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What chance? All the reputable big audio sellers on e-bay are no different than Crutchfield.
I don't agree with this at all. I buy a lot of things off eBay, but eBay is a mixed bag when it comes to sellers. I have had my share of problems with eBay sellers. Just 3 days ago I tried to buy my 3rd PS4 off eBay because each of my kids wants there own. As soon as I place the order, my phone is ringing and its Paypal asking me to verify the purchase. I verify it, and 10 minutes later eBay is e-mailing me not send payment that the sellers account was hacked. I had to jump through all these hoops to cancel payment. So, can you save money on eBay, yes sometimes but it's not always worth it for everyone. So to each their own, it's their money they can spend it as they wish.
Secondly all you have to do is buy one piece of your install from Crutchfield, like the face plate and you still get the customer support as if you bought the radio from them.
I also don't agree with this at all either. This time it's a morals principles kind of thing.
Just watched an YouTube video on the 9905s and am very impressed and confused. I’m trying to justify the difference in cost to the 9905s and 7705s. I’m still strongly considering the 7705s. The main reason I’m updating the HU is for the Apple car play and front and rear cameras. At my age the sound of the OEM radio is fine. What I know for sure is I will be purchasing from Crutchfield.
Has anyone used this and replaced the cigar lighter in the console?
Yes, adapter shown fits cigarette lighter spot in my 2012 GS center console and works great with my 9904S. Easy install once you pop out the pain in the rear lighter socket. See YouTube for how to on that.
Another question, I’m going to wire the backup camera to the accessory and am using the PAC RP5-GM11. Is the reverse trigger built into the module or do I need to run a wire from the purple wire in the HU to the backup light?
Another question, I’m going to wire the backup camera to the accessory and am using the PAC RP5-GM11. Is the reverse trigger built into the module or do I need to run a wire from the purple wire in the HU to the backup light?
I paid Crutchfield to pre-wire my PAC RP5-GM11 to the HU harness. I believe it was $27. I installed the system and when I put it in reverse, the back up cam turned on and did it's job like a factory installed cam would do. Therefore the trigger mechanism is built in there somewhere. Which wire, I am not sure and my dash is already put back together. I am sure it is shown on one of the schematics.
I’ve never regretted buying from Crutchfield. Their customer support is second to none. Since I will be doing a self install I felt it was worth the extra if I had a problem and needed support. Believe me I would have liked saving the extra money. At the end of the day I don’t think I’ll regret buying from Crutchfield.
This is why I purchased from Crutchfield.
My son and I installed the HU along with the RP5-GM11. Installation went totally fine. After soldering all connections and connecting all harnesses we connected the ground cable to the battery. The HU powered up then the initialization process begun. Everything was going as it should, radio played, front camera worked, rear camera worked, Apple CarPlay was fine. Now the problem, the SWC would not respond. We checked and double checked all connections. Finally made the call to Crutchfield. Less than a two minute wait and tech support was on the line with us. He started with the most simple things first. He was very professional and patient. After 45 minutes on the phone he decided the RP5-GM11 module was defective. He said he would overnight one on Monday and I would have it Tuesday. I was able to find one that I could try and that was the problem.
I feel without the help of Crutchfield tech support I would have had to take it to an audio store and pay them to diagnose the problem.
Sometimes the cheapest is not the least expensive.
Just watched an YouTube video on the 9905s and am very impressed and confused. I’m trying to justify the difference in cost to the 9905s and 7705s. I’m still strongly considering the 7705s. The main reason I’m updating the HU is for the Apple car play and front and rear cameras. At my age the sound of the OEM radio is fine. What I know for sure is I will be purchasing from Crutchfield.
Has anyone used this and replaced the cigar lighter in the console?
I am about to purchase a DDX9904S for our 2013 GS. Do you have a link to this on Amazon? Found it!
3 Feet was long enough to reach from the Head Unit to the Console?
Sure, probably no more than two foot needed. You might consider leaving the protective cap off. There is a bolt on the underside of the armrest that catches the cover enough to make it hard to latch.
Sure, probably no more than two foot needed. You might consider leaving the protective cap off. There is a bolt on the underside of the armrest that catches the cover enough to make it hard to latch.
You can find YouTube videos on removing the power adapter. Two small slots inside the cylinder that you push in and pull the insert out then the housing easily unclips and come out.
Great job! Now don’t forget to add some Corvette themed backgrounds and stat up screen. These are on my Pioneer. I'm not sure of the steps to do this with Kenwood's but I know it can be done.
Last edited by TorchRedFred; 07-22-2018 at 09:58 AM.
I hope someone posts real world instructions as I have been unsuccessful at changing kenwoods start up screen no matter what I do. they claim a dealer will know how but then they claim only kenwood knows it and wont allow them to change it. I can change the background screen but not the start up.
I hope someone posts real world instructions as I have been unsuccessful at changing kenwoods start up screen no matter what I do. they claim a dealer will know how but then they claim only kenwood knows it and wont allow them to change it. I can change the background screen but not the start up.
I am pretty sure I can help with this. If you like PM me your telephone number and I can walk you thru it, (very easy) and send you the file you will need to allow the picture to be uploaded into the unit. Too much to print here.
Pioneer has an option to change startup screen in the settings. You just add a USB or SD card and it will search your USB/SD for picture files, real simple. Kenwood for some reason has to make this super complicated. You have to access a secret menu, and follow every step to the letter, and then maybe it works for you.
Pioneer has an option to change startup screen in the settings. You just add a USB or SD card and it will search your USB/SD for picture files, real simple. Kenwood for some reason has to make this super complicated. You have to access a secret menu, and follow every step to the letter, and then maybe it works for you.
That's because Kenwood is partnered with Garmin and Garmin wants their face on the radio also. I'm sure if Kenwood had their own gps system they would allow you to change the screen. How ever when you get the knack of this on a Kenwood it's easy to do (I am not good with computers so if I can do it anybody can) and I never had a failure trying to change the splash screen.
Great job! Now don’t forget to add some Corvette themed backgrounds and stat up screen. These are on my Pioneer. I'm not sure of the steps to do this with Kenwood's but I know it can be done.
Thanks I’ve read and watched some YouTube videos. Very easy to set the flash screen and also the desktop background.
With the DDS9905s it has a screen resolution of 1280x720 and I’m having trouble finding the logo I like in1280x720.
Anyone know a good place to find pictures of the c6 emblem?
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Yes, adapter shown fits cigarette lighter spot in my 2012 GS center console and works great with my 9904S. Easy install once you pop out the pain in the rear lighter socket. See YouTube for how to on that.
A key factor in making the front camera useful is parking lines. Without lines the exact distance to a curb is difficult to judge. You can change the camera angle to place the lines right where you want then. The Kenwood unit allows you to add lines to the rear camera but not the front. I went with a Clarion from Crutchfield. This camera has the lines built in. I ordered an Alpine camera first that was supposed to have the lines according to the website, but did not.
07-07-2018, 08:57 PM
