Bypassing DVD safety features
April 11th, 2009, 11:04 PM
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Bypassing DVD safety features
I was wondering how you bypass the safety feature that prohibits someone from watching the DVD player from the front passenger seat while the truck is in motion. I know it can be done, as I've seen plenty of people post that they have. Is it difficult? Expensive? Let me know. Thanks. Mike 
April 11th, 2009, 11:15 PM
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Ok, did a lil search on this simply cause I was curious too. It is illegal to just get that out of the way. But i found a link that may have what your looking for. If it were me I would not do it, I think its very unsafe.
http://www.coastaletech.com/gmlockpick3.htm
http://www.coastaletech.com/gmlockpick3.htm
April 12th, 2009, 11:28 AM
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Ok, did a lil search on this simply cause I was curious too. It is illegal to just get that out of the way. But i found a link that may have what your looking for. If it were me I would not do it, I think its very unsafe.
http://www.coastaletech.com/gmlockpick3.htm
http://www.coastaletech.com/gmlockpick3.htm
The other reason I was interested in bypassing it is because you can't put in navigation routes on the fly. The only functions you can do with the gps while you are moving is suspend or cancel the current route. I'd like the ability to have my passenger scroll through the address book or enter an address while we are driving. And if they want to watch a movie on a long trip, they shouldn't have to get into the back seat. It's not for me while I'm driving. And it's more for the navigation on my end. Thanks. Mike
April 12th, 2009, 11:35 AM
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The other reason I was interested in bypassing it is because you can't put in navigation routes on the fly. The only functions you can do with the gps while you are moving is suspend or cancel the current route. I'd like the ability to have my passenger scroll through the address book or enter an address while we are driving. And if they want to watch a movie on a long trip, they shouldn't have to get into the back seat. It's not for me while I'm driving. And it's more for the navigation on my end. Thanks. Mike
April 12th, 2009, 1:38 PM
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I gotcha. I just figured since a company sells something that disarms it, that it should be good to go. It's actually more of a pain related to the GPS than anything. We will be going down the highway and want to go somewhere off our route and we have to pull off the road and enter it instead of my wife just putting the info in while we continue down the road. Thanks for your help. Mike
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April 13th, 2009, 8:07 AM
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I agree; my current Garmin and Fine Drive don't require me to pull over when entering a destination; I think that is more dangerous... CRAP i need to stop HERE.... so, slam brakes from 80 MPH, then merge without looking over 2 lanes, come to a complete stop along the side of the highway, enter my destination, floor it, merge over back two lanes without looking, and continue on! VS... enter the destination by touching the screen (same as changing the station / volume)... and keep driving safely down the road...
(ok, obviously this is a joke, but you get the idea)
Some states do not hinder showing video while in motion.... (from what I have heard on other forums with the Chrysler MyGig)
The price of the lockpick is what puts me off.. for a $300 lock pick, I Could buy a whole 'nother GPS....
The My Gig does allow voice entry of the destination while rolling... does the GM one?
(ok, obviously this is a joke, but you get the idea)
Some states do not hinder showing video while in motion.... (from what I have heard on other forums with the Chrysler MyGig)
The price of the lockpick is what puts me off.. for a $300 lock pick, I Could buy a whole 'nother GPS....
The My Gig does allow voice entry of the destination while rolling... does the GM one?
April 13th, 2009, 11:40 AM
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The other reason I was interested in bypassing it is because you can't put in navigation routes on the fly. The only functions you can do with the gps while you are moving is suspend or cancel the current route. I'd like the ability to have my passenger scroll through the address book or enter an address while we are driving. And if they want to watch a movie on a long trip, they shouldn't have to get into the back seat. It's not for me while I'm driving. And it's more for the navigation on my end. Thanks. Mike
A very good point.. there are definitely some functions that I would love my passeneger to perform while not completely stopped. I think I'll be getting the GMLOCKPICK as well.. $250 is a small price to pay for the convenience.