AVH-3300BT and steering controls

[Masterkm]

I was looking at this pioneer headunit and was thinking would this work with the steering controls and what extras would I need before purchasing it.

Could anyone provide a link as to what accessories I would need.

Thanks

 

[Redemption]

Was looking at one of these Pioneers and was told I would need the following:-

CEL-ASC2518 STALK INTERFACE SEAT QUADLOCK

CEL-AFK4058 DOUBLE DIN FITTING KIT

CEL-AAN2106 FAKRA TO MALE ANTENNA ADAPTOR

CEL-ASCPIO-A STALK ADAPTOR PIONEER

Think the parts are from CELSUS. Obviously that's for my specific model and year. Might be slightly different for yours but gives you an idea of what's needed.

 

[Masterkm]

Myn is a 56 reg mk2 and by looking at all those parts its very expensive when the unit itself is costing around £290

 

[Redemption]

Yup. Gets expensive. The final quote I had was nearly 500 quid fitted which is why I'm running the stock head-unit for a while longer.

 

[Masterkm]

Looks like i will stick with the Erisin 878 headunit then. Its ok but not great, has its problems

 

[Redemption]

The standard unit in mine is ok, does the job but it's nothing to write home about. Changed the stock speakers which is an improvement and will eventually get around to the head-unit when funds allow.

 

[Masterkm]

Did you keep your original tweeters connected or change every speaker throughout? And how do i check if the tweeters are in my door without taking the panel off because when I got the car, the previous owner has changed the front door speakers but I dont know what he has done with the tweeters.

Is there a way I can find out and if they are still there can I connect them to the alpine speakers? The rear speakers have been untouched and all the speakers are all there.

 

[Redemption]

I left the original tweeters connected so have them running as well. Too much hassle to upgrade them. I'd imagine yours are still there but disconnected. Should be able to see if the wires have been cut or not by just removing the main speaker and seeing what wires are still there.

I used speaker connector/adaptors rather than cut anything and it also makes it very easy to return everything back to stock.

 

[Masterkm]

I will take a look in the morning but if they have been cut is it just a cae of joining them back up?

 

[Redemption]

Should be, but does depend how the previous owner has done it. Hopefully they used adaptors like the ones in this thread.

www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=123171

 

[Masterkm]

Am I screwed if he has not used them? Coz when i changed my headunit there was speaker wires running behind the stereo and i was thinking what these were there for when the speakers would have been connected to the wiring loom if you get what i mean lol

 

[Redemption]

Just makes it more difficult as you'd have to work out which wires go where. With adaptors only one wire needs cutting on them to disconnect the tweeters. The car wiring can then be left intact.

 

[sclarkson82]

i just fitted this exact unit in my car the other day, all parts u need to fit it come to £67, but is well worth it, everything is plug and play and works exactly as it should, it you need links still let me know and i will help you out, even get u some pics if u want of wat it looks like fitted

 

[Redemption]

67 quid is way cheaper than I was quoted. Where's that from mate?

 

[sclarkson82]

thats £67 on top of price of headunit mate

fascia trim
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260693334055?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

aerial adaptor
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260693334055?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

steering/canbus adaptor
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350302569963?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

and for final fascia trim and clips, contact dave at SERE MOTORS £20

 

[Redemption]

Nice one. Cheers for that!

Would be wishful thinking if the unit was included for 67 quid as well...lol.

 

[sclarkson82]

yh i know, but that all you need extra, i just fitted mine at weekend, ill try and post pics up tomorrow if u like

 

[Redemption]

Always good to see pics. Would be much appreciated.

 

[Masterkm]

So it all works with the steering controls now? For £67 looks like im up for selling my MFD style unit

@sclarkson82, how much did you pick up the unit for?

 

[sclarkson82]

yes all the bits come to £67 and steering controls work, but if you already have an mfd u wont need the adaptor from seres at £20 so only cost u £47, and i paid £287 for the unit