Pioneer DVD Receiver Head Unit

[JerseyBoy201]

hey guy im looking to upgrade my stock radio head unit,im looking to put a nice 6in screen dvd receiver head unit. anybody got any model pioneer in there cars? also ik how to take out the stock one and ik i have to get the dash kit and wiring just the only thing im curious about is it a simple disconnect the stock head unit and plug in the pioneer or do i have to match colors with the wires and stuff cause if thats the case ill go somewhere to install it otherwise if its a simple take out in plug and connect wires i can do that and save time and money so if anyone has any type of pioneer in there car please share thoughts and advice appreciate guys !

[cbelschner]

I have an older model pioneer from 2010 its a 3300 AVH-BT. As for installations regardless of the aftermarket radio you will need to color match wires and get he correct harness for your car. Radios were made for all applications so they are not plug and play since they are not made vehicle specific. Hope that helps, feel free to pm me with any questions. I work in a custom garage so I do a lot of this stuff.

[JerseyBoy201]

So its not like i connect the hardness an thats it i have to match up the colors which im not gunna take the chance ill just it get it installed the right way

[cbelschner]

No you don't just plug it in you need to color match the wires the after market harness, usually called turbowire, it is not super difficult to do all you do is connect the same color wires. either solder or just simple splice and electric tape. But if you want the dvd player to work while you are in drive you will need to get a parking brake bypass module basically a grounding module so it tricks the radio to say it is in park.

[JerseyBoy201]

Okay got it thanks man

[Flyers28]

I got the Avh-x8500bhs receiver. Its great i love it. Gives you hdmi connection which is great for connecting a phone to the receiver and watching some sports when stuck in daily traffic. Have not had a single problem with it and connection was easy. I am by no means an expert in audio installation but if you can follow instructions its very simple to connect the wiring harness. The hardest thing was getting the steering wheel control adapter kit to work but that was only because i was being lazy and didn't feel like soldering (only thing i would say must be soldered, the rest you can use quick connect splices). But the receiver has been great and i spend months researching receivers.

[JerseyBoy201]

is there a OEM double din dash kit if i get the pioneer dvd receiver ? cant i just use the stock one?