Hey everyone,

I will be installing a Sony XAV-AX1000 head unit in my 2013 honda fit sport without nav. Just had a few questions before my HU arrives later this week.
Here is a list of the things i bought:

• Metra 40-HD10 Antenna Adapter
• Metra 70-1729 Receiver Wiring Harness
• Metra 99-7877 Dash Kit
  Black
• Axxess ASWC-1 Steering Wheel Control Adapter
• Metra ISOPK Screw Pack
• Crutchfield ReadyHarness™ Service

1. Will I need to solder/crimp anything? I bought the crutchfield readHarness, so I believe that is already soldered. I am think i may have to solder Axxess ASWC-1 Steering Wheel Control Adapter? is this correct?
2. Everything else should most be plug and play?
3. Any advice before I start this weekend?
4. Any tools you wish you had when you started?

Thanks - Appreciate all the feedback.

 

I went with the same receiver, except mine did not have the steering wheel controls (base '11 Fit). Also, I did not use the pre-assembled wiring harness adapter that Crutchfield sells. Everything should be plug-n-play. All the adapters swap over, save for the USB adapter (the one that leads to the glovebox). The installation write-up helps a lot. I had trouble finding the bolt at the base of the radio (8mm or 10mm, IIRC). Looking from the side of the glovebox (fully lowered) helps, but accessing it was easiest from underneath.

The biggest hurdle I had involved transferring the clips from the back of the radio unit (seven or eight of these). I had one break on me. If you have circlip pliers, or some sort of spreading plier, I imagine it would be easy to remove. Otherwise, firm but gentle is the way to go. You will transfer over the vents and hazard button as well. The rectangular plastic trim panel they include for the headunit requires the middle piece to be removed (it is designed for single DIN units with a storage bin either above or below said single DIN). I twisted it back and forth and it popped right off; I assume you could snip it as well. The headunit was attached to the side panel/brackets using included screws.

Finally, I attached the mic for Bluetooth to the bottom panel of the radio (the one you first remove). It tested out great when I called my wife over the phone.

What part of Socal do you reside? Everything is very straightforward and easy, but I am near Pasadena if you need a hand.

 

Also, the instructions for the Sony headunit say you need to tap the parking wire sensor to the parking brake line. I did not. Everything works still. I assume it is to allow for video playback, but that is something I have not explored. Since it worked without landing the wire, and I do not plan on watching video in the car off the headunit, I left it as is.

 

Hey! thanks for all of the advice.

Did you have any issues getting the ac vents connected to the new center metra dash piece? I watched a youtube video where a guy ended up having to buy an OEM center piece.
Also, did your sony HU fit in the center metra metra piece pretty nicely? any spacing around the edges of the HU? Ive seen people needing to get the Honda Pilot trim/border piece because it fits better.

I am down in North Orange County.

 

I did not have any trouble swapping the vents across. There are a plethora of (Philips) screws that need to be removed to transfer the vents (same for the hazard button).

I felt the headunit sat in the Metra kit perfectly. I will snap a picture of it later when I get home. I did not think it needed any extra/different trim.

After I finished the install, a friend from out of town needed a car to drive. I let him drive the Fit without getting to enjoy the new unit.

 

I purchased a map light assembly from a Navi model at a junkyard and wired the aftermarket mic to it. The only downsides from the Metra dash kit is the bottom isn't as snug (good luck finding an OEM unit since its discontinued) but it gets the job done. I have the TSX map-light assembly and plan on switching to that assembly next once I figure out how to cut the headliner. I am also in the LA area and can answer questions too.

Oh yeah, if you have some velcro around, it would help tidy up some of the bulk wiring!

 

Gotcha. Good to hear that the sony xav-ax1000 fits nicely. Hoping mine fits as well as yours did.



i found a couple OEM retailers online sell them. So we will see if mine works out or not.

So you wired the mic to the map light assembly is that right? is this the preferred location for a aftermarket mic?

 

 

dang, that does look pretty good! thanks for sharing.

 

Where exactly did you install the mic?

 

 

Sorry to bump an old thread - @marmaladedad did you not need the Crutchfield adapter harness at all, did Sony's receiver plug right into the Honda harness? Did you have to order an adapter to power the glove box usb?

Thanks