05 Double-DIN kit
#197
Inno - I remember you from the Premium Mirror posts too. I bought a factory mirror from eBay... auto-dimming is a very cool feature, as is the HomeLink for my garage door opener. So, of course I'm thinking about DD too... ![Smilie](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
What is the pac swi-x interface needed to make the steering wheel controls work with the Eclipse head unit? Where would you get one (if it is needed with the Eclipse head unit)?
Have any of you tried the new Eclipse AVN5435 head unit? It looks like a newer unit, I don't know if it's actually out yet.
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What is the pac swi-x interface needed to make the steering wheel controls work with the Eclipse head unit? Where would you get one (if it is needed with the Eclipse head unit)?
Have any of you tried the new Eclipse AVN5435 head unit? It looks like a newer unit, I don't know if it's actually out yet.
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#198
Originally Posted by _jb
Inno - I remember you from the Premium Mirror posts too. I bought a factory mirror from eBay... auto-dimming is a very cool feature, as is the HomeLink for my garage door opener. So, of course I'm thinking about DD too... ![Smilie](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
What is the pac swi-x interface needed to make the steering wheel controls work with the Eclipse head unit? Where would you get one (if it is needed with the Eclipse head unit)?
Have any of you tried the new Eclipse AVN5435 head unit? It looks like a newer unit, I don't know if it's actually out yet.
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![Smilie](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
What is the pac swi-x interface needed to make the steering wheel controls work with the Eclipse head unit? Where would you get one (if it is needed with the Eclipse head unit)?
Have any of you tried the new Eclipse AVN5435 head unit? It looks like a newer unit, I don't know if it's actually out yet.
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and yeah if u want to keep steering wheel controls, get the pac swi-x interface, u can get it practically anywhere, and www.crutchfield.com
#199
Originally Posted by GRider35c
yeah i just installed it on a members 05 G35 coupe this weekend... its a lil better than the older 2454's... the biggest difference it that it can get satellite radio and has 5V outputs, opposed to the 1.8V older one, so sound is cleaner
Is there a good place to puchhase AVN5435 Nav systems? I found some on eBay, but can't seem to find them for sale anywhere else.
Originally Posted by GRider35c
and yeah if u want to keep steering wheel controls, get the pac swi-x interface, u can get it practically anywhere, and www.crutchfield.com
This unit uses the head units wireless controls, but they mention one that wires up directly. Did you install the pac swi-x interface in the 2005 G35 that you just installed?
Thanks for your help...
#200
Originally Posted by _jb
Is there somewhere I can download the manual for these Eclipse units? I like the fact that the AVN5435 has a slot for the Nav DVD and a second slot for movie DVDs or music CDs. Less disk swapping so you don't really need an external changer...
I just had one installed last week so I will try to answer some of your questions. No, the manual is not available online, I looked for it too. It's not in the Eclipse webiste. The unit does have two slots, but the top slot is only for CD's while the bottom one is for the Nav DVD and regular DVD's. So you can only have one type of DVD in the system at a time. I am trying to find out if you can input your destination, have the Nav find the route and then get the Nav DVD out and put a regular DVD in. I know some systems can do that but I have not tried it on the 5435 yet.
Is there a good place to puchhase AVN5435 Nav systems? I found some on eBay, but can't seem to find them for sale anywhere else.
Usually you will have to go through an Eclipse authorized dealer. I also saw them on ebay but if you read the feedback of the seller a lot of his transactions ended up in complaints. I ended up not paying too much over the ebay price from the authorized dealer anyway, I was able to bargain on the price
This unit uses the head units wireless controls, but they mention one that wires up directly. Did you install the pac swi-x interface in the 2005 G35 that you just installed?
I talked to Eclipse CS about this. They have a plug on the back for steering wheels controls but it will only work directly with Toyota's (not sure about Lexus). So if you're car is not a Toyota and you get the Eclipse then you have to go with Pac SWI-X. I am getting it installed tomorrow because they forgot to do it when they installed the HU (last minute addition on my part).
Thanks for your help...
I just had one installed last week so I will try to answer some of your questions. No, the manual is not available online, I looked for it too. It's not in the Eclipse webiste. The unit does have two slots, but the top slot is only for CD's while the bottom one is for the Nav DVD and regular DVD's. So you can only have one type of DVD in the system at a time. I am trying to find out if you can input your destination, have the Nav find the route and then get the Nav DVD out and put a regular DVD in. I know some systems can do that but I have not tried it on the 5435 yet.
Is there a good place to puchhase AVN5435 Nav systems? I found some on eBay, but can't seem to find them for sale anywhere else.
Usually you will have to go through an Eclipse authorized dealer. I also saw them on ebay but if you read the feedback of the seller a lot of his transactions ended up in complaints. I ended up not paying too much over the ebay price from the authorized dealer anyway, I was able to bargain on the price
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This unit uses the head units wireless controls, but they mention one that wires up directly. Did you install the pac swi-x interface in the 2005 G35 that you just installed?
I talked to Eclipse CS about this. They have a plug on the back for steering wheels controls but it will only work directly with Toyota's (not sure about Lexus). So if you're car is not a Toyota and you get the Eclipse then you have to go with Pac SWI-X. I am getting it installed tomorrow because they forgot to do it when they installed the HU (last minute addition on my part).
Thanks for your help...
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#202
#203
Originally Posted by mcastlejr
Your're welcome and enjoy, I like it quite a bit and have just started toying with it ![Big Grin](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Does the music mute when the Nav system gives voice commands? I would hope that it does, since the music and Nav are both contained in one unit.
Please post back after you install the pac swi-x interface. I hope it works well. I don't think I'd give up my steering wheel controls... I hope I don't have to.
#204
Originally Posted by _jb
Is there somewhere I can download the manual for these Eclipse units? I like the fact that the AVN5435 has a slot for the Nav DVD and a second slot for movie DVDs or music CDs. Less disk swapping so you don't really need an external changer...
Is there a good place to puchhase AVN5435 Nav systems? I found some on eBay, but can't seem to find them for sale anywhere else.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-nqJgjlK...%2Dx+interface
This unit uses the head units wireless controls, but they mention one that wires up directly. Did you install the pac swi-x interface in the 2005 G35 that you just installed?
Thanks for your help...
Is there a good place to puchhase AVN5435 Nav systems? I found some on eBay, but can't seem to find them for sale anywhere else.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-nqJgjlK...%2Dx+interface
This unit uses the head units wireless controls, but they mention one that wires up directly. Did you install the pac swi-x interface in the 2005 G35 that you just installed?
Thanks for your help...
AVN, good guys has them!
yeah i installed the pac swi-x in my 05, it works fine, but there is a normal 1/2 second lag...
wired up directly?? u mean like a wired "remote" control???
#206
The guys installed the steering wheel controls today. Now to tell you the truth, I am not sure I have the SWI-X. The installer told me that PAC (they are in our local area) came in last week and took one of the AVNs to work on an interface. They brought it in to the shop on Monday and my car was the first one to have it installed. Yes, it has a lag (about 1/2 second or so) and I was told that the power button would not work (haven't tested it), but all the other buttons work. I don't see an IR transmitter so I think it is hooked up directly to the back of the Eclipse.
You might want to contact PAC directly just in case they already have these available.
http://www.pac-audio.com/
You might want to contact PAC directly just in case they already have these available.
http://www.pac-audio.com/
#207
Originally Posted by GRider35c
one slot is for cd or mp3 and the other is for nav OR dvd movies... cd and dvd arent in the same slot, so its either navi or movie, not both simultaneously...
Originally Posted by GRider35c
AVN, good guys has them!
Originally Posted by GRider35c
yeah i installed the pac swi-x in my 05, it works fine, but there is a normal 1/2 second lag...
wired up directly?? u mean like a wired "remote" control???
wired up directly?? u mean like a wired "remote" control???
#208
Originally Posted by mcastlejr
The installer told me that PAC (they are in our local area) came in last week and took one of the AVNs to work on an interface. They brought it in to the shop on Monday and my car was the first one to have it installed.
Originally Posted by mcastlejr
Yes, it has a lag (about 1/2 second or so) and I was told that the power button would not work (haven't tested it), but all the other buttons work. I don't see an IR transmitter so I think it is hooked up directly to the back of the Eclipse.
http://www.pac-audio.com/products/swi.htm
Originally Posted by mcastlejr
You might want to contact PAC directly just in case they already have these available.
#209
If you want to see my 5435 installed click over to this thread:
https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-video-electronics/65197-got-my-eclipse-stereo-installed.html
https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-video-electronics/65197-got-my-eclipse-stereo-installed.html
#210
Originally Posted by mcastlejr
If you want to see my 5435 installed click over to this thread:
https://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65197
https://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65197
I mainly want the Nav system. The better stereo and DVD capabilities will just be nice extras... OK... maybe a few new speakers to take advantage of the Eclipse head unit...
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