DIY: Kenwood DNX6140 installed in my 370Z with Sirius and back up Cam (AK370Z)

370z2k10 · 09-30-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kdrshocker

370z2k10 - Tampa, Stationed down on MacDill.

I'm right up the way from you. Hi neighbor.

I'm looking to install a new headunit and components in mine. The only thing I'm wary about is running the wires from the headunit to the crossovers, tweeters etc and where to mount the crossovers.

kdrshocker · 10-01-2010, 10:14 PM

I have the spending bug... about a week ago i bought the stillen 3g air intake. Yesterday i bought the Kenwood 6160, the wiring junk, the dashkit, steering wheel control box, and a set of Infinity Reference componets (i'm hoping to be able to mount the crossovers on the doors between the metal and the door panel, it's worked out in the past). And today i bought the pioneer back up camera ND-BC4. Didn't want to risk the crappy ebay ones. And tomorrow i'm getting llumar CTX 15% all around. (no windshield, can't stand the look of it). I've installed alot of radios in the past and there is a ton of info on this forum to help anyone out with questions...

Pjac · 07-25-2011, 02:51 PM

AK, I recently brought a Pioneer 4300 double, 7" Tuner/DVD radio system. Do I need to order the after market kit so that unit will fit?

bigaudiofanat · 07-25-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pjac

AK, I recently brought a Pioneer 4300 double, 7" Tuner/DVD radio system. Do I need to order the after market kit so that unit will fit?

Pioneer and alpine YES kenwood units some say yes some say no.

sequoia2006 · 09-10-2011, 05:26 AM

I was wondering if anyone here has run into the problem with the intelligent key after replacing the HU and install the backup cam? After I did the installation, the car can only recognize the key if it's close to the center console. I don't remember messing with the inside key antenna.

bigaudiofanat · 09-10-2011, 08:06 AM

Never had that problem here, 23 z's under my belt. Dying battery?

sktvietdragon · 04-03-2013, 02:06 AM

HELP!
im installing a pioneer avic-x940bt and im having problems with the backup camera. every time i throw it into reverse, a blank screen pops up but i cant see anything. could anyone help??
what i have so far...
i connected the purple reverse wire from the head unit to the orange wire in the trunk (i think theres 2 orange wires?). yellow rca from the camera to the brown rca of the head unit. i think i have trouble powering up the camera itself. where is the best place to tap them to??

btw, this is the camera i have...
CCD Camera Nissan Versa Pulsar Cube Fairlady 350Z 370Z GT R Infiniti G35 G37 | eBay

redline10000 · 04-04-2013, 08:47 AM

I am doing the same install next week. Here is a pic of the wire you are looking for. Also you can tap the camera at the back of the car and the purple wire in the driver side kick panel.
Car Speed Signal Input and Reverse Gear Signal Input tap locations?

+ rep if this helps

Raiderse · 06-29-2013, 02:52 PM

GReat post, lots of great info. Does anyone know the best or easies way to get the bluetooth mic wire down the A-pillar? Does the cover come off the a-pillar?

Raiderse · 06-29-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Never had that problem here, 23 z's under my belt. Dying battery?

Matt , What is the best place to mouth the Bluetooth Antenna? Im plannig on installing a Kenwood DDX470 and have a few questions? Hope you can help? First is best place for Bluetooth antenna? If mounting an top of drivers side a-pillar, what;s the best way to get the wire down it to the head Unit? also. Going to install a CMOS back up camera. The camera isnt here yet but want to get a head start on the install. is it just the video RCA jack type cable and the purple back up circuit wires that need to be run from the head unit to ht eback of the car?

bigaudiofanat · 07-02-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiderse

Matt , What is the best place to mouth the Bluetooth Antenna? Im plannig on installing a Kenwood DDX470 and have a few questions? Hope you can help? First is best place for Bluetooth antenna? If mounting an top of drivers side a-pillar, what;s the best way to get the wire down it to the head Unit? also. Going to install a CMOS back up camera. The camera isnt here yet but want to get a head start on the install. is it just the video RCA jack type cable and the purple back up circuit wires that need to be run from the head unit to ht eback of the car?

The bt Antenna! That is built into the head unit itself so no way of changing that. If you mean the mid on top of the a pillar works very well. Pull back the weather striping and tuck it along the channel behind it. The purple wire or any colored wire need to go to the trunk to a orange wire on the left hand side in on the back wall of the trunk. It uses a normal RCA unless its a Kenwood

DOM_370z · 11-22-2013, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Hello all I am Matt the one he went to. I actually live in Bridgeton Nj not Bridgewood. If anyone needs any installs done just let me know. working on AK's Z was great it is a very nice car and demands respect for being as new as it is. I am a very friendly person just ask me anything anytime. Nice pic's AK

Hi Matt -

Great job! I might reach out to you in the near future once I pick up my new Z. This has made my decision a lot easier to get a base sport instead of a fully loaded model. One question I have for you is can we hide the antennas somewhere so they can't be seen?

AK - still loving the radio? It looks like a great choice! Thanks for the extensive notes and pictures

Raven_32 · 02-11-2014, 11:50 AM

the link is busted, anyone know the name of the back up cam that AK used.
im sure it posted in here some wheres but i dont rly have the extra time to read thru all these post

NissanGuy23 · 03-07-2014, 10:45 AM

How did you physically get the Sirius XM antenna installed? Do you have to pull off the dash? Or just jam the wire down in there and try to fish it through to the head unit?

bigaudiofanat · 03-07-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NissanGuy23

How did you physically get the Sirius XM antenna installed? Do you have to pull off the dash? Or just jam the wire down in there and try to fish it through to the head unit?

You can do it one of two ways, using a panel removal tool carefully push the wire between the dash and the glass and than between the dash and the a pillar, or remove the tweeter grill with a pry tool and feed it that way.

07-25-2011, 02:51 PM	#288 (permalink)
Pjac Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 5 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 13	Radio Kit AK, I recently brought a Pioneer 4300 double, 7" Tuner/DVD radio system. Do I need to order the after market kit so that unit will fit?

09-10-2011, 05:26 AM	#290 (permalink)
sequoia2006 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tumwater Posts: 1 Drives: United States Rep Power: 13	Intelligent key problem after audio installation I was wondering if anyone here has run into the problem with the intelligent key after replacing the HU and install the backup cam? After I did the installation, the car can only recognize the key if it's close to the center console. I don't remember messing with the inside key antenna.

09-10-2011, 08:06 AM	#291 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Never had that problem here, 23 z's under my belt. Dying battery? __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

04-03-2013, 02:06 AM	#292 (permalink)
sktvietdragon Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 160 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 16	HELP! im installing a pioneer avic-x940bt and im having problems with the backup camera. every time i throw it into reverse, a blank screen pops up but i cant see anything. could anyone help?? what i have so far... i connected the purple reverse wire from the head unit to the orange wire in the trunk (i think theres 2 orange wires?). yellow rca from the camera to the brown rca of the head unit. i think i have trouble powering up the camera itself. where is the best place to tap them to?? btw, this is the camera i have... CCD Camera Nissan Versa Pulsar Cube Fairlady 350Z 370Z GT R Infiniti G35 G37 \| eBay __________________ 05 DC5 Milano Red Base (Auto) SOLD 09 Z34 Magnetic Black Base w/ Sport Package (6 speed)

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kdrshocker Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 104 Drives: 2010 370z 2007 Tunda Rep Power: 14	I have the spending bug... about a week ago i bought the stillen 3g air intake. Yesterday i bought the Kenwood 6160, the wiring junk, the dashkit, steering wheel control box, and a set of Infinity Reference componets (i'm hoping to be able to mount the crossovers on the doors between the metal and the door panel, it's worked out in the past). And today i bought the pioneer back up camera ND-BC4. Didn't want to risk the crappy ebay ones. And tomorrow i'm getting llumar CTX 15% all around. (no windshield, can't stand the look of it). I've installed alot of radios in the past and there is a ton of info on this forum to help anyone out with questions...

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03-07-2014, 10:45 AM	#299 (permalink)
NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 35 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 14	How did you physically get the Sirius XM antenna installed? Do you have to pull off the dash? Or just jam the wire down in there and try to fish it through to the head unit?