I'd say pull the stereo. Disconnect the stereo portion and see what happens.
Well Jpop I thought the same thing, but since I was installing the DD unit, and wanted to keep the DIC, so I had to purchase the metra 95-3303b unit and it was installed in my glove box, if you put it into your trunk, then I think that it will cost more than what the metra will cost, because now there will have to be a longer harness made in order to reach that far back so maybe its cheaper to go with the 95-3303b than re-routing it to the trunk, this is what my unit looks like DD head unit and the 95-3303b unit in my glove box.I searched around for awhile on the forum, but never found an answer to this. I want to put a Double-DIN head unit in my car, but don't want to shell out the extra $170 for a Metra kit to relocate if I can still utilize the original stock unit. I don't care if the stereo is connected to it, or if it isn't pretty, because I was going to relocate it to the trunk. I just want to know if this is doable, or if there is some reason why you HAVE to use the Metra kit?
Thanks!
Yeah Dmanj your right, I better start doing that, wasting time.jpopson43: Last Activity: 12-21-2012 12:40 PM.
I dont think your post is going to help him very much, considering he probably wont read it being gone almost a year and a half now.
Check dates before you reply to a thread. When they are this old, there's not much point replying.
I disagree 100%. I'm looking into the possibility of modifying the stock headunit to be used only as the DIC in a remote location (center console probably) and would have LOVED to see any additional input...jpopson43: Last Activity: 12-21-2012 12:40 PM.
I dont think your post is going to help him very much, considering he probably wont read it being gone almost a year and a half now.
Check dates before you reply to a thread. When they are this old, there's not much point replying.
You can install a 2010 gauge cluster with the built in dic.I disagree 100%. I'm looking into the possibility of modifying the stock headunit to be used only as the DIC in a remote location (center console probably) and would have LOVED to see any additional input...
Seems like saving $150 is worth a little effort in modifying the "junk" radio. I'm surprised there isn't more info
You can install a 2010 gauge cluster with the built in dic.
Get one on eBay for less than $75 most likely
Retain all features. Look factory. And run any stereo you want
clearly the best way to go other than the dash lights changing to white.and apparantly that can be changed.You can install a 2010 gauge cluster with the built in dic.
Get one on eBay for less than $75 most likely
Retain all features. Look factory. And run any stereo you want
I changed mine to red by adhering a red tinted vinyl film to the backside of the gauge face. It did dim the lights a bit, but it's plenty usable.clearly the best way to go other than the dash lights changing to white.and apparantly that can be changed.
That is brilliant, I think I might figure out a way to mount it under the dash somewhere. Even if I have to 3d print a plastic mount for it.HU system
Well Jpop I thought the same thing, but since I was installing the DD unit, and wanted to keep the DIC, so I had to purchase the metra 95-3303b unit and it was installed in my glove box, if you put it into your trunk, then I think that it will cost more than what the metra will cost, because now there will have to be a longer harness made in order to reach that far back so maybe its cheaper to go with the 95-3303b than re-routing it to the trunk, this is what my unit looks like DD head unit and the 95-3303b unit in my glove box.
