radio.

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[cjsjeep]

Found a pic of the back of the mygig. Wanted some thoughts on whether you think you can plug and play (is the GPS and Sirius antenna integrated if you have the Sirius option already) or do you have to purchase an extra GPS antenna. There are are only 2 other "input/outputs" besides the normal pin set that is on all of the radios (confirmed they are the same harness for all).

One has to be the normal antenna input, could the other be a video out?

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[rhodesian]

How about the security features (if any) in the MyGig. Can you remove the screen? Is it any harder to steal then a post factory unit?

[billycj7]

The blue and white connections are for the sirrus sat radio. Im assuming that the brown one is a combo for the nav and the fm / am radio. Does somebody see an input for the rear camera or an out for the rear dvd screens that are available on the nitro?

[cjsjeep]

And where does the Uconnect kit plug in?

[over's tj]

on security, I was told by a trusted dealer that the unit can not be used if removed from original car (it may need to be hooked up to a dealer only computer and be re-programed)

Older Mersadies Benze cars had this theft deturent feature

on unit in Sebring already, same dealer told me that mygig across the board is not yet avail. till after holidays, ie. early January, what gives!?

[tolh13]

Here is the pin set from the standard radio.

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can't really tell from the pic but is their any space behind the very bottom panel under the a/c.just thinking of using that space thats just a black panel now to mount something?

[Hip2u77]

can't really tell from the pic but is their any space behind the very bottom panel under the a/c.just thinking of using that space thats just a black panel now to mount something?


There's no room behind it. I had to rig up some 90 degree wire connectors just to mount a switch there for our driving lights, and even that barely fits.

[cjsjeep]

I bought a new Mygig off of Ebay this weekend. There were three offered and they were all new in the box out of Michigan (from a plant probably since there are not any in parts or in vehicles yet. The first one went for ~$1,900. I bought mine for much less than that. Now...if I only had the Rubicon to go with it.:naw:

The Service Dept at the dealership said that it is an easy plug and play and that the GPS antenna is integrated into the basic radio antenna. The Sirius antenna is separate and will be included as part of the Sirius package.

The only question now is the Uconnect feature. I wonder if the Mygig is set up for it. The Service guy said it was already integrated, but everything I read was UConnect enabled.

[jdrogers]

The Service Dept at the dealership said that it is an easy plug and play and that the GPS antenna is integrated into the basic radio antenna. The Sirius antenna is separate and will be included as part of the Sirius package.

You might want to check into this a little more. The satellite antenna and the GPS antenna are separate from the radio. Here is the installation directions for the GPS antenna. It is mounted directly above the radio.


http://www.********.com/newjeep/gpsantenna.jpg

[cjsjeep]

********,

Thanks for your help. Sometimes *ha* the dealership folks are crazy. Do you mind sharing any other details that you may have? Such as any other docs you have? Where you got the info etc.? Just trying to be sure I buy all I need to. Do you know what GPS antenna I need? Thanks and feel free to PM me if you need to.

[jwravin]

********,

Thanks for your help. Sometimes *ha* the dealership folks are crazy. Do you mind sharing any other details that you may have? Such as any other docs you have? Where you got the info etc.? Just trying to be sure I buy all I need to. Do you know what GPS antenna I need? Thanks and feel free to PM me if you need to.

cjsjeep, I am the guy that was able to buy the one of three that was the buy it now option on ebay. I have had it installed at my Jeep dealership and there is good news and bad news. The good is that it installed easily and I have AM FM Radio, CD player, and Sirius Radio all working. That is it. The Nav system does not display any maps, and even after we install the GPS antenna when it comes in this Thursday, I suspect I will still not have maps. We can not copy anything to the hard drive from either the CD or the USB port. I am guessing that there must be a setup disc that unlocks everything or an uplink to Chrysler to unlock the system. It seems that everything that needs to access the hard drive fails to function and I am hoping my dealership can find out what we need to do.

Now, the really bad news comes from Chryslers techauthorityonline web site. I subscriped for 24 hours for $20 to find out everything I could. There is not much there, but there is the service statement that the voice command features and the Uconnect feature WILL NOT function on the Wranglers. Only the Nitro and the Sebring will be factory wired for it and it is NOT considered a valid reason to return the system :( Bummer! It has to do with the microphone being wired into the rearveiw mirror and the Wranglers are not wired to accept the mirror.
Thats all I have at the moment. I will post more as I go through this with my dealership this Thursday. Good Luck!

By the way. You do need both a GPS antenna and a Sirius Satilite antenna. They are not in the unit. The Sirius chip is in the unit, but not the antenna. Fotunately, my Wrangler came with Sirius already set up on the sound system that came with it so I had the Sirius antenna already installed.

[jdrogers]

********,

Thanks for your help. Sometimes *ha* the dealership folks are crazy. Do you mind sharing any other details that you may have? Such as any other docs you have? Where you got the info etc.? Just trying to be sure I buy all I need to. Do you know what GPS antenna I need? Thanks and feel free to PM me if you need to.

The information is from the factory service manual (FSM). My dealership has been nice enough to allow me pretty much unlimited access to the information. Good thing my office is only a couple minutes away from them. Some of the people at the dealership are starting to think I work there... :naw: I tell them I am just visiting!

[cjsjeep]

jwravin,

So, of course my heart just dropped! I hope that you are able to find some answers... mine is being shipped as we speak and I would be devastated if the hard-drive and maps do not work. PLEASE PM or reply when you find out more. I would hate to have to try and get a refund for a product that does not meet the description... any idea where our "seller" got these?

Can you send me the part number for the GPS antenna, or is it just the basic Chrysler/Mopar antenna? I'll need to order it ASAP

Did you write that the voice command for the Nav does not work, or/and the UConnect? Seems like the nav would have to work, right?

Thanks for the info!

[cjsjeep]

rleestma, have you installed your Mygig yet? Sounds like all you need is the GPS and Sirius antenna.

[jwravin]

cjsjeep,
I am including the cut and paste from the Service Bulletin from Chryslers tech site. I am NOT happy about it I can tell you that. As far as how things are going, we did find out that it appears to be a security related issue to prevent thieft. The MyGiG does need to be initialized with either a disc but more likely an uplink to Chrysler to "unlock" and setup the system. It also registers that serial number with the vehicle and current owner. My service rep is working on getting what is needed with Chrysler to get mine up and running. The partition that has the operating system ships unlocked, but the data portion where the NAV maps, Gracenotes database and storage areas are all shipped locked.

As far as the Voice commands and UCONNECT, we are SOL. Seems that the Jeep site should NOT be touting these feature if they know they are not going to work on Wranglers!!!! And it also seems Jeep owners should pay less for a system that does not 100% function in Jeep vehicles!!!

Here is the cut and paste I mentioned


SUBJECT:
UCONNECT And Voice Recognition Operation
MODELS:
2007 (JS) Sebring
2007 (JK) Wrangler
2007 (KA) Nitro
DISCUSSION:
On 2007 Sebring and Nitro vehicles, the Voice Recognition and U-CONNECT selections
for RES and REQ (RET and REL International radios) radios will only work if the vehicle is
equipped with the factory installed Uconnect Hands-Free feature (sales code RSP).
On 2007 Model year Wranglers vehicles, the Voice Recognition and U-CONNECT
selections for RES and REQ (RET and REL International radios) radios will not work
because these vehicles do not offer the factory installed Uconnect Hands-Free feature
(sales code RSP). Do not replace radios on Wranglers because these function do not
work.
POLICY:
Information Only
NUMBER: 08-048-06
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: November 9, 2006

[cjsjeep]

jwravin,

Thank you for the update. Please, please please keep me posted on what is needed to "unlock" the system. The Voice and Uconnect is very disappointing and I am in complete disbelief that Chrysler can do this to its consumers given the price.

Question- Is there anyway to buy the UConnect kit from the Dodge Parts dept (I know it is on some of the trucks) and then install, or is it disabled on the unit?

Did the dealer have any idea what it would take to register the unit?

Thanks, CJ

[jwravin]

cjsjeep,
I will keep you posted on our progress or lack there of. No, my dealer service rep did not know what it would take to unlock and setup the system, but is currently finding out exactly what we need to do. he is hoping to have the info by this Thursday as that is when we are scheduled to install the GPS antenna. He does believe that I can purchase and install the seperate UCONNECT system and he feels he can get it working with the MyGiG system as it has its own Microphone and ties into their current sound systems. He does not know if installing this stand alone UCONNECT system will allow for the vioce commands to function with this microphone or not, but he doubts that it will. When you install the MyGiG, it reads what the vehicle is and displays JEEP on the start up screen, (if it is installed in a Nitro it would display DODGE). So if it can tell what vehicle it is in, it may default to disabling the voice commands on Jeeps.

I will certainly let you know how things progress and also if we get it up and running, I will be adding the UCONNECT system and will let you know how that functions and if it allows for the voice commands. Even if it does, it just plain sux that we have to go through all of this and the extra exspense just to get what Dodge and Chrysler is able to get out of the box!!!

[cjsjeep]

jwravin,

Went to the dealer to explain the Mygig challenges and the Parts and Service dept were in complete shock. They are clueless about what needs to be done. I am hoping that your efforts pay off tomorrow. I'll keep my fingers crossed all day.

Q- Do you know what GPS antenna had to be ordered for the Mygig? These guys had no idea. I also asked about the Uconnect... no response:confused:

[CHOPPER]

I know that this post has nothing to do with the antenna system for the MYGig but it does shed some light on some of the other posts in the thread. So please bear with me:

As far as the Voice commands and UCONNECT, we are SOL. Seems that the Jeep site should NOT be touting these feature if they know they are not going to work on Wranglers!!!! And it also seems Jeep owners should pay less for a system that does not 100% function in Jeep vehicles!!!
I'm just as shocked :eek!: and bummed out as anyone else to learn that the voice command and UCONNECT isn't going to be working on the Wrangler MYGigs, but I must say in Jeeps defence that I personally have not been able to find any documentation that says that it was going to be a function of the Wranglers MYGig system.
(although that is pretty Freaking rude that it will be in other vehicles:cursing: )

Also, if I recall correctly, the Wrangler MYGigs are a fifteen hundred dollar option. And the MYGig option in the Dodge Nitro is seventeen hundred.

I have also found this on the Dodge Nitro "option and equip." page, which I coppied directly:

UConnect® Hands-Free Communication $275.00


UConnect® is an exclusive voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system that uses a small control pad, microphone and speaker, all integrated into the rear view mirror. UConnect allows you to dial your Bluetooth-compatible wireless phone or other hands-free device through simple voice commands. UConnect mutes your radio before sending or receiving a call and allows you to store names and numbers in the system's phonebook.

Automatically-Dimming Rearview Mirror w/Microphone
I wonder if we were to buy the Nitro's rearview mirror if we could get that sucka working with the Wrangler MYGIgs?????

[jwravin]

CHOPPER,
If you go to www.mopar.com and go to the Jeep Accessories section for 2007 Wranglers, (under Audio/Video and Electronics > Radios > Radio - RER AM/FM/Satellite CD/DVD Player with full Map Navigation and 20 GB Hard Drive), you will see that it is the same price,($1750), as it is for the other two Chrysler vehicles and it does indeed state there in the 2007 Wrangler Section that the Voice Command and UCONNECT are features for the 2007 Wrangler.
So far, my service rep seriously doubts the nitros mirror will be able to be installed on the Wranglers. He feels the factory wiring harness either has the proper wiring for the mirror in it, or it does not and is not sure if he can wire it in on his own as the entire front windshield assembly is made to fold down flat onto the front hood.

[jwravin]

cjsjeep,
The GPS antenna did not come in today. Will have to update you as soon as it does. My service rep plans on getting a Chrysler tech on the phone when he installs the antenna to walk him through initializing the MyGiG system and unlocking everything. He said it would be best with the vehicle in his bay to contact them. Still have my fingers crossed that it will take care of everything, at least everything except the Voice and UCONNECT, still going to have to figure them out seperately if at all.

[cjsjeep]

J,

Just recieved a refund on the Mygig. Wackiewayne was selling them illegally and they are stolen.:mad: He told me that they were stolen and that the sheriff took them:

Message From Seller:i was selling these units for a friend there was a little problem with these units were suposed to be stolen amd the sherif toke them so i am refunding your money thanx for yor understanding thanx wayne

My dealer told me last night that if they were stolen, the Chrysler group would not unlock them. Contact Pay pal ASAP!

PM me your email address and I will forward the PayPal refund note.

back to the waiting on parts dept!:naw:

[CHOPPER]

Let me start off by saying "Sorry for such a huge post"

If you go to www.mopar.com and go to the Jeep Accessories section for 2007 Wranglers, (under Audio/Video and Electronics > Radios > Radio - RER AM/FM/Satellite CD/DVD Player with full Map Navigation and 20 GB Hard Drive), you will see that it is the same price,($1750), as it is for the other two Chrysler vehicles and it does indeed state there in the 2007 Wrangler Section that the Voice Command and UCONNECT are features for the 2007 Wrangler.

WOW! jwravin, your right.
I've pretty much been getting all of my info from the Jeep.com website.
But I'm sorry to say that it seems like they have covered their butts rather well.
That Mopar site is a little old. If you look at the bottom of the page, once you get into the Wrangler section, you'll see these words:
1995 - 2002 DaimlerChrysler. All rights reserved. Privacy Statement, Legal Notices and Terms.
Which happens to actually be a link to their disclaimer declarations page wherein you will find these words written:
All information contained at this Internet site is intended for the USA market only. The accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed, particularly since this information is subject to change.
All product illustrations and specifications are based upon current information at the time of programming. Although descriptions are believed correct, complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. DaimlerChrysler reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation, in the information contained on this Internet site, including and without limitation to prices, incentive programs, specifications, equipment, colors, materials and to change or discontinue models.
See what I mean???

When I was first checking out the 2007 JK on the Jeep website earlier this year, about a month before any of the dealers even had one in their show rooms (about August), the MYGig was listed there in the options page of the Wranglers "equip. and price" section. And it was priced at $1500 and some'odd dollars. Now if you look there it's not even listed as an option (unless they have changed it since this past weekend...I haven't looked)

I really hope that I'm not coming off sounding like some kind of know it all ,because I'll be the first to one to admit that I'm not the smartest person in the world. I'm just doing my best to stay as informed as possable on the stiuation that all of us in this thread have a common intrest in.

The last thing I want to say is this...I have come to the conclusion that the MYGig unit isn't worth the fifteen or seventeen hundred dollars that they are going to be charging for it, and I plan on saving some of my dough and buy a cold air intake and some beers instead.:beer: :2thumbs:

Good luck to all of you. Where there's a will there's a way!

ROCK ON :rock:

[cjsjeep]

jwravin,

Did you have any luck unlocking the Mygig?

[jwravin]

cjsjeep,

I have decide to give up on the MyGig system. It is just unacceptable to me that there are features that will not function in my Wrangler. The wiring harness and rearview mirror for the Nitro and Sebring will NOT be available for the Wranglers. This is the final word from Chrysler. The seperate UCONNECT system has its own speaker and mic and it WILL NOT hook into the MyGiG system at all! This is all simply crap considering that the MyGiG is going to cost exactly the same for Wranglers as it will for the other two models.

After much research, I have settled on the Pioneer AVIC-Z1 system. Metra has a dash mount kit for it already and everything is ordered and will be installed in about a week. This system has it all, 30GB hard drive, Gracenotes Database like the MyGig, a suberb NAV system, 7" screen, rearview camera, voice commands and bluetooth that WORKS in my Wrangler!, it is Sirius or XM ready, (I have Sirius), on and on it is hands down awesome!

Good luck to you sir with the MyGiG install. I just will not put that much money into a system that does not function 100%. The above system does cost more, but it at least has 100% functionality.

jwravin

[cjsjeep]

jwravin,

I researched the Pioneer deck and I am sold. I am not able to order the Mygig and I am very disapointed with the lack of functionality. Please let me know where you purchased the Pioneer deck and how you will install it. I have seen the deck priced nice on Bizrate (~$1,700) but I am not sure that I want to install it unless there is an easy way. Did you buy the camera and Bluetooth option? IF so, can you provide the part numbers etc? It would save me some time.

Thanks,

CJ

[cjsjeep]

jwarvin,

Can you supply the part number info for the Metra install kit for the AvicZ1? I have found all of the optional parts I need for the Avic and have not been able to find the install kit on the Metra site.

Thanks.

[biglynny]

First off - I'm no expert and don't want to sound like an alarmist...I looked at the Pioneer AVIC-Z1 today and spoke with an installer. It appears the unit is a "double din" and we only have about a din and a half of space. My question is : Does the Metra installation kit you spoke about mount the unit into the current spot where the stock radio/cd unit sits- in dash? The installer I talked with said he doubted that it would fit. I liked the unit - they wanted $2200 but said they would match any viable competitive price. Still a lot of dough. but I'm glad I learned about din spacing.

[115octane]

someone already installed one of these units in their Jeep. here's the post from another board with pictures:

click here (http://forum.*******.com/viewtopic.php?t=1148&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=avic&start=15)

i know i will install some sort of nav unit in my Jeep. i really would like to have the MyGig as it seems to be plug and play except for the u-connect and no voice command (i can live with that.)

i know that we can order a new Jeep with it, but can we order the MyGig from the parts department for retrofitting yet?

- joe

[CHOPPER]

Hey Joe,

The link you provided doesn't seem to work...at least not for me on this end.

[jdrogers]

First off - I'm no expert and don't want to sound like an alarmist...I looked at the Pioneer AVIC-Z1 today and spoke with an installer. It appears the unit is a "double din" and we only have about a din and a half of space. My question is : Does the Metra installation kit you spoke about mount the unit into the current spot where the stock radio/cd unit sits- in dash? The installer I talked with said he doubted that it would fit. I liked the unit - they wanted $2200 but said they would match any viable competitive price. Still a lot of dough. but I'm glad I learned about din spacing.

Ummm, the AVIC-Z1 fits fine...

http://www.yeehawhouse.com/AVIC/AVIC-Z1.jpg

Installation went well. The AVIC itself is not as wide as the factory radio so there was nothing that needed to be cut to install it. The metal bracket that holds the factory radio needed to come out and we had to fabricate a new bracket to hold the AVIC. When we put the front trim back on there was a gap that needed to be filled on each side of the AVIC.

We put the iPod module on its side to the right of the AVIC and there was plenty of cable to put the pigtail in the center console.

The bluetooth module is on its side to the left of the AVIC.

The factory amp was located under the steering wheel so we took it out and put XM module in there.

The amp is in the hole in the cargo area.

I ended up putting the camera on the bumper under the spare tire. It works perfectly and you actually have to look for it to find it.

As far as the original Infinity speakers, they certainly sound better than they did with the original factory radio and amp, but they don't allow the new amp to live up to its potential. There are all kinds of adjustments on the AVIC so I will need to play with them some more, but I think they will need to be replaced. Not sure what I'll replace them with, but I'll figure something out.

[115octane]

thanks, ********! that's the exact post that i was trying to link to. i appreciate you posting it up here.

- joe

[jwravin]

cjsjeep,
Metraonline now has the install kit for 2007 Wranglers which makes the install of the Pioneer AVIC Z1 brain-dead simple. Here is a link to the part on their site.
http://www.metraonline.com/product_listing.php?year=2007&make=Jeep&model=Wrangler&type=ALL

[jeepik]

thats what i have been waiting for

awesome

[cjsjeep]

Found that a few days back, but the guy has not emailed me back. Where can you buy that kit? It cannot be bought on the site, right?

[jeepingib]

How are the maps on the AVIC? Can you load maps that have topographical info? I want a Nav unit mainly for trails.

[jwravin]

cjsjeep, sorry, you are correct. You can not buy it from them. In my area, Circuit City and Best Buy both can order from them. I found that Circuit City knows how to special order from them so that it can be gotten much quicker. You have to be persistant and make sure that the "right" Circuit City person places the order, (one that knows how to special order), or you will be waiting for the standard shipment to arrive and that could be months.

[cjsjeep]

Jarwin,

I'll see what I can do. Did you install yours? How does it look? Can you pl;ease post a pic?

[Egmont]

cjsjeep, did you get the AVIC-Z1 installed? I am interested to know on how it came out.

I have the Metra face plate and I will install mine on Wednesday. The only problem I have without actually having started yet is the speed pulse wire color. Does anyone know?

Thanks

[cjsjeep]

Actually, I would love to know how you got the Metra kit. I have been begging everyone to special order it with no luck.

[RLandis]

I talked w/Metra sales yesterday, and they are finally showing the kits as "shipped."

[cmcginnes]

Can someone PM me a link to this image, since it is blocked here? Thanks!