JVC AVX706 (6.5" double-din) Installation - Pics & Video - Page 3

RyanF · 02-05-2007, 08:41 PM

Looks good..
2 questions, Stock steering wheel controls still work? And how much is the factory bezel piece?

KMEDLIN · 02-05-2007, 08:47 PM

Herr Is A Picture Of The Panasonic I Installed In My Titan

import2nr · 02-05-2007, 08:57 PM

very nice
and ditto to the question about the stock steering wheel controls.

TMonte · 02-06-2007, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanF

Looks good..
2 questions, Stock steering wheel controls still work? And how much is the factory bezel piece?

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Originally Posted by import2nr

very nice
and ditto to the question about the stock steering wheel controls.

Yes, the stock controls work. I used a PAC SWI-ALP, which ties into the factory control harness and then plugs into the wired remote port of the aftermarket HU. This adapter was designed for Alpine head units, but works with JVC and I think Kenwood (or some other brand I can't recall). For the Titan, you have to solder resistors inline and tap into two wires from the factory control harness. Including prep time, it took me about 35-40 minutes to wire it in, and maybe another 5 to get the adapter programmed for the desired actions. Performance isn't quite as good as the stock head unit because there's a slight delay, which requires you to stay on the buttons for a fraction of a second longer than stock, but you get used to it. The installation sounds like a daunting task, but it really isn't that difficult. Planning is key as with anything else...

Edit: I should mention I did not solder directly into the factory harness. I soldered the resistors to two "jumper" wires, and then tapped them into the factory harness using vampire tap style connectors. That way, if I want to return it to stock, I just pull the taps and wrap a thin piece of electrical tape around the slits in the insulation cut by the tap contacts.

I paid about $65 for the factory bezel back in August. I've read that others have found them around $40. I don't have a link or PN handy, but if you search this forum, you'll find it.

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Originally Posted by KMEDLIN

Herr Is A Picture Of The Panasonic I Installed In My Titan

Looks great!

kevinhooch · 02-08-2007, 05:57 PM

Thanks for the info... Now I have to go & buy one, the wife is going to be pissed!

cassio · 02-09-2007, 08:09 AM

Wow that does look sick.... i like my RF unit, and just purchased some subs, but that def looks killer....

I think i am still going to hold out to build a carputer... but that looks awesome!!

I may have to weigh my options, GPS would be a nice touch to the setup though, but for the cost it looks like a nice system.

Delta15 · 04-17-2007, 08:57 PM

How many CDs will that unit hold?

TMonte · 04-18-2007, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta15

How many CDs will that unit hold?

Just one, but it will also play DVD media (music, MP3s, and movie of course).

debos titan · 04-19-2007, 08:53 AM

nice looks good...