Avic-Z2 to 8000NEX installation question

Posted Jul 21, 2014 · 18:23 UTC#1

I installed an Avic Z2 in my 2002 Excursion 6 years ago. Just traded in in for a 2008 F350 King Ranch. I spent a TON of time on the Avic-Z2 wiring harness (both of them).

Can I use the (metra harness) that has the plug that connected the old Avic-Z2 to the Ford Factory wiring and simply plug it into the F350 and the back of the New Avic-8000NEX?

Thanks in advance

Posted Jul 22, 2014 · 01:46 UTC#2

I would check out the manuals on the two head units to see if they use the same connectors, then check on the metra website, they have a listing on all the vehicles oem connectors, to see if they are the same. My guess is all have changed.

Edited Jul 22, 2014 by joemamma1954

Posted Jul 22, 2014 · 01:50 UTC#3

I installed an Avic Z2 in my 2002 Excursion 6 years ago. Just traded in in for a 2008 F350 King Ranch. I spent a TON of time on the Avic-Z2 wiring harness (both of them).

Can I use the (metra harness) that has the plug that connected the old Avic-Z2 to the Ford Factory wiring and simply plug it into the F350 and the back of the New Avic-8000NEX?

Thanks in advance

I'd be willing to bet that the Pioneer connector has changed. I've heard that the NEX units will accept the AVIC-Z150BH and its relatives' connector. I don't think it'll take connectors from older units.

Edited Jul 22, 2014 by douger

Posted Jul 22, 2014 · 11:03 UTC#4

Thanks everyone, I will check as soon as the New Avic-8000NEX comes in.....