GeraldD Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) Hi, I recently bought a Pioneer AVICF80DAB double dine with the face plate and the right set of cable . i originally also bought or "clic" fitting but turn out the fitting is 4h drive away needless to say ....... I got the fitting cost back without issue and the company admitted the website was misleading and it will get changed no issue there . I rang couple of Commercial audio place and business must be good because they both asked to ring back in couple weeks to make a booking . so i'm based in Essex, Maldon and i'm looking for some one to fit that unit correctly either a commercial / or enthousiaste who know what they doing , fitting can be done at my place or i can drive to somewhere local . cost to be agreed in advance Edited July 12, 2017 by GeraldD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I followed the thread on this forum and finished fitting it today. I was worried about doing it myself, but it was surprisingly easy. About 10 screws and that's it. I'd volunteer to do yours, but Derby is a trek away from you lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldD Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 heh thanks for the offer , Love Derby mind you . unfortunately bit busy with work for a road trip much has i like driving my toy . I if i fail to found someone I will make a crack at it but i'm not the car tweaker type especially with 600 quid worth of kit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Understandable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldD Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Well , following couple of guide on the forum i tested the pioneer unit , and it's almost working , and for a moment i was very happy with myself except for when i realised no sound coming of speakers , so i'm still researching the why . 2005 reg with Bose audio replaced with Pioneer AVIC-F80DAB - wheel control working - FM - DAB finding radio but no sound - CD running but no sound -sat nav woking and i get nothing not even scratchy sound . i welcome any pointers on what to do next . i checked the wiring to the best of my ability . but i reached a wall on what to do next to debug the issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLewton Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Hey Do you know what wiring harness you have used? Could you supply a part number and manufacturer? To my knowledge, there are two different sets, one for use with the bose amplifier and one without. This might be your issue. If you are using the one designed for use without the amp, then it doesn't send a signal to the amp, therefore no sound. Regards, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldD Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 ok, i kept all labels etc ... here a few pics . thanks for your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLewton Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Hey, You'll be pleased to know that you have the correct wiring adapter I think I can see your problem. In the photos, can you see the blue and white wire on the harness that has a white label saying 'amplifier'? You need to connect this. There will be a remote wire from the stereo. Should have the female crimp to accept the male connector from the wiring harness. I hope this firstly makes sense, and secondly, helps you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldD Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 thanks for confirming i got the right wiring adapter , i took a one more photos exposing the cables better , along with another photos with the 4 cables i 'm left with . i can see the cable you talking about , not sure about where to connect to mind you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLewton Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Those photos help! You'll have to excuse my rushed replies, I'm at work, and well, they aren't paying me to sit around and enjoy the forum as much as I am (don't tell anyone ). So from the photo you've just supplied of the headunit and wiring, can you see the blue and white cable that has a blue tag on it that says '*something* remote control'? Pull apart the male and female connector located at the clear rubber cover right by the tag, then take the cable from the wiring harness (the one we identified earlier, blue and white with the white tag saying amplifier) and connect that into the female of the headunit (the blue tagged cable you just pulled apart). Proceed to test. I hope this solves the issue for you. If my explanation is not clear enough, let me know and I'll try to help as best possible Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldD Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 that ok i was at work too heh, i will give that a test run shortly . thanks for the headup much appreciated Gerald. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLewton Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 No worries, anytime. I just hope it helps solve the issue for you. Looks a real nice unit. Best of luck. If I can be of any more assistance then please let me know. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldD Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 ok beside the fact that my other half think i gone totally nut for 'playing' with my car at 11pm , it's pitch black outside so i tho this be more constructive for now since ' blue ' cables is the source of my troubles , i took photos of both set of cables and i added a number to make communication easier . if i understand you right 2 & 4 should conected together right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLewton Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Yes that's correct (By my reckoning and understanding). Connect 2 and 4 (Providing 2 is the female, hard to tell from the photo but should be quite obvious to you.), then continue the install as per normal. Hopefully when it powers up, your amp gets its signal and you'll have the speakers playing all your favourites. My Mrs thinks I'm nuts also, at least yours has a reason... it's for a good cause though! Let me know how it goes. Best regards, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldD Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 ok , well plugged the head unit in , but the same wheel control working , dab finding radio etc .., all seem working except i get no sound to speakers not even crackle . not sure what to next either on the plus side it didn't go boum either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I had this problem too on my sony HU, it may be that you need to find a way to connect 1, 2 and 4 together. On mine the amp out (blue and white) from my HU was already connected to something, leaving 4 unconnected. I wedged 4 into the back of the the plug with the wire of the same colour to test and hey presto it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldD Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 i could strip the cable into a domino that no issue , but i don't have the kit to re crimp the leads if that doesn't work . I will try to test that theory with a spear speaker cable (i think ) and try to connect 1,2 & 4 without cutting any cables if i get a sound out them i will cut the cables end into a domino . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldD Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 ok that didn't work ,using a speaker wire i bridge 1 across to 2&4 but nothing not even a crackle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldD Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 HAH ! RESULT lol ok so does not sound just right yet but turn out connecting 2& 4 was correct , the unit setting menu has bunch of options which need to be turned on , i'm yet to fully explore that but at glad to report i got sounds blasting out speakers .to my relief i must admit . i side note i do hope those double din carry a cmos battery to keep those setting any how going to play with those setting before i fit the unit proper back in thanks for the helping hands to you both . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLewton Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Glad to hear it's working! Well done for giving it a go and persevering. Enjoy the fruits of your labour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldD Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 Further progress in this upgrade , sound is working but only in the front speakers , now i been playing with the setting , no luck no sub or rear speakers , also noticed if subwoofer turn off in option no sound at all come out , even front speakers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Are all four RCA cable plugged in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldD Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 white and red yes , the black and dark yellow no since those 2 are video in/out according to manual , witch i'm not using at the moment . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Is that what the HU says or the cables? On the wiring the yellow and black go to your rear speakers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy1980 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Yeah looking at the first post (pic) there are 4 rca outs red white black and yellow and the corresponding on the leads, those should be the speakers outs. Then there are separate red white yellow hardwire connections to the HU (grey wires) which should be for the Audio and Video inputs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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