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Thanks! I actually ordered one that I found on ebay. Was a little more expensive than the one you posted on Amazon though. I looked on Amazon first to use my Prime membership but didn't find any that matched the P/N from Pioneer. Looking closely thought at the photos looks like there are actually a few on Amazon that would have plugged in. I was mainly concerned that the plug that goes to the Pioneer would be the correct one. My old AVIC-Z1 used the IP-BUS and while it looks similar from a distance, up close they are not compatible. Also after spending the weekend googling for in

So I just got my AppRadio2 (SPH-DA100) Installed and up and running. I'm using a Samsung GS3 and ARUnchained Reloaded to mirror the screen and apps to it. Works pretty good. My question is this: I want to toss an older iPod into the glovebox just to keep music on to listen to for my wife when she drives my truck. I bough my unit used and the previous owner had been using an iPhone with it (they included the dongle with the lightning connector on it) and looking at my backup camera screen I have the word [CAUTION] inside the brackets, indicating that it is running software version 8.30. N

Annndd.. I've found the anser to my own question. There is a third manual besides the user and installation manual. Pioneer has it on the site as "Other" manual. The SPH-DA100 is actually longer than than my AVIC-Z1. The AVIC-Z1 is 6 1/2" deep while the SPH-DA100 is actually 6 5/8" deep. Now my hope is that the RCA's on the back are countersunk into the backplate quite a bit to accomidate the plugs. Anyone recall the situation on install? http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/StaticFiles/Manuals/Car/SPH-DA100_ImportantInfo.pdf

Currently I've got a AVIC-Z1. I know that the space behind the Z1 in my dash is limited and whenever I've got to pull the unit out it is always a hassle to get it put back in with all the wiring associated with it. I've ordered a SPH-DA100 (Appradio2) to replace it so that I can have full Android control (already have a rooted Galaxy S3 and ARLiberator passes all the checks on bootup to be compatiable). Looking at the pictures of the SPH-DA100 I have found online, it looks like my RCA plugs will plug directly into the back of the unit along with the HDMI cable and reverse camera. On my

I know this is an old post, but was wondering how the upgrade to the 2021 maps (possibly to Z3 software?) went with the function of this unit? I'd be interested in it for my Z1 (upgraded to Z3) just for the audio streaming off my Galaxy S3, but hadn't seen where anyone had gotten it working that way yet.

Interesting concept there. While in thorey you should be able to mirror the screen to the AVIC, I think that something with Mirrorlink where you can also operate the phone from the screen would be better. I say better, but not available. I think you're already outputting an analog signal there through the 3 RCA plugs. But reading the auction (poorly translated to english) it is unclear if it is a HD signal or not. You may need to try a Digital to analog converter in there somewhere. Just another thing to power and hide away in the dash... The wording in the auction is difficult t

AXXESS also makes a Steering Wheel Control adapter. I've had both the PAC and the AXXESS one, and the AXXESS one was better in 2 ways: It didn't require programming (It automatically knows that you have a Ford AND a Pioneer head unit) and there was no delay between button press and head unit response. I think the AXXESS one is on Amazon for less than 50 bucks now. The install was easy. Looks intimidating at first as there are a lot of wires int eh bundle, but you will only need the power, ground and one other to connect to the vehicle harness. Also you need to ground one of the wires in

Thanks. I figured there was a setting somewhere that I could set it to 2D. I probably set it up back in 2006 when I bought the unit and never looked at it again. Weird because the 3D never really set it to "Drivers View" and the 3D map still shows fine. /shrug

I was able to get the TomTom Maps uploaded to my drive. Had no problems with getting the drive updated. All seemed to be working as normal, however I have noticed a bug in the software and was curious as to if something in my files are corrupted or are others experiencing the same... When using the turn by turn directions, when you are within the 500ft or so of your turn and the map would normally zoom in to show you where your turn is at, the screen goes gray in the close up mode. I use side-by-side mapping where the turn by turn is on the left 3/4 of the screen. The left 3/4 goes gra

I thought it was just something wrong with my AVIC... Now it will really bug me that it is doing this..

What di I do with this, and which link do I click on to download? There is a green button and a blue button, both of which say Download. Onle looks like maybe an ad tho, but not sure.

When did this development happen? I have had a Z1 since they came out (updated to Z3 via the hard drive) and this is the first I have heard you can transfer MP3's to the drive. Fantastic!

Thanks for the fast reply! I will give it a go later today after I go to the store to pick up some CDs to burn to.

Hi Garrett. I have an AVIC-Z1 updated to a Z3 using one of your drives. I need to update the Gracenote database on it, and Pioneer says: AVIC-Z3 units need a Firmware Update (Version 3.100400) to use this CDDB Gracenote database update. Before proceeding, please read and install the AVIC-Z3 Firmware Update. Before I go and screw something up, can I do the Z3 Firmware update on the unlocked drive? I can follow the instructions provided by Pioneer for updating it (I did it a few times when it was the Z1 software) but wanted to make sure there would be no problems with updating f

I have only had XM. I had it since launch day, which feels like an eternity ago. I have never been able to compare it to Sirius for the sound quality check. The station logos did change at one time. I lost a lot of them when it did, but when I did an upgrade on my Z1 to a Z3 via one of Garrettommey's hard drives, it updated and restored the correct station logos. I think that instead of the logos being stored inside the XM Tuner box (which would make sense that they are downloaded via the satellite when they change) that they are stored locally on your head unit. Is there an update disc

When you say it works perfectly, do you mean you are able to control song selection through the AVIC like a Ford Sync works? I just cancelled my XM after having it since launch day and have been considering this or a HD receiver for my truck. I would rather have this though as it gives me more control and fewer commercials. The link above from Garrett (still loving my "Toomey Drive Z1-Z3 upgrade!) says that it streams whatever is on the phone. Does this mean I need to start the stream and select the songs via my phone?

IS it the Pioneer Camera?? I have had one on my Z1 for almost a year now and have no problems. It is installed correctly and works flawlessly. I was a bit leery when I ordered it, as I kept reading about how bad the Pioneer Camera is and it never works right, leaks, etc... Mine has been trouble free. Have put 24k miles on the odometer with it installed... 0 problems...

I was just getting at him for not mentioning all the V8 goodness stuck inside that 6.1L beast... Did you know that if you buy the Magnum SRT/8 instead of a Charger or 300C SRT/8 you don't have to pay a gas guzzler tax?? Some kind of loophole because of the interior space of the magnum. My wife wants a charger SRT/8 some kinda bad... I can't see paying the extra 2200 I think it is on the guzzler tax, so I'm looking for a low milezs used one. Did you do your track day yet?? What are the model PAC adapters you had to use?? I assume one is the SWI-PS, but what is the other, and why is i

Isn't that an SRT/8? Why would you call it a Magnum?? That's like calling Kleenex a Tissue, or a store brand cotton tipped swab a Q-Tip...Not the same man...not the same... Nice install. Does it still show the FM station, or does it always show 00.0 now?? Also why the 3 PAC adapters??

See the info at the thread below. This was the workaround I found to ge tthe Z1 to display all info. Only bad thing is you have to delete each song one at a time (At least I haven't found an easier way) to get it off the HDD when you put the corrected CDText version on there... Nero is the easiest to edit... [url]http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1790&highlight=[/url]

Even if you update the gracenote, it will likey not find the CD's you are trying to get it to recognize. I had several CD's (even ones that were over 3 years old i.e. Blues Traveler: Four) that it did not recognize even after the update and searching the database for the new info. Check this link for info on how to work around this problem. This way will also keep you from having to update the AVIC inadvertently, say if Pioneer slips in an update that would defeat the Ducati Boy bypass in with a CDDB update. I really would not expect too many updates on the database. It would be so much b

Check out this post: [url]http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1790[/url]

A friend of mine has a Silverado with the Z1, and his installer told him that the ILL wire cannot be hooked up, as the dimmer for the factory headunit ran off of a CAN Bus system, meaning that it is computer controlled. The AVIC I put in my '07 Sport Trac ILL wire did not work either. I overcame it by tapping into the light under the center console where the shifter is at. I tapped into the light that illuminates the PRND12 on the shifter. Comes on when the auto headlamps come on and off when they go off. Works good.

I tried it using Nero lastnight as well, and it worked easier and better quality. I put in the CD I wanted to copy (In this case, Barenaked Ladies Are Me wich was just released about a week ago), Nero recognizes the CD and asks me where to get the titlles from, either off the CD itself, or download them from the internet. If you download them, you do not need to create a database for Nero to store the disc info in, as it is already stored on the internet. Just select the .cda files off the existing CD and put them itno the new CD to be burned (it will show the song names now instead of Tra

That is the way it is done. Just make sure you are burning it in the "High quality" setting and the result will be about the same as the original CD.