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I have 2 new decks, and I don't know which one to install. One's a Clarion, the others a Kenwood. Do I really need to buy a DCI to get the controls beside the steering wheel to work? Is there any other way to put in an aftermarket deck and still have those controls working? Thanks 
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You need a DCI. http://www.modifry.com has the options for you. There are generic alternatives but people have had trouble with em.
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Originally Posted by Eric220,Jun 23 2008, 09:48 PM
Is there any other way to put in an aftermarket deck and still have those controls working?
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Originally Posted by Penforhire,Jun 24 2008, 10:02 AM
There are other DCI choices but I'm getting Modifry's for its extra features (e.g. speed sensitive volume).
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Originally Posted by Penforhire,Jun 24 2008, 07:02 AM
There are other DCI choices but I'm getting Modifry's for its extra features (e.g. speed sensitive volume).
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You don't set the baseline volume, per se. It adjusts volume up (and down) at specific speeds, by one 'click'. His unit allows you to have 2 different profiles in it. One for top up, one for top down for ex.
It works from whatever volume you have your radio set at when not moving.
You can also manually adjust your volume at any time with your volume controls and the DCI, will continue to adjust from this new setpoint.
I like this feature alot. His unit will also allow you to skip back if you want to repeat a song, for example.
It works from whatever volume you have your radio set at when not moving.
You can also manually adjust your volume at any time with your volume controls and the DCI, will continue to adjust from this new setpoint.
I like this feature alot. His unit will also allow you to skip back if you want to repeat a song, for example.
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The install is not too bad, but if your headunit is a 2008 model it may require you to run a wire direct to the battery. In addition, Clarion's Orange/White wire gets connected to the Orange wire on the car/adapter harness. I had no trouble with the DCI. I had trouble running the wire to the battery etc. as there's not much room to work in our cars. I eventually got it.
Whatever you do, set aside a good chunk of time. Mine took me probably like 4-5 hours. I took it slow so I didn't damage anything. I also replaced the battery and had to extend a few more wires during that time.
Whatever you do, set aside a good chunk of time. Mine took me probably like 4-5 hours. I took it slow so I didn't damage anything. I also replaced the battery and had to extend a few more wires during that time.
