Phlame217

it shows the level in the bottom left corner when you turn the knob...

Its firmware issues, you have to stay on a certain firmware... Look around, this has been asked before but i am too lazy to digg.

Well next time it happens, turn the D3 off via the off option in the AV menu. This will turn off the remote turn-on therefore turning off the amp. Then turn it back on. This will truly show if its the HU or Amp.

You probably need to delete the old phone out and then delete the new phone out and then add in the new phone agian.

check the power wiring for them. If they're t-tapped into a power line, they're more than likely losing voltage occasionally.

I have a feeling that your amp is the issue... It probably has a mute circuit and a heat protect circuit. The levels you're playing may not cause overheat, but may be causeing an amp overload tripping the mute circuit which resets upon losing power... This is probably due to the higher clarity of the D3 signal versus the line out signal from the converter... try not to go deaf.

ever heard of a lock... is it a physical lock like a cover? or is it a software lock to block the function of the button?

craigs list is just a main stream black market for stolen goods. Sure good things are sold their too, but its too easy to rid of stolen items.

the speed sense wire, i believe its the pink one.

are you sure you pressed the red/white compass while on map view?

wow... look at the hacks area, its call the "Bypass." Theres atleast a "few" threads on it...

No, I would not extend the cable, plain and simple.

Remember you get what you pay for, but you could get a single din hu with a decent quality for 150. But you also need to figure in the wiring harnesses and the dash kit, but www.crutchfield.com usually does pretty well on those. Go with any alpine or pioneer, You can never go wrong with those. As for speakers, Its usually recommended to upgrade becuase the factory uses built in equilizers to mask the poor quality of the speakers so when you upgrade the Headunit, the speakers dont sound as good becuase the hu is putting out a stronger and more clear signal. It isnt a requirement

The sub can be fixed easily, the changer not so much. Its just how creative you want to get.

eBay is where many items that are damaged, returned, or have something else wrong are sold. I know about eBay, its made me a mint buying such items, repairing, and reselling.