Chinese 2din stereo (opinion wanted) - Honda Pilot

radiogeek97 · 05-04-2011, 08:35 AM

Hi folks
I have a 2008 pilot ex-l no res or navi. I want to upgrade the stereo to something with bluetooth and navi. I fell in love with the kenwoods and pioneers but they want like $1,200 just for the H.U

That being said i looked around on flea-bay for a 2din unit I have found several and this one seems to be one of the better ones. TD717G 7" Double Din HD Screen Car DVD Player GPS SD TV | eBay

I was wondering if anybody has purchased the same or similar unit(s) I know this unit supports SWC but i will need an interface like a pac unit is this the easiest to install or are there better?
Also I want to keep the factory wire harness in tact, can folks here reccomend a wireing kit adaptors that i will need. thanks in advance

macphanatic · 05-04-2011, 10:46 PM

I would ask how you get map updates for it. Depending on where you are in the US, you may need to update them more frequently than in other areas.

Hammie · 05-05-2011, 12:32 AM

They certainly market it well. Makes me want to consider one for myself...

nsaspook · 05-05-2011, 12:38 AM

Most of these things are junk. Try calling tech support in China if you have problem.

rocky · 05-05-2011, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsaspook

Most of these things are junk. Try calling tech support in China if you have problem.

Tech support = buy another unit on ebay

radiogeek97 · 05-05-2011, 08:39 AM

i understand the potential perrils of buying chinese knock-off equipment. I have had pretty decent emails with the seller and they have good feedback, that being said $1,200 for a kenwood H.U and thats not counting the SWC and install kit(s). I just want a good basic stereo to listen to am and fm, and have gps i am long past the age where i want my windows to rattle at a stop-light. No way could i justify 1,200 or even 999.00 for a kenwood if the chinese stereo craps out in 3-4 years i am still ahead of the game. That being said the unit comes with the 2010 (latest version) of sygic software, and to update it I assume you have to purchase it from sygic.

I do have a ? that i need help with as far as the pin-out/ location of the SWC control wires on the 2008 pilot. I assume they are in the harness at the rear of the radio BUT i can find no info on colors polarity pin location ect. If somebody can post a link /pic that would be great. What is the groups feeling on metra install kits and wireing harnesses? I was also looking at this SWC from metra Metra Online any opinions /tips welcome

nsaspook · 05-05-2011, 10:47 AM

Most of what you need for the HU wiring should be here.
http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/res02dad...s/scan0001.pdf
http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/res02dad...s/scan0002.pdf

armed · 05-06-2011, 04:25 PM

i would stay away from them...
from what i heard...
GPS are slow... it takes forever....

quality...sound...

i would look at some pioneer f90bt or the x920bt ....

radiogeek97 · 05-07-2011, 08:37 AM

NSA
thanks for the info! i just got the H.U via dhl yest super fast shipping, that being said i have it on my bench now testing the functions prior to installing it. I am trying to figure out which pins on the 20 pin radio harness are for the steering wheel control. so far everthying is working ok. i have the pilot in the garage now the next step is to remove the trim

wish me luck i will post some pics.

osudelt69 · 05-08-2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiogeek97

NSA
thanks for the info! i just got the H.U via dhl yest super fast shipping, that being said i have it on my bench now testing the functions prior to installing it. I am trying to figure out which pins on the 20 pin radio harness are for the steering wheel control. so far everthying is working ok. i have the pilot in the garage now the next step is to remove the trim

wish me luck i will post some pics.

I can't wait to hear all about it. What parts you used to install and how it looks in the dash. I take it you will lose the stock subwoofer though!

nsaspook · 05-10-2011, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiogeek97

NSA
thanks for the info! i just got the H.U via dhl yest super fast shipping, that being said i have it on my bench now testing the functions prior to installing it. I am trying to figure out which pins on the 20 pin radio harness are for the steering wheel control. so far everthying is working ok. i have the pilot in the garage now the next step is to remove the trim

wish me luck i will post some pics.

Pins 3(remote ctl) & 11(remote gnd) on connector A. I used a hot glue gun to mount the trim on my unit to the honda console trim.

http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/res02dad...s/P8060205.jpg
http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/res02dad...s/P8060206.jpg
http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/res02dad...s/P8070208.jpg

hifidigital · 03-16-2012, 10:58 AM

I'm interested in replacing the head unit in my wife's 2008 EX-L no nav/no res and was wondering how this job turned out?

Pics? Did the SWC work?

05-04-2011, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
radiogeek97 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: usa Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Chinese 2din stereo (opinion wanted) Hi folks I have a 2008 pilot ex-l no res or navi. I want to upgrade the stereo to something with bluetooth and navi. I fell in love with the kenwoods and pioneers but they want like $1,200 just for the H.U That being said i looked around on flea-bay for a 2din unit I have found several and this one seems to be one of the better ones. TD717G 7" Double Din HD Screen Car DVD Player GPS SD TV \| eBay I was wondering if anybody has purchased the same or similar unit(s) I know this unit supports SWC but i will need an interface like a pac unit is this the easiest to install or are there better? Also I want to keep the factory wire harness in tact, can folks here reccomend a wireing kit adaptors that i will need. thanks in advance

05-04-2011, 10:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
macphanatic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ply. Meeting Posts: 629 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would ask how you get map updates for it. Depending on where you are in the US, you may need to update them more frequently than in other areas. __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L AWD Nav Nimbus Grey, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Cargo Cover, WWong's pads, Blitzsafe Aux Input & Sirius Starbase, Splash Guards, Subframe Braces, DEI 452T auto door lock mod, Fumoto drain valve, Parrot 3200 Bluetooth, Polk db651s & db651, Michelin LTX M/S2 1999 F-250SD XLT SC 4x4 Black & Silver, Stainless Running Boards, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Sirius

05-05-2011, 12:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hammie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Washington, DC Metro Posts: 41 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They certainly market it well. Makes me want to consider one for myself... __________________ 2011 Mocha Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD w/ Black Side Steps, Black WeatherTech DigitalFit Floor Mats, and Beige Cargo Cover

05-05-2011, 12:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
nsaspook Maint Master Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fairview Oregon Posts: 164 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Most of these things are junk. Try calling tech support in China if you have problem. __________________ 76 CB360, 78 CB750, 1975 HONDA CIVIC WAGON CVCC, 1982 Honda Civic , 2008 Honda Pilot Kenwood DDX-812 with KNA-G510 Nav, Infinity 6022si door speakers, MTX 10" Subwoofer upgrade, Alpine SBS-05DC center with JPA460 power amp in 3 channel bridged mode. Rear camera and DTV converter box with second and third row monitor screens. Wired and wireless headphone adapters.

05-05-2011, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
nsaspook Maint Master Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fairview Oregon Posts: 164 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Most of what you need for the HU wiring should be here. http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/res02dad...s/scan0001.pdf http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/res02dad...s/scan0002.pdf __________________ 76 CB360, 78 CB750, 1975 HONDA CIVIC WAGON CVCC, 1982 Honda Civic , 2008 Honda Pilot Kenwood DDX-812 with KNA-G510 Nav, Infinity 6022si door speakers, MTX 10" Subwoofer upgrade, Alpine SBS-05DC center with JPA460 power amp in 3 channel bridged mode. Rear camera and DTV converter box with second and third row monitor screens. Wired and wireless headphone adapters. Last edited by nsaspook; 05-05-2011 at 11:14 AM.

05-05-2011, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
radiogeek97 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: usa Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i understand the potential perrils of buying chinese knock-off equipment. I have had pretty decent emails with the seller and they have good feedback, that being said $1,200 for a kenwood H.U and thats not counting the SWC and install kit(s). I just want a good basic stereo to listen to am and fm, and have gps i am long past the age where i want my windows to rattle at a stop-light. No way could i justify 1,200 or even 999.00 for a kenwood if the chinese stereo craps out in 3-4 years i am still ahead of the game. That being said the unit comes with the 2010 (latest version) of sygic software, and to update it I assume you have to purchase it from sygic. I do have a ? that i need help with as far as the pin-out/ location of the SWC control wires on the 2008 pilot. I assume they are in the harness at the rear of the radio BUT i can find no info on colors polarity pin location ect. If somebody can post a link /pic that would be great. What is the groups feeling on metra install kits and wireing harnesses? I was also looking at this SWC from metra Metra Online any opinions /tips welcome

05-06-2011, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
armed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: west indy Posts: 45 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would stay away from them... from what i heard... GPS are slow... it takes forever.... quality...sound... i would look at some pioneer f90bt or the x920bt ....

05-07-2011, 08:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
radiogeek97 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: usa Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NSA thanks for the info! i just got the H.U via dhl yest super fast shipping, that being said i have it on my bench now testing the functions prior to installing it. I am trying to figure out which pins on the 20 pin radio harness are for the steering wheel control. so far everthying is working ok. i have the pilot in the garage now the next step is to remove the trim wish me luck i will post some pics.

03-16-2012, 10:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
hifidigital Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	updates? I'm interested in replacing the head unit in my wife's 2008 EX-L no nav/no res and was wondering how this job turned out? Pics? Did the SWC work?

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