Pioneer D3 Installation

[zhogun]

Hey I curently have a Kenwood DDX512 installed and I want to install a

pioneer d3.... I want to install it myself i know how to remove the kenwood deck but my question is when i remove it is the wiring going to be the same when i get the pioneer? like will i just need to plug it in without touching any of the wiring im kinda lost thanks!!!!!

[ScIoN_mAn]

well you will have to change the jack on the new one or connect the wires from the old one to the new one and dont eaven think about cutting your cars original jack because you will never get the wires right again dude without taking it to the dealer

[zhogun]

Thanks bro, and any chance on a step by step installation guide out there? i kinda want to try to install it myself ...but it might not be the smartest thing to do...any advice?

[travis1041]

pull the kenwood out it should have a wiring harness on it you should see were they tied are crimped the wires together just cut the wires and wire them to the new deck the wires should be the same color its really easy.

[Ahriman]

I have the D1 in my car, and at first i was gonna install it myslef, but once i dug into it more i realized it was a bit more complicated than an ordinary head unit install. it has to be wired to your parking brake as well as your speed sensor and a few other things. I decided to just pay to have it installed, and im glad i did. You should be able to find a reputable audio shop in your area that will istall it for less than 100 bucks... its worth it.

i went to a place called Sound Advice, and it cost me 90 bucks for the install... then the rest of my system i installed myself.

[ScIoN_mAn]

when you took it off just connect it back the way you found it with the new indash and you should be fine and do it slowly one wire at a time but if your not sure then i agree with Ahriman just take it to the shop and let them do it but remember something they learned by doing it on somebodys car so you can do it to

[Nick06tC]

Here is my D3 write up:

ScionLife View topic - MY Pioneer AVIC D3 installed!!!!!! With DIY pictures.

If yo need more in depth about how to take the dash apart. here is my write up on a single din alpine. Just follow that until it gets to the actual install then go to my D3 write up.

D.I.Y Headunit install


Those are from different scion sites. I dont think I ever copied the info to those site. I should.

Is there a DIY section on here somewhere???