Pioneer Avic F-90BT & Factory Back-up cam installed...
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Pioneer Avic F-90BT & Factory Back-up cam installed...
Well, I finally installed the Pioneer F-90.
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who takes the time to post information on installations.
Every single question I had in advance of receiving the unit was answered by just searching through and reading this Forum.
Everything from splicing in a stock Ford Camera, to the 5volt regulator for the turn on power to the factory sub, to the color and location of the VSS and Back-up wires was found here on previous posts. Even the part numbers for the tailgate latch and camera from Tasca were here! p.s. My truck is an 06, and the 08 latch with the camera hole / mount fits easily with just a small amount of trimming. There are lots of cameras available, I went with the ford one simply because of the quality of both the unit and the picture / video, etc, based on reviews. It isn't much more than a Pioneer cam, and with the 08-latch you get a stock look and really good picture.
The unit works very well, it boots up completely in less than twenty five seconds, and the back-up camera comes on in the first 5 seconds of turning on the truck. The i-pod plays within 10 seconds. Not bad considering what I had read about the delays.
Coming from several Garmin gps units, I was surprised at how well the Nav works, and it's loaded with POI's and features.
Crappy cell pics of the unit, and my first attempt at a customized splash screen:
Thanks again to everyone who posts the info for us "do it yourselfers" much appreciated!
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who takes the time to post information on installations.
Every single question I had in advance of receiving the unit was answered by just searching through and reading this Forum.
Everything from splicing in a stock Ford Camera, to the 5volt regulator for the turn on power to the factory sub, to the color and location of the VSS and Back-up wires was found here on previous posts. Even the part numbers for the tailgate latch and camera from Tasca were here! p.s. My truck is an 06, and the 08 latch with the camera hole / mount fits easily with just a small amount of trimming. There are lots of cameras available, I went with the ford one simply because of the quality of both the unit and the picture / video, etc, based on reviews. It isn't much more than a Pioneer cam, and with the 08-latch you get a stock look and really good picture.
The unit works very well, it boots up completely in less than twenty five seconds, and the back-up camera comes on in the first 5 seconds of turning on the truck. The i-pod plays within 10 seconds. Not bad considering what I had read about the delays.
Coming from several Garmin gps units, I was surprised at how well the Nav works, and it's loaded with POI's and features.
Crappy cell pics of the unit, and my first attempt at a customized splash screen:
Thanks again to everyone who posts the info for us "do it yourselfers" much appreciated!
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JJDH,
My sub was popping as well. The HU sends 12 volts via the blue and white amp turn on wire to the stock amp. The Ford amp and sub only use 5 volts, hence the popping.
I used a 5V Regulator from Radio Shack (The Source) and spliced it into the blue and white wire and ran it's ground lead to ground.
This will stop the popping. You can also use a resistor, not sure, I think it's a 5000 ohm one that will do the same thing.
My sub was popping as well. The HU sends 12 volts via the blue and white amp turn on wire to the stock amp. The Ford amp and sub only use 5 volts, hence the popping.
I used a 5V Regulator from Radio Shack (The Source) and spliced it into the blue and white wire and ran it's ground lead to ground.
This will stop the popping. You can also use a resistor, not sure, I think it's a 5000 ohm one that will do the same thing.
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JJDH,
My sub was popping as well. The HU sends 12 volts via the blue and white amp turn on wire to the stock amp. The Ford amp and sub only use 5 volts, hence the popping.
I used a 5V Regulator from Radio Shack (The Source) and spliced it into the blue and white wire and ran it's ground lead to ground.
This will stop the popping. You can also use a resistor, not sure, I think it's a 5000 ohm one that will do the same thing.
My sub was popping as well. The HU sends 12 volts via the blue and white amp turn on wire to the stock amp. The Ford amp and sub only use 5 volts, hence the popping.
I used a 5V Regulator from Radio Shack (The Source) and spliced it into the blue and white wire and ran it's ground lead to ground.
This will stop the popping. You can also use a resistor, not sure, I think it's a 5000 ohm one that will do the same thing.
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the stereo shops around here talked me into the f90, at first i wanted the z3, so far itss pretty cool ,boot up isnt that slow,msn direct is cool ,nav is good, alll sound and eq,controlls, no complaints, there are a couple of things i wonder y they didnt add with some functions,that is no problem though,such as being able to edit ur phonebook on the radio without resending from ur phone the radio is t i t s
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the stereo shops around here talked me into the f90, at first i wanted the z3, so far itss pretty cool ,boot up isnt that slow,msn direct is cool ,nav is good, alll sound and eq,controlls, no complaints, there are a couple of things i wonder y they didnt add with some functions,that is no problem though,such as being able to edit ur phonebook on the radio without resending from ur phone the radio is t i t s
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I'm not sure where on here I first read about the regulator, but if it was yours, much appreciated.....