The AVIC-D3 is installed!! Lots of pictures!

Last night I finalized everything: relocated the XM antenna, hooked-up the FM antenna, and connected the illumination wire.

I installed the Pioneer AVIC-D3 with:

• XM radio
• Bluetooth for my phone
• Backup camera
• iPod cable

And of course, the bypass mod (see pictures).

I really liked the Shaker 1000 system that my car came with, but the head unit was so boring. Also, despite '07 Mustangs having audio input in the console, I was so tired of having the audio cable, plus the charger cable, plus the iPod- it was ridiculous! Plus, I needed bluetooth (car is a stick) and I think those little things that go on your ear are weird (no offense, I just won't wear one). Also, I was able to connect the AVIC to the factory shaker subs, with the appropriate wiring harnesses and a radio shack voltage regulator (no pop)!

I've had everything installed for about two weeks now, but when I did the install, I ran out of time and didn't have the right FM antenna adapter (thanks Best Buy ). So, since I just finished my fall semester at school yesterday, I went back and finished everything.

Everything works perfectly! The bypass, the backup camera, the NAV (didn't connect VSS), the bluetooth, XM, everything!

Before:


All the goodies:


The wiring:



The bypass:

Relocate the mute wire (yellow/black) and ground it, along with the green ebrake wire)

The voltage regulator (so the factory subs don't "pop"):



The teardown


Bluetooth Mic:


Bluetooth box:


XM tuner:


Orginal XM and NAV antenna locations:


New XM antenna location:


There was a lot of cutting-out with the original location. This new spot seems to work fine! Also, I have since moved the NAV antenna next to the C-pillar (needed the extra length in wiring to reach the H/U.

Routing of XM/NAV antenna wires:


Routing of rear wiring to front of car (goes under back seat, under sill plate, up behind kick panel, and to the head unit- along the brace under the dash):



Illumination wire (tapped into headlight switch (orangish-tan/white wire):

That bulk of black wire is for the alarm- I didn't install it, otherwise there would be black tubing on it


The iPod cable:

I'm amazed at how well the interface on the AVIC works- I never have to touch the iPod! And, it gets charged while it's connected!

Almost there:


I don't have a picture of how the bracket connects to the AVIC, but it is very sleek. Also, at this point, it was almost midnight..



Backup camera (hard to see. I didn't realize that I didn' take any pictures ):


And, it's in!


This picture shows that the ebrake is off, while the DVD is playing!!!
I can also change my NAV route without setting the ebrake!!!


So, that's everything!! about 15 hours of labor, total (of course that's the way I do things.. ). The touchscreen is awesome! The backup camera works really well, even at night- I can also turn on the camera while driving.

Any questions, please email me: Mustangparts65@msn.com. I probably won't respond to PM's because this will be on 3 different forums.

Also, I DID NOT connect the VSS! The nav works fine without it. Plus, it was just too risky tapping into the main wiring in the engine bay.

For the people worried about ruining their cars, or modding them with permanent damage, have no fear. The XM tuner is not drilled into the trunk floor- it's connected with 3M body molding tape (not going anywhere). The wiring from the AVIC gets connected (soldered) to harnesses I bought at Crutchfield; those harnesses are then connected (plugged) into the existing Ford radio harnesses.

Downside to the whole thing:
*The price (got everything on eBay and through crutchfield for about $1200 total.)I did purchase a 3-year warranty for the AVIC for $75.

*I lost my FREE factory SIRIUS.. Yes, free- I never activated it, but it had worked for 8 months.. Oh well, Sirius sound quality is cr@p compared to XM- I don't care what anyone says.

*Um... that's it..

Enjoy. If you have 56K and cannot see the pictures.. well.. sorry, get DSL..

Updates:
**In order to control the iPod through the AVIC, all you need is an iPod cable from Pioneer- about $30. You do not need any kind of adapter or "brain".. simply a cable.

**The AVIC is connected to the factory Shaker subs and amps.. the only modification in order for the Shaker system to work is the voltage regulator.

**Stock speakers/subs sound amazingly better with the new headunit. In fact, some of my songs have too much bass.. Yes, I am 22, but I would much rather hear the V8 over the boom-boom.

**I got the AVIC-D3, the Bluetooth adapter, the bracket, and the backup camera on eBay. The XM tuner, remote control, and wiring harnesses came from Crutchfield. The THIRD FM antenna adapter came from Best Buy.









DISCLAIMER:
If you do the bypass and crash your car, don't blame me.

That is all!

Iv been lookin in to getting the avic d3. looks Great. cant wait to get mine.

you got any more pictures of it done, and where u put the backup cam

That's bad ass. I would just let someone else do the install though lol. I'd really like to get one. I tried making a Factory Ford Nav work, but didn't get the bugs worked out.

The backup camera is on the rear license plate- hard to see.

I will get some more pictures for everyone when I go somewhere..

I dunno.. after seeing how the alarm was installed in my car (not at a big box store, but a popular shop in Temecula), I was pretty upset.. The routing of the wiring is not up to my standards..

Then, I went to Best Buy to get the FM antenna adapter, and the guy comes to look at my install.. While we're talking, he leans on my car.. I wanted to punch him..

I guess I just don't trust anyone..

Plus, the factory NAV is $2000.. I've yet to figure that one out..

oh and the ipod cable was long enough to go were you put it? if so thats awsome, thats the same place i was thinking to run it.

Oh, more than long enough. I bet there is at least an extra foot or so.

Here ya go. No NAV pictures though, sorry.

Backup cam:

Yes, the hardware has some surface rust.. I didn't realize they were uncoated until it rained last week..

Backup cam wiring- goes through light and into trunk:


Current pictures of NAV and XM antennas.

If you install this unit, the NAV antenna wire is a little on the short side. Keep it at the passenger side of the car, or install it on the dash. XM antenna is not a problem- it gets connected to the tuner box, not the H/U.

Interface when the unit is on:

The blue can be changed to other colors, as well as the buttons on the side of the unit.

iPod interface:


This is how you scroll through menus on your iPod:


DVD menu is awesome:

All of the choices on the screen are controlled by touch. Sorry about the Family Guy, it's the only DVD in my car. Plus, I plan on playing DVD's off my iPod, when I have time to download them.

FM interface:


How to change the colors:


This thing is totally ****in':


And one more:

nice thanks. now i want to run out a get it even more hahaha.

I was thinking about what to replace the stock system in my Expedition, and I think I've just found it!

Nice install. I had a d2 in my satng until a couple of months ago. those things anre sweet. in case you haven't heard of it yet go check avic411.com there is a great support forum for these units.

Yep. I bought the NAV head unit for 700 shipped... and an antenna for about 20 bucks... Everything worked but the nav, and the sound quality wasn't as good as the Shaker 500. I guess I needed to bring it to a dealer to reprogram the head unit, but I got sick of it and just sold the thing.

I thought about buying this unit. Best Buy told me it would not fit in a new Mustang. I finally found out that THEY couldn't install it. I found another installer who said he could do it.
I opted to go with an Alpine head unit only because of price. I kind of wish now I had gotten this unit.
My Alpine does have controls for the ipod and it is hidden in the console like this. Ford's hook-up for an ipod is really, really lacking.
I like it hidden, charging when on and going off with the head unit.
I also never used my factory Sirius. I added Sirius to my head unit. The antenna is hidden under the package tray, works great and cannot be seen from outside. Ford's antenna is still there since the trunk was drilled at the factory for it.
Great job on this. Makes me want to put it in.

I thought about Alpine... then I realized the D3 was a bargain.. plus the support of avic411.com.

I am in love with the iPod controls. I agree about the Ford hook-up lacking.. it might work for some, but having cables all over my car was a pain. I have a couple buddies at work that want the D3 now because of how cool it is..

I did listen to the factory sirius a little.. but I always wanted XM becuase I have it in the F350.. I even tried to "gut" the sirius antenna on the trunklid to hide the XM antenna underneath it.. didn't work..

I just wish satellite tuners would be generic and work with different head units. I have a Ford tuner yet had to buy a new one for my Alpine. And I and willing to bet that if I did go with the Pioneer, I would have to get yet another tuner and antenna.
Why can't this stuff all be compatible?

I just installed a D3 in my 2006 and I did not use an antenna adapter. Seemed like the factory plug fit fine and reception is good (although I've yet to take it out of the garage).

What led you to get an adapter?

voltage regulator

awesome setup, does anyone know if the voltage regulator works when you hok up an amp and sub to the factory radioo shaker 500? I have that horrible poppimg sound when I turn on and off the car. I can't stand it anymore!

Pioneer is the best.

I have the AVIC-Z1 in my stang.. Did the install myself as well. I have the bluetooth adapter and the ipod adapter.

I had to install that voltage regulator as well.

Do you still recieve any unwanted sound over your subs? I did.... I had to put a ground loop on the RCA connection. That solved everything.

I dont plan on changing out any speakers or installing any additional subwoofers or amps. I am actually pretty happy with the stock sound!

Sent you an email.