2013 CX-5 Aftermarket Stereo Install

[Walking11]

Hi All,

I have taken a lot of time reading the posts including the number of wiring diagrams provided by Redbaron and other users so this has been a good start.

CX-5 Bose Edition 2013
PAC RP$ MZ11 Harness to retain what I can
Camera Lead
Sony Patch lead
Aerial lead
Sony Double Din Android Auto

I am so far so good (in terms of powering on/ sound/ Bluetooth/ steering wheel controls.) and this forum has helped massively. Sound options with the pretty basic Sony unit already seems an improvement and i have not played with DSP settings yet. (though i have also glued the door woofers as they were shot)

Next steps is figuring the reverse camera/ running USB connectors/ replacing factory mic (don't like the look of the work to keep OEM mic).

It does seem is there are a lot of redundant cables left behind. Commander switch I know will be a load, but i still have 3 or 4 black cables with varying connectors left behind. Should i be concerned?

I've put the next steps off for the night. but sure I will come back with questions especially on the camera as have not figured that part out yet.

Thanks

 

[theblooms]

Don't worry about the extra wires. So long as everything is working, you'll be fine.

If you're using the factory reverse camera, you'll need to get a voltage converter. I think it's Axxess that makes one, and it's not expensive.

I put my aftermarket mic in the same place as the factory mic: under the center channel speaker cover right in the middle of the dash.

Definitely replace the factory speakers, as they're absolute junk.

 

[Walking11]

Don't worry about the extra wires. So long as everything is working, you'll be fine.

If you're using the factory reverse camera, you'll need to get a voltage converter. I think it's Axxess that makes one, and it's not expensive.

I put my aftermarket mic in the same place as the factory mic: under the center channel speaker cover right in the middle of the dash.

Definitely replace the factory speakers, as they're absolute junk.

Thank you.

Seems I was not thinking and I have wired the speaker outs to high level stereo output. (there is a reason the plugs were on there.) So now putting the plugs back on to be able to have volume above level 5... (We like a learning process)

Reverse Camera: Axxess looks it like it is US orientated, I presume a generic UK product would work the same? (DC Voltage Converter Regulator - 12V to 6V Step Down Adaptor for Factory Backup Cameras)

Mic - will follow what's here already so should be easy enough

Speakers: Yes, they are junk, but at least the subs in the door are glued back together for now. I will replace later but think that will mean getting rid of the amp also as of the way bose works.