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Pioneer AVH-X1500 Receiver install pics

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#1 ·
I couldn't really find a lot of info on installing a double din receiver in a WK2 so I decided I would make a thread with pics after I installed mine.

About 2 months ago after many many hours of research online I decided the Pioneer AVH-X1500 DVD receiver was right for me. I don't need bluetooth or HD radio so the '1500 is great. This receiver has an 8 band EQ, 6.1" 800 x 480 display and full iPod/iPhone control.

To install the Pioneer radio and to keep my factory steering wheel buttons working I got the PAC RP4-CH11

If you want to watch a video on the Pioneer radio you must engage the e-brake as a safety precaution... yea to me that feels like parental controls. Reminds me of how certain nav features are only available at low speeds in my dad's LS460. So I installed a Micro Bypass which tricks the receiver into thinking the e-brake is always on. Oh and I don't actually watch videos while I drive.

I keep my old iPhone 4 plugged into the receiver through a Pioneer usb cable

Here are pics of the install process. Don't hesitate to ask any questions at all.













The sound quality of my stock 6 speaker system has improved dramatically. There's much more detail and crispness to my music now. I can't wait to get a sub and at some point swap out the door speakers with much nicer ones. I've never done any wiring before and though it did take me awhile for the entire install process I enjoyed it. People ask me where I had my radio installed and I smile and tell them I did it myself. It only looks hard to do, anyone can do this stuff.
 
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#2 ·
Nice! Thanks for sharing. It was the direction I was leaning on before but I found a good deal on a OEM unit first. Are you going to put a big sub box or something small that you can try and hide? I like the stealthbox but can't justify (yet) the $$ associated with it :)
 
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I looked at the stealth box and I can't justify spending $650 when I want a 12" sub in a ported box anyway. I can get a JL 12 and a nice box for $350. I plan on mounting the box in the trunk.
 
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I bet haha, the P2400 isn't a whole lot different than mine.

I will get there someday.. why can't we start getting quality audio straight from the factory?
 
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Did you trim any of the bezel, or dash kit or anything. I read on a few other post's that they had to do a little trimming in order to get the head unit to fit. This is where I'm a little worried. Ive installed plenty of systems into plenty of different cars but never had to do any trimming. Any tips or suggestions on tools that would make it easier for me? btw that unit looks great I was looking at purchasing the same one!
 
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I recommend getting a rag slightly wet and placing it in the dash before using the dremel. The rag will catch all of the little pieces of plastic as you are opening up that hole. Work slowly with the dremel and you'll be fine, even if it doesn't come out as good as you'd like it to remember you can't see it!
 
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No. Just get a knife and heat it to cut a small hole.
 
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Went to the casino this morning and hit pretty big. took that money and immediately bought this head unit except I got the Pioneer AVH-X3500BHS.. Below are the pictures of the wiring kits that they gave me for the install. The steering wheel control one looks to be correct, but is the other one the correct wiring harness? Is this all the wiring that I need to do the install? went to 4 different stores and not one of them had the dash kit so im still waiting for that to come through the mail.
 

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#23 ·
I just installed the AVHx3500 and love it! I used the PAC harness as others did and it works great. Here's a helpful hint: I reprogrammed the steering wheel control source button (middle button on right) to change the band instead of source. By default, On the pioneer when scrolling thru radio presets , you can only scan through six at a time with the SWC. Then you have to touch the screen and change to the next band of presets. This is distracting while driving so I reprogrammed the source button to change bands. Now I can scroll thru all 18 presets without having to take my eyes off the road
 
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Good advice Rdub, ill definitely look into this. I was browsing on Just for Jeeps just now, and noticed that they have the mopar stock subwoofer available. Only problem is that is says can not be added to vehicles not equipped with the factory subwoofer. Anybody have any suggestions to a subwoofer similar to the JL stealthbox that would look factory. I need to trunk space so I dont want to put a sub box and amp in there but i do not think the stealthbox is worth spending that much money
 
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Im having a few wiring problems. I wired the unit so it turns on and the speakers work and everything but so far no steering wheels controls. what am I missing here. the wires off the PAC that i haven't used are orange/white, blue/white, green, purple/white, and the blue/yellow one at the bottom.. im not 100% positive I have the solid blue one right either.. right now its connected to the blue/white wire off of the pioneer that says " connect to the system control terminal of the power amp or auto antenna relay control terminal" below is the wiring for head unit ..... which ones do i need to connect?

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/StaticFiles/Manuals/Car/AVH-X3500BHS_OwnersManual010213.pdf
 
#27 ·
Compare the RP4-CH11 wiring diagram and the Pioneer diagram to make sure all necessary wires are connected.

There's a setting on the RP4-CH11 for the steering wheel controls. You select a number depending on your headunit manufacturer.

Read the RP4-CH11 instructions and you'll be good.
 
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Thats the problem, Ive read the the instructions over and over and still getting no swc. Ill describe my connections below for everything and I was hoping a forum member could review the instructions of the PAC and the head unit which ive attached below and compare what ive connected to what they think is correct. here is what I have so far. All +/- , front and rear speaker wires are correct so i wont list them. Keep in mind the head unit turns on with the car, and the music plays from all speakers but just not able to use SWC.


PAC wires listed first / followed by connected Head Unit wires

(wires) / (wires)

Yellow (battery12v) to Yellow (12v)
Black (ground) to Black (ground)
Blue (Antenna on input) to Blue/White (says connect to system control terminal of the power amp or auto-antenna relay control terminal) - not sure about this one
Orange/white (Illum. output +) to orange/white (connect to lighting switch terminal) -not sure about this one
Red(Acc. Output 1 amp) to Red (connect to terminal controlled by ignition switch) - Not sure about this one
Blue/white (Amp turn on input) to ?
Red/white (P.B. Output -) to ?
Purple/white (Vss output) to ?
Green (reverse output) to ?
Blue/yellow (bottom of the PAC) to (not used)

SWC connection plug is pushed into the WR(wired remote input) on head unit
Antenna is plugged into feed from car. Not sure if this is correct either because their is two that it fits into (see pic below, a yellow one and a white one) plugged into the white one and HU turns on speakers play)

Ive set the number on the PAC to 7 as it is a pioneer HU as well, red LED light on SWC turns on.

After all this still no SWC. Any thoughts
There are some plugs from the cherokee that i havent connected b.c idk what they are for, they might be extra (pics below small grey, and white connecter that were plugged into stock radio). there is also a spot on the bottom of the SWC interface that has nothing connected to it. See pictures below for this as well.


PAC : http://www.pac-audio.com/PACProductData/RP4-CH11/1_Instructions/rp4-ch11_instructions_112811.pdf

HU: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/StaticFiles/Manuals/Car/AVH-X3500BHS_OwnersManual010213.pdf
- page 46
 

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#29 ·
Ok, let me try and help

PAC Wire - Pioneer wire

Yellow - Yellow
Orange/White - Orange/White
Red - Red
Black - Black
Green - Violet/White
Red/White - Light Green
Blue/White - Blue/White

Hook up the speaker wires.
Hook up the 3.5mm jack for the SWC.

All other wires from the Pionner harness and PAC interface are to remain unconnected.

I recommend doing a reset on the PAC interface. This is done by pressing the program button on the side of the interface once and waiting for the timeout.
 
#32 ·
Finished the install the other day, everything went great and everything works fine. Here are some pictures of how it looks. Took the usb cable that runs from the back and put it down through the compartment under the HVAC. Thanks for all the help Rage!
 

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