Should I get the GPS with EONON E1052

[myamin]

Hello all,

We're going to pick up our 2009 Camry SE with 30K miles from a used car dealer today. I have been reading this forum for it already and would like to upgrade the factory stereo to EONON E1052 (or other DVD players if you have better suggestions). I am wondering whether or not the additional cost and effort for installation is worth the GPS box that EONON offers.

Thanks,
Mohammad

[kaashifv]

I also have a 2007 LE, with the Non JBL system. I had the EONON E1052 and it was an upgrade from the factory deck but not worth the money. I since upgraded to a Pioneer DVD deck and have an external GPS Unit. I would stay away from EONON. My setup is Pioneer AVH4100DVD, Alpine 12" Sub in a sealed enclosure, with Alpine 6x9s all the way around, and I am loving it, the alpine speakers give me the clarity I need, and the sub provides the boom. Perfect setup if you ask me!

[myamin]

Thanks, Kaashifv -- This is the kind of response I was hoping to get as i couldn't find member's favorite setup in the archives.

Can you please post a picture of your DVD setup at the Camry? How hard/easy was installation?

with best regards,
M.

[kaashifv]

No problem! The toughest part of the install was hooking up and programming the PAC SWI-PS, to keep use of the steering wheel controls. It requires some precise soldering! I have pics and will post them tomorrow. Although you need a Dash Kit, the one I used was made by Metra and only cost me about $25 CDN, it matches the gray dash perfectly!

[bigloubumpin]

if going aftermarket and want to retain SWC's use the Axxess unit,easy setup....http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...xess+ASWC.html

[ebumdude]

Originally Posted by bigloubumpin

if going aftermarket and want to retain SWC's use the Axxess unit,easy setup....http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...xess+ASWC.html

I have been looking for something like this since I shunned away my PAC-SWI harness.......that thing was worthless.

Thanks Lou.

[bigloubumpin]

Originally Posted by ebumdude

I have been looking for something like this since I shunned away my PAC-SWI harness.......that thing was worthless.

Thanks Lou.

yup u got it,hey and no resistors to play with

[ebumdude]

Originally Posted by bigloubumpin

yup u got it,hey and no resistors to play with

That is exactly my reason for ditching the pac-swi.

[kaashifv]

Here are the pics:


First start by removing the Center console and storage box


Here is what it looks like with everything removed:


A comparison of the factory deck and the pioneer deck in the Metra Kit!


The stock wire harness soldered to the pioneer harness


The PAC device all ready to go (minus the resistor)


Resistor Being Wired In


Picture if the Resistor all wired up


RCA Wire coming from the amp


Picture of the PAC All wired up


Final Result


Different Angle of the Final Result


Oh an as to the comments of not using the PAC, yes it is a pain to wire it, BUT, since its already done, its not such a big deal...hahaha

[LynchburgCSI]

ever soldered before?

[workerant]

Originally Posted by kaashifv

Final Result

Beautifully done but look a bit empty on the sides. Maybe U can get a round thermostat to fill in, and something else on the other side that u like.

[BlackCam09]

i got the same pioneer hu but its the new one out now. great DD for the price.

[myamin]

Originally Posted by kaashifv

No problem! The toughest part of the install was hooking up and programming the PAC SWI-PS, to keep use of the steering wheel controls. It requires some precise soldering! I have pics and will post them tomorrow. Although you need a Dash Kit, the one I used was made by Metra and only cost me about $25 CDN, it matches the gray dash perfectly!

Thank you for posting the insightful pictures. I realized that this type of non-trivial installation is not my cup of tea. On the other hand, we have just paid 16K for the car and might as well stick to stock radio until later.

Thanks again,
Mohamamd

[kaashifv]

Originally Posted by LynchburgCSI

ever soldered before?

Haha, yea i know it looks bad, but hey it was -12 Celcius outside and the heat shrink tubing covered it up...so no worries!

Originally Posted by workerant

Beautifully done but look a bit empty on the sides. Maybe U can get a round thermostat to fill in, and something else on the other side that u like.

It does look empty, at first I thought of putting something on the sides, but there is not much room to play with on the backside...ie to install something. I may do something in the future! Right now, I am getting used to it!

Originally Posted by myamin

Thank you for posting the insightful pictures. I realized that this type of non-trivial installation is not my cup of tea. On the other hand, we have just paid 16K for the car and might as well stick to stock radio until later.

Thanks again,
Mohamamd

No problem! Although it took a while to install, I can say it was well worth the effort!