For the price I would go with the one AK used I have installed it on quite a few z's and they all work well probably better than the pioneer one.

Thought I'd throw in my 2 cents, first off thanks to big Matt for posting this install, I used it to install a DNX7140, works great.....Anyways I bought the same 30$ camera like everyone else from seasonsun200 on ebay, I installed the head unit, everything worked great Exept the backup camera. I was losing my mind triple checking all the connections, grounding wires etc. Checked the current and sure enough the camera was dead/NO PICTURE....emailed and got another camera all the way from fu$#ing Hong kong which gave a sh#ty picture and did the white out thing. Anyways all of you trying to save a buck may want to learn from my mistake playing russion roulette with these cheap cameras. I had to bite the bullet and ended up with the kenwood reverse camera from crutchfield, no problems day or night.......

This is really the way I feel about it also. It may be that you have had a bit of luck Matt, it may also be that you are doing something differently than the other people and thats why the ones you install work fine. However, I would rather put out a little money and know I am getting a quality product from a large name company that I trust.

Any ideas on if there is a different control than the PAC to make the steering wheel controls work? If not which PAC specifically do I need?

Not sure if there is another option, but the PAC model depends on your HU brand.

Kenwood would be the SWI-JACK.

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Thanks for the help, I ordered it. I think I have everything I need to get everything installed and good to go. Once everything is done I will post some pics.

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You didn't order directly did you? They're pricey. Here's what I found on Amazon.

Amazon.com: PAC SWIJACK Steering Wheel Remote Interface: Automotive

I am confused, why wouldn't this setup work with the Touring model? Am I missing something obvious here?

The touring has the bose system "I believe" so you would have to take everything out and start over. In that cae you could do something similar

I did find the PAC on Amazon and thats where I bought it from =).

Whew! I was feeling pretty bad that I lead you down and expensive road. :tup:

Hey guys,

I have been seeing a lot of posts (and pms) asking me if I have any problem with my camera or does my camera white out in bright day light. I honestly have to say, I have zero issue! Morning, noon, afternoon or night, I have no issues with my camera. It does a pretty good job showing me the area as I'm backing up. So, I shot a video for you guys to see. Take a look:



If I remember correctly, I paid almost $40 (or $45) for my unit. Could it be possible that the seller stopped selling the expansive units? I think all the ones I see listed now are priced $26-30. Also, could it be that your mounting angle is not correct? It's more pointed toward the sky?

I'm very sorry if I have caused anyone any trouble to those who bought it and had a hard time with it. At this point, feel free to use ANY back up camera as you like.

Cool Feature
 

So, today I was sitting in a drive thru (bank) and was pretty bored. So I grabbed my iphone and wanted to watch some YouTube videos. As I was playing the videos on YouTube, I saw this small icon on the right hand side on my iphone. Once I pressed it, I was able to hear the audio on the speakers. Pretty cool feature :tup:

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I'm almost coming up on my one year anniversary of this unit on the Z. I must say, the built in GPS is very easy to use. Yesterday I took a 400 mile road trip (back and forth). At one point, I had to take an EXIT which had 3 different exit in it!:eek: Basically, as soon as you take the exit, you must keep all the way to right and take another exit. Once you do that, right away you must stay left, and take another exit. Thanks to GPS's quick voice guide, I was able to take it without any issues. :tup:

Time to upgrade those speakers AK.

bigaudiofanat, I'm not getting any radio station....what should I do?

Check that your blue wire is connected to the blue wire of your new wiring harness of your radio. Make sure it is not wired to the blue wire on the factory harness.