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2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD, 2004.5 C230 Sport Sedan, 2005 E320 CDI, 2008 C300 4-Matic Luxury
Originally Posted by JC C230K
Would any body else like me to post more pics BETTER looking ones... Cause i took those 2 pics when i was driving..
i'll add another vote for seeing more pics.
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Question about the Avn2454
Originally Posted by JC C230K
This is the avn2454...... i just got it installed... Here you go jw c230 you wanted to see how it look like.. i actually took the picture while i was driving....
I would like to know how you install the AVN 2454 unit into your vehicle.
Please provide me the wire diagram due to I am going to purchase the same unit. Need so help please.
My email address is www.wkmotor@verizon.net
Thank you for your time and look forward to your reply.
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well.. the black vinyl that u see in the picture. i got that replace with some better looking vinyl just do not have the time to up load new pictures. With the new vinyl it looks 5 times better. regarding the installed, i work at the good guys here in the bay area. The way they did it was cutting out a wood plate. then shave it down with sand paper. then they use ... i forgot what the pink stuff is called.. then wrap it with vinyl... The only problem that i am having is the navigation dont work . i have get a canbus adapter for the vss to work, which i am being lazy to get one. But... Every thing else is great!... hope this help
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Originally Posted by LowCaliTi
this is my Alpine IVA-D300 cd/dvd/mp3/navigation/multi aux. hookups/back up camera ready. I left the factory radio/disc changer in because I didnt want to mess with the fiber optic stuff. The power is still ran through the stock stuff also so it can always go back. I am waiting for controls to make the steering wheel work with the Alpine. In this picture it looks like it sticks out or something, but it really dosent, Ill post better pics later if anyone is interested.
http://www.msnusers.com/Robspicssite...hoto&PhotoID=9
http://www.msnusers.com/Robspicssite...hoto&PhotoID=9
Hello LowCaliTi,
I would like to know how you wire the Alpine to your factory unit ?
can you explain.
Thank you
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Dood, why are you trippen about wiring?.... All it's is if you do not have a bose system your ok. All you need is a VW harness and a vw antenna adapter and it plugs right in no... cutting the hirness or anything.. for the ivad300. that unit has a sepreate brain. thats the only hard part is running the wires from the brain to the unit. with the avn there is no brain... hope that helps....
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Thank you for clearing up the mystery.
So, any model of the VW wiring adapter will works or need to purchase particular VW model? Again thanks for your help.
BTW, the CANBUS cable is only purchase with MBZ dealer's only, right ?
So, any model of the VW wiring adapter will works or need to purchase particular VW model? Again thanks for your help.
BTW, the CANBUS cable is only purchase with MBZ dealer's only, right ?
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JC C230,
In regards to the brand schosce where I may go to get this plug?
Will Radio shack or Bestbuy will they have it ?
Also, I search the Soundgate.com they only offer the cd changer M-bus cable.
Do you know if I may use the MB factory Canbus cable to link up the NAV 2454 unit?
Thanks for your help.
In regards to the brand schosce where I may go to get this plug?
Will Radio shack or Bestbuy will they have it ?
Also, I search the Soundgate.com they only offer the cd changer M-bus cable.
Do you know if I may use the MB factory Canbus cable to link up the NAV 2454 unit?
Thanks for your help.
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Hi JC C230K,
Hey, I just got the Nav 2454 unit today... and long with the can bus unit as well..
I remember you mention that you create the boarder for your unit.
Can you provide me some pix and suggestion ?
Thanks
Hey, I just got the Nav 2454 unit today... and long with the can bus unit as well..
I remember you mention that you create the boarder for your unit.
Can you provide me some pix and suggestion ?
Thanks
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JC C230,
Yes , that is the Canbus adaptor. ( how much you paid ?)
as for the border arond your radio I would like to see some more detail pix or can you explain what you used to create it ?
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Yes , that is the Canbus adaptor. ( how much you paid ?)
as for the border arond your radio I would like to see some more detail pix or can you explain what you used to create it ?
Thanks
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I got my unit and the canbus unit from Eclipes corp.
I knew a friend who works there .. and as for the wiring harness and ant. adapter I got it from a local radio repair shop by my work. As for the install I will be working on it this long weekend..
However, last night I look at the center vent unit and was unable to remove it. any suggestion? I do not have the center scroll like yours.. can I just remove the two torx screws and pull the unit out , please advice.
Thanks
I knew a friend who works there .. and as for the wiring harness and ant. adapter I got it from a local radio repair shop by my work. As for the install I will be working on it this long weekend..
However, last night I look at the center vent unit and was unable to remove it. any suggestion? I do not have the center scroll like yours.. can I just remove the two torx screws and pull the unit out , please advice.
Thanks
Last edited by bkmotor; Dec 29, 2004 at 11:31 AM.
