Metra Kit-Is it worth it?
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Metra Kit-Is it worth it?
I have looked at the Metra kit threads and it seems like it is riddled with issues. HVAC lights not working, top led display flickering, gauge cluster no longer dimming, and so on.
So is the metra kit worth it? it seems that if it wasn't so buggy there's no question it would be.
Are there any other options?
So is the metra kit worth it? it seems that if it wasn't so buggy there's no question it would be.
Are there any other options?
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They have issues, and then they don't have issues. I had problems with mine, but reset the AXXESS box (unplugged the main connecting wires) to it, and it reset and had no problems.
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Edit: Doh, I RTFM and learned how to set the clock. The manual doesn't say anything about setting the ALC level, though. I'm wondering if my volume inconsistency issues are just the result of another crappy aftermarket audio job.
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I saw the Metra kit on Crutchfield.CA for $159 and if you buy a radio from them it's half price. I've never dealt with them myself but see if best buy can match that.
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I saw the Metra kit on Crutchfield.CA for $159 and if you buy a radio from them it's half price. I've never dealt with them myself but see if best buy can match that.
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i saw the one on crutchfield and the half price deal, but i already have a head unit. i pulled it out of our other car before the insurance company took it. I did chat with a supervisor and he said any head unit qualifies for the 50% off the metra kit. i linked the supervisor to a $60 cd player, and he said that it qualified. so buy a $60 HU and save $80 on the metra. so total save $20 and get a free HU. ill probably go that route. plus they have a 60-day return policy.
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i saw the one on crutchfield and the half price deal, but i already have a head unit. i pulled it out of our other car before the insurance company took it. I did chat with a supervisor and he said any head unit qualifies for the 50% off the metra kit. i linked the supervisor to a $60 cd player, and he said that it qualified. so buy a $60 HU and save $80 on the metra. so total save $20 and get a free HU. ill probably go that route. plus they have a 60-day return policy.
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Works like factory
No change in any of the functions, and it also let's you write out messages on display panel, I have kenwood dnn990hd and kenwood 700. 5 5 channel amplifier with 1kicker cvr 10" sub, 2 JL 6" in middle poke audio 6x9 in rear 6.5 ma audio in the front .
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Bought it what nearly 5 years ago when it first hit the market and no issues in all that time other than the oem dash clock bug that I was too lazy to fix since I would just use the headunit clock or phone. The one issue I do have is that the top left corner inside hook/snap on piece broke and now the front face is a little loose in that corner. Plastic trim breaks over time with vibration and temp so I'm not surprised.
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First Metra kit I had was DOA. The HVAC temperature controls didn't work.
Bought through Amazon. It was pretty painless to get a replacement.
Second kit is going strong glitch free for over a year now.
Bought through Amazon. It was pretty painless to get a replacement.
Second kit is going strong glitch free for over a year now.
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I want to change to a 2 din aswell, with and Pioneer AVH-X3600DAB (no navi) player installed.
Main reason is that I have problems with the LCD display and have tried everything to make it work ( flickering problem)
I have an US model and are looking to buy the metra kit.
But my question is, does the OEM navigation system still work with the Metra kit ?
Main reason is that I have problems with the LCD display and have tried everything to make it work ( flickering problem)
I have an US model and are looking to buy the metra kit.
But my question is, does the OEM navigation system still work with the Metra kit ?
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