Head Unit Finally installed my Kenwood double din

Essexboy · 27th June 2009, 22:06

I've finally install my new Kenwood double din head unit!

It took ages to work out how to do it, and getting it to work properly, but it's in, working and I'm very happy.

The steering wheel controls work, the air-con and the clock are there, and it sounds great.

Best thing is I did it all myself!

Essexboy · 27th June 2009, 22:10

Pics -

illegalhunter · 27th June 2009, 22:13

Well done

mykie · 27th June 2009, 23:33

That looks excellent mind if I

ask the price and where abouts in Essex you from?

fat4y · 28th June 2009, 00:20

that looks awesome dude..im so jealous

Essexboy · 28th June 2009, 08:54

Head unit was £600, a lot of money but it's got HFT and garmin sat nav, Ipod connector, basically everything I wanted.

I live in Colchester, where's you?

Gouws · 28th June 2009, 10:49

Did you use a interface for the steering control buttons to work.

Dimplyred · 28th June 2009, 10:56

Nice work it looks great.

pigdog · 28th June 2009, 11:15

well done mate, great job. would love this done myself. how does the screen get put away for when its not in use or your away from your car. any chance of some photos please.

deedaz · 28th June 2009, 11:16

Looks fantastic Good job.

What model of kenwood is that. And where did you keep the old head unit????

Essexboy · 28th June 2009, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gouws

Did you use a interface for the steering control buttons to work.

Yep, Kenwood make an interface which goes between the controls and the stereo.

Essexboy · 28th June 2009, 11:22

Screen is always there, doesn't fold away.

It's a DNX5220BT.

The old headunit is in the back of the glove box, coz my car is a Type S GT with dual zone climate there wasn't really any space behind the dash to hide it.

deedaz · 28th June 2009, 11:32

I am just in the process of going to buy one of these headunits.

But having a tough job gettin anywhere to take the job on i know i couldn't do it myself.

So frustrating aaghhhh!!!!

And now i am even more jealous seeing yours LoL

sie1uk · 28th June 2009, 12:04

Well Sweet

Kimotherapy · 28th June 2009, 12:13

nice work mate, looks mint

panosm · 28th June 2009, 14:47

Great work!

I am preparing to install an ALPINE 2din

One small question regarding original headunit.

Do we have information regarding the connectors that HONDA uses (manufacturer, manufacturer part number) ?

I am thinking to install the original headunit in the trunk, in order to have control to clock and dual zone climate and I need to make an extension cable of the original wiring without cutting any wires.

Essexboy · 28th June 2009, 15:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by panosm

I am thinking to install the original headunit in the trunk, in order to have control to clock and dual zone climate and I need to make an extension cable of the original wiring without cutting any wires.

I spent weeks looking for matching connectors, without sucess.

I was told by the Honda dealer that they could only be brought as part of a complete loom, and that's £600!!!!

The only other way I can think of is to get them from a write off.

panosm · 28th June 2009, 15:40

Got the same problem here!
The thing is that the connectors have no infomration on them to give us a clue who is the maker or the type.
Perhaps are custom made for HONDA.

mykie · 29th June 2009, 08:10

Looks like money well spent! I live in loughton just at the start of the m11

StuartP · 29th June 2009, 11:52

Hiya,

I've acquired a Kenwood DNX 5220BT in mint condition and would like to install it in my CW. Any pifalls and pointers gratefully received.

27th June 2009, 22:06	#1 (permalink)
Essexboy Supporter Join Date: 9th June 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 369 Thanks: 19 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	Finally installed my Kenwood double din I've finally install my new Kenwood double din head unit! It took ages to work out how to do it, and getting it to work properly, but it's in, working and I'm very happy. The steering wheel controls work, the air-con and the clock are there, and it sounds great. Best thing is I did it all myself!

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deedaz Car: Honda Civic Type R GT Join Date: 22nd April 2009 Location: glasgow Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I am just in the process of going to buy one of these headunits. But having a tough job gettin anywhere to take the job on i know i couldn't do it myself. So frustrating aaghhhh!!!! And now i am even more jealous seeing yours LoL Last edited by deedaz; 28th June 2009 at 11:40.

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deedaz Car: Honda Civic Type R GT Join Date: 22nd April 2009 Location: glasgow Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic Good job. What model of kenwood is that. And where did you keep the old head unit????

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Essexboy Supporter Thread starter Join Date: 9th June 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 369 Thanks: 19 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	Screen is always there, doesn't fold away. It's a DNX5220BT. The old headunit is in the back of the glove box, coz my car is a Type S GT with dual zone climate there wasn't really any space behind the dash to hide it.

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mykie Car: 2007 Type S, I-Shift Vivid B Join Date: 29th January 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 182 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Looks like money well spent! I live in loughton just at the start of the m11

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