I upgraded my stereo from the Pioneer F700 to the Kenwood DDX372

Sound quality is massively improved between the two. I gave up navigation because my wife got a new car and we use that for trips now. I also have my truck for my trips.

I switched from the PAC SWI-RC to the AXXESS ASWC because my PAC kept failing. It kept losing programming, I don't know if maybe the stereo had an affect on this or the unit itself, but it was always during the summer months about once every 2-3 weeks. I contacted PAC about the issue and they said "They are aware of the unit getting hot and losing programming, but didn't have any plans to fix it."

For the AXXESS unit, use the white wire with green strip for interfacing with the headunit like you would the PAC unit (red to red and black to black, hook up your receiver end by instructions). Programming is much easier and so far it has worked without an issue through the hottest days of the summer.

I also cleaned up my wiring, added a dashcam and that is pretty much it.

I'm looking into adding a DSP down the line and a Rockford Fosgate all-in-one subwoofer.

If anybody in the Albany, NY area needs help with their install; I am more than happy to help having done this several times now for myself and a few others.

I am going to install a Kenwood DDX-616 in my 2006 2.3T. Currently the Kenwood is in my 2000 Aero. The 2006 though has a GM sourced head unit which has two wiring harnesses instead of the single harness on the 2000 AS3.

Does anyone have information on where to purchase the required two connectors and the pin out diagram for the wiring connections?

Thanks!

Thanks Frank for the WIS info, it looks very useful.

Looking at the WIS, I think that these are the connectors. Interesting that they are used in the 9-3 as well so I may look at some 9-3 installs for guidance also:



Saab Into Car Wire Harness CT20SA03 CONNECTS2

And this is the dash kit although I already have the cage etc. I really just want the fascia adapter piece.



Dash kit for mounting an aftermarket radio CT23SA02 CONNECTS2

Originally Posted by omev2

Successfully used this post install the Pioneer AVH-4100 NEX into 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero.

I've been looking at the 4100NEX as a candidate for my 2002 9-5 Aero. I have some questions:

1) How do you like it so far?
2) Do you use the Android Auto feature?
3) You mention making some mental leaps, could you clarify a bit further or would you be okay with a PM for some help once I buy the unit?
4)What dash kit did you use?
5) Could you post some pics of your install?

My one concern is that Crutchfield says the head unit does not fit in the 2002. But I think this is mostly because they may not have a pre-made kit. My assumption that since it's a double din, it should fit.

Edit: After a thorough reading of this thread I do not have the above concern. Once I have enough money saved up I'm going to go after this head unit.