Nede Double-DIN wire stuffing tips

I need some tips for stuffing the wiring when installing a double-DIN HU. I was attempting to install my new Pioneer AVH-P4300dvd today, figured it was going to be a easy slam dunk install since I was replacing a single-DIN pioneeer HU. I knew my HD module was going to be problematic and would probably need to be relocated, but I actually removed it while test fitting.

In the end I ran out of daylight and wasn't able to get the new HU fit in. It kept stopping about 3/4 short and I can't tell what I'm running into, something at the top or bottom.

So, what I'd like to know is;

1) where are you stuffing the wiring in a double DIN install
2) those that have the AVH-P4200 or 4300, how far out of the dash kit is the screen (from the top edge of the dash kit opening)

 

i think i stuffed my extra wiring up top if im not mistaken. maybe even low or to the left or right. damn i cant remember but there is a way to go if u look back there. ill let u know soon enough tho. i am gettin a new head unit and puttin my alpine w505 in my new trans am

 

industrial strength velcro...you can stuff on top of the DDin hanging from the underside of the dash, and to both sides. I had my sirius unit mounted like that, never any issues.

 

Thanks so far, anyone else? Don't let the fact that I can't spell "nede" stop you from posting

I was thinking of putting the HD Radio module up under the dash, not sure though.

 

I had the same problem and my installer bundled the wires together in two different bunches then wrapped them tight with electrical tape, so they resembled two black snakes. It compressed a lot of the mass and it went in much easier. One went towards the left, the other towards the right.

 

Thanks again for the input. The problem that I was having ended up being 10% wire stuffing and 90% from my AUX input cord. The AUX plug was too long and was stopping it from going back. Once I removed that cable, a bit of wire routing and it was in.

 

I stuffed all my extra wires behind that access panel with the switch cut-outs in it, my problem was all the extra hook-ups, back up camera, dvd screen out 1,2,3, etc. but it was a very tight fit, i also had the Planet Audio HU so it may have had more wires. but at least you got it in! Did you have to do any trimming to your bezel piece for the screent o flip down or anything?

 

I have a 2nd Gen, so there is no space on the bottom side of the HU. Have to use the sides and top. As for bezel trimming, no, the Schoshe fit like a glove once the wiring was cleared.

 

I have a steering wheel control interface box, a TR7 brake bypass box, and the large stuff associated with the DD on mine, so I had quite a bit to stuff. I zip tied or taped as much as possible about 10" from the back of the DD unit, and then held it in place, reached behind the unit and pushed the boxes up over the steel cross brace. The large boxes being up there, along with most of the wires, allowed everything to fit nicely.

I will be making my own RCA cables in the next month or two for the install, and when I do that I will tape up each wire individually, including disconnecting all the speaker wires, and compress everything down as compact as possible at that time. For now, getting the wires above that cross brace bar seemed to be the best option for me.

 

What do you mean by "TRD Brake Bypass Box". I am about to install my system and read that you could just take that wire and ground it out to be able to watch DVD while moving.

 

TR7, from PAC http://pac-audio.com/productDetails.aspx?ProductId=717&CategoryID=31

The grounding "trick" works, but you usually have to put in a switch you have to hit twice, or set up a relay system with a switch. This is simple, clean, and pretty cheap.

 

I thought you had a 1st gen, anyway glad you got it workin for you!

 

I may end up taking this to Best Buy to install...I wonder if they will set this up or if its against their policy.

Thx

 

I just kinda bundled it up with zip ties, threw it in the corners mostly cuz theres a lotta space, and ya. it only took a hammer to get it in

 

I have the AVH-P4200 with a lot of extra wires and shit coming out the back.

I stuffed a good amount of the wiring house, RCA, remote, etc. cables inside the dash, to the left, towards the gaugues. I wrapped mine into loops and fed each separate cable in one at a time, to try and keep them untangled.

As for the spacing of my deck, I have the Scosche dash kit, so it comes pretty flush. the bottom part of the kit is recessed so as to accommodate the bottom area of the deck with plenty of room.

It's a perfect fit

 

Thanks again everyone for all the input, like I said a few posts above, my AUX cable end was the major culprit. As for the wiring, I used both the left and right side areas for the cables, DVD relay, and fuse boxes for the SWI and HD Radio module. I put the HD Radio module into the space up under the dash board, and between the Y that the cabin air vent tubes make behind the HU. My SWI box is zip tied just to the left of the glovebox, just incase I need to re-program it at any point.

I do need to pull the HU out though as I have something that's rattling pretty bad.

 

Just take your time and place the bigger things in the crevaces. I a shit ton of wires hooked up to my iva-w505 with just about every accessories alpine makes, you can make it fit

 

Exactly. You could have a spool worth of wires running back there. Dont forget about all the room you have running behind your glove box!