Hi,
I come to the reality that I can't live with the stock Becker radio nav unit. The interface is OK but the audio quality is dreadful. I have backup camera, and steering wheel controls which I would like to integrate into new head unit. I will be replacing the the door speakers and will add some in the rear but the power output and sound quality of the head unit will not be sufficient. I am thinking of installing an Alpine ILX-700 or similar. Based on threads on the site and other info sources there are some adaptors/interfaces that will allow for the integration of steering wheel controls. I believe many higher end radios should have inputs for backup camera but am not sure if an additional interface is needed. I have not been able to find an adaptor/interface for steering wheel and backup camera that is specific for the Sprinter. Anyone know of one? I found a Sprinter-specific adaptor from Metra (XSVI-9005 NAV) but based on the vague product info it is unclear what it integrates. The description from Metra is below.
Provides accessory (_12-volt 10-amp_)
Retains R.A.P. (_retained accessory power_)
Used in non-amplified system or when bypassing an amplified system
Provides NAV outputs (_parking brake reverse mute V.S.S._)
Prewired ASWC-1 harness included (_ASWC-1 sold separately_)
High level speaker input
USB updatable
Any comments or suggestions on integrating a aftermarket head unit would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Norwest
I come to the reality that I can't live with the stock Becker radio nav unit. The interface is OK but the audio quality is dreadful. I have backup camera, and steering wheel controls which I would like to integrate into new head unit. I will be replacing the the door speakers and will add some in the rear but the power output and sound quality of the head unit will not be sufficient. I am thinking of installing an Alpine ILX-700 or similar. Based on threads on the site and other info sources there are some adaptors/interfaces that will allow for the integration of steering wheel controls. I believe many higher end radios should have inputs for backup camera but am not sure if an additional interface is needed. I have not been able to find an adaptor/interface for steering wheel and backup camera that is specific for the Sprinter. Anyone know of one? I found a Sprinter-specific adaptor from Metra (XSVI-9005 NAV) but based on the vague product info it is unclear what it integrates. The description from Metra is below.
Provides accessory (_12-volt 10-amp_)
Retains R.A.P. (_retained accessory power_)
Used in non-amplified system or when bypassing an amplified system
Provides NAV outputs (_parking brake reverse mute V.S.S._)
Prewired ASWC-1 harness included (_ASWC-1 sold separately_)
High level speaker input
USB updatable
Any comments or suggestions on integrating a aftermarket head unit would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Norwest