Pioneer AVIC-X930BT installed
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I'll try to get an even clearer picture of the entire faceplate, sometime soon.
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Indeed. So did you just tell the guy to stop what he was doing, because he was taking too long? lol Well I guess you can't complain too much, for the money. Hopefully he got through most of the wiring for you.
Not sure exactly how Best Buy did yours, but basically you just move the yellow MUTE wire up one pin on the Pioneer harness, and then ground it with the parking brake wire. That's it! There are several videos on YouTube about it, but this one shows the entire process (however they yanked on that mute wire way too hard!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjUq0_hCDLQ
Not sure exactly how Best Buy did yours, but basically you just move the yellow MUTE wire up one pin on the Pioneer harness, and then ground it with the parking brake wire. That's it! There are several videos on YouTube about it, but this one shows the entire process (however they yanked on that mute wire way too hard!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjUq0_hCDLQ
I just finished that bypass int he video about 30 mins ago, and now my speakers arent working lmao...
now im taking it back apart to check the connectors to see if one came off... or possibly a fuse blew. that time i didnt disconnect the damn battery =/
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naw, best buy didnt install mine at all lol a
I just finished that bypass int he video about 30 mins ago, and now my speakers arent working lmao...
now im taking it back apart to check the connectors to see if one came off... or possibly a fuse blew. that time i didnt disconnect the damn battery =/
I just finished that bypass int he video about 30 mins ago, and now my speakers arent working lmao...
now im taking it back apart to check the connectors to see if one came off... or possibly a fuse blew. that time i didnt disconnect the damn battery =/
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I figured it out, my amp wire was loose! lol
and yes i should solder my connections =) plan to when i get down to florida in january. dont have the tools here atm =(
but its all hooked up, video is working while driving and im happy! also happy i saved a hundred $ now time to get a manicure because i broke all 10 nails while doin this install, not to mention about 5 cuts on my hand lol (the girl is coming out in me.....) lol
and yes i should solder my connections =) plan to when i get down to florida in january. dont have the tools here atm =(
but its all hooked up, video is working while driving and im happy! also happy i saved a hundred $ now time to get a manicure because i broke all 10 nails while doin this install, not to mention about 5 cuts on my hand lol (the girl is coming out in me.....) lol
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I figured it out, my amp wire was loose! lol
and yes i should solder my connections =) plan to when i get down to florida in january. dont have the tools here atm =(
but its all hooked up, video is working while driving and im happy! also happy i saved a hundred $ now time to get a manicure because i broke all 10 nails while doin this install, not to mention about 5 cuts on my hand lol (the girl is coming out in me.....) lol
and yes i should solder my connections =) plan to when i get down to florida in january. dont have the tools here atm =(
but its all hooked up, video is working while driving and im happy! also happy i saved a hundred $ now time to get a manicure because i broke all 10 nails while doin this install, not to mention about 5 cuts on my hand lol (the girl is coming out in me.....) lol
As for me, I'd rather spend the time working on the '68 Corvette Convertible, lol
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I figured it out, my amp wire was loose! lol
and yes i should solder my connections =) plan to when i get down to florida in january. dont have the tools here atm =(
but its all hooked up, video is working while driving and im happy! also happy i saved a hundred $ now time to get a manicure because i broke all 10 nails while doin this install, not to mention about 5 cuts on my hand lol (the girl is coming out in me.....) lol
and yes i should solder my connections =) plan to when i get down to florida in january. dont have the tools here atm =(
but its all hooked up, video is working while driving and im happy! also happy i saved a hundred $ now time to get a manicure because i broke all 10 nails while doin this install, not to mention about 5 cuts on my hand lol (the girl is coming out in me.....) lol
Btw, big thanks to RX8Geek, who has given me some great suggestions about some of the issues I've been having, AND he's sending me a spare extension cable to try on my Axxess box.
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Since the quality of the dash piece was mentioned previously, I thought I'd show a comparison between the one I have installed, and one from an older kit. It's tough to get a true representation with my camera phone, but you can definitely see the texture and dullness in the older one.
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Yeah, tell me about it. Still have to rip out the radio again and try another extension cable. Along with the rear defroster and re-circ buttons not working, the Mode button stopped working again! If that new cable doesn't do it, I'll need to have Metra send me another Axxess box.
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I just installed this unit with the metra kit and I can't get any sound out of the speakers. I have tried cds, radio, ipod nothing puts any sound out. I checked the connections, I checked the fuses. I can't figure it out. Anyone have any ideas?
(it's a non bose system I'm pretty sure, didn't have any rca cables or anything)
(it's a non bose system I'm pretty sure, didn't have any rca cables or anything)
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I just installed this unit with the metra kit and I can't get any sound out of the speakers. I have tried cds, radio, ipod nothing puts any sound out. I checked the connections, I checked the fuses. I can't figure it out. Anyone have any ideas?
(it's a non bose system I'm pretty sure, didn't have any rca cables or anything)
(it's a non bose system I'm pretty sure, didn't have any rca cables or anything)
The bose amp turn-on wire is in location J on the main harness, and it's purple/black in the car. You should be driving that with your blue/white wire from your deck. That should be at 12V, or close to it.
To test your head unit, disconnect the front left speaker outputs (white and white/black) and connect them to the terminals of some other speaker, any speaker will do. Turn on the radio, and see if you have sound. If you do, your deck is good. If you don't, bummer.
Good luck.
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Either your head unit is bad or you have the bose amp in the car and you are not turning it on.
The bose amp turn-on wire is in location J on the main harness, and it's purple/black in the car. You should be driving that with your blue/white wire from your deck. That should be at 12V, or close to it.
To test your head unit, disconnect the front left speaker outputs (white and white/black) and connect them to the terminals of some other speaker, any speaker will do. Turn on the radio, and see if you have sound. If you do, your deck is good. If you don't, bummer.
Good luck.
The bose amp turn-on wire is in location J on the main harness, and it's purple/black in the car. You should be driving that with your blue/white wire from your deck. That should be at 12V, or close to it.
To test your head unit, disconnect the front left speaker outputs (white and white/black) and connect them to the terminals of some other speaker, any speaker will do. Turn on the radio, and see if you have sound. If you do, your deck is good. If you don't, bummer.
Good luck.
What is the best way to see if I have the Bose system? or does having the tweeters that say Bose mean that I do?
Luckily everything (including the LCD) is working now. I just have to figure out how to add the control box for the steering wheel controls now (I ran out of light yesterday).
Thanks again for your help.
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I just thought I would contribute these if anyone wants them, I pretty much copied the other style but wanted something with a red theme because I have the red/black interior.
Moved all the images to the post down there ↓↓↓↓↓
Moved all the images to the post down there ↓↓↓↓↓
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Ok, so I like variety so I decided to make a bunch of splash screens. Also if anyone wants something personalized (names, colors, whatever) or something and doesn't have the photoshop skills I'll be happy to hook them up.
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Sorry, I should have been more specific with the housing part. lol That was my fault. I just meant I'd like to have the flames in the rotor housing colored blue. Although, I may also try the ones above too!
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