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Old 12-28-08 | 04:57 PM
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I'm trying to install one in my sc300 as well.

I was told you have to run the amp wires to the amp itself in the trunk, is that true or are you just gonna use the rca converter from radio shack?

Is there any step by step guide to doing this? I couldn't find anything.
Old 01-11-09 | 10:22 AM
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Okay I lied. I was not able to get it working at all. For some reason when hooked up, the sub is controlled by the rear output on the headunit, not the sub output. I bought a new amp.
Old 01-11-09 | 07:33 PM
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So you are still using the stock sub?
Old 01-15-09 | 02:24 PM
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How are you preventing theft? It's all out in the open.
Old 01-18-09 | 02:52 PM
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here you go this includes everything


http://shop.beatsonicusa.com/product...=2&productId=4
Old 01-18-09 | 03:35 PM
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Okay I lied. I was not able to get it working at all. For some reason when hooked up, the sub is controlled by the rear output on the headunit, not the sub output. I bought a new amp.
Toldya soo

Peter_95 and I went through hell trying to make it work
Old 01-18-09 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by lsflame
here you go this includes everything


http://shop.beatsonicusa.com/product...=2&productId=4
Does it make the sub work with the aftermarket HU??
Old 01-19-09 | 06:59 PM
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So I'm guessing a new amp to make a new headunit work?
Old 01-19-09 | 10:28 PM
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The link from lsflame sure helps...
Old 01-19-09 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sam430
How are you preventing theft? It's all out in the open.
to be honest.. i have a pioneer avic also, just installed it recently.. i actually cover the whole double din area with a cardboard (when im parked on my driveway), it clearly looks like you're trying to hide something.. but i'd rather take my chances with that than have people looking at it as they walk by.. i guess it also helps that my car is all stock on the exterior for now, so they might not suspect a double din.. either way, you can't do much
Old 02-15-09 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by RedPhoenix
Okay I lied. I was not able to get it working at all. For some reason when hooked up, the sub is controlled by the rear output on the headunit, not the sub output. I bought a new amp.
Hi,

What sub output are you referring to? Do you mean you tried connecting from the sub output on your aftermarket stereo to pins 1 and 5 in socket D of the wiring diagrams? The only signals that are sent from the factory Pioneer unit to the sub amp are the Sub+, Sub-, mute signals through Socket D. Please try to clarify what you tried. Thanks!
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Confirmed! The Metra SC300/400 double din kit works perfect, I will post of my install pics tomorrow afternoon!


Ok Here it is:


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Originally Posted by al4nek
here is a picture
How hard is it to seperate the Volume **** from the Climate Control ****? I looked at it and wasn't sure if its possible.
Old 03-04-09 | 02:00 PM
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Ooops forgot to add my PIC.

I added a 1/2 DIN tray.
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That 1/2 din tray looks hot.


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