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Retrofit Radio Functionality

Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:33 am
by Paulcon93
Hello,

I'm new to the forum so I'm sorry if this is supposed to be somewhere else. I'm considering upgrading the rcd 510 to a retrofit Pioneer Avh-x8700bt as it has android auto. One thing I'm worried about is losing the functionality of having the a/C control appear on the head unit and the info in the mfd can anyone confirm that it will either still be there once I retrofit the unit into the car. Thanks alot

Re: Retrofit Radio Functionality

Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:38 am
by Roy_01
You have to inform if this radio has canbus functionality, there are specials modules to do this.
For Kenwood you need caw kimun 1 interface but don't know if Pioneer has these interfaces.
Other option is alpine.

Re: Retrofit Radio Functionality

Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:39 am
by Paulcon93
I wont be fitting it myself ill probably bring it to Halfords. This is the spec of the radio http://www.pioneer-car.eu/eur/products/ ... ifications" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; im not sure if it has the canbus feature that you are mentioning how would i find that out. Thanks

Re: Retrofit Radio Functionality

Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 4:17 pm
by Roy_01
Ask halfords about it then they can sort it out.
This is the easiest way.