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[Leeintheconquest]

I finally have some good tunes in the Quest!!   Over the weekend I installed a Kenwood Dual Din head unit and steering wheel control adapter.  Works great and looks even better.  It was breeze to put in as well.  I did open up the mounting holes on the factory brackets a bit but not much was needed.  I think the best part is it looks like it could be a stock unit.

I'll try to get some pics up soon.

[kidjc]

Is this a New Model Kenwood unit, &  if so, let us in on it & the adapter used. I know there has always been alot of interest about a swap & utilizing thne steering controls. I have an 88' that came w/ a double din something... but no access to the steering wheel controls.  Thanx!

[Crazy larry]

Yes on pics  I'm interested

[Leeintheconquest]

I'm going to take the wiring diagram for the stereo from the FSM and draw in the adapter wiring at some point as well.  I found the wiring on this forum, but a diagram to me is far better than words.

The Kenwood is new.  It is a DPX308U model.  The adpater is a PAC SW1 Jack.  There are many models of head units out there that are steering wheel control compatable with an adapter.  I found all major brands offer it on some models.

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Edited by Leeintheconquest, 30 December 2011 - 11:17 AM.

[Leeintheconquest]

I attached a drawing I made in the previous post.....as I'm not to good with posting pics on this site yet.  Hope it helps.

[Josh '88]

Can you post pictures of the Kenwood unit installed in your car?

[Leeintheconquest]

I'll see if I can't find some tonight or take some new ones for you.

[TexasQuest]

Pics please. I thought about installing one in mine.

[Leeintheconquest]

Well I have pics for you guys for can't seem to get them on here......as usual.  This should not be this difficult.

[Leeintheconquest]

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[alp247]

looks good for a double din.  I wish i could do that install but i'm so paranoid someone might get brave and break into my car and try to steal it.  Plus i moved my HVAC there so i could have cup holders installed in my car lol

[Josh '88]

Thanks for the picture, looks awesome.

[Leeintheconquest]

Thanks guys.  I don't drive her much and live in a good area so I'm not to worried about any one stealing it.........the stereo would be the least of my worries if that happened.

[speed racer]

Like that a lot.Love the double din vs single and having to use that useless tray(spacer) piece of crap.finaaly getting close to being able to drive with good tunes.

[tankbob]

Looks so good with the stock starwars color, how much was the unit?

[Josh '88]

I bought one for my blue '88 last month, I got it from Crutchfield for $200:

http://www.crutchfie...od-DPX308U.html

I love it so much, I'm gonna order one for my red '88 soon.

[TRACK BEAST]

Nice does the double din change colors?

[Josh '88]

TRACK BEAST, on 03 July 2012 - 09:49 PM, said:

Nice does the double din change colors?

Oh yeah, it has about 24 colors to choose from.

[TRACK BEAST]

awesome. might as well get one of these for my quest!

[Leeintheconquest]

Ya it looks good.  Love the USB port.   The orange matches the rest of the guages great.   The unit was was pretty easy to install as well.  Did open up a couple of the factory mounting holes as they didn't liine up quite right, but think this will change from car to car.  I did install the steering wheel controls adaptor but I'm not sure if would again.