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.
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.