JVC KD-AVX44 piggyback on CDR-23

[vath2001]

Can you take a pic and show the final install. I'm looking for ideas when my CDR210 finally dies.

Thanks

[sd_boxster]

Woohoo! Install done - second post updated with "after" pics. Video clip (same as the one linked above)

Still a couple of things to do - need to run a wire to the e-brake switch to enable DVD playback (which I don't really care about) and a couple of odds and ends, but it's 100% functional and I'm really happy with how the install came out.

[vath2001]

Fancy... impressive job. Too big for me, I'll probably just change out the CDR210 and keep it simple
Thanks

[edevlin]

Looks great and you did not have to grind away places like you have to do in some of the full-size double din installed units, enjoy,

Ed

[sd_boxster]

A couple of additional notes - I just hooked up the parking brake wire and watched a few minutes of Spinal Tap - while watching a movie on a 2.5" screen is not something I'll do - ever - it was fun to try!

Paired up my phone - handsfree works great, and the JVC also works as a stereo playback device, so MP3's on my phone play back using the car audio system.

Finally, I connected up my old 1GB iPod and tossed it in the center console.

Recap: For about $500 or so, I now have:

AM/FM
CD
DVD (Music or video)
Sirius satellite radio
Bluetooth handsfree
iPod/USB memory stick playback

I think I'm in love.

[schoir]

Looks outstanding! Very professional and understated looking installation.

When it comes to the elctrical schematics to figure out how to install this, I'm in way over my head though. I would consider trying this, but without the Sirius for me.

Did the place where you bought the JVC head unit provide instructions? Where did you get it?

Regards, Maurice.

[sd_boxster]

I got all of the stuff from Amazon except the antenna adapters (Crutchfield) and the Sirius box (Best Buy).

This was by far the easiest stereo install I've ever done - since I was using the RCA preouts, NONE of the speaker wires got connected. Wiring for the JVC includes a constant +, a switched +, and a ground. I didn't even run a wire for illumination, since the JVC unit allows you to program the dimmer to operate by time of day (neat feature).

This install is definitely not over your head - ESPECIALLY if you don't do the Sirius. The hardest part was finding room for the three supporting components (two boxes for Sirius and the RF modulator), and I admit that there is a rat's nest of wire under the console I ought to tidy up sometime soon.