Scosche Dash Kit and Pioneer Receiver

[timmy8784]

Hey guys,

I am installing the scosche dash kit with a pioneer DVD receiver tomorrow morning.

I am somewhat new to installing these types of kits and radios and looking for some advice.

When I install, do I need to disconnect the battery? The instructions state to disconnect the negative terminal only. Is this accurate? Any advice from someone who has installed this before?

Thanks!

[jgray1978]

You are probably safest by disabling power. Taking the negative off will accomplish that.

You may have to do the windows roll up and down thing after reestablishing power but the DIC will give you a message.

That said, I have never disconnected power to a vehicle for a stereo install. I am not familiar enough with the Scosche electronics though to say if I would or not.

[3GPa]

Originally Posted by timmy8784

Hey guys,

I am installing the scosche dash kit with a pioneer DVD receiver tomorrow morning.

I am somewhat new to installing these types of kits and radios and looking for some advice.

When I install, do I need to disconnect the battery? The instructions state to disconnect the negative terminal only. Is this accurate? Any advice from someone who has installed this before?

Thanks!

I've installed the Metra and the Scosche. It is very good idea to disconnect the neg bat term. Be sure to follow the instructions!
my $.02

[jgray1978]

Originally Posted by 3GPa

I've installed the Metra and the Scosche. It is very good idea to disconnect the neg bat term. Be sure to follow the instructions!
my $.02

I'd concur especially considering all of the problems that the Scosche kits have had.

[timmy8784]

Originally Posted by 3GPa

I've installed the Metra and the Scosche. It is very good idea to disconnect the neg bat term. Be sure to follow the instructions!
my $.02

Thanks for the info. The only thing I'm also confused about, is when are you supposed to re-connect the battery?

The instructions never really mention when to do that.

[Spartan01]

Once you have it all wired up, gently place the kit in the hole in the dash. reconect the power and test functionality. If all works, then finish install, enjoy

[timmy8784]

Originally Posted by Spartan01

Once you have it all wired up, gently place the kit in the hole in the dash. reconect the power and test functionality. If all works, then finish install, enjoy

In th instructions, it references removing the key, then plugging in the connectors, then starting the car. When would the battery be reconnected?

[Spartan01]

Originally Posted by timmy8784

In th instructions, it references removing the key, then plugging in the connectors, then starting the car. When would the battery be reconnected?

After it is wired up, but before it is finally screwed/bolted/snapped ito place. test for function, if it works, finish the install.

[timmy8784]

That's not my question though. At the very beginning, it states to leave the key in the ON position and disconnect the battery, it never states when it should be re-connected. In the picture above, it talks about letting the computer go into a sleep mode, wouldn't the battery need to be re-connected at this part?

[Caddyroger]

Originally Posted by timmy8784

That's not my question though. At the very beginning, it states to leave the key in the ON position and disconnect the battery, it never states when it should be re-connected. In the picture above, it talks about letting the computer go into a sleep mode, wouldn't the battery need to be re-connected at this part?

I'l try to explain it to you.

The instructions doe not say to leave the ignition in the on position and disconnection the battery. So I will tell you this way.

On your work bench make all of your wiring connections and onstar module that you can.
1 disconnect the negative side of the battery.
2 take the wiring harness and connect it to the radio and all other connections to the radio. Except for the the 8 pin and 24 pin going to the Scoshe kit.
3 now connect the battery and check the the window indexing and correct if need be.
4 Now turn off the car and remove the key. stay inside the car and wait 5 min(I waited 10)
5 Now connect the 8 pin and 24 pin connector to the Scoshe kit.
6 Now you can start the car up and check the operations of the radio and HVAC.

[timmy8784]

Originally Posted by Caddyroger

I'l try to explain it to you.

The instructions doe not say to leave the ignition in the on position and disconnection the battery. So I will tell you this way.

On your work bench make all of your wiring connections and onstar module that you can.
1 disconnect the negative side of the battery.
2 take the wiring harness and connect it to the radio and all other connections to the radio. Except for the the 8 pin and 24 pin going to the Scoshe kit.
3 now connect the battery and check the the window indexing and correct if need be.
4 Now turn off the car and remove the key. stay inside the car and wait 5 min(I waited 10)
5 Now connect the 8 pin and 24 pin connector to the Scoshe kit.
6 Now you can start the car up and check the operations of the radio and HVAC.

Thanks! Those instructions are awesome and very helpful! Last thing, about the window indexing, where can I find out some more information on that?

Thanks again!

[Caddyroger]

Originally Posted by timmy8784

Thanks! Those instructions are awesome and very helpful! Last thing, about the window indexing, where can I find out some more information on that?

Thanks again!

If the indexing is wrong a message will show on the the dic telling which windows it is. It will tell you lower a raise the effected window. Just lower and raise the windows a couple of times and it should clear the message.
The instructions are in the owners manual.

[timmy8784]

Originally Posted by Caddyroger

If the indexing is wrong a message will show on the the dic telling which windows it is. It will tell you lower a raise the effected window. Just lower and raise the windows a couple of times and it should clear the message.
The instructions are in the owners manual.

Perfect. Thanks so much for the help!

[3GPa]

Originally Posted by timmy8784

Perfect. Thanks so much for the help!

Do NOT take a short-cut on step "8 thru 9".