Just installed JVC HU - wiring pics to help others

[jjt]

Really clear pictures for this guide, well done

 

Cheers

[taffyjason]

just dot be tempted to use a crappy battery powered soldering iron from Maplins, all it did was get stuck to the wires when it decided to switch off half way through melting the solder!

 

did my best stripping the wires and twisting them together, then insulating them with tape, should work, there's no real current in the wires.

 

Fitting it to my car tomorrow, wish me luck!

[taffyjason]

well got it all fitted and it all works...woooo

 

only issue is the fascia, the one supplied doesnt fit and the suggested after market one doesnt fit properly either..

 

what did you use with your JVC in the pic? it looks like it fits perfectly

[Neilp]

What years your car mate?

[taffyjason]

Its a 2004

 

Im really chuffed with the head unit and the wiring 'cheats' , was weird having a DVD playing on the move! ..the sound is really crisp too, i so dont miss that old BOSE unit!!

[taffyjason]

anyone need a BOSE head unit ??

[Neilp]

anyone need a BOSE head unit ??

They're coded to the ecu mate who won't work in other cara unless they're divorced and decoded

[taffyjason]

you see, im learning a lot here.

 

how is that done?

 

i always wondered why there wasnt a code to enter in the unit

[Neilp]

Don't know mate to be honest. Don't think the Bose is worth anything unless it doesn't skip etc. most people just upgrade.

[taffyjason]

ive scoured the net, it seems audio specialists can do it, which is worrying if you think thieves know this!

 

my dad has an electronics business, so may attempt the skipping fix when im there, since i don't need it anymore

[whiltongee]

Hi, I know I am a few years late for this forum but I have just bought myself a 2004 350z GT. It comes with a pre-installed double din head unit. I want to replace it with one that has built in GPS. Does anyone know any good ones? Or has anyone had any good/bad experiences with any?