Installed Pioneer AVH-8400BH Today...

So even though I just installed the Pioneer AVH-4400BH less than a month ago, I had an opportunity to upgrade to the Pioneer AVH-8400BH.

My install - Pioneer DD & Headrest & iPad



There area some differences, although if you don't have an iPhone or iPad, I don't' think it's worth the price.

Differences:

- Better Screen Resolution - VGA (800x400) compared to QVGA (480x240)
- SD Card Input
- .WMV Playback
- MIXTRAX - kinda like a DJ and mixes your music (MIXTRAX)
- 2 USB inputs. 1 uses the iPhone/iPad cable, so now I have an extra one for whatever.
- Dual Zone Audio/Video - I can listen to something different in the rear than in the front
- Detachable Face
- Advanced App Mode - biggest reason I bought it. I can use the Maps on my iphone or iPad instead of built in GPS. Also works with a lot of other apps. Pioneer Advance App Mode

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So overall I'm happy with the purchase. Nice radio, great features. However, there is one thing I can't stand about it. Instead of the regular relay bypass to use Apps or watch video without applying the parking brake, the Pioneer AVH-8400BH uses a "double pulse bypass" that you have to engage the parking brake, disengage, and then re-engage. That is the new way to stop bypassing. You can't do this with a relay. You have to install a switch, or get a double pulse relay like this...

Parking Brake Override Bypass Fully Automatic Video in Motion Pioneer Custom for AVH-P8400BH


Even with having to get that pulse bypass, I still like the radio.



Also just an FYI, if you jailbreak your iPhone/iPad, you get download a program called "display out" that will allow all apps to show up on your screen. Not with just the 8400BH, but any screen. I can actually see safari (internet) from the radio.

How to display your iPad on an external monitor


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I've been eyeing that one at my buddies shop. I like it a lot. Looks hosting your dash

Looking good Nathan!
They are trying to make in-motion video hard to achieve.

Very Nice install bro!!! Its nice to finally see it installed! Did you also run a sub and highs?

droach84 said:

Very Nice install bro!!! Its nice to finally see it installed! Did you also run a sub and highs?

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Thanks. System is in the works. It'll be done eventually...

Nice. What do you use to get the piece surrounding the radio (not sure of the name) off? I bought some tool and it was a piece of crap. I ended up using the small knife on a wine bottle opener and it worked. Nice job on the install. Now I want a new radio lol. Does the map show up on the screen when you look up the maps on your phone? If so, you could get away without having to buy navi. I use navi a lot for work so that's the only thing holding me back from replacing the stock HU.

Denali0229 said:

Nice. What do you use to get the piece surrounding the radio (not sure of the name) off?

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Something like this...

5 pc. No-Scratch Tools for Removing Fastener & Molding

Denali0229 said:

Does the map show up on the screen when you look up the maps on your phone?

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Yes

Denali0229 said:

If so, you could get away without having to buy navi.

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Yes

Looks good. What did you do with the old one?

Awesome. That's the HU I'm getting. I have those tools from Amazon. They sucked. The plastic just isn't strong enough to get the clip off. The small knife worked so much better. It's just nerve wrecking putting a knife up against your dash. I found my old 3gs so I can listen to my old music again. Is that HU compatible with Droid? I have an EVO but I use my old iPhone for music. I can't wait till the new iPhone comes out bc I'm going to toss this EVO when it does.

Did you use a mounting kit? Your install looks nice. I read on a Tundra forum that one kit works better than another. Don't remember the names but I'm not sure if that's an issue with GM trucks.

RollTide2 said:

Looks good. What did you do with the old one?

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Sold it for just a hair more than I paid for it.

Denali0229 said:

Is that HU compatible with Droid?

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Yes, but most features are meant for the iPhone

Denali0229 said:

Did you use a mounting kit? Your install looks nice. I read on a Tundra forum that one kit works better than another. Don't remember the names but I'm not sure if that's an issue with GM trucks.

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I used the Metra kit, but I've heard of people liking the scosche dash kit as well.

Which wire harness did you use Nate? I think there's a few out there for the gmo-04. I found one on Amazon for $80 but then found some used ones on ebay for $40-50. Not sure if it'll make a difference or not. Did you get a parking bypass and what steering wheel module did you use? Any other interfaces I need?

Very cool

Denali0229 said:

Which wire harness did you use Nate? I think there's a few out there for the gmo-04. I found one on Amazon for $80 but then found some used ones on ebay for $40-50. Not sure if it'll make a difference or not. Did you get a parking bypass and what steering wheel module did you use? Any other interfaces I need?

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Wiring harnes

Metra GMOS-LAN-012 GM Onstar/OE Satellite Retention Module with Warning Chimes
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005F4ISJQ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

SWC
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HM86D0/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

Double Pulse Parking Brake Override Bypass
http://www.amazon.com/Parking-Overr...03IM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337564066&sr=8-1


That's all you need. If you can get them used, I'd do it as long as you're sure they work.

Advanced App

I also have the same radio, but I cant get the advanced app to work at all. Someone please help need advice!!!!!!!!!

uptown_hound said:

I also have the same radio, but I cant get the advanced app to work at all. Someone please help need advice!!!!!!!!!

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tell me what's not working. Can you hit the ok button? Is the parking brake wire grounded, and then re-grounded?

need more details...

how much did you get this deck for?

mattah said:

how much did you get this deck for?

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Somewhere around $550

Have you had a chance to use Navi thru your phone app? Just curious how it works? I'm still debating on what HU to get. I want Navi but I also don't want to spend $1k on a Kenwood. I heard Pioneer's Navi isn't great so that's why I considered Kenwood. But I keep coming back to this HU. I still have my iPhone but it doesn't have service. Most of the apps still work when I have WiFi.

Denali0229 said:

Have you had a chance to use Navi thru your phone app? Just curious how it works? I'm still debating on what HU to get. I want Navi but I also don't want to spend $1k on a Kenwood. I heard Pioneer's Navi isn't great so that's why I considered Kenwood. But I keep coming back to this HU. I still have my iPhone but it doesn't have service. Most of the apps still work when I have WiFi.

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Your iPhone would have to have service because it uses the data service to communicate and use the maps.

I've use it a few times and it's worked fine I also downloaded an app called GPS drive to use as navigation instead of just using the regular Google maps