2004 Double Din Install
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2004 Double Din Install
I apologize if this has been answered more clearly. I’ve been searching through threads all morning. I’m about to install an Alpine head unit. I have the axxess XSVI-2004 that has the 2 red wires. As I’m reading through it seems like what I need to do with those differs for a 2004 c5 vs older years. I think I’ve read so much I’m mixing things up now. Can someone help me clarify?
Burning Brakes
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From: SW Ohio
When I did the stereo on my '04 I followed the instructions to the letter and it has been flawless. Both red wires get attached to the stereo harness red accessory wire.
https://metra-static.s3.amazonaws.co...I-2004_web.pdf
I installed a Sony head unit and had a bit of a time getting it to dim when the lights came on. In the end the solution was picking up the voltage from the climate control dimming wire (pin 26 or 25 if I remember correctly - its been a few years).
https://metra-static.s3.amazonaws.co...I-2004_web.pdf
I installed a Sony head unit and had a bit of a time getting it to dim when the lights came on. In the end the solution was picking up the voltage from the climate control dimming wire (pin 26 or 25 if I remember correctly - its been a few years).
Instructor
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From: San Antonio TX
I apologize if this has been answered more clearly. I’ve been searching through threads all morning. I’m about to install an Alpine head unit. I have the axxess XSVI-2004 that has the 2 red wires. As I’m reading through it seems like what I need to do with those differs for a 2004 c5 vs older years. I think I’ve read so much I’m mixing things up now. Can someone help me clarify?
This would be a problem if you were using the PAC ROEM-VET1 interface since it doesn't provide a switched power wire.
The XSVI-2004 you're using provides switched power on both of the red wires. Connect either (or both) red wires to the red/ignition wire of your Alpine HU and you're GTG.
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Where does he say he's talking about the power take off in the passenger footwell?
The two red wires go together like the instructions say, these wires are all there already, I just installed a Kenwood with this adapter.
"• Connect the Red wires (qty. 2) to the accessory wire."
The two red wires go together like the instructions say, these wires are all there already, I just installed a Kenwood with this adapter.
"• Connect the Red wires (qty. 2) to the accessory wire."
