Thanks for your video. At minute 3:45 you explain how to remove the panel. I'm trying to do that to install new car radio but the lower part under the emergency light button doesn't come out, it's locked in some way. Do I only have to pull or are there some clip to unlock?
It's been awhile, I don't remember if it was necessary to remove. My process for installing the radio was to continuously try it out and see what's in the way. Cut out any plastic which you have to remove to make it fit, if it cannot be removed any other way. Just be careful not to damage the pipes that carry air
I was in your same boat without a back up camera, I know you have a video about that install. But, I don't think I'm going to get enough use out of the back up camera. Is there a different head unit you saw without a disc drive and back up camera?
You can look around on amazon, but this was one of the cheapest. Backup camera is great insofar as it lets me keep my curtain dividing the front cabin and rear, which reduces road noise and makes AC more efficient to cool the front cabin only.
Nice....ill look into that pioneer unit....does it have Android auto too? Maybe next time u can film it while youre installing it so u dont have to tear it apart again just to show us 🤔🤣
I talked with a guy at car toys and he also said that they all use Pioneers in their own cars, so it's a pretty strong contender. If cost is really not a factor, Alpine makes one that I haven't tried, but it might be good: www.amazon.com/Alpine-ILX-107-Mech-less-Receiver-Wireless/dp/B06XXLL5FL
Hey Link9a, I did not find a mic in my car, if it makes a difference my model doesn't have the upgraded dash package where the steering wheel has buttons to talk to the radio unit.
Hi, I bought the metra wiring harness adapter but the ignition wire goes into a smaller harness so the receiver is always on. Where does that extra bundle of wires go? I couldn't make it out from roughly 3:00 in your video
Extra wires you just have to stuff deep into the dash, it's a bit tedious, but you can get it so that the extra wires are behind the metal piece in the center, and then plug it into the box when it's close, then shove the rest in. Not sure what you mean by ignition wire issues, check out my full walkthrough here: medium.com/@chris_41792/guide-how-to-install-an-aftermarket-radio-in-a-ram-promaster-city-754cccc29ad7
@@SmartVan Thank you for your response! By ignition wire I mean the red wire that figures out when the car is on vs always being connected to 12v. I did figure out that I was missing the interface that the 2nd wire clip connects to. Also, upon speaking with Metra they informed me that the interface is no longer compatible with the promaster city. Did you have any issues with your dash controls after installation, or was everything plug and play?
@@heathkirby5868 I haven't had issues w/ the ignition wire, but the backup camera doesn't trigger correctly on reverse. Maybe the 6524-BT fixes that, it does seem to be compatible in the datasheet. If others have experiences with the 6524-BT definitely note them!
I am looking for a radio that will fit my 2022 promaster 3500 Thor camper van does anyone know of a radio we want a larger screen with navigation
Next time you need to show how you got the stock radio out of the car
Hey What’s the model number on the harness you use to do this install?
Thanks for your video. At minute 3:45 you explain how to remove the panel. I'm trying to do that to install new car radio but the lower part under the emergency light button doesn't come out, it's locked in some way. Do I only have to pull or are there some clip to unlock?
It's been awhile, I don't remember if it was necessary to remove. My process for installing the radio was to continuously try it out and see what's in the way. Cut out any plastic which you have to remove to make it fit, if it cannot be removed any other way. Just be careful not to damage the pipes that carry air
@@SmartVan thank you. I solved it by slipping a blade under the tab to unlock it
I was in your same boat without a back up camera, I know you have a video about that install. But, I don't think I'm going to get enough use out of the back up camera. Is there a different head unit you saw without a disc drive and back up camera?
You can look around on amazon, but this was one of the cheapest. Backup camera is great insofar as it lets me keep my curtain dividing the front cabin and rear, which reduces road noise and makes AC more efficient to cool the front cabin only.
Nice....ill look into that pioneer unit....does it have Android auto too? Maybe next time u can film it while youre installing it so u dont have to tear it apart again just to show us 🤔🤣
Thanks for sharing! If cost was not a factor, which would have been your preferred system and why?
I talked with a guy at car toys and he also said that they all use Pioneers in their own cars, so it's a pretty strong contender. If cost is really not a factor, Alpine makes one that I haven't tried, but it might be good: www.amazon.com/Alpine-ILX-107-Mech-less-Receiver-Wireless/dp/B06XXLL5FL
Thank you!
why you don't connect the original Mike the one comes with the car ? It is impossible to do that ?
Hey Link9a, I did not find a mic in my car, if it makes a difference my model doesn't have the upgraded dash package where the steering wheel has buttons to talk to the radio unit.
Did the plastic frame for the new radio come with the package or did you buy it separate?
Comes with the Metra Dash kit
Hi, I bought the metra wiring harness adapter but the ignition wire goes into a smaller harness so the receiver is always on. Where does that extra bundle of wires go? I couldn't make it out from roughly 3:00 in your video
Extra wires you just have to stuff deep into the dash, it's a bit tedious, but you can get it so that the extra wires are behind the metal piece in the center, and then plug it into the box when it's close, then shove the rest in.
Not sure what you mean by ignition wire issues, check out my full walkthrough here: medium.com/@chris_41792/guide-how-to-install-an-aftermarket-radio-in-a-ram-promaster-city-754cccc29ad7
@@SmartVan Thank you for your response! By ignition wire I mean the red wire that figures out when the car is on vs always being connected to 12v.
I did figure out that I was missing the interface that the 2nd wire clip connects to. Also, upon speaking with Metra they informed me that the interface is no longer compatible with the promaster city. Did you have any issues with your dash controls after installation, or was everything plug and play?
@@kowboykelley4678 Everything worked for me except for the backup camera turning on when shifting to reverse. Working on a fix for that later.
@@SmartVan Hey thanks for the video. Any update on the backup camera when shifting to reverse?
Did you lose steering wheel controls without using the datalink module?
My van didn't come with steering wheel controls but I've read that people typically do lose that :(
I installed mine and for some reason the ignition wire didn't work. I had to run one from the fuse box. Do you know what might have caused that?
I talked to Metra. DO NOT USE METRA XSVI-6523-NAV. Use the Metra XSVI-6524-BT. You can find it on Amazon or SonicElectronix.
@@heathkirby5868 I haven't had issues w/ the ignition wire, but the backup camera doesn't trigger correctly on reverse. Maybe the 6524-BT fixes that, it does seem to be compatible in the datasheet. If others have experiences with the 6524-BT definitely note them!