arjones2009

Just an update for you guys... I got my unit back and got it installed. The installers plugged the USB cable into the wrong USB port and so I'm still without CarPlay until tomorrow, but other than that it is functional except the inability to update Bluetooth version, but that has been an issue throughout my owning the stereo. I still have a super bad taste in my mouth regarding Pioneer after all of this and the bluetooth thing, but at least I have music >.<. I appreciate everyone's help and input throughout this.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who had a similar situation. I'm super annoyed because I never got a prompt to even create a password, so I never thought about it until it popped up this time. I can only assume the password was created when it was installed. I guess it is neither here nor there how it got applied; when it gets back I'm going to check and see if it's in the menu somewhere and disable it. It's not like it's easily stolen. Thanks for taking the time to post your experience. I wonder if all unit manufacturers are like this or if it's just Pioneer. I'm not sure I'd ever willing

I purchased it from Best Buy.

I recently updated the firmware on my AVIC5000-NEX. The next morning, my car battery was dead with no apparent reason as to why(lights were not switched on, etc). When I remediated the battery issue, my stereo was asking for a password. I didn't install the radio(paid an installer) and I've never seen any password section of the interface, so I'm not sure where the password came from. Regardless, I tried all combinations of passwords I would have set if I set it and forgot it to no avail. Upon contacting Pioneer, I was told the only option was to send it in to have the password reset and