Crutchfield is a good $15 more than some other online retailers, but I keep hearing that their "mastersheets" and installation instructions are very good. Are the really worth the $15 extra, or can I get just as good info on these boards? I,m particularly concerned with how and where to connect the power wire and ground.

 

i wouldnt pay 15xtra just for that info

 

The info that come from PIE with the adapter is more than adequate for installation. Save your money.

 

There is also a thread on here with detailed installation instructions. I wouldn't pay the extra money... the PIE installation instructions were extremely clear.

I was able to install with no problem... and have no skill whatsoever

 

thanks guys. i'll go for the lowest price. any advice on where that may be?

 

I did. It sucked so I returned it.

 

was that before or after they updated it? what probs did you have?

 

Don't know what problems he's had, but mine has been in six months (installed after the firmware update) and has performed flawlessly

 

sometimes mine will disconnect and wont show up as aux

sofar all i have had to do is unplug the harness from the PIE and replug it it

*knock on wood*

 

anyone find any alternatives to the PIE that are cheeper... i'ld love a home made option like http://www.ericsprojects.com/ but i dont like having to put it into the radio like he did

 

Try Ebay, I got mine for $60. I wa having a problem with the radio not recognizing it after a week. I would disconnect the battery, and it would reset. I had to do this 2 times after install. But now I have gone over 3 weeks without a problem.