Pioneer 4100NEX installed

[vt_hokie2008]

Pioneer 4100NEX installed (by me). There were several pain points to it, but it came out pretty nice. The dual USB port to replace the 12V accessory socket was a pain to find, but worth it. I bought a cheap camera for forward facing since the head unit supports two cameras, but the one I received was DOA, so I'm waiting for a replacement. Fun fact: 4100NEX fits great until you want to actually plug something into the USB ports on the back to use Android Auto or Carplay (biggest features of the head unit). It stuck out over an inch b/c of those, so I had to cut out the plastic and metal bracket (not dash support) and it barely fits now. I ran a HDMI extension under the center console in case I figure out something to do with it (Chromecast maybe?). Still want to hook the rear dealer installed Invision headrest monitors to it, but I don't think there's a good, clean way to do it.

 

[NathanJax]

Nice!

 

[ezdaar]

Link to usb socket?



Why didn't you get a 90* usb adapter like this?

 

[vt_hokie2008]

Link to usb socket?



Why didn't you get a 90* usb adapter like this?

http://tinyurl.com/p7oj4e4

I thought about something like those, these specifically working for how the headunit is setup: http://tinyurl.com/o2l8pgy However, I didn't have time to wait on them to show up (was leaving the next day on a trip, so I need it back together)

 

[ezdaar]

cool. thanks for the links

 

[vt_hokie2008]

cool. thanks for the links

Planning to put one in? I can give you a parts list and everything for it. If you have Bose, which type of amp you have will determine how it has to be wired.

 

[LADenali]

Looks great! I wanna get the same unit. Can I ask where you purchased the unit/install kit?

Also was the install relatively easy in terms of not having to splice/solder wires and such? I'm thinking about installing it myself as well. Thanks!

 

[ezdaar]

yea, wil be plugging it into a pioneer avic, so no worries.

 

[vt_hokie2008]

Looks great! I wanna get the same unit. Can I ask where you purchased the unit/install kit?

Also was the install relatively easy in terms of not having to splice/solder wires and such? I'm thinking about installing it myself as well. Thanks!

It was pretty straight forward. It's mostly matching up the same color wires together and crimping them.

I bought from Crutchfield because you only get a warranty with Pioneer products if they're purchased from an authorized retailer. It was $75 more there than on Amazon, but I used their customer support a few times as well. I bought everything else on Amazon. Crutchfield provided some support for the wiring regardless, but I did call Metra once or twice and they knew more about the wiring than Crutchfield did (such as how to determine which Bose amp I have and how to wire it based on that). Just compare prices of getting all your stuff on Amazon vs from Crutchfield and see if it's worth it to buy in separate places.

 

[Bruizza]

I'm considering this exact HU. How's the CarPlay or have you hooked that up?