Replacing hu completely
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Replacing hu completely
I am planning on replacing the stock unit (Bose) with a new dbl din with ts, nav,mp3, etc. This solves a lot of mm issues I have with my 04. The factory nav stinks IMO, the firmware of my hu is ancient and I wanted to either access my iPod or at least be able to play mp3s. This will solve all these and give me BT as well. I am happy with the existing amp/speakers, I have no need to vibrate the driver of he car next to me out of his seat.
I have the headunit and the metra dbl din mounting kit. Is there anything else I need (I.e. Any cables)? I'm hoping that I don't need to cut or splice anything as I'm no tuner.
Any help would be appreciated. I couldn't find a post with a recommended parts list or anything.
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I have the headunit and the metra dbl din mounting kit. Is there anything else I need (I.e. Any cables)? I'm hoping that I don't need to cut or splice anything as I'm no tuner.
Any help would be appreciated. I couldn't find a post with a recommended parts list or anything.
Tx.
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I'm doing this exact thing after Christmas comes around. You are going to want a harness, makes things much easier and allows you to revert to stock if you'd like. For the steering wheel id recommend something like this http://www.crutchfield.com/p_127SWIP...iled_info#tabs This one is for Sony or Pioneer head-units, (im getting the Pioneer AVH 3200bt). You'll have to find one for your brand, Crutchfield will be a good tool for helping you find what you need.
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I'm doing this exact thing after Christmas comes around. You are going to want a harness, makes things much easier and allows you to revert to stock if you'd like. For the steering wheel id recommend something like this http://www.crutchfield.com/p_127SWIP...iled_info#tabs This one is for Sony or Pioneer head-units, (im getting the Pioneer AVH 3200bt). You'll have to find one for your brand, Crutchfield will be a good tool for helping you find what you need.
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Corect me if i'm wrong, but the Metra kit's comes with a harness to goes between the OEM harness and the decks power/speaker harness.
the only thing i had to do was T-tap the VSS wire. (04-09 is the Grn/Red wire at the radio harness btw)
So going back to stock is really simple.
there is also the AxxessInterface ASWC for the steering control. Yes Crutchfield is expensive.
the only thing i had to do was T-tap the VSS wire. (04-09 is the Grn/Red wire at the radio harness btw)
So going back to stock is really simple.
there is also the AxxessInterface ASWC for the steering control. Yes Crutchfield is expensive.
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And I agree Crutchfield has always been known to be more expensive, but they've been getting better. They frequently have sales and/or combo deals (I think the RX8 kit is $50 with purchase of headunit for example). I'd always give them a look because their customer service is top notch. If they're the same price, I'd go with them 100% of the time.
And here's a great thread to help you with common questions such as this.
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http://www.amazon.com/Metra-99-7515H...4151780&sr=8-4
Thats the one I got. Didn't come with a harness. Checking a bunch of sites actually I dont think any of the 09-10 kits came with a harness.
models:
99-7515HG
99-7515B
Thats the one I got. Didn't come with a harness. Checking a bunch of sites actually I dont think any of the 09-10 kits came with a harness.
models:
99-7515HG
99-7515B
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I have seen them being sold without the harness on eBay. Usually much cheaper. So if you paid anything less than about $125 for your kit, you simply bought the wrong one.
And I agree Crutchfield has always been known to be more expensive, but they've been getting better. They frequently have sales and/or combo deals (I think the RX8 kit is $50 with purchase of headunit for example). I'd always give them a look because their customer service is top notch. If they're the same price, I'd go with them 100% of the time.
And here's a great thread to help you with common questions such as this.
And I agree Crutchfield has always been known to be more expensive, but they've been getting better. They frequently have sales and/or combo deals (I think the RX8 kit is $50 with purchase of headunit for example). I'd always give them a look because their customer service is top notch. If they're the same price, I'd go with them 100% of the time.
And here's a great thread to help you with common questions such as this.
http://www.amazon.com/Metra-99-7515H...4151780&sr=8-4
Thats the one I got. Didn't come with a harness. Checking a bunch of sites actually I dont think any of the 09-10 kits came with a harness.
models:
99-7515HG
99-7515B
Thats the one I got. Didn't come with a harness. Checking a bunch of sites actually I dont think any of the 09-10 kits came with a harness.
models:
99-7515HG
99-7515B
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