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Great write up & pics of the back-up camera.
Do you have an install of the actual head unit, wiring connector plugs used, & connections with the factory wiring?
Did you delete the factory amp?
Any reason why you tapped into the reverse signal behind the glovebox instead of near the back-up lights? According to the '96 EWD, there's a connector in the left quarter panel in the trunk that feeds the back-up lights.
Also, are you using the Crux CUL-03 rear-view camera? How do you like it?
Do you happen to have a link to the USB/AUX extension you used and do you think it's pretty decent quality?
This is the USB/AUX cable that I bought. I haven't had it very long, so I can't really offer a long term review. Plus, I leave my USB cable in it at all times, I'm not disconnecting and reconnecting all the time, so I don't really expect to have any issues. This is the 3D file that I created. You can download the file and print one for yourself, or have one printed for you.
Cheers
Have you noticed any humming or feedback running the head unit through the factory amp? I heard on other posts this is the case and why many bypass the old amp. I would prefer to keep the amp and small woofer in play. The guys at Crutchfield seem confident the harness I purchased from them will mate the Kenwood unit to the factory amp.
Also curious to know what you did with the Security switch plate normally located in the upper center bezel? Did you delete or move to the left side of the dash? I need to make room for 3 blanks (CDL and two horizontal seat heater switches) in the center bezel and trying to figure out what switch I should move to the left side.
First off, thank you for sharing your hard work. Could you double check that thingiverse link? I'm getting a 404 error off it. I really appreciate it.
Most importantly, where did you get that shift knob? Is it a drop in swap, or does it need some work to get it to function?
Damn does it slide back into dash or is it always like its posted??I replaced the stereo in my LX450 with the Alpine iLX-F309, also known as the Halo 9. You can see the entire process here.
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Damn does it slide back into dash or is it always like its posted??
LOL. Can't you just ground the wire to get by this...The factory amp is still in place. It's quite compact, I wouldn't gain much by removing it.
This spreadsheet details all of the connections that were made. Please note that I also added a Parking Brake Bypass, which makes Alpine head units way less of a pain in the ass to use. They can be readily found on eBay or Amazon.
LOL. Can't you just ground the wire to get by this...
@ProjectsNMotion awesome work!
Can you snap a few photos showing what the unit looks like from the side. Drivers side, passenger side, and top. I am interested in this option!