Pioneer 4100NEX installed

[vt_hokie2008]

Pioneer 4100NEX installed (by me). There were several pain points to it, but it came out pretty nice. The dual USB port to replace the 12V accessory socket was a pain to find, but worth it. I bought a cheap camera for forward facing since the head unit supports two cameras, but the one I received was DOA, so I'm waiting for a replacement. Fun fact: 4100NEX fits great until you want to actually plug something into the USB ports on the back to use Android Auto or Carplay (biggest features of the head unit). It stuck out over an inch b/c of those, so I had to cut out the plastic and metal bracket (not dash support) and it barely fits now. I ran a HDMI extension under the center console in case I figure out something to do with it (Chromecast maybe?). Still want to hook the rear dealer installed Invision headrest monitors to it, but I don't think there's a good, clean way to do it.

 

[NathanJax]

Nice!

 

[ezdaar]

Link to usb socket?



Why didn't you get a 90* usb adapter like this?

 

[vt_hokie2008]

Link to usb socket?



Why didn't you get a 90* usb adapter like this?

http://tinyurl.com/p7oj4e4

I thought about something like those, these specifically working for how the headunit is setup: http://tinyurl.com/o2l8pgy However, I didn't have time to wait on them to show up (was leaving the next day on a trip, so I need it back together)

 

[ezdaar]

cool. thanks for the links

 

[vt_hokie2008]

cool. thanks for the links

Planning to put one in? I can give you a parts list and everything for it. If you have Bose, which type of amp you have will determine how it has to be wired.

 

[LADenali]

Looks great! I wanna get the same unit. Can I ask where you purchased the unit/install kit?

Also was the install relatively easy in terms of not having to splice/solder wires and such? I'm thinking about installing it myself as well. Thanks!

 

[ezdaar]

yea, wil be plugging it into a pioneer avic, so no worries.

 

[vt_hokie2008]

Looks great! I wanna get the same unit. Can I ask where you purchased the unit/install kit?

Also was the install relatively easy in terms of not having to splice/solder wires and such? I'm thinking about installing it myself as well. Thanks!

It was pretty straight forward. It's mostly matching up the same color wires together and crimping them.

I bought from Crutchfield because you only get a warranty with Pioneer products if they're purchased from an authorized retailer. It was $75 more there than on Amazon, but I used their customer support a few times as well. I bought everything else on Amazon. Crutchfield provided some support for the wiring regardless, but I did call Metra once or twice and they knew more about the wiring than Crutchfield did (such as how to determine which Bose amp I have and how to wire it based on that). Just compare prices of getting all your stuff on Amazon vs from Crutchfield and see if it's worth it to buy in separate places.

 

[Bruizza]

I'm considering this exact HU. How's the CarPlay or have you hooked that up?

 

[vt_hokie2008]

I've done both (I'm on Android, wife is iPhone). Carplay's layout for a home screen is a bit better (shows you 6 or 8 apps to choose from) whereas Android has 5 buttons across the bottom that have apps grouped by what they do (maps, music, etc). Carplay recognizes the phone faster, but no google maps (Android Auto has gmaps). Overall both are nice and do what you want. I know Carplay is wireless now, but not on this head unit, still gotta plug in. The charging rate is only 1.6a, so my phone barely charges if playing music and barely discharges if using gmaps. I'm thinking about cutting open the usb cables and running power to it from a 12v car adapter to get fast charging.

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[DWebPro]

clean install!

 

[aflumb]

will the face tilt with the way it is mounted?

 

[vt_hokie2008]

It will, but it's like others here where it rub the dash kit & struggles a bit. I don't plan on tilting/opening it pretty much ever, so no big deal for me.

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[Bruizza]

Planning to put one in? I can give you a parts list and everything for it. If you have Bose, which type of amp you have will determine how it has to be wired.

I would love a parts list since I plan on installing one of these this weekend!

 

[vt_hokie2008]

Aurum Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Extension Cable Male - Female (3 Ft) with Ethernet - Supports 3D & Audio Return Channel [Latest Version] - 3 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0069A6K6I/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_EvzWvbDEY0X3Z I used this to extend my hdmi under the center console. Haven't plugged anything into it, still figuring out what to use the hdmi-in for

Metra GMOS-LAN-012 06-up GM Onstar Rentention Module https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005F4ISJQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_rwzWvbASQ0H3X

MXtechnic 3 Feet 1 Meter Dual USB Male to Female Extension Panel Flush Mount Cable For Car, Boat and Motorcycle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XL09YLW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_5wzWvbHDA67E4 I replaced the left cigarette lighter with this. Fit pretty well and without much issue

5 pc. No-Scratch Tools for Removing Fastener & Molding https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LNBLTK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_FxzWvb3M9EPD4 Made things easier & no scratches

Metra 95-3305 Double DIN Installation Dash Kit for 2006-up Chevrolet Vehicles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K52CWO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_4xzWvbV90GE65

Metra Axxess ASWC-1 Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4PJC9K/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_tyzWvbPCGVG7J works mostly well, might would consider a more customizable one if doing it over

MicroBypass Parking Brake Switch Fully Automatic Video in Motion Interface for Pioneer Model AVH-4100NEX https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VKQ6ECQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_UyzWvb1FJF2J1

Clarion Corporation of America CC510 Compact Automotive Color Camera with Distance Markers for CAU001 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B43LK7E/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_pzzWvbSCYRQ18 works well, grainy at night as they all are

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[devious1]

nice, i might be going this route. thanks for the info.

 

[t.stimpson]

I need this. Google maps is way better then any gps unit I have used.

 

[DjJayFrree]

any more pros and cons of this unit? I just saw this post now and am looking at this vs. a OEM nav install. I'm an apple guy so want smooth nav as well as video playback.

 

[vt_hokie2008]

I can't comment on the Apple side, I'm all Android (wife has Apple, but we only hooked it up to see what it looks like). Android Auto is working well. Fingerprints are an issue as expected, the unit seems to have an issue switching to the backup camera when it should (does it 50% of the time), but otherwise I'm liking it a lot.