Installing Pioneer DMH-2660NEX Stereo on 2019 Subaru WRX
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2020
- Today we upgrade the factory stereo head unit with the Pioneer DMH-2660NEX on the 2019 Subaru WRX. Listed below is everything you will need to do this install the way I did it.
The actual install starts at the 11 minute mark.
Everything in the Video:
Pioneer DMH-2660NEX Stereo:
www.amazon.com/dp/B084ZVXR17/...
Direct Wire Harness for Pioneer Headunits (Compatible with Toyota and Subaru):
www.amazon.com/dp/B078GBDRVX/...
AutoHarnessHouse Aftermarket Headunit Installation Adapter compatible with Subaru 2016-2019:
www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD8627K/...
SCOSCHE SU2031B Double DIN Car Stereo Installation Kit Compatible with Select 2015-Up Subaru Impreza, XV Crosstrek and Forester Vehicles with Silver AC Vent Trim: www.amazon.com/dp/B01GTP74P8/...
Metra 40-LX11 Antenna Adaptor Cable - Select 2009-Up Lexus/Toyota:
www.amazon.com/dp/B003VYWSES/...
ICESPRING 2 Ports Dual USB 3.0 Male to USB 3.0 Female AUX Flush Mount Car Mount Extension Cable:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01MY1WDIU/...
Maestro - Universal Analog Steering Wheel Interface :
www.bestbuy.com/site/maestro-...
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Thank you for your recommendation and detail guide. I was able to install same head unit on my 2018 STi. One different thing I figured is my car has Starlink. I end up ordered a Starlink bypass from Autoharnesshouse to resolve the issue of front speaker no sound due to remove the Starlink telematics. Great video! Appreciated!
Thanks. I was wondering about the Maestro SW. Glad to see I just need that module and neither of the RR
thanks for the enormously helpful video!
Super helpful video man thank you! 👌🏽👌🏽
Very informative video, really like it. I wish you had a similar video for Subaru OB 2017.
Hey, thanks but I don't have an outback so not sure what the interior looks like. It should be similar and the steps are the same but I did see that there are other videos from folks on upgrading outback stereos.
Great video mate! I wish it was this simple on my car... I have the premium Australian version with the harman kardon speakers and amp... made it so much harder. I also made a video, but explained how I got around the factory amp!
Hey mate, I have the premium Aussie version as well with harman kardon speakers and amp. I recently installed Kenwood DDX920WDAB and it works flawlessly. The installation was almost plug n play.
@@karima8560 thats crazy! What year model is your WRX? And what harnesses did you use?
@@MrDuongTV1 my WRX is a 2015 model. The unit came with the harness. The only thing that I had to buy was the antenna adapter and USB adapter. Contact Carbon Car Systems and they also have a detail video about the installation.
@@karima8560 oh right, i sent them an email too when I went trying to figure it out! They didnt actually make a harness for my model. The WRX went through 3 different variants to their HK amplifier... the 2015 is different to the 2016-2017 which is different to the 2018-current... its so stupid. There are harnesses for the 2015 but not for the 2016 onwards. A few places and ppl I spoke to were able to make it work with the 2015 factory HK amp, but not the 2016 onwards 😭
@@MrDuongTV1 Damn! I saw your video and your head unit looks good! Just wondering, why didn't you go for the iDoing head unit as that is compatible with the harmon kardon speakers?
Great detailed instal video, I will be installing the same later in my 15’ crosstrek XV. One question, what did you do with the red and white RCA cables that came with the harness and what are they for?
Hey, I didn't use them, that is typically for the aux function on the deck. Like if you wanted to get a aux to headphone jack wire. Didnt need it cause I use the android auto through the USB
Nice video, very informative. I'm throwing this unit into a Jeep Wrangler. How do you like it 6 weeks later?
Hey, works great, no issues, no lag, no complaints
I'm curious to know if this will be the same items to use for a 20 Forester premium, non Harmon system. I'm upgrading to Pioneer speakers. been trying to see what I need to do to upgrade radio. trying to decide if I should upgrade to dvd, the stock radio has a cd. and it does come with XM.
It might be as subaru likes to use the same interior on thier vehicles but shoot auto harness a message to confirm the wiring harness is the same.
Just wanted to confirm are you using the same front oem faceplate or did you order separate?
Your video inspired me to get the 2660NEX. I just installed it, but can't get the backup camera to work. I have the Harman Kardon speakers and amp, so I went with the Maestro RR setup and the SU2 wiring harness. Which jack did you plug the camera into on the back of your 2660NEX head unit? Did you have to change any configuration in the head unit itself to get the camera to work? Thanks.
Hey, make sure you plug the video rca into the brown rca outlet on the back of the radio and then go to settings and camera and make sure the polarity is set to battery, hope that helps
@@leugarage6327 Must have been the polarity setting. I had tried the brown outlet and it wasn't working, but now it is. Thanks for the help.
This is my first stereo install so sorry if this is really dumb to ask I just want to make sure. On the connector to the stereo, do you just match color to color and connect those wires? I’m assuming so but the parking break wire is red on my wiring harness and the one on the stereo connector is green. Both are labeled just wanted to ask
Hey, no it's a good question. Normally you would just match the colors but sometimes manufactures change the colors of the wires based on what they have available. I would just match the wires based on the wiring diagram or labels on the harnesses.
I’m a little confused with the usb thing. Like that feature you added but the receiver only has 1 usb output, so where does the 2nd usb plug in?
Hey, the second usb is a dud, it doesn't get plugged into anything so its not functional. I used that adapter cause I already had it on hand. If I were buying a new one I would have just bought one with one USB port. I was originally going to relocate the dual USB in the glove box when I originally bought that adapter but changed my mind afterwards and just changed the stereo itself.
how's the pioneer holding up?, i installed this same model in my commuter yesterday
Hey this was a really helpful video. However my Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX has weird little screw holes non threaded and both the factory and the Scosche screws don't fit into the side of the head unit. Even without the brackets as I am just trying to thread in a screw at this point. Any ideas?
Hey, try a different hole, I had issues at first with some of the mounting points but got it to screw in perfectly eventually. If that doesn't work you will have the hard task of looking for stereo screws that fit. Some holes are mean for short pointy screws and some take the regular short flat bottom screws.
Yup I found the more coarse thread screws that came with the Pioneer unit. They fit and I did have to try a few holes as well for best fitment. Of course the factory and scosche screws were a finer thread pitch. I finished the install Sunday and love this pioneer Thanks!
Hello, I have the same model WRX 2019 premium.
Looking for a new head unit. Would I need everything you bought like wires and all? Or is there stock wires you can use?
Hey, I recommend the Harness I got as it makes the wiring so much easier, if you don't get these harnesses you will still need to by other wire harness and try to figure out the reverse camera and steering wheel controls on your own.
do you need that scosch plate?
Quick question, I purchased everything in your description on the autoharness instructions it says to cut the pink wire if you’re installing a non-nav unit or the head unit will be erratic, did you cut the wire because this is a non-nav unit right
Hey, this is technically a non nav unit but I didn't cut the wire, what you se in the video is exactly what I did. It was 100% plug and play. I've had the unit in for a few months now with zero issues. The additional wiring instructions from what I read was for other cars but I could be wrong as it's been a while and I don't have the instructions any more. If you are putting this radio into a wrx like me then I would not cut the wire. Worst case if it acts up then you know to cut the wire. Definitely test the unit before you put everything back together to save time.
@@leugarage6327 Thank you for letting me know!
Hey did you get to install? Im about to get everything and want to make sure it works
Great video. Can you link to the phone mount you have?
Hey, I have the panavise phone mount but I don't think they make that one anymore. OLM just released one similar:
www.subispeed.com/part/a-70211-1-bundle-olm-ez-subaru-dash-mount-for-phones-accessport-more#.YGZvdRgpBzA
@@leugarage6327 Thanks man
Hello, I'd like to install this in a 2015 Subaru Outback Premium. Crutchfield is all out of receivers until the industry recovers from the chip shortage. So, where can I shop and find this? Will also need the harness and the Maestro idata link.
Hey, you're going to have to shop around. Every company is practically out of stock these days, I would check sonicelectronix.com , Amazon, bestbuy etc.
hey, just wondering if you used the screws that came with the head unit or the screws that were holding up the OEM head unit.
I have a Kenwood unit I installed on a different car and sold it, during the rush I just took the head unit out and the wires that came with it and left the screws behind.
Hey, I ended up using the screws that came with the kit. You can use the oem screws if you use the oem bracket
@@leugarage6327 oh perfect, so the dash kit comes with brackets and screws?
Can I still install with a DMH-1500nex?
Where u install the Bluetooth mic is it clear and ppl can hear u good?
Hey, yep, I installed it right in front of the gauges. You hear it crystal clear and no engine noise.
For Toyota's I actually found a different wiring kit that's cheaper. Gets your access to steering wheel controls, backup camera, antenna . Looks like its basically plug and play like the harness you got. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BM3QGCO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
So I basically got all my wiring in one kit for under $60. I will see how it works in my Toyota Camry 2014 with the Pinoeer DMH 2660NEX and report back in a week when I get everything.
Did your existing radio have Android auto? I've got a 2018 WRX, and I'd love to upgrade to the 2019 radio for Android auto if you are selling it.
Hey, Haven't given it much thought about selling but it would be local pick up only and I would want more than this aftermarket deck. If your still interested shoot me a DM on IG or email. My contact info is in the description. Also not 100% it would work but it should.
Hey I was wondering which wires did u use for the reverse camera and I’m guessing you used the oem reverse camera? I also got the harnesses from auto harness but the reverse camera isn’t working for me
Hey, not sure if you went through the comments but someone had a similar question. If you used the auto harness harnesses then your wiring should be good. Make sure your RCA is plugged into the brown RCA input on the back of the deck (if it's a pioneer). Then go into settings, reverse camera and make sure the polarity is set to battery. Hope this helps
@@leugarage6327 I appreciate you answering me as well I didn’t see that comment tbh
I am just installing the kicker upgrade sub what is best way to wire that in to factory unit?
Hey, sorry not really sure as I never installed the upgrade sub before on this car
All these wires add up to a lot of money! Do I need another wire to get my factory backup camera to work on my camry? Also, I never use my steering controls, If I do not care about that, can I avoid getting half of these harnesses/adapters?
Hey, this install is for the 2015-2020 subaru wrx. Not sure what adapters you would need to get the back up camera to work on a Camry. You are correct, if you dont want steering wheel controls then you won't need any steering wheel control adapters which will save you about 50 bucks. Depending on the year and make of your car you can just get get the factory stereo adapters which are about 10 bucks each. Best bet would be to go on Crutchfield.com, enter the car you have and what radio you want to install and they will tell you what adapters you need. If you buy the radio from them or sonic electronics, they typically throw those in for free.
Not even for volume?
So the idata link thingy it necessary for the steering wheel controls to work?
Hey, only if you are buying a non android stereo. If you are buying one of the normal traditional stereos like Pioneer, Sony, JVC, Dual, etc. You will need a steering wheel control adapter to get the steering wheel controls to work. The idata link one I use has been great and never had an issue so far. I have used the PAC and Axxess ones in the past and they act up after a while. All cost about $50 ish. If you don't care about using your steering wheel controls then you don't have to get it. Also if you buy a android radio, the steering wheel controls are already built into the unit so you don't need to buy an adapter. You just need to do some research on the stereo to see what additional parts are required for certain things to work. Also, if you buy the idatalink, you need to make sure that the stereo is idatalink compatible.
@@leugarage6327 Thanks for the reply. I'm thinking about buying this exact stereo so I was just wondering if the idata link is a must. Thanks. I don't know much about this stuff lol. I went to the data link website and and I couldn't find my car model, just the manufacturer and the year stopped at 2013 whereas I have a 2017. Is it a potential problem? Once I choose to same manufacture will I be fine? I think the steering wheels buttons were pretty similar across vehicle lines through the years for this manufacturer and were just updated visually.
Great video by the way. Watched the entire thing.
Truly appreciate you watching the whole video. Its cool, its a good question for sure. At the bottom of the website there is a contact link, depending on the model of car the buttons could have changed. You should shoot them an email to see if it covers your exact year make and model just to be sure. Someone will delivery get back to you. Would hate for you to buy it and it doesn't work.
Are any additional adapters needed to wire in an amp to the stock speaker lines? Would prefer not to have to cut the factory wiring.
Not sure if adapters like that exist. I ran my own speaker wire directly to the amp from the speaker, I didn't use the factory wiring cause I wanted a thicker wire gauge. If you want to use the factory wiring then you would need to use some TTaps and tap the wires and run that back to the amp.
LEU Garage just to be clear on what you did, you used the pioneer and other harnesses to connect to the factory wiring. Then just unplugged speakers and ran new wires to the doors from amp? Did you also run new lines to the front dash tweeters or just let the factory system continue managing those? Just wondering as I have a 2019 premium as well with stock head unit w/STARLINK no harmon kardon. Trying to decide if I want to do a new head unit or just tap into factory unit with metro connectors to amp and back to the stock speaker wires for lc7i/5 channel. Thanks for the replies!
That is correct 👌, I connected the factory wiring to the Pioneer head unit cause that still controls the tweeters for now (and I didn't want to cut any wiring). I replaced both front and rear speakers as they are horrible and can't take any power. When I installed the new Kicker speakers, I just ran my own speaker wires to the trunk where I have my amp. Then I ran rca cables from the headunit to the amp. If you plan on running a amp, I highly suggest you change out the speakers as the amp will just show how weak the factory non Harmon kardon speakers are.
I used everything that was used in this video for my 2020 wrx..I also added an alpine ktp 445u I did not need to cut the factory wires I instead cut the auto harness house wires and routed those to the amp because the amp is an inline amp...very tight fit to put it behind the head unit but if done correctly it will fit and it sounds awesome 👌 good video
Is their a plug to keep the usb in the center console
Hey, there might be one but I didn't come across it yet.
Did this retain the existing AUX input in the center console?
Hey, no it did not. You will lose the center console AUX hub funcionality. If you want to use AUX, you will need to run it from the back of this deck with other AUX cables
What about the reverse camera on the head unit how does it look
Yep, can't belive I left that out but will find a way to show you what it looks like. Thanks to those wire harnesses it works perfect, it looks exactly how it use to look just on a larger screen. It turns on instantly when I shift into reverse everytime. I'll post a review video and walk though the functionality of the deck on the next video.
@@leugarage6327 Did you end up making this video for the backup cam?
I’ve got the same setup and have gone all winter without a backup camera. Now that it’s warmed up, I’m looking into it again.
@@xloganp8925 @Logan Page hey, I show what the reverse cam looks like in the review video I did on the head unit. My camera worked fine from day one cause I used the auto harness house wiring harnesses. If you have the same one I have it should work once you connect the right connections from the factory wiring (covered at the 16 minute mark in the video). Also make sure the yellow rca cable from the harness goes into the brown rca connection behind the radio. You also need to make sure in you settings for the radio, the reverse signal is set to "battery". Hope this helps
Also do u need the parking brake bypass ?
Hey, you only need the bypass if you want to watch video while the car is moving. If you don't care for that then you don't need the bypass.
Where do you put the blue wire of the antenna?
Hey, if you are putting this radio in a WRX, do not connect the blue wire. Leave it alone or it will interfere with the radio signal. That wire is not needed for this car, it's used for other older vehicles that have a powered antenna.
@@leugarage6327 thanks! But no its for a ridgeline 2013
How are the phone calls? Sound and mic quality?
Hey, mic and sound quality is pretty good. The people I spoke to on the phone in the car while driving say its clear and they don't hear the road noise. The calls sound nice and clear in the car. The sound on the calls would be dependent on your car speakers as that is where you hear them. So if your door speakers are good then you won't have an issue.
Will this also fit my 2015 WRX?
Hey, yep 2015-2020 is practically the same. The only difference is the connectors for cars with Harmon kardon speakers
Did you have to use an external mic for phone calls?
HI, I JUST HAD BOUGHT ONE OF THAT MODEL AND YES, IT HAD A EXTERNAL MIC
Yes sir, I used the external Mic it came with. You will not be able to reuse your factory Mic.
How is it now 7 months later
Hey, works as good as day 1, no lag , no issues
This video is the same setup + parts for Apple CarPlay, right?
Hey, yes it is. One you plug in a apple phone it will automatically detect it and open car play
@@leugarage6327 Thanks man! Appreciate it!
Where can I get that phone mount ur using
Hey, It's the panavise in dash mount that I bought from Subispeed.com a few years ago but not sure if they still sell it
My front speakers aren’t getting sound I followed you step by step. Can you help?
Hey, couple questions, are you installing the same radio as I did and did you buy the exact harnesses I had linked? Is this going into a non Harmon kardon wrx? If yes to all these questions then it sounds like an issue with the harness...check to make sure none of the pins are bent on the harness connectors, also check the sound options on the stereo to make sure the fade settings is in the middle and it's not fading all of the music to the rear
@@leugarage6327 figured it out, I needed to install the STARLINK box. I also got a Subaru STARLINK bypass. Btw it’s pioneer 4660nex thank you for the help
How do I connect to apple car play?
Hey, once you plug in your iPhone it will kick in automatically
Do you need to connect a bypass on it
Hey, all that was needed is what I have linked in the description. But if you are talking about the bypass so you can watch video when the car is moving, you will need one for sure.
What about the back up Camera
Hey, I show the back up camera in the stereo review video
How's the sound quality?
Hey, sound quality is great. Way more controls to fine tune the sound to make it perfect.