JVC KDX44J and Blue LED Dash Done w/ Pics
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JVC KDX44J and Blue LED Dash Done w/ Pics - 5/12/2008 8:52:41 AM
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Fullsayl
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Well,
I took most of the weekend...and a lot of patience, but the new JVC-KDX44J is in and the Center Console/Wheel LED's are done as well. Bluetooth, IPod, DVD, the whole 9 sans Nav (which I have on my PDA), I actually really like the unit, and it weighs 1/2 of what the stock beast did (Anyone want a stock Shaker 1000 Head Unit?). Below are some pic's for you...not bad for my first "Non-Performance" mod if I do say so myself. The Bluetooth hands free device is the Parrot 3200. LED's were a pain, but just time consuming. Did have to run to Radioshack for a T9 Torx, but other than that pretty unventful.
BIG Kudo's to Tacobill, GTstangB.F.D.M., and Deric (from another un-named forum). Their VERY detailed walkthrough's were absolutely fantastic! I did not do the stock radio but I did take it apart to see what it would take. Just a note for anyone looking to do it; there are 5 hex screws on the circuit board, and they are tiny! I don't know what they are but 3mm is too small and 4mm is way to big, so I am guessing that it is a rather odd American Standard size < 3/16. Just thought I would mention it.
~Matt
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RE: JVC KDX44J and Blue LED Dash Done w/ Pics - 5/12/2008 11:22:33 AM
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That's very cool. Nice touch. I always thought all those green lights looked silly when you use the My Color lights.
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RE: JVC KDX44J and Blue LED Dash Done w/ Pics - 5/17/2008 8:08:35 AM
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Very nice, I love the blue looks much better than the green. I have been thinking about doing the same thing for a while and I'll be the first to admit that I am not as good in the electronics department as a lot of you, so I will have to study the write up that I found a while before I even think about trying somthing like this. Do you have a lot of experience soldering, because I was wondering how good you have to be to do something like this.
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RE: JVC KDX44J and Blue LED Dash Done w/ Pics - 5/17/2008 10:26:13 AM
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Soldering is really really easy. It takes about 5-10 minutes to master.
just to give you an idea, get the tip hot, use the soldering wire to melt ontop of the two metal parts you are about to solder. Practice with some wires that you might have hanging around in the garage somewhere, then go for the stang. I'll do this mod soon, though I'm going to go two tone.
I'll make the doors, steering wheel and the ( reset, info ... ) ( TCS ) red
and the rest blue.. I use both blue and red on my color, so I want to have both.
Sometimes next month, but I'll post pics. I'll try to do some detailed soldering pics so anyone can see the process. it's really easy.
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RE: JVC KDX44J and Blue LED Dash Done w/ Pics - 5/18/2008 7:19:37 AM
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Looks awesome!
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RE: JVC KDX44J and Blue LED Dash Done w/ Pics - 5/19/2008 10:39:54 AM
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Fullsayl
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ORIGINAL: CBSTANG
Very nice, I love the blue looks much better than the green. I have been thinking about doing the same thing for a while and I'll be the first to admit that I am not as good in the electronics department as a lot of you, so I will have to study the write up that I found a while before I even think about trying somthing like this. Do you have a lot of experience soldering, because I was wondering how good you have to be to do something like this.
CBSTANG: I do not have a lot of experience soldering, but there is really not a lot to this if you have the basic skills down. I would recommend using a 15w Iron with a fine tip (the standard tip that they come with is HUGE). You will also probably need a soldering station with clips and a magnifying glass. Make sure to get the correct solder (w/ a flux core) and just be patient. A solder sucker is also a neccessity, but overall you can probably buy all of the equipment you need for about $45.00, the LED's will cost you another $35.00 or so. The LED's and components are tiny, so I just was careful and went slowly. Not a big deal at all. Just don't overheat the board, and don't use a highpower Iron...you should be fine. Tacobill's writeups are great for getting the dash uninstalled, and the rest is easy...just follow the walkthrough.
~Matt
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RE: JVC KDX44J and Blue LED Dash Done w/ Pics - 5/19/2008 6:04:42 PM
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I want to add a 2.5mm adapter to the console of my 06 GT. I will have to take off the center console and run the wire inside up to the AUX port on the radio. I will look forward to your post.
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Printable Version
Actually only had the Passport 8500 for a couple of weeks, my buddy's Honda Accord got jacked and when he got it back the 8500 was in there. He figured I needed it more than he did 
I have to order the hardwire kit I suppose, I just have been too busy with other stuff LOL. 
