Did you permanently remove the dash speaker, or did you put it back in there once you had the antenna in place?

 

anyone?

 

Here's my contribution:

when switching back from video via the iPod, you will get the following screen.

You then have to hit touch the screen again, and you will get this up on the screen:

Then you hit the music button, and you get the iPod controls back.

I could not find this in the manual anywhere.

 

TY Haulin, really want to make this thread the ultimate authority for all D3 questions and answers.

 

I posted this question in another thread, but I was wondering if you can use the front pre outs at the same time as using speaker level outs? I am wanting to power dash and rear speakers with the speaker level outs and then possibly amp the door speakers using the front channel pre outs?

 

JT how easy is it to install the SWIPS kit? Any words of wisdom.

 

Here are the instructions. It's not a simple plug-in solution, but I think it's just a few wires. Here are the links to the install pdf and install notes on it. I will try to get a picture of the way the wires should look in the next couple of days.

General Instructions:

Instructions

FJ Notes:

FJ Cruiserinformation

 

So where do you mount the XM NavTraffic Antenna? I like the stealthy install of the GPS antenna and would ideally like to see the same for the XM...Thanks!

 

I would like some pics it would help me alot since I am more a seeing than reading

 

Haulin Oats... Does Navigation still function while the iPod is playing video since the NAV disc will still be in the unit? Is the iPod video good quality on the screen? I will just be using my iPod Nano, without video. Seems that using actual DVDs in the unit can kill navigation. I might end up buying the regular iPod with video if it is really worth it....good quality video?? Your thoughts? Thanks!

 

the navigation takes up the entire screen, so there is no real way to have them both going at the same time.

the video quality is ok. I am a bit of a videophile, so the PQ isn't great. The compression on the videos will play a roll in the playback quality as well though. DVDs look alright. I think I might run my AVIA DVD in there to calibrate the display a little better. the first thing I did was turn the brightness as low as it could go, and turn my contrast up a little bit. because it's an LCD, there should be no burn in.

 

INSTALL HELP with SWIPS!

Someone PLEASE post pics and steps to install the SWIPS unit. I have the instructions from the manufacturer, but when it states I have to put in a resistor on the white wire, I am lost. I have no idea how to do that. Thanks!

 

Has anyone had issues with the D3 "talking" to the Toyo amp. I called an installer and they suggested that the D3 will not work with the OE amp, and suggested an alpine in its place. I chalked it up to installation robbery, but wanted to check just to make sure.

 

Sorry!!!!!

 

How is the white wire split? I see it is going into pin 7 and 8.
The red wire will go into the D3 red wire in the wiring harness that connects to the other harness?
Thanks

 

Anyone have a physical pic of the SWIPS being installed?

I didn't have a chance to take a pic of the one we did on Saturday.

 

I really think that that if you guys at FJ Audio really want this thread to be the authority for Avic D3 info. Then you should publish step by step instructions on installing the SWIP steering wheel control. With pictures is definately neccesary.

I just spent the last two days at Circuit City, having the D3 install done on saturday and the remaining Sunday watching an installer struggle with the SWIPS CONTROL.

To say the least the damn thing is not installed .

We even made a call over to the folks at FJ Audio where I purchased the unit. The nice gentleman on the phone tried to explain the installation procedure to the circuit city installer. Hence , the guy did what he was told and the thing is not functioning.

Fj Cruiser audio claimed on the phone to have done 40 installs already , I would think then that you should have some pictures of the SWIPS install by now.

Forgive my rant but I was told everything from my unit is defective , to the instructions aren't correct. The PAC site has one set of install procedures and certain forum members recommends another. I think that JT's Cruiser should take the lead and get the props for clearing this up.

As they seem to have the highest number of succeful installs and have sold mass amount of the unit.

I don't believe I'm the only one having this problem?

 

i installed my d3 the other day and it's working fine except for the sirius.i had it working with my d1 and now it won't work.i hooked up the ant to the pnr-1 and the cable from the pnr-1 to the d3,am i missing something?which cable end goes to the radio,blue or blk?do i have to adjust something to the head unit before it works?the sirius logo doesn't light up on the menu.also which opening do i hook up the cable to on the pnr-1 the output or input?

 

I probably will have the same problem with the SWIPS. That seems to be that hardest part that I see coming.

 

Yea very frustrating and wasted weekend. I see your in Greenwich, CT , If you find someone who can get it done properly let me know , I don't mind taking a ride out at this point if it can be done correctly. The damn thing is all hard wired and still in the damn truck, the worst part is I'm in installation limbo...

 

The SWIPS has been my biggest obstacle so far as well. The Headunit install was a breeze however.... and we are VERY happy with it! I have seen two different setups for the SWIPS unit. The one from the manufacturer is different from the one pictured above in this thread....so which one is it? Some pics depicting the install would definitely help.... Thanks!

 

Ok guys, help is here. I did my SWIPS install last night and got it on my first try. I am only going to show the wiring install, its kind of tough to explain the programming procedure but ill help out as much as i can. This picture however should clear up any confusion of how to wire in the SWIPS.

That should be clear enough for everyone to understand. This wiring is all being done at the steering wheel control harness. It is the only harness left of the three that is not being used. If you have any questions please ask. Good luck.

 

H2 Many thanks, I would have expected JT's Cruiser to respond as they started the thread.

You stated that the programming procedure is complicated but with this straight setup will you be able to use the stock controls (volume +,- , Track <,> ,Mode) as is . I'm not really interested in any other programming , If I can get it to work the way it was , that will be a blessing.

Thanks again , I hope if I print out the pics and hand to the installer at Circuit City he will be able to follow. My fingers are crossed.

 

Can anyone post more install pics, specifically on the backup/speedo wiring, I have the head unit in and gps wiring done but need the correct FJ wires to connect to.
Thanks

 

Here is another picture to show the SWIPS wiring set-up.
We talked to PAC today, and they said we can pre-program the SWIPS before we ship it, so orders not yet shipped, and future orders will have the unit programed.

 

Thanks for posting the pics, and info.

So if I'm understanding this correctly ,the SWIPS right out of the box is not programmed to the default FJ controls?

What functions would you have then once the unit is installed without programming.

Basically how would you know if its working or not?

 

Program mine PLEASE. It is shipping Wednesday.

 

A few questions on the SWIPs. The questions are in the pic

 

Yes these are extra wires that i added, it just makes the install a lot cleaner,and easy to understand.

 

Soccer dad call me ask for JT, (714)848-8489, You only need three wires,
BLACK IS SPLIT INTO TWO, one side goes to chassis ground and the other side to pin 6 on factory harness.
WHITE WIRE GETS THE RESISTOR(brown,green,brown) if you look at the picture i cut the wire and added the resistor.
RED wire gets connected to accessory, ( to make it simple connect this wire to red on radio harness)
The rest of the wires are not use.

 

You say to connect the red to the radio harness, not the steering wheel control red?

 

I've installed my D3, and am having a few final problems.

1. Listening to FM Radio, everything sounds fine. If i put it on IPOD, there's no low end coming from the rear, but it's fine in the fronts. If i pan it completely to the rears, it sounds like a small am radio, if i do the same on FM, it sounds fine. (i have the factory speaker system with the sub woofer) Not sure about with any other source, which leads me to...

2. I have the pioneer XM receiver. I'm not getting any sound from it. I though the preview channel works without subscription? I just called to enable it, but still waiting for the 15 minutes. The XM part works, and it even shows me the radio id, so it's communicating, just no sound? Possibly no sat signal? Is there anywhere to see signal strength?

Any quick help is appreciated I'm down in the garage with everything torn apart right now

-jim

 

Sounds like you are missing the remote turn on connection for the sub? And the XM?


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I figured out the low end/sub problem. In the System settings on the D3, i had to turn Antenna to Power. I guess that supplies the sub with power?

As far as XM, it has to have power to be able to show me the Radio ID, right?

-jim

 

Can you make sure that the IP-Bus cable is connected to the output of the XM unit.