I just ordered the alpine cda 9856 from crutchfield and im not sure if its wired for the DCI. I want to get the modifry DCI But which do i get, the wired one or the IR one. I just want to be sure before i order it. TIA

 

I believe that any Alpine head unit with the 'Steering Wheel Remote ready' option will work with Modifry's Alpine hardwired DCI.

 

You need the IR version. The 9856 does not have the 3.5mm jack for wired control. The IR window is in the upper right corner of the head unit, so it's easy to hide the IR emitter. I just installed a 9856 and the Alpine IR DCI works perfectly. Be sure to get the Modifry wiring harness to keep from splicing into the factory wiring harness. It has the extra wires needed to connect the DCI.

Magnus

 

thanx man im glad i did not order the wired version because i thought i needed that one. How do you like the headunit is it user friendly

 

It's OK. I'm still getting used to it. It has the same problems as most other newer head units - too many buttons that arent' organized in a logical fashion. Luckily, the DCI gives you control of the functions used 90% of the time, so you don't have to go searching for the right button.

The sound is a huge improvement over stock - and that's with the stock speakers. I don't have the iPod cable yet, but it should be here today. This was the main motivation in changing the head unit in the first place.

Magnus

 

Guessing that the 9857 doesn't work with the wired DCI either then =\

 

i read that the 9857 was steering wheel control ready

 

That might be radio wireless though? I have no idea.