DIY (GE): Parts needed for aftermarket double-DIN stereo
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From: Victoria BC Canada
^what compact disc square? do you mean the air bag light? that is just held on by 2 screws just transfer it from your stock bezel to the new one, same with the hazard lights button, its got 2 screws too just transfer it from stock to the new one
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From: SF Bay Area
Alright, I know a lot of folks are wondering what you need to install an aftermarket double-DIN stereo in a GE Fit. I've got an '09 Sport, and here's what I used (successfully):
Questions welcome.
- Stereo (I picked the AVIC-F90BT)
- OEM Honda Navi dash (I got mine at Bernardi) - 77251-TF0-G01ZA
- OEM Honda Navi bracket (I got mine at Bernardi) - 77255-TF0-000
- Metra wiring harness - 70-1729
- Metra antenna adapter - 40-HD10
- Used the Metra kit for the Honda Pilot for the faceplate surround. It's not a perfect fit, but it works.
Questions welcome.
I'm a little confused.
What's the difference between (in function)
OEM Honda Navi bracket (I got mine at Bernardi) - 77255-TF0-000
and
Used the Metra kit for the Honda Pilot for the faceplate surround. It's not a perfect fit, but it works.
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From: Victoria BC Canada
the oem honda navi braket, is the console/dash part of it,
but the problem with the oem bracket is it is made for the oem navi heaunit, so it will leave a gap around the aftermarket headunits, cause they are smaller 2din
so the metra honda pilot kit has a trim ring that is used to fill that gap
but the problem with the oem bracket is it is made for the oem navi heaunit, so it will leave a gap around the aftermarket headunits, cause they are smaller 2din
so the metra honda pilot kit has a trim ring that is used to fill that gap
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From: SF Bay Area
the oem honda navi braket, is the console/dash part of it,
but the problem with the oem bracket is it is made for the oem navi heaunit, so it will leave a gap around the aftermarket headunits, cause they are smaller 2din
so the metra honda pilot kit has a trim ring that is used to fill that gap
but the problem with the oem bracket is it is made for the oem navi heaunit, so it will leave a gap around the aftermarket headunits, cause they are smaller 2din
so the metra honda pilot kit has a trim ring that is used to fill that gap
So if I want to go OEM, I need a workaround such as using the metra pilot kit.
Overall, is the metra honda fit kit a better fit then?
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yes, i think the metra honda fit dash kit is a better fit for the aftermarket headunits, but in my opinion the metra kit's color is not as close match than the oem, which is why i went with the oem kit, and live with the less than perfect fit for the headunit
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decisions, decisions... thanks for your input.
Does anyone have any pics of how to mount the pilot trim ring using the factory panel. I have the kit and the panel, just want to see how you guys did it so I don't screw anything up.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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From: omaha, NE
maybe it's burried in these post somewhere, but wouldn't a dash kit that's NOT designed to ONLY fit the OEM navi work better such as this one:
Scosche HA1708B - Dash Kits - Sonic Electronix
Just thought I'd point it out to make everybodies job easier if it wasn't mentioned already. That way you wont need to buy another trim piece to make it fit. Plus it's cheaper than the OEM dash piece but looks like it includes the brackets as well...
Scosche HA1708B - Dash Kits - Sonic Electronix
Just thought I'd point it out to make everybodies job easier if it wasn't mentioned already. That way you wont need to buy another trim piece to make it fit. Plus it's cheaper than the OEM dash piece but looks like it includes the brackets as well...
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I tried the Scosche kit the first time but switched to the OEM bracket and trim. The aftermarket ones are "OK" but you will notice there is a slight color difference and the fit and finish isn't as nice.
Also the OEM is metal and mounts to the rest of the dash with screws. The aftermarket solutions are all plastic. I could rip out the entire stereo with one good tug, its much harder with the OEM.
Also the OEM is metal and mounts to the rest of the dash with screws. The aftermarket solutions are all plastic. I could rip out the entire stereo with one good tug, its much harder with the OEM.
Im just gonna throw this out there because im not sure if anyone said it but you get an entire installation kit free (129.00 worth) when you order the receiver from crutchfield.com
Ive used that site for every car ive owned because its just a dang good deal to get the bezels, and harnesses free with almost every receiver either double din or not. Check it out.
Ive used that site for every car ive owned because its just a dang good deal to get the bezels, and harnesses free with almost every receiver either double din or not. Check it out.
I want to replace my Metra Kit with OEM for the color match. So to clarify:
1) Do I just need the OEM Honda Navi dash - 77251-TF0-G01ZA & OEM Honda Navi bracket - 77255-TF0-000?
2) Is it safe to assume the Metra Kit trim piece for the Fit will be able to fill the gap in the OEM kit?
Thanks so much everyone!
1) Do I just need the OEM Honda Navi dash - 77251-TF0-G01ZA & OEM Honda Navi bracket - 77255-TF0-000?
2) Is it safe to assume the Metra Kit trim piece for the Fit will be able to fill the gap in the OEM kit?
Thanks so much everyone!
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From: Victoria BC Canada
I want to replace my Metra Kit with OEM for the color match. So to clarify:
1) Do I just need the OEM Honda Navi dash - 77251-TF0-G01ZA & OEM Honda Navi bracket - 77255-TF0-000?
2) Is it safe to assume the Metra Kit trim piece for the Fit will be able to fill the gap in the OEM kit?
Thanks so much everyone!
1) Do I just need the OEM Honda Navi dash - 77251-TF0-G01ZA & OEM Honda Navi bracket - 77255-TF0-000?
2) Is it safe to assume the Metra Kit trim piece for the Fit will be able to fill the gap in the OEM kit?
Thanks so much everyone!
2- no, the metra kit trim piece for the honda fit will not sit flush with the oem kit, you need to get a metra kit for a honda pilot, which is alot cheaper then the honda fit kit metra kit, i think the honda pilot metra kit is only $12
I always see use a honda pilot kit, but theres never any specifications as to what model year honda pilot.
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crutchfeild kit is the metra i believe and to some the metra's color is slightly off, and also i like the oem one better because it uses metal brackets which makes it harder for thieves to steal the headunit, the metra's plastic backets seems like they can snap if sonemone pulled on the unit hard enough
the honda pilot kit you need is metra 95-7861, it is the 2003-2008 honda pilot double din dash kit
the honda pilot kit you need is metra 95-7861, it is the 2003-2008 honda pilot double din dash kit
crutchfeild kit is the metra i believe and to some the metra's color is slightly off, and also i like the oem one better because it uses metal brackets which makes it harder for thieves to steal the headunit, the metra's plastic backets seems like they can snap if sonemone pulled on the unit hard enough
the honda pilot kit you need is metra 95-7861, it is the 2003-2008 honda pilot double din dash kit
the honda pilot kit you need is metra 95-7861, it is the 2003-2008 honda pilot double din dash kit
One tip on the wiring - and I plan to make a separate post about this to make it more obvious to hopefully save others the trouble - the Metra harness adapter seems to have the "dimmer" and "illumination" lines swapped. The "dimmer" one goes from ground to +12 when the lights turn on. This is what the aftermarket HU's want. The "illumination" one, which is supposed to do what I just described actually is a variable voltage that changes when you dim the dash lights. Hooking this up the wrong way can lead to blown fuses or fried dash lights so it's important to test beforehand. I'm glad I did. I also downloaded the factory wiring diagram from Helm and it verified what I saw in testing - the "illumination" wire was being hooked to what the factory calls "ILL-" (pin 1 on factory connector, red wire) and the "dimmer" wire was being hooked to what the factory calls "ILL+" (pin 13 on factory connector, grey wire)... So bottom line, your HU's illumination wire needs to be routed to the grey ILL+ factory wire, regardless of how the Metra harness is labeled.
Other than that, everything else on the Metra harness matched up properly...
Other than that, everything else on the Metra harness matched up properly...
