Hi,
Has anyone here installed the z1 into an 06 civic? I have an LX with the standard factory radio ( non-navi). I have all the parts( dash kit, wire harness etc.) I was just wondering if there was anything that i need to look out for that would make the installation smoother. I am going to start my install on friday. Any help or tips would be appreciated.
The VSS is blue in the plug on the back of the radio, reverse is brown in the driver's kick panel. Outside of that, the rest is pretty much straightforward.
The VSS is blue in the plug on the back of the radio, reverse is brown in the driver's kick panel. Outside of that, the rest is pretty much straightforward.
Thank you for your answer. Just one more question just to make sure I understand. The vss wire is the same as the speed sense wire right? I think that's the last question I have. Seems like I will be able to get this done this weekend.
Thanks!!
um, also, be aware of the wiring behind the unit, If not you can get into a fitting issue where there is just enough space behind the unit to fit.
thank you, I will keep that in mind as well.
For the most part it seems if i just take my time, i'll be fine
yep, you should, oh and by the way, take special care when putting the avic unit in cuz the way it mounts to the trim like bezel piece is pretty hooky.
Yeah I think i've read that before...somewhere! I've been doing a lot of reading on the installation. I'm starting to feel comfortable giving it a shot. I'm kinda puzzled though, I went to an installer and I was told that it's very hard to get to the speed sense wire, so installation would be around $250 for that reason.....
hmm.
I dont know of it being in the radio's wire harness, but if its there great, if not you dont even really need it, pioneer will tell you that you only loose about 3 ft of accuracy.
The VSS is blue in the plug on the back of the radio, reverse is brown in the driver's kick panel. Outside of that, the rest is pretty much straightforward.
is the vss wire not the same thing as the speed sense wire?? I hope I am not getting confused...
VSS is speed sense, correct.
vss = vehicle speed sense
Sweet! I also just read about the location of the parking brake wire, which I read is located in a white plug on the right side of the steering column, so I am now ready to go!
If you are planning to bypass the video lockout, you won't need the parking brake wire.
Hey were u able to install everything? I'm looking to get a new honda civic in about 2 months and I was wondering how the finished avic-z1/civic install will look like before deciding to get the honda navi or the pioneer navi. any pictures would be helpful.
Unfortunately I was not able to get the AVIC Z1. This weekend I will be installing a JLw7-12 and a kicker zr 1000.1 mono block amp. then i will try again to get an AVIC-Z1. There was a miscommunication with the person that I was buying it from, and he ended up selling it to someone else.
As far as pic's go, I was just browsing the 8thgen civic forums looking for tips to do my install, when i ran across this. http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9226
Someone there posted pics of there Z1 install.
Hope that helps!!
Thanks, kaoskube. those pics look pretty sweet. I've done some reading on the various forums and it looks like the installation is not trivial. since it would involve taking the factory dash out and putting a third party fitting in. can you tell me a list of tools and accessories that would help me in the install?
It's a straight-forward install, if you are a bit handy. You'll need crimpers, crimp connectors, a panel removal tool or wide flat-head screwdriver, phillips-head screwdriver, 8 and 10 mm wrenches and sockets with a ratchet, maybe a razor knife and file to trim the kit a little, a multimeter, and a six-pack. The canine helper is optional. http://www.metraonline.com/product_list ... c&type=ALL You'll need a 70-1722 and a 99-7871, both from Metra.
The Metra kits usually have instructions that include dash disassembly.
you have to pull the dash panel from under the driver seat. then remove a couple screws that hold the instrument cluster panel in place (along with vent on left and right side) of steering wheel. then pull the bezel out and that gets you to the radio. be careful not to scratch the dash with the panel, it can be done very easily if your not careful
Good call, hz. The plastic the dash is made of is soft, so it scratches easily. Better save the six-pack 'til you're done. I suggest a good pilsner, like Pilsener Urquell.
I'm actually thinking about getting a new car in the next 2 months which is why i've been doing research. do you know if the kit from metra fits into the new civics from 2007? and also if places like best buy or circuit city can install something like this if i decide not to be adventurous. i dont mind spending a little money to get it done right but i'm not sure if going to a local installer i'd be ripped off. thanks again for all the helpful hints.
06 and 07 civic are identical as far as the dash kit goes. The metra kit is color matched too. Actually pretty damn close considering their track record (in my experience anyway)
I am about to do the install in my civic si, just cant deside to wait for the Z2 or get the Z1 now, but anyway...from my reseach a lot of people say dont waste your money on the metra or other aftermarket kits.
The plate from the dealer is about the same in cost and seeing as its honda's part there is no problem with fit or color match. You can get it here for $32 plus .99 for each bracket! Here is one place i found on civicsi.com
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/aut ... ER+SIDE%29
Hope this helps.
Hey all, its been a while but I just got my new civic last week. looking around for a good deal on the Z1 anyone seen it for a good price? for the installation, i've been quoted at a local installer ~$120 and best buy ~$200. does that sound like a good deal? my intension is to wait a few month for the z2 to come out to see if the z1 drop in price. but if there's a good deal now i'd probably bite the bullet since the z1 and z2 doesnt appear to be all too different.
z1 will be very hard if not impossible to find... new. as i mentioned some time ago.
120-200 is avg price.