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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Hey guys, I have my navi/dvd coming in by the end of next week. I haven't done an install before. I was wandering if it was just plug and play. If anyone could help me out, let me know. Thanks.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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hey just got mine about a week ago, what exactly do you need to know I am in sac, and have even utilized the override feature so you can watch dvds while in motion, not the easiest of tasks, but let me know how I can help....
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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Well, I've never installed a navi/dvd system before...so I just need to know if it's plug and play. I want to do the bypass too, so I can play dvds while in motion as well.
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no, its a little more complicated than plug and play because you have to find numerous wires, like ignition, speed sensor, reverse gear input,,,etc...do you have the wiring harness to adapt to the factory speakers of all?
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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I should. Got the kit from Crutchfield. I got all the neccessary wiring harness for the Scion tC. I think my friend can figure it out.
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If not, then I'll call you up.
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I wish I saw this before! I was up there on 8/18.... good luck getting it all set up!
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Ya its not to hard if you need anymore help let me know Im pretty good with that electronics junk, the override was a little tricky, but if you need help i can, so just let me know....good luck, be careful its easy to hit the wrong wires, btw, you should just be able to get a harness from your local car audio shop
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Where in Sac are you?
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Im kind of in the middle of sac, power Inn road area
Old Aug 24, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by TongMan
Where in Sac are you?
HIt up Biggie.. I know hes in need of side work..
Old Aug 24, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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Ask biggie for me...please?
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Darren can help you as well. Let us know.
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what is it that you are still needing help with?
Old Aug 24, 2007 | 05:58 AM
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everything. from start to finish. it'll be here on the 27th.
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ok, well unfortunately I will be out of the country on the 27th so i won't be of much help then, good luck though
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It got here earlier...got it today. A friend of mine is coming over to help me put it in. Wish us luck.
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will do i will have my computer with me so hopefully the hotels will have wifi so i can check up on the status keep us updated if you need help with the override let me know...

here is the best online site for the override....

http://www.avic411.com/D3Bypass/album0.html
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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Okay we got everything connected up nicely. I still need to connect the steering wheel adapter, we couldn't figure out how to connect it. Any help on this?
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sorry haven't had any experience with removable steering wheels, wish I could help on that one.....



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