I didn't have to trim anything. Not sure what would be different for you. Make sure that the bottom of the radio is not sitting on the kit I guess. I made sure that it was centered in the kit.

 

So how did everything turn out? KC, what is the switch to bypass the video? I have the same Clarion on the way and will be installing it next week. I will be sure to post tons of pics.

 

Aww. Should have bought my customer's. comes prewired with the switch connected and attached wire harness from his focus. The switch attaches to the parking brake wire and is similar to the alpine video bypass. You have to flip it on,off,on,off and it will bypass the video lockout.

 

Nah, I got it for much less. So do I just get a switch, wire the parking brake wire to one short prong and ground the other short one?

Something like this?

 

I didn't use a lit one but that would work I guess. I used a simple lever type. Just connect one pin to ground and the other to the parking brake lead.

 

So one like this?

 

Mine it still getting stuck I had to pull it all the way oout. Do you by any chance know or have pictures of what holes you used on the sides of the unit to screw in the harness. It woul be much appreciated.

 

sorry man. I don't. Can't remember what holes I used either.

 

thanks anyway. Mine kinda taps the buttom even all the way. There must be something I am just not seeing.

 

Has anyone added the bluetooth adapter to the unit. I am wondering if its worth it.

 

Isn't there slots in the mounting plate? You should be able to adjust the plate so it doesnt hang up.

 

Ok well I have the face plate which connect to the two side arms which connect with screws to the sides of the unit. I have tried every possible screw hole. pulling it up down forward and backwards, but it simply will not sit perfectly right. I am ok with it being pulled out. But I just wanted it to sit flush so bad.

 

Is the kit you used in fact a Metra brand kit that we are talking about?

There are other brands avialable such as ones by Scosche model #FD1426B, Bestkits model #BKFD1432B, American International offers one as well but can't remember the number.

The dash kit that I have used is the Metra 95-5812?

 

Yes this is the kit I have, The red circles are the holes I am using now with it pulled all the way out. The yellow ones are the holes I tried to use to flush it but would get stuck on the bottom of the kit.

 

Seperate questions for anyone who can provide an answer.... I have the Clarion MAV and everytime I turn off my truck with a dvd it comes on and states "Audio Only" I have to the put the stereo on tuner then return to DVD for it to play the dvd... Anyone have this problem?