etang789 said:
what do u mean by "it doesnt sit flush"? it doesnt fit the dash? or the headunit? is that the pioneer AVIC-D2? im about to get that on ebay too... whats the part number or name for the wire adaptor and antenna adaptor? is the antenna adaptor necessary?
What I mean by 'it doesn't sit flush' is that the factory head unit sits flush with the rest of the center console from edge to edge. This new one kind of sticks out a little bit, but it's uniform all the way around so it doesn't look out of place.
It's an AVIC-D1. Almost exactly the same as the D2, only with older software. Got the D1 over the D2 because I work for Best Buy and got it for cheap...
The mounting kit is an American International VW-K1017.
The wiring harness is by a company simply called "Mobile" and is model CC-13216.
The antenna adapter is an American International EU-08. It seems to be some sort of European standard as it fits BMW/Mini/Audi/VW. You'll need it if you want to listen to FM radio on the D2.
All 3 of these parts were had off eBay and cost me $35 total, with shipping. Though in my anger installing this thing (it's been a little frustrating) I've gouged a little of the mounting kit plastic so I may buy another one...
One thing I will say, is if you get a D2, the ACC line will have to run to an electrical socket that only turns on with the car. I just ran a line down to the cigarette lighter - everything just snaps right off so it was easy. The "switched 12V" plug in the wiring harness isn't actually switched it seems.
