[hotrod351]

recently got a 2005 MDX and going to replace the receiver in the dash. looking at kits form crutchfield, look pretty good. any thing i should be looking for in a new unit. i want one with the backup camera, recommendations ?

 

[Boiler93]

If you have the factory Bose system you will need a Line in Convertor

 

[forbin404]

Do you have Navi?
That does complicated it a little. Also you will lose your A/C controls if you replace the top unit.

 

[Lohrukwa]

Two weeks ago, I bought a '05 MDX Touring. I just purchased the Sony XAV-AX100 and will be installing it on Sunday 06, 2017 in my MDX 05 w/Bose system.

I think I have everything needed for the install since I bought the whole package off of Crutchfield (Harness, wires, Steering control adapter, etc).

I will let you know how it all goes. Only thing I am concerned about is connecting the Mic. I see the phone controls (buttons) on the steering wheel so I am wondering if there is already existing cables run somewhere for the Mic itself isn't installed. Does anyone know if the phone/Mic buttons work in the 05 steering wheel? Are they there but the Mic isn't working? Has anyone done a full install of Mic, Backup camera, Stereo and can share some info? Thanks all.

 

[forbin404]

Please report back, I want to change my radio as well.

The Mic, phone leads to the HFL unit up behind the Garage door opener. So I don't see if you can match those right now.

I'm most concerned if you can get your Navi working (Since you have a touring), when I disconnected the radio, the Navi screen went white on me.

 

[mmccurry]

I finally got the DVD drive replaced in my navi unit, so my nav is back in business. Here are the pictures with both screens running. And yes, I have the Bose system.

https://goo.gl/photos/8qmrwNqxCjiSREJX8

My factory nav still works (without audio prompts) but it is worthless to me because of how great Google Navigation is. I wish there was a way to have the trip computer automatically start up instead of going to nav after the nag screen.

I also ran the radio mic into the overhead console as pictured. The mic design that came with the radio means that it has to stick out a bit, but I really don't care since the voice response is perfect. I love being able to say "OK Google" and issue a command without having to press any button.

Still working out the bugs in the steering wheel controls. Right now I have my top and bottom buttons controlling volume. Those are the only ones that don't completely spaz out.

The Pioneer AVH-4200NEX is the way to go since the nag screen goes away after a few seconds. You don't want to have to hit okay on two separate screens every time you get into the car. The Sony unit has a beautiful interface, but the nag screen blew it for me.

 

[mmccurry]

BTW, here is the Sony XAV-AX100 in my BMW. I found a background that I really like and wish I could find someone who could make something similar with the Acura logo, though the fonts on the Pioneer HU don't work as well as the Sony HU with this type of background.

https://goo.gl/photos/JrjoBeoGoPU4smKX6

 

[timbanks1960]

recently purchased a 2006 MDX with Navigation - factory installed - has the Bose - question for you - how do you control the A/C if you replaced the factory screens?

 

[p07r0457]

recently purchased a 2006 MDX with Navigation - factory installed - has the Bose - question for you - how do you control the A/C if you replaced the factory screens?

The factory top screen remains in place. The aftermarket head unit replaces the radio controls BELOW the screen.

 

[habbyguy]

That's a different dash - timbanks1960 has navigation, which combines the A/C controls with the radio and navigation. That's where it's a good thing to have the "basic" model. ;-)

 

[p07r0457]

That's a different dash - timbanks1960 has navigation, which combines the A/C controls with the radio and navigation. That's where it's a good thing to have the "basic" model. ;-)

The radio install is the SAME.


The aftermarket head unit goes BELOW the factory nav screen.

 

[Creed]

Two weeks ago, I bought a '05 MDX Touring. I just purchased the Sony XAV-AX100 and will be installing it on Sunday 06, 2017 in my MDX 05 w/Bose system.

I think I have everything needed for the install since I bought the whole package off of Crutchfield (Harness, wires, Steering control adapter, etc).

I will let you know how it all goes. Only thing I am concerned about is connecting the Mic. I see the phone controls (buttons) on the steering wheel so I am wondering if there is already existing cables run somewhere for the Mic itself isn't installed. Does anyone know if the phone/Mic buttons work in the 05 steering wheel? Are they there but the Mic isn't working? Has anyone done a full install of Mic, Backup camera, Stereo and can share some info? Thanks all.

How did the install go?