A glimmer of light...

[magindat]

In an otherwise really crappy month...

Introducing the AVIC-F90BT in a Marauder.

Thanx, John. I needed it!!!!

BTW, this was bought and paid for long ago and before my current financial pain in the arse... please don't judge...

 

[magindat]

A new home

The old and tired AVIC D-1 is going to Barry (CRUZTAKER) to tinker with.

I hope you get it working well, CHEAP, Barry. Enjoy!

 

[Windsor58]

Looks nice! Let us know how you like it.

 

[24shofast]

Very good choice...Very few head units anymore have green lighting. Looking good!

 

[Windsor58]

How did the install go? Did you get any of the options, like satellite radio, or bluetooth? Where did you mount the gps antenna?

 

[magindat]

How did the install go? Did you get any of the options, like satellite radio, or bluetooth? Where did you mount the gps antenna?

Antenna goes on the passenger dash, Chip. It's where I put all of them. This thing comes with bluetooth. Eventually I'll add XM. Got a reverse camera with it, but will wait for other changes to do that install.

Already had a D1 in the dash, so this was cake. Think I set a record at under an hour.

 

[justbob]

Can i just say that i am jealous.

 

[Drewstang]

Does Metra now make a double din kit for our dashes, or is more customization still in order?

 

[illwood]

I can't wait to install mine tomorrow.

 

[magindat]

Does Metra now make a double din kit for our dashes, or is more customization still in order?

Scoche. Call John. Read Sticky #1 in his forum. Booyah!

 

[Marauderjack]

Cool but ???

 

[HiHo]

Looks great!! Plan on doing mine today. Spent last night prepping the harhess.
Quick question... if you are not using a backup camera, do you need to hook up the reverse gear signal wire? It says it tells the nav unit if you are going backwards, but I don't plan on needing navigation while backing up. Not going that far.
Breaking in to the dash today... wish me luck!

 

[CRUZTAKER]

The old and tired AVIC D-1 is going to Barry (CRUZTAKER) to tinker with.

I hope you get it working well, CHEAP, Barry. Enjoy!

The new one looks great!


Let me know where to find the surround for that unit.
I assume I will need it to complete the install.

 

[magindat]

Cool but ???

I used a SWIX that required infrared. Remember this was 3 years ago before the plug-in SWIX.

I knew someone would notice that!

 

[magindat]

I assume I will need it to complete the install.

You don't, really, but John has 'em.

 

[Makadamian]

That is super clean Rich. Now Im having second thoughts on what HU to get.

 

[magindat]

That is super clean Rich. Now Im having second thoughts on what HU to get.

Get this or a D3. Both look this clean and 'at home' in the car.

 

[LVMarauder]

thats sweet. Does it have different visualizer styles, like windows media?

 

[CWright]

Had this unit put in my 03 MM back when it first came out back in June:coolman:. The bluetooth works great. For me it is a little slow booting up but it works great other than that. You will definately enjoy! We used a interface to make the controller on the steering wheel still operate volume control and mode control. Not sure if you planned on hooking that up too. That was an 85.00 part but worth it to me. Good luck!!

 

[HiHo]

Quote from magindat on D3 sticky thread...

"and the magic is revealed....

14 is the speed sensor and 18 is the signal from the steering wheel remote.

The rest are color coded to match your radio harness if you purchase an adapter harness.

For all AVIC models... DO NOT connect any illumination (orange or orange/white) wires. AVICs have an automatic light sensor built in."

Question... with the AVIC F90BT, did you connect the illumination or did your D3 experience above apply?
I got the harness assembled and removed the factory radio this evening. Found that I needed to trim off the upper and lower lips of the opening. Got it to slide in so will tackle the hookups and setting up the steering wheel controls.