Bigfieroman

I have a D3 I am going to install this week, and I have the backup camera. Anyone know where is a good place to catch a backup light wire other than the rear bumper?

BigBHaller

Read the instructions from here (Roxor_Boxor posted this earlier):

See pages 9 through 15
http://www.trdsparks.com/install/08545-00930inst.pdf

randode

iTrader: (-2)

for the speed sensor wire, try the purple wire behind the radio. this is the one I cut to make the stock navi play dvds while in motion.

Bigfieroman

The SPD Signal wire mentioned is the wire that connects to the vehicle speed sensor from the stock nav unit, but the instructions say it is not necessary to connect it to the car and do not say where to connect it.

Randode, based on what I said above, I would believe that the purple wire you cut is not the speed signal wire. The speed signal wire, if it was connected on yours, would be violet with a white stripe. If the wire was violet/white, and THAT was connected to something, I would be eternally grateful (and buy some stuff from you) if you could tell me where it went.

randode

iTrader: (-2)

the violet with a white stripe was taped up and just hanging behind the dash.

Malibu_Rapper

FYI, on a stock non-NAV xB2, you will only find the connectors in the picture below. My guess is that they pulled the wire from somewhere else.

Bigfieroman

Confirmed:

The speed signal wire from the VSS is the purple wire in the 20-pin rectangular connector behind the radio. This is the second from the right connector in the above photo. This was originally suggested by Randode and mostly confirmed by Smartass.

I just installed my D3, used this wire, and confirmed that the signal was being received by the unit.

city-soundzdotcom

You can make it work, you just might need some slight mods. To install any new dash unit you need a 9volt battery to help locate your speaker paired wires and a tester for the power wires. That will help you get everything plugged in as needed.


edit - must be a site sponsor in order to advertise on scionlife - cherryBox

birdy233

I just picked up a D3 and plan to do the install myself. The VSS wire is the purple wire in the second harness from the right, correct? I heard purple/white and just wanted to clarify. Also did you hook up the reverse wire? If so where is that located?

Thanks!

Zlog

I got my D3 installed and working great! Bypassed and rockin'

The installer knew i was going to bypass it and said he didn't hook up the speed wire because he had had problems with the bypass before when it was connected.

Has anyone else had problems? What exactly will the speed wire give me in terms of benefits over not connecting it?

Schmohey

Does the steering mount control still work with the D3?

BigBHaller

Yes, but you need the SWI-PS made by PAC. That's the Steering Wheel Interface for Pioneer and Sony. You'll have to do a little soldering with a resistor, and hook up about 5-6 wires.

birdy233

Finally got mine installed, it was very easy....the local Best Buy did it. Very cool installer there who just bought an XB himself!

wacktool

Looks great, can you please post a day time shot? I would love to see what the fitment looks like.

Thanks

birdy233

here you go:

wacktool

nice fitment. So by seeing the scion logo, i guess you can customize the screens.

birdy233

yep, you can download any picture background you want, very nice radio for the price. You can pick one up for less than $700

wacktool

where? Cheapest i can find is 899.99 shipped (free shipping, no tax) and free dash and wiring kit

birdy233

http://www.compuplus.com/i-Pioneer-A...%20ELECTRONICS

I was a bit leary, but people here recomended it and on Avic411.com had many people buying from them without trouble. Delivered quickly and brand spanking new!

wacktool

So this is where you picked yours up? Thanks for all the info and fast responses. System looks great, wife hates you now cause im going to buy one lol.