Adding the OEM nav
#981
GT Member
I have a question if anyone can answer this, please. I have a 2010 4.0L V6 mustang convertible automatic, and I'm about to do the swap into Nav. I got all my parts from a 2010 5.0L V8 GT mustang coupe Standard. Will the dash harness from the donor car work in my car even though I have an automatic and it came out of a standard? My understanding is the dash harness connects into the center console. All opinions are welcomed as I don't want to start this and find out, in the end, I have the wrong part and it won't work..
#982
Question. Done swap now my gas gauge doesn't work and dash harness was done as well
So did full swap in my 10. Had the kit fro. 13/14 car so bought a 10 dash harness . And plugged everything in. Then installed and even plugged 5 plugs for steering column. And was a Shaker 500. No sub in the trunk. Now I have no gas gauge working. And I can't get my door subs to work yet as well. Right side sound is very little at max volume. Any help please before I sell whole thing. And go dynavin 7 or dynavin 8.
#983
GT Member
So did full swap in my 10. Had the kit fro. 13/14 car so bought a 10 dash harness . And plugged everything in. Then installed and even plugged 5 plugs for steering column. And was a Shaker 500. No sub in the trunk. Now I have no gas gauge working. And I can't get my door subs to work yet as well. Right side sound is very little at max volume. Any help please before I sell whole thing. And go dynavin 7 or dynavin 8.
#984
Im looking to buy a pioneer head unit, more specifically the DMH WT3800NEX however i dislike all of the aftermarket dash kits available. Is it possible, at least in theory, to just connect the OEM nav bezel, leaving the actual nav out and installing said pioneer unit? I've read through the thread and im aware that it would not have dual zone climate control, which is fine. My car is a 2014 V6 Premium with shaker 500, no backup camera, and heated seats. Would i be able to just plug the bezel in and have all the controls (minus dual zone climate of course) work fine?
#985
V6 Member
That seems unlikely. The space behind the bezel is fairly limited and I would not imagine that an aftermarket head unit would have the angle and dimensions to have it look even remotely decent. For the heated seats, that may work, but they operation on the HVAC module and you would have to hack the above openings which would again make it look like a poor install.
#986
That seems unlikely. The space behind the bezel is fairly limited and I would not imagine that an aftermarket head unit would have the angle and dimensions to have it look even remotely decent. For the heated seats, that may work, but they operation on the HVAC module and you would have to hack the above openings which would again make it look like a poor install.
#987
V6 Member
That is an impressive install. That said, the movement of the unit is a nice feature but here is very little room for adjustment behind the OEM panel. As a note, if you start the car without the panel in place and the buttons connected, the HVAC goes full fan speed. You will need to be certain that the head unit, once moved, does not adjust when power is removed. I think it is possible (what isn't) but may be worth experimenting with before finalizing. By that I mean buying a damaged center panel before buying one that is more expensive and unmarred. Worst case you can sell on the damaged unit for a minimal loss before cutting a clean one.
#988
That is an impressive install. That said, the movement of the unit is a nice feature but here is very little room for adjustment behind the OEM panel. As a note, if you start the car without the panel in place and the buttons connected, the HVAC goes full fan speed. You will need to be certain that the head unit, once moved, does not adjust when power is removed. I think it is possible (what isn't) but may be worth experimenting with before finalizing. By that I mean buying a damaged center panel before buying one that is more expensive and unmarred. Worst case you can sell on the damaged unit for a minimal loss before cutting a clean one.
#989
V6 Member
Sure. You stated that the head unit "can retract, extend and move 2.5in up or down." On the off chance you can get it to fit with the OEM panel, you will want to be certain that once a position is set the HU does not revert to what it sees a 'neutral' position when the power turns off. That could cause it to force itself against the panel or worse, damage the gearing that allows for the monitor movement.
#990
Sure. You stated that the head unit "can retract, extend and move 2.5in up or down." On the off chance you can get it to fit with the OEM panel, you will want to be certain that once a position is set the HU does not revert to what it sees a 'neutral' position when the power turns off. That could cause it to force itself against the panel or worse, damage the gearing that allows for the monitor movement.
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