New Head Unit

[chrisp2493]

It's brand/vehicle specific. The box it comes in should list all the vehicles it's compatible with. Just find your year truck and double check it connects into your factory plug. If you already cut it off, may as well just take it to the store with you and match it up lol

 

[adrianp89]

It's brand/vehicle specific. The box it comes in should list all the vehicles it's compatible with. Just find your year truck and double check it connects into your factory plug. If you already cut it off, may as well just take it to the store with you and match it up lol

Not as simple with his truck.

They have multiple versions of that harness since it's been around since 2005ish I believe. Unfortunately the cheap $20 harness does not work, even though it plugs into the harness fine. The CAN wires are used for radio turn on, so he needs one with a interface module. Either the PAC device I listed early, the Metra Axcess harness, or the Maestro RR with the CH1 would work.

 

[chrisp2493]

Not as simple with his truck.

They have multiple versions of that harness since it's been around since 2005ish I believe. Unfortunately the cheap $20 harness does not work, even though it plugs into the harness fine. The CAN wires are used for radio turn on, so he needs one with a interface module. Either the PAC device I listed early, the Metra Axcess harness, or the Maestro RR with the CH1 would work.

Ok good info, thanks

 

[Seth_5.7]

Not as simple with his truck.

They have multiple versions of that harness since it's been around since 2005ish I believe. Unfortunately the cheap $20 harness does not work, even though it plugs into the harness fine. The CAN wires are used for radio turn on, so he needs one with a interface module. Either the PAC device I listed early, the Metra Axcess harness, or the Maestro RR with the CH1 would work.

When i searched for the Maestro RR with CH1, this came up

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_794HR...a&awnw=g&awcr=55323731185&awdv=c&awug=9009680

 

[adrianp89]

That harness needs the module as well: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_794ADSMRR/iDatalink-Maestro-ADS-MRR-Interface-Module.html

For your needs you are better off with the PAC harness:

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-kkOmsxPqlTl/p_541RP4CH11/PAC-RP4-CH11-Wiring-Interface.html

This stuff can be found cheaper on Amazon. Or just go to Best Buy and have them price match.

 

[Seth_5.7]

Alright so i hardwired it to my battery like one of you said to do, and the fuse blew. So basically what i can get from that is that the radio is DOA and i need to return it correct?

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[adrianp89]

I would return it - odds are you might of fried it though.

 

[Seth_5.7]

I would return it - odds are you might of fried it though.

I tested my connections for grounding issues n stuff and all my writing was good. I should've had faith in it since i build computers for fun. But I've heard of pyles coming doa. But I'll give them 1 more shot

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[adrianp89]

What wire did you use for ACC? (red wire?)

 

[chrisp2493]

I tested my connections for grounding issues n stuff and all my writing was good. I should've had faith in it since i build computers for fun. But I've heard of pyles coming doa. But I'll give them 1 more shot

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Take it as a sign, buy something worth the trouble...I'm gonna assume that the interface for that Pyle touchscreen is gonna be slow and laggy. If not right away, over time. I like the idea of the oem touchscreen. But again, it's your money

 

[adrianp89]

The Kenwood was only $20 more than the Pyle... well worth it.

 

[Seth_5.7]

Take it as a sign, buy something worth the trouble...I'm gonna assume that the interface for that Pyle touchscreen is gonna be slow and laggy. If not right away, over time. I like the idea of the oem touchscreen. But again, it's your money

It's android and i can root it. It's running 5.1 and i can root it up to whatever i want. I also like the oem touchscreen but i feel I'm already too deep into this to change

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[DannyMK2]

It's android and i can root it. It's running 5.1 and i can root it up to whatever i want. I also like the oem touchscreen but i feel I'm already too deep into this to change

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your not too deep into anything except wasted time. put the oem plug back and buy a decent radio.

 

[chrisp2493]

Does oem use android well enough? Is it something you can plug in your phone to a USB and use Spotify, or is it just an audio in jack? That's my only thing with using an aftermarket radio, I love using my USB port to charge my phone and play music. I never really use the radio or CD player, and my apple maps is way better then any regular navigation

 

[adrianp89]

It's android and i can root it. It's running 5.1 and i can root it up to whatever i want. I also like the oem touchscreen but i feel I'm already too deep into this to change

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In theory - this is great. The problem is the processor, ram, and garbage touchscreen..... you can always spend the money on a good unit... which does direct mirroring and control of your Android phone.

 

[Seth_5.7]

In theory - this is great. The problem is the processor, ram, and garbage touchscreen..... you can always spend the money on a good unit... which does direct mirroring and control of your Android phone.

I like the single din with the touchscreen pop out design. Even if the motor does go after a while. Maybe after i return this pyle I'll try looking for a better quality one, that still has an android OS

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[Seth_5.7]

Does oem use android well enough? Is it something you can plug in your phone to a USB and use Spotify, or is it just an audio in jack? That's my only thing with using an aftermarket radio, I love using my USB port to charge my phone and play music. I never really use the radio or CD player, and my apple maps is way better then any regular navigation

My plug and play USB was built into my passenger console and its a hassle to reach over to it every time i want to use it

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[Seth_5.7]

Even though this one doesn't run off android, Its pulling me in the more I read about it.

https://www.amazon.com/PIONEER-AVH-...752013&sr=1-5&keywords=single+din+touchscreen

 

[adrianp89]

The Pioneer is light years ahead of the Pyle. Not sure about that one - but if it runs AppRadio mode - you should be able to do direct mirror and control your Android phone from the screen.