Getting an indash dvd installed, need advice on install
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Getting an indash dvd installed, need advice on install
Hey,
I just got my panasonic indash dvd/mp3 player with 7 inch lcd. It is 45 watt times4 so its got more power than my dam stock unit.
Anyways, the instructions say u cant use it unless its in partk, or without having the brake on. I personally wont be watchin that crap with it moving, but what if i wanted it to work. If anyone has one installed, do u know how to override this?
Also, I will lose my steering controls and changer, but since my car is leased, i think reinstallation of these items wont be too hard?
Just give me suggestions, im getting this done tomrow monring.
I appreciate it!
I just got my panasonic indash dvd/mp3 player with 7 inch lcd. It is 45 watt times4 so its got more power than my dam stock unit.
Anyways, the instructions say u cant use it unless its in partk, or without having the brake on. I personally wont be watchin that crap with it moving, but what if i wanted it to work. If anyone has one installed, do u know how to override this?
Also, I will lose my steering controls and changer, but since my car is leased, i think reinstallation of these items wont be too hard?
Just give me suggestions, im getting this done tomrow monring.
I appreciate it!
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Steering wheel control might be loss... I thought i have seen ppl post wiring harness that allows you not to lose the steering wheel control, but I have never actually seen it in real life or heard anything about it.
On the panasonic unit, there is a hack for it that tricks the unit to thinking your brake is engaged.
i suggest taking it to a good audio shop that can do this for u.
~fk
On the panasonic unit, there is a hack for it that tricks the unit to thinking your brake is engaged.
i suggest taking it to a good audio shop that can do this for u.
~fk
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Re: Getting an indash dvd installed, need advice on install
Originally posted by x15jq
Anyways, the instructions say u cant use it unless its in partk, or without having the brake on. I personally wont be watchin that crap with it moving, but what if i wanted it to work. If anyone has one installed, do u know how to override this?
Anyways, the instructions say u cant use it unless its in partk, or without having the brake on. I personally wont be watchin that crap with it moving, but what if i wanted it to work. If anyone has one installed, do u know how to override this?
Last edited by potatobbq; Jan 31, 2003 at 07:03 PM.
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My SRS lite came on, but its only when teh driver puts his seatbelt on, otherwise it stays off.
I am worried if i get the installation done tommorow THEN go to teh dealer, they will blame the installation on the SRS problem?
is it wise to wait, I have an appoint,ment with the audio shop in the morning. Please advise lol
Thanks a bunch u guys/gals are great and so helpful.
My SRS lite came on, but its only when teh driver puts his seatbelt on, otherwise it stays off.
I am worried if i get the installation done tommorow THEN go to teh dealer, they will blame the installation on the SRS problem?
is it wise to wait, I have an appoint,ment with the audio shop in the morning. Please advise lol
Thanks a bunch u guys/gals are great and so helpful.
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Originally posted by x15jq
Sorry keyboard problem
My SRS lite came on, but its only when teh driver puts his seatbelt on, otherwise it stays off.
I am worried if i get the installation done tommorow THEN go to teh dealer, they will blame the installation on the SRS problem?
is it wise to wait, I have an appoint,ment with the audio shop in the morning. Please advise lol
Thanks a bunch u guys/gals are great and so helpful.
Sorry keyboard problem
My SRS lite came on, but its only when teh driver puts his seatbelt on, otherwise it stays off.
I am worried if i get the installation done tommorow THEN go to teh dealer, they will blame the installation on the SRS problem?
is it wise to wait, I have an appoint,ment with the audio shop in the morning. Please advise lol
Thanks a bunch u guys/gals are great and so helpful.
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I bet its the seatbelt lock. Only happens when i latch my seatbelt, all the others in teh car dont set it off. Goes away as soon as i take my seatbelt off
I will get it installed otmmorw., I hope they do a clean job.
I hope i can have it so i can watch dvd while moving not really me but for the people in my car. Otherwise its a waste where do i just idle my car and sit there.
lol
I will get it installed otmmorw., I hope they do a clean job.
I hope i can have it so i can watch dvd while moving not really me but for the people in my car. Otherwise its a waste where do i just idle my car and sit there.
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From: New Jersey
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Originally posted by x15jq
Hey where in NJ do u live? Im in the northern part near totowa/wayne.
Do u have any picks with the pioneer installed?
Send me a PM or something if ya want
Hey where in NJ do u live? Im in the northern part near totowa/wayne.
Do u have any picks with the pioneer installed?
Send me a PM or something if ya want
My system setup is:
AVX-P7300DVD
AVIC-90DVD
AVM-P8000R
CDX-P670
GEX-P900XM
(all off the stock BOSE speakers)
I will try and take pics this weekend.
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Closed.
I lost steering controls and my cd changer but this has mp3 so its not that bad.
It sticks out a little when closed but I dont think there is much i can do about that since the dash on the W203 is curved in the middle.
The metra kit works fine, tommy gave it to me.
I lost steering controls and my cd changer but this has mp3 so its not that bad.
It sticks out a little when closed but I dont think there is much i can do about that since the dash on the W203 is curved in the middle.
The metra kit works fine, tommy gave it to me.
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Originally posted by BlackC230Coupe
looks good! is there anyway u can get just an indash DVD and put it under the stock HU? so everything else stays the same?
looks good! is there anyway u can get just an indash DVD and put it under the stock HU? so everything else stays the same?
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Depends on if u have the bose system or not ofr the optics.
My installer gave me the option of doing that, but would need serious rewireing and both wouldnt work with my amp and subs at the same time.
Trust me tho, I thought I would miss the stock HU and i kinda do cuz it looked neat, this doesnt look GREAT when closed but it has so much better stuff, sounds so much better, mp3 capability and movies.
I lost steering contrls but i got a remote so its all good
Now I just need to get the car in ASAP becasue of the belt shredding itself apart.
My installer gave me the option of doing that, but would need serious rewireing and both wouldnt work with my amp and subs at the same time.
Trust me tho, I thought I would miss the stock HU and i kinda do cuz it looked neat, this doesnt look GREAT when closed but it has so much better stuff, sounds so much better, mp3 capability and movies.
I lost steering contrls but i got a remote so its all good
Now I just need to get the car in ASAP becasue of the belt shredding itself apart.
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Originally posted by x15jq
Depends on if u have the bose system or not ofr the optics.
My installer gave me the option of doing that, but would need serious rewireing and both wouldnt work with my amp and subs at the same time.
Depends on if u have the bose system or not ofr the optics.
My installer gave me the option of doing that, but would need serious rewireing and both wouldnt work with my amp and subs at the same time.
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
The speakers are optical too,
Erik
The speakers are optical too,
Erik
If you do not the have the factory cd changer, the headunit is not connect to anything with fiber optics.
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In my old car, i have a kenwood dvd, and i believe it was just grounded, the shop (al and ed's) did it for me, having DVD and not watching it while driving is pointless... It was never a distraction for me. But yes it is illegal, so be careful, i have had cops pull up next to me, and almost pull me over because of it
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Originally Posted by more151please
In my old car, i have a kenwood dvd, and i believe it was just grounded, the shop (al and ed's) did it for me, having DVD and not watching it while driving is pointless... It was never a distraction for me. But yes it is illegal, so be careful, i have had cops pull up next to me, and almost pull me over because of it
*pictures ADD cop put lights on, then drive away cuz he gets distracted*
