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Index

1. Frequently Asked Questions:

a. General Frequently Asked Questions

b. Problem/Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions

c. Hack & Modification Frequently Asked Questions

2. Modifications

a. Completed Modifications

b. In-Progress Modifications

c. Requested Modifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I use a Pioneer CD Changer with the F-Series?

A. No, the F-Series does not support the IP-Bus protocol for CD Changers, so it's not possible to control a Pioneer changer from the interface of the F-Series. Click here for more information.

Q. What wireless remote control can I use with my F-XXXBT?

A. The F-Series units do not have an infrared receiver, however PAC audio has the WRI-P which will add this capability to the wired input and allow you to use the various Pioneer remotes with the unit. You can also use Sony's RM-X4S wired remote with the F series.

http://avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=30328

http://avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=30574

If your vehicle has steering wheel mounted controls you can use a wired adapter from one of many aftermarket companies to connect those controls to your F-Series. Click here for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

If your vehicle does not have steering wheel controls, Sony's RM-X4S works with the F-Series.

Thank you! Is there a more steering wheel friendly control that works with the F-Series?

New to it all. Am i to understand that the f700 will not play dvds...However after a software modification it will play video files via an ipod, flash drive or usb....? someone clue my helpless self in. thanks

New to it all. Am i to understand that the f700 will not play dvds...However after a software modification it will play video files via an ipod, flash drive or usb....? someone clue my helpless self in. thanks

It will play off a ipod, usb or sd without modification. But, you need to modify hardware or software to bypass a safety feature for viewing while in motion.

i have a question i own an f900 bt with Europe area pre-sets

i have found in pioneer site a firmware update v.3 for f910 bt

the two machines look to be the same except from small details.

if i try to update my f900 with the update given for f 910 does anyone know if it is going to work properly?

or if it is going to mess up f 900?

thanks for any help

i must say that the update given is for europe regional area as my f900 is

i have a question i own an f900 bt with Europe area pre-sets

i have found in pioneer site a firmware update v.3 for f910 bt

the two machines look to be the same except from small details.

if i try to update my f900 with the update given for f 910 does anyone know if it is going to work properly?

or if it is going to mess up f 900?

thanks for any help

i must say that the update given is for europe regional area as my f900 is

anyone that can help please? i also must add that reading insight the data zip i found that it mentions the f 900 bt in its catalogue but i am not quite sure what to do i am experience with hacking and changing the avic i really need some help here afraid that i might destroy navigator

If your vehicle has steering wheel mounted controls you can use a wired adapter from one of many aftermarket companies to connect those controls to your F-Series. Click here for more information.

am I missing something or does that link take you to a page about different phones and the bluetooth? If someone could post the link to the page about the steering wheel controls or let me know what I'm doing wrong I would appreciate it. Thanks

so just to make sure I did my homework properly, to install my F7010BT in an 03 suburban with boes and steering wheel controls in order to get the steering wheel controls to work I need to buy a PAC SWI-PS? I'm told I also have to get another wiring harness to keep the door chim and onstar, but I don't care about the door chim and don't pay for onstar so it not working isn't a problem. That said, my local installer said that to even get the boes speakers to play music I have to have that extra wiring harness. Is this true?

so just to make sure I did my homework properly, to install my F7010BT in an 03 suburban with boes and steering wheel controls in order to get the steering wheel controls to work I need to buy a PAC SWI-PS? I'm told I also have to get another wiring harness to keep the door chim and onstar, but I don't care about the door chim and don't pay for onstar so it not working isn't a problem. That said, my local installer said that to even get the boes speakers to play music I have to have that extra wiring harness. Is this true?

yes it is true, i have an 05 yukon and i bought the metra axxcess harness with onstar...even though i dont use onstar....but this helped me enable using the bose system with the avic otherwise you have to tap into the speaker wires(which is a pain the ass to find....and yes the pac swi-ps also enables you to use the steering wheel controls to control the avic

Bleutooth help.....

I have the f90bt I have not connected the reverse singal lamp nor the vss, but i can't seem to setup anything on my unit including Bluetooth help please!!!!

Sorry to sound like a Noob (learning very fast!) - but just to confirm, I can directly plug in a Sony RM-X4S into the back of my AVIC-F910BT?

Do I lose any functionality on the remote?

Thanks in advance

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Is it possible to get xm traffic with f90bt?

No.

I have purchased a used F700 bt for my '07 Tundra. I have read damn near every post on firmware upgrades and mods and my question is who in the Westchester/NYC/ Jersey area has the time and patience to install some of these upgrades for a small fee? I am positive I don't want to attempt these on my own. Please help!

HI community

i have two questions and hope some one can help me.

I have Avic F920bt Europ.

1. If i make the custom rom on my device, can use my steering wheel remote controls?.

2. Can use my reversing camera and starts automatic?

Thank you in advance

Hello everyone! new to the forum but not new to avic411... Been out of the loop for a while now for 3 yrs, the time of my overseas work contract. Now that I'm back in Quebec and specially after last weekend's trip State side, I realized I needed map updates... Naturally I came here, aside from being all over google's top searches... I was wondering if a mod or the OP would be able to recheck the links in 1st post as they have changed. I won't post my issue here because I want the read/education, have a chance to take a crack at my unit and if sh!t hits the fan... well, I'd ask the questions

Fredo

Is there a quick and easy firmware/mod path for MAC users?

Is there a quick and easy firmware/mod path for MAC users?

Do everything through Windows emulation.

Hello everyone! new to the forum but not new to avic411... Been out of the loop for a while now for 3 yrs, the time of my overseas work contract. Now that I'm back in Quebec and specially after last weekend's trip State side, I realized I needed map updates... Naturally I came here, aside from being all over google's top searches... I was wondering if a mod or the OP would be able to recheck the links in 1st post as they have changed. I won't post my issue here because I want the read/education, have a chance to take a crack at my unit and if sh!t hits the fan... well, I'd ask the questions

 

Fredo

I bought a set off of Ebay , came with great directions and updated firmware

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-Avic-F90BT-Avic-F900BT-Avic-F700BT-Avic-F7010BT-2013-maps-Fix-Repair-/181087005160?pt=US_Video_In_Dash_Units_w_GPS&hash=item2a29a069e8

Are the x920bt and f920bt totally different units? 

No, exactly the same unit. Only difference is the X is US and the F is Euro.

what is the difference between the GEX-P10HD and GEX-P20HD?  The latter is referenced for the F700BT but will the P10HD work?  What is lost if it is used instead of the P20HD?

Hi, I'm new to the Forum, I would like to take some doubts, please, my device is the AVIC-F980BT Firmware: 1.07

1 - Is it possible to change this image? I just can not change the first one I could not:

https://imgur.com/VF925rT

2 - Is it possible to delete this warning?

https://imgur.com/wjoNbeF

3 - I use Android Auto along with Galaxy S7 Edger but only works with the original cable ... can not use another cable?

Thank you and I'm sorry I broke any rule.