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Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by makanouchi, Aug 22, 2015.

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  1. Nov 4, 2015 at 6:51 AM
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  2. Nov 4, 2015 at 7:00 AM
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  3. Nov 4, 2015 at 7:17 AM
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    You still need a steering wheel controller to convert the steering wheel signals to a format the head unit can understand. Pax and metra both make one. That harness just makes it easier to hook into the factory wiring.
     
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  4. Nov 4, 2015 at 7:31 AM
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    Were you able to fix the mic via Bluetooth issue?
     
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  5. Nov 4, 2015 at 8:14 AM
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    Honestly, I haven't looked into it any further. The sound quality is not as good as factory on the other end but it's good enough for me for the 1 or 2 calls I take in the car each week.
     
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  6. Nov 5, 2015 at 1:20 PM
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    Looks nice. Is the navigation Google Maps or an App in the store?
     
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  7. Nov 7, 2015 at 8:04 AM
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    I tether and use Google maps with the satellite layer turned on, looks very good. The unit also comes with offline maps and nav program.
     
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  8. Nov 9, 2015 at 4:05 PM
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    OK, finally installed my Joying headunit. For my 2008 JBL system I did not need any antenna plug converter or aftermarket steering wheel controller. I used the Joying wiring harness and programmed the steering wheel controls at the headunit. It was all plug and play, works flawlessly. Ill post pics later, I used the metra dash kit, it was a pain to install, had to do a lot of trimming, but it came out almost perfect.

     
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  9. Nov 10, 2015 at 7:58 PM
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    Which harness adapter did you purchase?
     
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  10. Nov 11, 2015 at 8:28 AM
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    @LB Taco did you just tap into the steering wheel control wires like this to make them work?

    KEY 1 to Violet-White
    KEY 2 to Yellow-Black
    GRND to white-red

    I'm hoping I can just straight wire them in and return the adapters I bought.

    Also, did you retain full functionality of the buttons? (volume/skip track/mode)
     
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  11. Nov 14, 2015 at 11:33 AM
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    How's the built in Nav? Any pics of it?
     
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  12. Nov 15, 2015 at 3:23 PM
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    Very Interested in this! Thanks OP for sharing.

    Has anyone been able to make Sirius XM Satellite radio work with this deck?
     
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  13. Nov 19, 2015 at 5:38 PM
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    Did you have to buy a harness?
     
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  14. Nov 19, 2015 at 5:51 PM
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    Most BB installers...... most or SH!T, Your better off taking the time and learning to do it yourself imo.
     
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    Here's an update from my install:

    I didn't need the Antenna adapter or any harness for the steering wheel controls. I just wired in the steering wheel controls as I noted in my last post and programed them in the head unit.

    I also used a 2012+ trim kit in my 2010 which looks a lot nicer IMO.

    The unit has been great so far.
     
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  18. Nov 21, 2015 at 2:47 AM
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    I have the same radio in my 06. Just a warning if you use a scoche kit the volume knob is a pain and barely reachable. I will take pics to show what I mean. Radio is awesome though. Debating on trimming the bezel or just getting a new radio with touch buttons! I got the whole kit with front and rear cameras, Also I put the GPS on the of the Headunit which is magnetic and its only plastic above so nothing is really blocked from signal. Works great!!!!
     
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    Do you need a trim kit for the 2012+ if the stock radio is removed? I'm a little confused about that...doesn't any double din receiver fit into the stock trim? Thanks
     
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