Installing A Sony XAV AX3000 | Head Unit Install | 2007 Ford PJ Ranger
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- Опубліковано 25 жов 2024
- In today's video, it's time to upgrade the old Kenwood stereo! I'll show you the whole process of swapping my old Kenwood DDX4019BT over to the new Sony XAV-AX3000 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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The whole job normally takes around an hour or so, and I tried to make cover the head unit install in as much detail as possible.
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Had the same head unit in my old 79 series, unreal bit of kit
Installed my xav ax3000 in my Un Bt50 using a Mazda/Ford iso adapter and then used an adapter for the Sony head unit to iso was completely plug and play no joining required for an extra $10 saves a lot of time
Nice one, that's a good time saver!
Back in my old ss. We got some rubber seals and placed it in the gap between the head unit and the plastic casing. We just made sure it was all the same colour. You could barely tell it was there. It also helped prevent vibration.
Nice, will look into that. Cheers!
I believe that you can actually get completed wiring harnesses with adapters which just plug and play without soldering
Send a link to this please?
@@fletchersmith45 super cheap auto $19 adapter for car $19 adapter for headunit brand. Steering control adapter if needed but expensive
i own a 2007 pj dual cab and replaced my oem stereo with an ebay 7 inch screen that had gps on it , also has oziexplorer on it . ok the sound is not as good as a top end unit but having a gps with on and off road maps is a great advantage
Older video, but if ya don't mind me asking, did you just ground the parking brake wire?
Why did u need a new dashboard fascia? The old one looked like double din size too..?
Did the dimmer wire work? Sony only have Orange/White wire it's not dimming when headlights are on...
Nice vid man! One question, where you connected the green cable?(the long one with the parking brake label)
I think that’s the ground
Hey, I believe the ax3000 has built in steering controls so no extra wiring harness needed is that correct?
Thanks for video
Bloody unit is priced at $650 now, as soon as it drops, ill get one, thanks mate 👍
Keep an eye on the SCA sales, when it came down to $399 a few weeks back all there stores were out of stock, but I was able to get it from their eBay store with free postage. :)
Hey Ante,
I just bought one from visions(dot)ca for 298 canadian dollars ( about the same as AUD) if you're still looking for one. Good luck!
@@negkoray beautiful, I’ll have a look today 👍
Tried ordering one at $399 in store told me there was no stock so I called phone ordering and she found one in Tassy, I payed for it and requested delivery to the store two hours later I received a text to say my order has arrived and ready for pickup So I Went to the store and got told there is no unit and I’ll be getting a refund!
Called up the phone order line again and confirmed there is one in Tassy and ask them to deliver it to my house two days later I received a full refund and four days after that I received my head unit!! Even got Free delivery HaHa
Even said on the invoice no stock item is unavailable! Idiots everywhere!!
@@MussaKZN that is gold 😂
Connecting to the handbrake sensor might be useful, otherwise it’s nerfed.
Hey, I was just wondering if you needed to tap into the cigarette lighter or into a fuse at all - and if so which one did you use? So that the head unit turns on with the car and prevents it from draining the battery? Thanks so much!
Is there any reason that so many tutorials prefer to solder harnesses rather than using primary and secondary ISO harnesses? I had a Honda Prelude that I replaced an older aftermarket head-unit for Bluetooth reasons (which I couldn't even use because the P-plate phone laws changed a month later) and the main audio harness was snipped and soldered directly to that head unit's harness. Would have been much easier with plug-and-play ISO harnesses instead.
Great video, but that gap would do my head in :)
hi mate, where did you get your facia kit from? wanting one for my 07 bt50 which is the same.
so basically, you put a faceplate on so that it can be adapted to any aftermarket units as long as it is standard?
face plate is kinda expensive..... also i need one for my working car, doesnt have to be pretty at all, and i know those 1 dimm traditional head unit can be really cheap, will those work?
ford ranger 2007
Hi Alan, that's basically correct that the fascia plate adapts the existing stereo to fit aftermarket units. With some cars, you can get away with not buying a new fascia as the factory stereo sometimes has similar mounting points to aftermarket units, however with the Rangers the stereo/fascia/AC panal and hazard button is all once piece, so to change to any aftermarket stereo requires a new fascia.
If you hunt around on eBay you can find cheap fascia's, here's a link to one I found for $37 (I have no idea what the quality is like though unfortunately): www.ebay.com.au/itm/Double-2-DIN-Radio-Fascia-Dash-Panel-For-Ford-Ranger-PJ-PK-07-11-For-Mazda-BT50/114746516514
How are you liking that Ryobi soldering iron? I have a Hakko but it's not very portable and I already have lots of Ryobi batteries.
It's fantastic! Heats up really quick and so good being portable, don't know how I managed without it haha.
@@explorebound Thanks, just ordered mine with extra tips!
This thing's great, like the blinky reminding you it's still hot after you turn it off!
didnt yours come with a fascia surround to fill the gap
Nice video....
Can you please explain how to wiring with existing revers camera of Toyota car
Thanks mate, I haven't had any experience with Toyota cameras, but if they connect using standard camera RCA plugs then they should plug straight in to the Sony unit (if not, you could potentially cut the factory camera wire and connect your own RCA).
i found it so difficult getting information about dimensions of units, such an easy bit of info would help avoiding that gap not made available.
Great Vid. I wish i watched it before i tried to work it out myself haha. one question though were is the handbrake wire? my android auto wont work.
Hi, Where did you feed the rear USB cable too? I’ve found the 1000 to be much neater in this sense ands 100 bucks cheaper.
Hi, I definitely see the appeal with the front mounted USB port on the 1000, however I suppose it depends on each car. I'm lucky in the sense that I have a small storage space below the centre assembly which perfectly fits my phone and wallet, so my cable comes out behind that area allowing me to plug my phone in without cables being visable from the front.
Hey bro, what about extra red and yellow and other ports given in new Sony XAV-AX3000?? Do we need to use that or not ???
Hey mate, those other connections are 3x amplifier pre-outs and a camera input, all of which are optional depending on your requirements.
you forgot to connect the light green wire to the handbrake switch and then with that wire disconnected you can't see videos on the screen.
I recently purchase this item and I love it. I have an issue I am having since I listen to all my music through youtube. When I play my music through Iphone it actually shows "Artist Name - Song name" but when I play my music from youtube it shows no description of the song or anything. Have you ever experience this or know the fix to this?
Want to do this exact conversion to my ranger. Do you have links to where you got everything?
Hi mate, I've since bought a new fascia that fits much better without the gap shown in the video, here a link: www.ebay.com.au/itm/274360946081 As for the unit itself, you can get it from most automotive stores or on eBay (search Sony AX3000).
@@explorebound alright. What about for the plug/harness?
cool video
Hey mate what did you use to infill around your head unit
I’m fitting the ax3005db in a VW Caddy van. When I’ve connected all the wiring the radio is constantly on. Even with the key out the radio is constantly getting power. Any tips would be great
You might have the constant and auxiliary power the wrong way around 🙂
@@explorebound Thank you very much, I will attempt again on Sunday and let you know if that sorts it. Great video by the way
@@explorebound All fixed, thanks for the help! I managed to turn the ignition on with my airbag switch unplugged and now my airbag light is on:( the codes won’t clear and the switch is working, lucky me
I have a old coupe and man redoing the wiring for the stereo was a nightmare. It looked like they cut the plug 4 times and then extended the wires with 2 separate cuts of wire. And I really wish vehicle plugs were common back in the 90s. Soldering inthe car blows
What I need is that thingy that holds the cables while you solder them
It certainly makes things easier! There's a few different ones out there but this is the one I bought if you're interested: amzn.to/3sHCVDD
Great video, when you plug the phone the screen put CarPlay automatic or you have to press the apple CarPlay all the time???
Thanks! If CarPlay was on the screen when you turned the car off, it will automatically load when you next turn the car on.
Poli bro. Love from kerala 👍
It didn’t come with a face plate in the box to cover up those gaps??
Mine didn’t, however I went on to buy a new, far better fitting fascia panel that came with one 👍
@@explorebound good bro because that gap would’ve drove me nuts too 😂
Thanks for the vid, see you are WA also, i have recently bought a PJ Ranger and also looking to upgrade stereo. that facia for the Sony. Is that Double Din or Single, also do you have link for that please. Side note, where did you get the bullbar chasing one for mine, would prefer steel. Where did you purchase yours from. I am in Perth. Good straight forward vid on install
Also thinking of the AX-5000, is there any difference in screen size between them thanks
Hi Russell, the fascia size is "double din" and here's a link to the new one I purchased to replace the one in this video (the fit was terrible with that one in the video, the new one is much better): www.ebay.com.au/itm/274360946081 Regarding the bullbar, mine is an ARB bullbar and I definitely rate it strength wise, having put it to the test a few times. Regarding the AX3000 vs AX5000, I actually have a video comparing both of those models if you're interested, but the screen size is the same: ua-cam.com/video/asx6IVT8PDw/v-deo.html
@@explorebound Took your advice and bought a Double Din facia, went out yesterday to Auto Barn and bought the new one, the XAV-AX5500. Only been in one day but love it, so simple to install with the plug and play cables from Auto Barn plus the one that comes with the facia. Still dont know why they include a remote with Touchscreen. So yea thanks for helping make my choice, plus now have a Bullbar on as well from West Coast 4X4 in Mandurah
Where do I put the cord for the apple/android auto I have a mitsubishi 380 2005
Like should I make a hole somewhere to bring it through or not?
Did you cut the 2 plugs off the wiring harness adapter that comes with the fascia?
Hi mate, the harness adaptor that came with my particular facia only had the plug that connects to the factory harness (just wires on the other end). If the harness that came with yours has plugs on both ends, I'd suggest cutting off the new stereo end to wire it to your new harness (provided it doesn't plug into your new stereo already!)
Hey mate have you still got the kenwood you swapped out for the sony?
Hi mate, I sold the Kenwood unit shortly after swapping it out
hi, great video. How does the stereo connect to the ariel, is it one of those wires you soldered?
Hi Kelly, the aerial is a separate plug, you can briefly see me connecting it at 14:46 🙂
Bit stiff that your head unit didn't come with a suround piece for the gap, my cheap eBay head unit came with one when I got it, bit surprised it didn't come with one if you are spending over 600 bucks
Finally got all my bits and pieces, another question, cast your mind back to when you first upgraded from stock headunit. You got the main wiring harness, then there is another smaller harness next to the antenna plug? What is that for and do i need it connect it back up to anything lok
Hi mate, it was a few years ago now that I changed the stock unit but I don't recall having to cut any plugs off - perhaps we have slightly different models? I'd try and proceed with the install just using the main harness and see if you experience any issues, if something isn't working then perhaps investigate the secondary harness.
Hi mate i have the same question what was the outcome of the other smaller harness?
@@keneccles4336 I have an xl ranger so no fancy gadgets, assuming the smaller harneseseses are for steering wheel controls etc. I ignored them, setup is working as it should. 6.5 inch splits from an amp under the passenger seat in the front, 4 inch coaxial in the back, and the pioneer subamp deal under my seat.
Just realised we're talking about the car side of the harness. Can't remember what I did with those small harneses. So I'm assuming I ignored them and just hooked up and ebay harness adapter to the headunit harness as per normal. Basically connecting as many wires as I could see fit. Regardless, my sound system is working as it should and all controls as they should. Lemme know if you need any info on it mate! Did it all a few months ago, sounds amazing now
Thanks mate I'll be having a crack at it tomorrow so see how it goes. Sounds like you have a nice setup!
Hey mate did you end up filling that gap yet? I'm in the same boat with my ranger and the gaps a pain..
Hi mate, not as yet although I've just bought a new facia with built-in surround, waiting on it to arrive. My current one has never sat quite right so hoping to kill two birds with one stone.. this is the one I got which should be a perfect fit according to the specs! www.ebay.com.au/itm/fits-FORD-RANGER-PJ-PK-06-11-Double-DIN-Facia-Fascia-Kit-Panel-PREMIUM-QUALITY/274360946081
@@explorebound great, good luck. I'll touch base in a week to check in on the results. Cheers for the help!
Hi mate, just wanted to let you know that the new fascia arrived and it's a perfect fit! I'd definitely recommend that one if you haven't purchased one yet, the fascia itself fits the car a lot better than my original one, and it comes with a surround that fits the sony unit perfectly.
Hi, Thank you so much for the video. It's super informative.
I have a 2015 X-Trail with 360-degree camera view & DAB. Would this work with my car?
Also, can you recommend an installer who won't overcharge me? Based near you in WA. TIA
Hi, while it should fit, unfortunately I don't think there's many (if any) aftermarket head units that support 360 cameras at the moment - however with how many cars now feature 360 cams, I'm sure it's only a matter of time! As for installation places, I usually do all my own work so don't have first hand experience with anywhere, but there's an Alberts Car Stereo in Rockingham that's been around for quite some time, might be worth checking out. Cheers!
How the hell do you use the usb plug, its behind your dash
great vid. can you vids on the mechanics of the pj
Hey mate, what in particular would you like to see? :)
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Where do you find the Vin/Radio ID for Sirius XM?
Couldn’t you bullet connect the wire instead of heat?
Hey mate, thanks for uploading this installation video. Can I just ask you a question? I just bought a same Sony head unit like yours recently from Supercheap Auto and also a facia kit for my car. My car model is 2009 Honda City. But I’m not sure which wire harness I should get from auto stores. It would be great if you are able to give some advices on this. Cheers m8
Just quote the model number of your stereo and they will match what harnesses you need. Suprised Supercheap didnt know which one
Does this require anything extra for steering wheel/backup camera functions? I have a 2019 Beetle and purchased this stereo but don’t know what else I’ll need
Hi, a reverse camera plugs straight in to this unit, no need for anything extra however I believe you'll need to purchase extra parts for steering wheel controls, such as an interface and an adapter something like this: automotivesuperstore.com.au/sony-rcsr1?SONY-RCSR1&gclid=CjwKCAjwhMmEBhBwEiwAXwFoEXcN40D6A9C_1RAccPq8xIJHxMrCz6qXdKINZZTI6eXm6JMLKh0DPRoCAJUQAvD_BwE
Excellent video mate! I bought a 2007 XLT PJ Ranger for my first car and have been desperate for a stereo upgrade.
How have you found this Sony stereo?
Did you manage to find anything to cover up those gaps between the screen and fascia?
Thanks mate! I have been loving the stereo, still working brilliantly 👌
Yeah I ended up buying a new fascia that included the infill panel, it was a bit more expensive but fits far better and fills the gap, this is the one I bought: www.ebay.com.au/itm/274360946081
@@explorebound Awesome! thanks for the link. You've definitely sold me on that head unit setup.
How’d you run the USB from the back of the unit neatly?
Hi Jordan, below the stereo in my car there is a little storage area, I was able to feed the USB cable into here through a removable panal at the top.
How to get video out in this stereo?
Do you know where I can buy a wiring harness? I have a 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback
also the fascia panel
Hi mate, I bought my fascia off ebay which came with the wiring harness, but most automotive stores such as Supercheap Auto and Repco should sell the harnesses.
Loving your videos. With regards to side mounting panels. If you were to switch them around by putting the current left one to the right, and the current right to the left. Does that position the holes a bit better. (So you don't have to use one as a clamp). I can see the panels are mirrored (left one against the right one). But they each look asymmetrical from top to bottom. Maybe this might give you some more holes to utilise?
Thanks mate! Good thinking with swapping the plates around, however I did give that a go but the alignment wasn't any better unfortunately.
@@explorebound ahhh bugger. Oh well.
Just put the solder on the wire, stop dabbing. It will only cause for some solder not to melt..
Thanks! I think I was getting impatient with it haha 😂
Where is the USB plug?
It has a USB cable that comes out the back of the unit, I’ve then run that to a space under the fascia :)