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# 138123 20-Dec-2013 15:39

Hey guys,

I just brought a pioneer app radio stereo and need some help setting it up,

can anyone recommend someone they know that can help install a new head unit.

i also want some training on the unit, am happy to pay, and I'm on the north shore, auckland but can travel auckland wide,

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Steve

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# 955542 20-Dec-2013 15:49

Which model head unit? What car's it going in to? Provided the car doesn't need modifications to accept an aftermarket unit, it should be pretty easy. No trouble at all installing a DEH-X4650BT in the wife's car a couple of weeks back.

There's an installer somewhere on the Shore that I've bought from before, but can't recall the name. Will see what I can find later.

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# 955544 20-Dec-2013 15:52

avh-x8550bt, i have had the unit installed in to a toyota blade already, but i want to pull it out and plug in some more cables, don't know how to pull it out, did the unit you installed have app radio?

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# 955549 20-Dec-2013 16:00

Not AppRadio, it's for the wife and I don't want her to have anything too flash! ;-) It supports all she needs and some room to move.

Anyway, back to your problem. Chances are you'll need to remove the dash to get the unit out. Chances are the OEM brackets were used to secure it. Who did the initial install?

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# 955551 20-Dec-2013 16:04

I got the car yard installer to do it,

Ill prob just find someone local as i don't want to drive to hamilton to get it modified.

can u give me more details on the guy on the shore that was good?

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# 955554 20-Dec-2013 16:08

I'm not even sure they're still there. It was over 6 years ago. Pretty sure it was near the Wairau Rd/Tristram Ave intersection.

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# 955556 20-Dec-2013 16:12

all good, ill do some more research, unless there is anyone else on geek zone that can recommend anyone?

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# 955558 20-Dec-2013 16:21

Not real hard to pull out if you're interested to DIY.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbXAPJOpH-c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soyAXAfLxG8

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# 955694 21-Dec-2013 07:28

BigHammer: I'm not even sure they're still there. It was over 6 years ago. Pretty sure it was near the Wairau Rd/Tristram Ave intersection.

There is still an outfit there. They have signs out on the street.

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# 955707 21-Dec-2013 08:43

Any chance you have the name of the business for the OP? I don't live in the area.

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# 960690 3-Jan-2014 13:54

I think it's North Shore Autosoundz? They are (were) in that vicinity. Looks like they might have moved now but I think they're a Pioneer agent too so could be a good bet.