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diego11032000 Reg'd: Oct 07, 2007 Detailer	I'm planning on buying a kenwood dnx5120 because I really like the nav unit and i already have kenwood subs but I have some questions on the installation of it. First of all what am i going to need for the installation. Mounting kit? Wiring harness? I'm not sure. I did a subwoofer install on my car in which i had to tap into the rear speakers for the output signal because I have an 07 tc and it doesnt have the sub outs. Is the wiring on this install going to be any similar or is it just a matter of plugging in the stock harnesses into the back of the unit. Also I want my steering wheel controls to keep working, and the door to close on the unit, and I don't want to have to pull the handbrake to watch a movie. Someone said the handbrake thing had to do with where you ground the unit. Either way i'd really appreciate any one who can help me with this.
[#] Jun 26, 2008 12:22pm
Dpetreley Reg'd: Jun 25, 2008 Window Washer	Your gonna need a wiring harness yes! you dont want to be cutting into the wiring harness to match all that stuff up to the new headunit. most after market HUs need a mount kit as well. THe door should still close on the unit b/c its a flush unit. However your steering wheel controls wont work with the new unit unless you hack the wires.
[#] Jun 26, 2008 03:10pm
colt4204life Reg'd: Jun 08, 2008 Tire Changer	Also, depending on the new head unit you will be takin your line converter out and go to just using the RCA out jack on the back of the unit...This will also make your subs sound better. Yea I'm here to -> myspace.com/colt4204life
[#] Jun 26, 2008 06:22pm
diego11032000 Reg'd: Oct 07, 2007 Detailer	ya i know about the LOC. This unit does bring sub outs so i'll be taking off the LOC. Ok so for the steering wheel control is it another harness or what ? I saw some 50 dollar box looking things with wires are those it?
[#] Jun 27, 2008 01:00am
CrashUSAF Reg'd: Apr 17, 2008 Scion Guru	They have a module made by PAC that works with most aftermarket decks to use the steering wheel controls. I have a top end Kenwood deck, and it is compatible with the PAC module. Do a google search on it and you will find the site. I would do it for you but Im at work and have limited internet site access. The SEARCH feature on the site works, I promise. USE IT!!! "I almost numchucked you, you dont even reallise!!" -Will Ferrell-
[#] Jun 27, 2008 01:34am
DavidM21715 Reg'd: Jun 03, 2008 Window Washer	Whenever upgrading to a DVD/NAV unit you will lose ur steering will controls but like it was said above there are modules you can buy for the steering wheel mounted controls, bluetooth, and Ipod: Kenwood Excelon DNX8120 is the model i referenced Kenwood KCA-iP300V - Ipod module (from crutchfield.com) Sirius SCV1 - Satellite module (from crutchfield.com) Steering Wheel Module - http://www.crutchfield.co...em/Main.aspx?I=127SWIJACK (this is for the steering wheel module) hope this helps!
[#] Jun 27, 2008 01:02pm
diego11032000 Reg'd: Oct 07, 2007 Detailer	how do you enable it to watch dvd's while driving?
[#] Jun 30, 2008 12:44am
krdshrk Reg'd: Sep 29, 2007 Godlike Advisor	With kenwoods all you have to do is ground the parking brake sensor wire. Scikotics NJ is sponsored by Lawrence Scion 2006 GReddy Turbocharged Automatic tC 220+ WHP - 14.044 @ 97.02 MPH
[#] Jun 30, 2008 09:58am
diego11032000 Reg'd: Oct 07, 2007 Detailer	how do i do that .
[#] Jun 30, 2008 12:34pm
krdshrk Reg'd: Sep 29, 2007 Godlike Advisor	.... Take the wire, attach it to somewhere on the car frame touching bare metal... that's how you ground things... Scikotics NJ is sponsored by Lawrence Scion 2006 GReddy Turbocharged Automatic tC 220+ WHP - 14.044 @ 97.02 MPH
[#] Jun 30, 2008 12:54pm
diego11032000 Reg'd: Oct 07, 2007 Detailer	I know how to ground things thanks. I meant which wire is it.
[#] Jun 30, 2008 03:51pm
krdshrk Reg'd: Sep 29, 2007 Godlike Advisor	Should be labeled right off the wire harness. I think it's either green or brown. Scikotics NJ is sponsored by Lawrence Scion 2006 GReddy Turbocharged Automatic tC 220+ WHP - 14.044 @ 97.02 MPH
[#] Jun 30, 2008 03:59pm
diego11032000 Reg'd: Oct 07, 2007 Detailer	aight thanks. so wheres a good place to ground that thing , cuz most of the surrounding parts are just plastic and stuff.
[#] Jun 30, 2008 04:39pm
krdshrk Reg'd: Sep 29, 2007 Godlike Advisor	I can't remember where I grounded mine. I know it was a screw on bare metal... Scikotics NJ is sponsored by Lawrence Scion 2006 GReddy Turbocharged Automatic tC 220+ WHP - 14.044 @ 97.02 MPH
[#] Jul 01, 2008 09:20am
FrAnkRYzzO Reg'd: Oct 21, 2005 $upervillain for Hire	On the inner side of the passenger side footwell, right behind the carpet that goes into the center console, there is a metal grounding plate. You can use that. That's what I used to ground my headunit. Very convenient. Even Zombies can Search... .............. .......................................................................Why Can't You?!?!?!
[#] Jul 01, 2008 09:26am
krdshrk Reg'd: Sep 29, 2007 Godlike Advisor	Yeah I think that's where I did it. Scikotics NJ is sponsored by Lawrence Scion 2006 GReddy Turbocharged Automatic tC 220+ WHP - 14.044 @ 97.02 MPH
[#] Jul 01, 2008 09:33am
Kurisutaira Reg'd: Aug 04, 2007 Godlike Advisor	for your steering controls talk to blitzin i talked to her about not wanting to do a A/M HU coz i want my steering controls functionable and she said its a $30-$40 part. she might be able to help u hunt it down "This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an unmovable object"
[#] Jul 01, 2008 09:46am
krdshrk Reg'd: Sep 29, 2007 Godlike Advisor	PAC SWI-X i think is the part you need for that. Scikotics NJ is sponsored by Lawrence Scion 2006 GReddy Turbocharged Automatic tC 220+ WHP - 14.044 @ 97.02 MPH
[#] Jul 01, 2008 09:53am
diego11032000 Reg'd: Oct 07, 2007 Detailer	thanks guys, and is the wire gonna be long enough to reach that grounding plate or am i gonna have to add some length to it?
[#] Jul 01, 2008 04:04pm
scionara05tc Reg'd: Jul 02, 2008 Detailer	another thing u can do is jus use the same ground on the radio harness so this way u dnt have to go hunting for a graound i used that ground n i got no feedback or ne thing of that nature n i dnt think ur runnign a hevier system that n me i got five amps n its doing jus fine the wire harness number is twh 950 from american international and the mounting kit u dnt need it if ur doin a flush mount.jus unbolt the factory n bolt the new 1 to that matching the holes or ading new 1s.the radio most likely came with a mount ring on it that fills in the gap around the radio.the only adapter ur ganna need is the sw control from pac i hope this helps if its to loud ur to old,n im always up for a battle of sytems r u?repin nasty stylz auto club in brooklyn ny offering led swaps now on mirrors gauges and hvacs (in red only) hit me up for pricing. gaufes done are mine and batmanstc.
[#] Jul 02, 2008 11:49pm
diego11032000 Reg'd: Oct 07, 2007 Detailer	so what color is the ground wire?
[#] Jul 03, 2008 01:02am
CrashUSAF Reg'd: Apr 17, 2008 Scion Guru	Ground wire is black. The SEARCH feature on the site works, I promise. USE IT!!! "I almost numchucked you, you dont even reallise!!" -Will Ferrell-
[#] Jul 03, 2008 01:32am
diego11032000 Reg'd: Oct 07, 2007 Detailer	so i take the brown wire, and solder it to the black wire ?
[#] Jul 03, 2008 08:18am
krdshrk Reg'd: Sep 29, 2007 Godlike Advisor	Don't have to solder it. I use t-taps... Scikotics NJ is sponsored by Lawrence Scion 2006 GReddy Turbocharged Automatic tC 220+ WHP - 14.044 @ 97.02 MPH
[#] Jul 03, 2008 10:15am
diego11032000 Reg'd: Oct 07, 2007 Detailer	well ya whatever but its brown touching black right?
[#] Jul 03, 2008 12:18pm

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