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Peripheral Technology’s PXAMG Install and Initial Evaluation 

 

Parts Required: 

Peripheral Technology’s PXAMG 
Peripheral Technology’s PGHGM5 radio Harness 

 

OVERVIEW 

Installation of the Peripheral Technology’s PXAMG 
(

http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/prodDetails.aspx?strProductID=276

) requires access to the back of 

the Corvette’s radio to interface with the factory entertainment system. The supplied PGHGM5 radio 
harness is basically a “Y” cable which connects to the back of the radio, the factory radio harness and the 
PXAMG. The supplied 11 foot iPod cable is then connected to the PXAMG. The PXAMG supports two 
AUX inputs and a iPod connection. One available device that can be connected to the PXAMG is a HD 
Radio receiver. I did not want the HD Radio interface at this time, so this will just cover the PXAMG. 
 

INSTALLATION STEPS 

Removal of the center console is required to gain access to the radio.  
 
Here is an overview of the procedure. 

 

Flip open the center arm rest and remove the 4 T15 Torx Screws. 

 

Remove the Blank/F55 cover that is at the bottom of the center console by using a small screw 
driver to pop it off. 

 

Remove the two 7mm Hex bolts that were located under the cover. 

 

Now grab the boot for the Emergency Brake and pull it up until the boot disconnects from the 
center console. 

 

Remove the two 7mm Hex bolts at the top front of the area just made visible from the lifting of the 
E-Brake Boot. 

Now you are ready to remove the center console. 

 

Remove the shift knob by pulling down on the shift boot and removing the screw holding the knob 
on (2008 and newer require a different procedure to remove the shift knob which is documented 
elsewhere on the forum), Once the shift knob is removed. 

 

Starting at the bottom of the console trim (nearest to the arm rest) gently pull up on the console 
until all of the clips holding the trim in place are out from the dash. 

 

Once the console is free from the dash, start disconnecting all of the electrical connectors for the 
different switches mounted to the center console trim. 

 
This is what your center console will look like. 

 

Summary of Contents for PXAMG

Page 1: ... procedure Flip open the center arm rest and remove the 4 T15 Torx Screws Remove the Blank F55 cover that is at the bottom of the center console by using a small screw driver to pop it off Remove the two 7mm Hex bolts that were located under the cover Now grab the boot for the Emergency Brake and pull it up until the boot disconnects from the center console Remove the two 7mm Hex bolts at the top ...

Page 2: ... the radio in place Once the screws are removed pull the radio out and you should see the two connectors on the back of the radio we need to disconnect Here is a picture looking down from the top of the radio at its back Disconnect both cables that have the blue disconnects One connector will be black and one will be grey Now plug the PGHGM5 cable into the radio there will be one plug for the grey...

Page 3: ...ase take note that the radio has a pin sticking out its bottom back that fits into a bracket located at the back of the dash Here is a picture of the bracket the radio plugs into Once the radio is back in the dash temporary place two screws into it to hold it in place Now reinstall the CC Module Once this was completed I ran the cable that goes to the PXAMG under the CC Module ...

Page 4: ...As seen in this picture It s the cable with the electrical tape wrapped around it under the CC Module between the second and third button from the right I now connected the PXAMG to the PGHGM5 cable PGHGM5 Connector ...

Page 5: ...able next to the PXAMG At this point I wanted to test the installation out to verify its operation and functionality The PXAMG manual states that the first time the unit is connected to the radio it needs to initialize before it is operational This is done by turning the ignition on then the radio waiting a minute or so and then turning the ignition off Once the above was done I connected my wife ...

Page 6: ...ce in the function menu press the seek button up to change the PXAMG s function between AUX1 AUX2 and iPod if you press the seek button once again after iPod is displayed SAT will be displayed which will bring you back to the radios XM function Once you get to the iPod input you are ready to use your iPod Here are a few screenshots of what should display on your radio ...

Page 7: ... 7 of 14 Now that you are on the iPod input your iPod will begin to play the current playlist The main key to controlling the PXAMG is the Preset 3 Key which would be The 70 s preset on the screenshot below ...

Page 8: ...ongs in the selected album Songs are listed in the order in which they appear in the album not alphabetically Once the radio displays the name of the desired song Press the Preset 3 button to select and play the desired song The display will automatically change to display and scroll the title of the chosen song Browse by Album Press the Preset 3 button to enter the browse menu PL LIST will appear...

Page 9: ...he desired song The display will automatically change to display and scroll the song title Browse by Playlist Press the Preset 3 button to enter the browse menu PL LIST will appear on your display Press the Preset 3 button to select browse by Playlist The Playlists on your iPod will be displayed one at a time in alphabetical order PL in front of playlist indicates that this is the folder of Playli...

Page 10: ...ation it can on the radio screen considering it is hacking itself into the GM Serial Network The following information is displayed on the screen Playlist Artist Song Title Length of Song Song Time Remaining Album Genre Since the above information is only displayed on the top most line on the screen it is displayed individually The PXAMG charges the iPod while it is connected and will stay in iPod...

Page 11: ...and its overall build quality is excellent The manual that came with the unit does not really cover the Corvette s Navigation Radio touch screen as it seems to be written around the base radio As I spend more time with the device I will post additional information on the forum Here is a list of things I still need to try test Steering Wheel 1 6 button functionality Power usage when the car is not ...

Page 12: ...Page 12 of 14 Here are some screenshots of the displayed information I saw while using the PXAMG Song Duration Song Title ...

Page 13: ...Page 13 of 14 Artist Track ...

Page 14: ...Page 14 of 14 Artist Album ...

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