After experiencing issues with the OEM CDR-24 head unit the past couple of years, finally got around to getting it replaced with a
Pioneer AVH-X390BS
. Didn't want to spend too much, but wanted hands free calling capabilities. Also added a
Rockford Fosgate R150X2
amp to power the two woofers in the doors.
Looks nice! Did you run into any installation or connectivity problems? I'm curious which wiring harness you used? Thanks
I had it professionally installed, consequently, I'm not aware of any installation issues (the installer did not indicate there were any problems). I supplied the head unit, amp,
wiring harness from Euro Motorspeed
, and
the American International POR911S radio installation kit
.
The installer removed the CDC-4 CD changer and mounted the Rockford Fosgate amp in the space adjacent to where the CD changer was mounted. The installer fabricated a base for the amp to keep it secure.
If I wanted to do this could I still use the stock amp? I have the bose system and wanted to only replace the head unit.
The
Bose
fiber optic system paints you into a corner... I went the route with the NAV Kit 210 ($600) and was able to keep all of the speakers working. All of my work was under the dash and it took about an hour above and beyond drawing up a schematic and soldering on my workbench. The other route is to replace the
Bose amp
with either a 6 channel or a 4 and a 2 and either chasing down a harness adapter for all of the speaker wires (about $50) or seriously cutting into the stock one... I'm very happy with the sound quality from the stock
Bose system
- noting, it's a noisy car to begin with...
I have a 3-channel( Maybe 3 I don't remember ) Memphis Audio amp that I paid $600 for about a year ago, would I be able to use this to retain the stock
bose system
? and what do you mean by a harness adapter for all of the speakers?
The stock
bose amp
uses a fiber optic signal from the head unit - so no, you wouldn't be able to retain the stock one. This is where the NAV adapter comes in. It gets installed in the dash and converts the new head unit RCA signal into an optical signal to be fed to the
bose amp
.
If you want to ditch the
bose amp
and change everything - Take a look on ebay for a cayman
bose amp
bypass harness - it has the mating connector to let you unplug the
Bose amp
and plug into the stock harness. If you pull the amp cover off in the front trunk you'll see it. Keep in mind there are 6 front speakers (2 door, 1 dash - the mid and tweet have a crossover or series wiring), a center dash, 2 rear, and a subwoofer (passenger footwell). All the speakers have weird impedance's, some as low as 1 ohm.