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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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No prob mep, but that avatar freaks me out man. Change that ****. LOL
LOL - Awe come on - do i hafta? [&o]
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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No not really, I was just playing around. However, we are waiting for some pics you promised.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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<claps> finally got it to work with help from bigdreams05! Kudos, Sir!





 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:04 AM
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Beautiful mep, glad you got em up! It looks very well done!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Thank you bigdreams05!
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Hello jakej and welcome.
Thanks for the compliment.
Answers to your questions:

1) I removed the stock cd changer. I believe that the stock changer is Alpine - I'm not 100% sure though.

2) Yes, along with the other buttons. You need to get a PAC Audio Steering Wheel Interface adapter
(SWI-X is the adapter that I use)

3) Yes, I used wire harness adapters. I purchased then from crutchfield.com



 
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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This is a great post.

mep
that is one nice install.
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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Here are some of the pictures that I have of my Avic D-3 and the bluetooth adaptor on my 2004 S-Type.










 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Hello Guys. i am going to install a pioneer avic-z130bt this weekend. i am having trouble finding a tap for the speed senor. also, has anyone installed at Pac-swi steering wheel control? any wiring diagrams? any help? anyone?

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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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check the AV section. I replaced mine to Pioneer x710. There should be all the information regarding wiring and steering remote control.
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 06:24 AM
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can you have an after market navi head unit installed and still maintain the use of the disc changer?
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 06:46 AM
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You did a damn good job!!! I have to take mine to the shop,I know home systems. Not car audio literate by any means. I was given a quote of $1,336.43 out the door, this included a Metra 6.8in. mutimedia unit installed including mounting kit, harness adaptor, antenna adaptor,and steering wheel interface, but i lose my disc changer awwww!!! is this a decent deal?
 
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Old May 18, 2012 | 06:24 AM
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can you have an after market navi head unit installed and still maintain the use of the disc changer?
I believe your cd changer would be history..
 
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Old May 18, 2012 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by buejee1
You did a damn good job!!! I have to take mine to the shop,I know home systems. Not car audio literate by any means. I was given a quote of $1,336.43 out the door, this included a Metra 6.8in. mutimedia unit installed including mounting kit, harness adaptor, antenna adaptor,and steering wheel interface, but i lose my disc changer awwww!!! is this a decent deal?
That's not to bad if you are getting one of the top of the line stereos. I did mine for just under $1100 complete with new amp for subs. It took a few hours. It was not that hard. The hardest part of the install was rewiring the speakers and I could not find the speed sensor.
 
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Question Installing up-to-date car audio

A lot has changed in car audio since the last post made a dozen years ago, so I'll bring up the subject again, hoping for up-to-date comments.
I recently purchased a 2001 Jaguar S-type 3.0 V6 with 114,000 miles, in good condition. The previous owner modified some stuff and "lost" the CD unit and damaged the cassette unit of the car stereo. He replaced the nav instrument with small screen for a rear camera.
The sound quality is poor.
I thought of replacing the original radio and CD unit, but that would cost more than $200 for used gear on eBay.
So: has anyone recently replaced the original car stereo with a new multi-media unit? I'm looking for features such as:
6.8" or 7" touchscreen display
Android Auto (Wireless)
Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in WiFi
Back-up camera input
Connection to steering wheel controls
Wireless phone calling connection

I've looked at Crutchfield and it seems such a package would cost almost $400, but I'd have to create a new faceplate to fit around the single-din chassis of the new radio.

ALSO:

For higher quality sound, it seems I need to replace the factory speakers, which I understand are 4"x6" in the four doors, and ADD two 6"x9" "woofers" to the rear deck (none exist now, there are holes for 6"x9" which would need some kind of baffle).

What experience have you had in finding the appropriate gear for this car? What experience have you had installing the radio and the speakers? (I'm DIY) What are your warnings about what to watch out for?
 

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