Just installed Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD

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Mar 30, 2011 | 09:26 PM

Embalmer

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Just installed Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD

I have a good friend that out himself through college doing car audio, so installation for him was a snap. I got the Metra Double Din install kit (95-5812), the PAC C2R-FRD1 wiring harness, the Absolute RLS125 12-VCD Automotive Relay SPDT 30/40A, and the 12 VDC 5-PIN RELAY SOCKET. The last two items work together to bypass the parking brake interlock.

Sound quality is AWESOME, using my OEM amp and upgraded Ford audiophile speakers. I have a 4GB SD card loaded up with music, plus the USB cord running through my console for iPod or flash drive access.

I got the head unit from SearsDirect.com going through E&B Electronics in New Jersey for a KILLER $379 plus shipping. The wiring harness and install kit + relays cost another $100.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...s/AVH-P4300DVD

Mar 31, 2011 | 05:35 AM

Glenn

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nice! no nav on that one?

Mar 31, 2011 | 04:35 PM

ov3n

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why do you need that relay and 5-pin socket to bypass the parking break lockout? did pioneer recently change something? as far as I know in past years all you had to do was move one of the pins in the headunit's connector and ground the praking break wire.

Mar 31, 2011 | 04:45 PM

Embalmer

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Originally Posted by Glenn

nice! no nav on that one?

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Originally Posted by ov3n

I have no idea why, I watched this video and did what it explained.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDGZEZrUdRo

Glenn,
It has a NAV expandable module I can get if I choose to. I use my iPad for navigation right now, so I didn't see a need for it.

Mar 31, 2011 | 08:20 PM

Jeremy07

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Nice!! I have the P4300 DVD in my 07. Did the install myself. Awesome radio.

May 12, 2011 | 04:38 PM

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Sub not working

How did you get the shaker sub in the trunk to work? i did the install myself everything works except the shaker sub

May 13, 2011 | 11:20 AM

godspunk32

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I have the same setup, and I love it!

@karch14...to get the subs to work, you need to connect the RCA inputs that say 'SUB' on the CR2-FRD1 harness to the sub outputs of the head unit, and connect the blue/white wire from the Pioneer harness to the blue/white wire from the CR2 harness that you'd otherwise use for power antenna (also used for the power turn-on for the 12V relay used to bypass the parking brake lockout). Finally, you need to go into the stereo's setup and turn on the subs, configure the crossovers and levels, and you should be good to go!

JR