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They recommend professional installation, but am wondering if it is a do-it yourself job.
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I was going to replace the whole head unit to get ipod and be able to control it with the head unit, but this looks like a good option if it really works.
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I don't think the install is any different since all you are doing is inserting the Dension unit in the fober optic loop and then setting the dip switches to tell it what config you have.
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I was going to replace the whole head unit to get ipod and be able to control it with the head unit, but this looks like a good option if it really works.
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I don't think the install is any different since all you are doing is inserting the Dension unit in the fober optic loop and then setting the dip switches to tell it what config you have.
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Does anyone have this unit working with the PCM? I have an 04 with the PCM cd/nav. I was going to replace the whole head unit to get ipod and be able to control it with the head unit, but this looks like a good option if it really works.
They recommend professional installation, but am wondering if it is a do-it yourself job.
In looking into this further, I am wired for the CDC, but the car doesn't currently have one. I saw something in the install manual that this feature might have to be enabled by the dealer.
Does anyone know if this is generally true?
It is a DIY and I have posted a very detailed writeup with pics (
LINK
). As far as working with PCM you need to make sure you have the proper dip switches selected on the Dension unit so it knows what it is interfacing with.
I don't think the install is any different since all you are doing is inserting the Dension unit in the fober optic loop and then setting the dip switches to tell it what config you have. The Dension website has all the manuals available for download.
Okay. I see what you are saying. Can it go anywhere in the loop or does it have to be between specific components?
I would assume anywhere since it is basically like computers sitting on a network.
I think it is specific if you have a CDC. If you do not, then it can go anywhere in the loop. The easiest is where I installed mine (at the amp) based on previous readings from other installs.
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