Finally ditched PCM
07-11-2017, 05:03 PM
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No I haven't. Don't often use the space and forget about it needing to do it. I think the C4S has the same layout as the Turbo, inc CD Changer. Would need to be from a different car?
07-24-2017, 10:12 AM
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I wish I had read this thread thoroughly before making my purchases lol. I ended up buying the OEM dash kit off Suncoast, but as you had mentioned it does not fit the head unit well at all. The head unit sits so far recessed that you all but lose access to the volume dial. I think that I will follow your suit and order the one from crutchfield.
Did you ever finalize your microphone installation? I found the clip that comes with the Sony mic is so wide that I can not get it to fit tight anywhere along the headliner.
Did you ever finalize your microphone installation? I found the clip that comes with the Sony mic is so wide that I can not get it to fit tight anywhere along the headliner.
07-27-2017, 01:30 PM
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I wish I had read this thread thoroughly before making my purchases lol. I ended up buying the OEM dash kit off Suncoast, but as you had mentioned it does not fit the head unit well at all. The head unit sits so far recessed that you all but lose access to the volume dial. I think that I will follow your suit and order the one from crutchfield.
Did you ever finalize your microphone installation? I found the clip that comes with the Sony mic is so wide that I can not get it to fit tight anywhere along the headliner.
Did you ever finalize your microphone installation? I found the clip that comes with the Sony mic is so wide that I can not get it to fit tight anywhere along the headliner.
I'll try to get a pic and post it.
07-29-2017, 09:34 PM
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I have noticed that the AM/FM reception is fairly terrible with this unit and wonder if you have the same issues? I used the IR to 3.5mm jack to go from the factory IR cable with black end into the head unit. I know that the car has an antenna amplifier (Solid white cable in factory harness) and but there is no power antenna in the sony side of the harness.
Did you find some way to overcome this issue? or are you living without AM/FM?
Did you find some way to overcome this issue? or are you living without AM/FM?
10-07-2017, 08:39 PM
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I have noticed that the AM/FM reception is fairly terrible with this unit and wonder if you have the same issues? I used the IR to 3.5mm jack to go from the factory IR cable with black end into the head unit. I know that the car has an antenna amplifier (Solid white cable in factory harness) and but there is no power antenna in the sony side of the harness.
Did you find some way to overcome this issue? or are you living without AM/FM?
Did you find some way to overcome this issue? or are you living without AM/FM?
10-07-2017, 08:59 PM
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Temporary location for amp and crossovers. The fiberboard box is from the previous install. I will mount amp and crossovers where nav was and retain original cover for a more OEM look when I have a little more time. Also note the temporary switch mounted in one of the carpet trim holes to the left. There's no ignition switched power source in the frunk so as a temporary measure I have a manual switch to power the amp. I'll run a switched power trigger for the amp when I mount it properly next weekend.
Will post tomorrow from Mac.....
10-15-2017, 08:36 PM
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10-15-2017, 08:41 PM
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Amp mounted to hanging rail for DVD frame via short self tapping screws. Crossovers test mounted to old Bose Amp mounting plate.
cross-overs mounted and mounting plate re-attached with original clips. Wiring isn't elegant but its functional....
OEM DVD nav cover fits snugly over everything
complete and reinstalled all surrounding plastic covers. Nav cover is a little scruffy from previous use - may look for replacement on eBay...