wkevingossett Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 After installing my new headunit last weekend I decided to go back and pull everything out so I could take pictures and share with the forum. Removing the center panel is a breeze... just grab the trim located right above the pocket storage on either side and gently lift up and out. Should pop right off I used a metra wiring harness and crimp connectors to do all the wiring. Eventually I'll go back in and solder everything for a sturdier connection. The only downside to this unit is all the accessories that don't come with it (ie. iPod cable, bluetooth adapter). You can find these on Amazon or ebay for pretty cheap though, so it wasn't too bad. The bluetooth adapter plugs right into the back of the headunit, and I spliced the ground and power wires right in with the wiring harness. The adapter comes with a mic, which I integrated into the center panel. Just popped out the left set of "buttons" that are not in use (I don't have the message center option) and drilled a hole for the mic to fit into. Looks almost like it belongs there! I also made a relay bypass for the parking brake wire so that I wouldn't have to mess with it. It was pretty simple to make... Using a standard relay (bought at Radio Shack for $6) attach ground wires to pins 86 and 87, the remote wire from the Pioneer wiring harness (blue and white stripe) to pin 85, and the parking brake wire (light green) to pin 30. With these units you can't just ground the parking brake wire because it detects the constant ground. So the relay creates a "pulsed" ground simulating the parking brake being engaged and disengaged. Works perfectly! The dvd slot is hidden behind the touchscreen, revealed when you hit the eject button, giving you a bigger screen than its predecessor (P3100DVD) For iPod integration, the cable plugs into both a USB port and AUX in on the back of the unit, allowing for both audio and video from your iPod. I just ran the cable into the center shifter housing and dremeled a hole big enough for the dock connector to come through (underneath the removable rubber tray liner). May have been easier to run the cable all the way into the center console, but I had already done this mod for a previous iPod system. Finally, I am still waiting on a PAC SWI-PS unit to arrive so that I can regain steering wheel controls... Should be doing that this week! All in all, I'm pretty happy with the unit and the install, and doing it myself saved me some serious cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlamond Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Was this nav unit installed in a non nav dash , i have the 2007 with dvd no nav i want to buy the 2 din nav aftermarket unit will this go in as in your photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkevingossett Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Was this nav unit installed in a non nav dash , i have the 2007 with dvd no nav i want to buy the 2 din nav aftermarket unit will this go in as in your photos Whether you have nav or not, all Edges have a double din opening, so any aftermarket double din unit will fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
end Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 But the same is not true for the MKX... Need a car with nav to get the double din opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlamond Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Whether you have nav or not, all Edges have a double din opening, so any aftermarket double din unit will fit thanks for the help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlamond Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 thanks for the help!! will i need a wireing harness to make everything come together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkevingossett Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 will i need a wireing harness to make everything come together? Yes you will. I used a Metra harness I purchased at Fry's. Look at Crutchfield or Amazon, there's several brands available. I soldered and shrink tubed all the connections to keep them sturdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYBOY231 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Nice work! Looks pro to me. Can't you do it for me? Anyway, Some questions. How is the bluethoot quality? Does anybody complain? Do they understand you correct and do you hear them allright? What is the frequency interval of this unit? In Europe I need every decimal. US models use different channel spacing. Thanks A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris1975 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Is this type of install fully compatible with Sync and the voice controls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkevingossett Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 I've had varying feedback on the bluetooth quality, so I can't really comment on that. I can hear everyone else just fine... As far as SYNC compatibility, I don't have SYNC equipped on my vehicle, but if you want this to work you'll need a SYNC retention harness, which can be pricey. For more information on the specs of the unit itself, check out Pioneer's site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_rabbit Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 what is the relay bypass used for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkevingossett Posted April 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 (edited) what is the relay bypass used for? It is used so that you can use features like nav, video, etc. while the vehicle is in motion. Sends a signal to the HU as if the parking brake was engaged. Edited April 11, 2010 by wkevingossett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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