new radio questions

im getting a new radio. getting a pioneer avh x5800bhs. i have a single din pioneer now. is it the same as wiring the single din or different? i noticed some different wire colors and stuff when i read the manual online
let me know thanks

 

or you could call Pioneer and ask

 

I can tell you that even if it did fit, the single din harness will be missing pins that the ddin has/needs. so use the new harness.

 

i will be using the harness but i was wondering if its like wiring the single din but just a few more wires.
like are the colors all the same?

 

Yes... Match color for color stripe for stripe.

 

thats what i figured just wanted to check

 

so, you'd rather check with random internet people vs calling Pioneer tech support?

 

i posted this while i was at work but when i got off i called them to double check
cant stand sitting on hold
wait time was only a few minutes

 

Yes, calling 800-PIONEER would be easy but easier just to sometimes ask a question to a board that has more people that might know the answer because they have ran into this same situation. Also, might be quicker. I have been in the 12vt industry doing all walks of life of audio & video sec/rs for 22 years. This "random" person says if it matches and fits it will be the same. Granted I don't know how old or model of the current pioneer is, but pioneer nor other manufactures that make these harnesses are not trying to make it complicated. They only change every few to 7 years. Yes the harness could and will be different (because it will not have a parking brake or possibly and illumination wire in it) but as for following it as a guide to install the new one YES you can. I do my research and this forum is another tool to use. I don't think relying/asking for guidance here is a back thing sometimes. I know that if I wanted to install some led light strips in my truck and needed to get power, I wouldn't call Toyota or the led company for wiring info. Just saying

 

got the new radio installed and setup
love it way better then my old radio
any one have this radio or something like it? wondering what you guys have your settings set at
i have polk 6x9 in the front and polk 6.5 in the rear and a 10"kicker sub and amp