New Pioneer DMH-WC6600NEX flush mount install

Ordered at Best Buy for an open box “excellent” condition. This is how it arrived at my door from UPS. Debating on returning it since it was such a shit show. Not sure if this is working or will have bugs from being knocked around. This is terrible.

 

"Excellent"...????
Try this instead

https://driveinautosound.com/refurb...lbWFpbCI6ICJrZW5zdHlsZWN1YmVAZ21haWwuY29tIn0=

 

I would totally do that but I have an offer through my AMEX that saved me about $300. Thinking I return and just buy the new one.

 

Then its a no brainer!
BTW, What kind of deal is that from AMEX? $300 dollars that's a lot! For BestBuy only? Please kindly share the info if you can.

 

Amex platinum gives you $50 back for each purchase over $50 for up to 2 purchases ($100 total) and then there was a bonus where you can use Amex points at checkout and the exchange rate was pretty good. Came out to almost $350 off total.

 

Went to Best Buy. Guys were great. Bench tested the system, was all good and took some off the price to make up for it. Great service there.

 

Has anyone successfully used this camera? I've tried two and two different wiring harnesses and nothing but black and white garble.
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$17 Pyle Universal Front and Rear Dash Camera - 580 x 540 Pixels Compact Mini Car Backup Camera with Night Vision, Waterproof IP-68, 170° Adjustable Viewing Angle, Reverse & Rearview Parking Assistance

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004HJ9D4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_QK869KXT0XJ53CEFE5C3

 

I bought one of these and it's great. I have an 2018 with the JBL Premium so I don't have fader control but the wireless carplay is awesome. I appreciate all the help in this thread and the other condensed thread. Thanks.

 

This thread is the epitome of this community. People doing work and sharing their experiences with others so the same mistakes are not replicated. The information here is unparalleled and definitely head and shoulders above any other forum.

@PreRunnerSeth - thanks for being the first to get this thing kicked off. This head unit was made for this truck and has added so much value to my daily commute. Great work on this bro!
@Ch78 - the consolidated parts list is CLUTCH. Went off that list exactly and it was perfect!
@CoAlpha - completely knocked off your vintage Toyota wallpaper
@svermilyea - the step by step on how to connect carAVassist was super helpful, I spent hours trying to get that up and running!

My Buying Experience:

If you have an AMEX platinum, I recommend adding the Best Buy promotion to your card. That gives you $50 back on purchases $50 or more up to 2 times. You can also use your points to pay and the exchange rate is pretty good.

6600 head unit $773.99 open box, got additional $50 off from AMEX and used $300 in points. Also includes free install. They installed everything including Maestro, GPS, camera, mic, satellite for FREE. They also throw in the Sirius

$59 SXV300V1 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Vehicle Tuner, Add to Any SiriusXM-Ready Car Stereo SXV300V1

SXV300V1 adapter for free when you buy the head unit from them.

Maestro RR from Ebay - cost $102 after tax and shipping
iDatalink Factory integration adapter $59.99 from Best Buy - $50 AMEX promotion (did as separate transaction from head unit) = $10.72
Then bought everything else on Amazon using Mastercard CC points

All installed and out the door, my out of pocket was about $600.

I know this is a very unique way of doing it based on whether you have these offers and CC points available, but wanted to share this with you guys in case anyone wants to replicate it. Thank you to all who have contributed here!

 

Just purchased this head unit after doing a ton of research. Really just wanted a head unit with wireless android auto capabilities. Excited!! Now I'll need to decide on my speaker setup...

 

completely knocked off your vintage Toyota wallpaper



looks great!

 

going through the install. what are these two plugs (black & white) connect to from

$180 Maestro ADS-MRR Universal Radio Replacement and Steering Wheel Interface

Maestro ADS-MRR?

 

also anyone knows what this gray and white cords are for? i circled them in yellow. trying to make right connections and getting lost a bit.
also the way i understand it speakers have to be wired manually to rca white/red connectors coming from pioneer ?

 

They’re the lines for your speakers,has to be cut, stripped and connected to the maestro Toyota harness, if you’re using maestro.

Check the installation manual/ diagram

 

Using Maestro
Had Crutchfield prewire the kit
So not sure what to connect these to

 

Sorry if this has been answered before but does this H/U allow you to browse a web browser through the H/U?

 

If my memory serves me right, the maestro and the maestro harness (assuming crutchfield used the maestro harness kit) for your pu model the harness is color coded to match each wire of the pioneer harness. It’s pretty straight forward.

 

I resisted commenting on this however here goes:

1. Premium Entune or JBL Entune from the factory?
2. Assuming Premium Entune, as previously stated by @Caliasada Taco, the wiring is almost completely color matched. If it is Premium Entune, the gray RCAs should have been cut and patched into the pioneer harness. If it is JBL Entune, then you have other situations to be addressed.

 

I just plugged the gray and white into the front speakers from the pioneer harness on the back of the stereo. I bought the prewired harness from Crutchfield. I have the JBL Entune system.

 

Question:
I gutted the jbl system- speakers, amp, and headunit. Do I need to flash my maestro as if it's non jbl or jbl? This sounds dumb but I'm curious

If you get a firestick and the hdmi switch plus a micro hdmi to hdmi adapted you can browse the web easily. The h/u itself will allow you to but you have to save pages and they block certain pages (like netflix) and it's kind of a stupid system.

$8 Seadream Angled Micro HDMI to HDMI Adapter Cable 6" 15CM 90 Degree Micro HDMI Down-Toward Male to HDMI Female Cable Adapter Connector (Down-Toward)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EQC345A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$20 Timloon HDMI Socket Mount Cable +USB Audio Input Audio Relay Use for Toyota（Type A）

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NZNPHH5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$9 eoocvt DC Converter Buck Module 12V Convert to 5V USB Cables Output Power Adapter

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JHH294R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$8 KOLACEN Automotive Car Truck 2 Pieces 16 Gauge Add-a-Circuit Fuse TAP Adapter for Low-Profile Mini Blade Type Fuse + 8 Pieces Low Profile Mini Fuse 10Apm 15Apm

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C5LMF8Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These together will allow you to use web browser and any other app on firestick flawlessley. Thanks to another member on here for recommending this set up (I forgot his handle)