FIAT 500 DOUBLE DIN RADIO INSTALLATION | Apple CarPlay

Hi Everyone!
Today we're installing a double din radio in a 2015 Fiat 500 Sport. We used the Pioneer MVH-1400NEX and also installed a backup camera. The final results are incredible, and we've broken down our process step by step so you can see how we did it. The final installation has full steering wheel control integration thanks to the idatalink maestro RR2 which is huge!
Please leave us a comment if you have any questions and we'll do our best to respond. Our next video will be about the features of this stereo, so make sure you are subscribed to our channel so you don't miss that.
Side note: This video is only meant to show you our process and we are not suggesting you should attempt this on your own. Please do not attempt this if you do not have any experience with these kinds of installations. You need to have some wiring experience in order to do this successfully. Please be safe and smart and when in doubt, consult a professional.
Here is a list of all the products we used. We may earn commissions for purchases made through links below:
Pioneer MVH-1400NEX: amzn.to/3uhdxpw
idatalink maestro RR2: amzn.to/3fJuMeV
idatalink Fiat 500 harness (FI1 T-Harness): amzn.to/2PVKSaA
Spiral Audio Fiat 500 dash kit
Spiral Audio Fiat 500 antenna adapter
ZEROXCLUB backup camera (from Amazon): amzn.to/3umKlNO
OBDII splitter: amzn.to/3gnA7ZX
Tools:
Milwaukee Multitool: amzn.to/3wyA7Mb
Soldering iron: amzn.to/3utUGrq
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[@vinanoir]

so, youre telling me i should just use a magnetic mount and my phone..got it :P

[@digammasolutions]

haha!

[@faithandpixiedust1252]

Wow what blessed hands you all have . Amazing job !

[@digammasolutions]

Hey thank you !! =)

[@faithandpixiedust1252]

@@digammasolutions Yw !

[@GruntSpc]

Good video. I will be following these steps and same gear for my 2013 Fiat 500 Lounge.

[@alybaby941]

How did it go??

[@nellegirl6288]

Love the video!!!!

[@digammasolutions]

We love that you love it :)

[@legionluciano]

Excellent video. It's refreshing to see someone who understands how to put out quality content. Much appreciated!

[@digammasolutions]

I appreciate that!

[@Joeskebabs123]

hey is it necessary to use the RR2 to retain steering wheel controls? ive previously on other vehicles just had to use an extra included wire/harness

[@milam7375]

Thank for the video! Where can I buy the vent trim?

[@jaimecosta2966]

Brilliant.. Can this be done on a fiat punto evo

[@MrSelp44]

How did you wire the antenna adapter? there is a blue wire that needs to be connected somewhere, you used a ground line for it?

[@DjNissimNYC]

hey which ob2 extension did you use? that allowed you to have an open one and tuck in maestro one.. also were you able to retain blue & me calling. I want to use the microphone that built into the car

[@digammasolutions]

Hey Nissim, we've just updated the description with a link to an OBDII splitter like the one we used. Yes, if you use the idatalink maestro rr2, you can retain blue & me, we just didn't want that, but it's definitely an option. Let us know if you have any more questions.

[@LuisGarcia-oo3bc]

Hello, wonderful job, I started my project too but I wanted to know if you have a guide on how to install the retro camera, thanks in advance

[@digammasolutions]

Hi Luis, Cool! I don't have a guide at the moment. How did your project go ? Thanks for watching !

[@GlennArango]

@@digammasolutions bummer! I have the same question!!! How did you route your wires? I'm about to do the same and I'm trying to sort this part out, do I follow above the window/door then down the pillar or do I take it down to the floor then follow along the bottom/inside of the door then up/out near the odb port? Thanks!!!! Also, any tips or 'need to know' to connect to the RR2?

[@aid10]

Is there any update on how the wiring for the rear camera was done?

[@saabdriver2008]

Can you give a demonstration of the back up camera?

[@ToddSchafer]

Where are you guys located. I would like to bring my 500 and have you do the install

[@DanielSanchez-vo7vr]

Two questions. The options on the dashboard menu "Set Time and Set Date" appears? Can yo changue directly with the buttons and set the time? and, The odometer is flashing???

[@davidjunior5773]

Do you have pics of the paddles you used for the air vents? Also any issues in retaining the steering wheel controls? I eventually want to install a head unit with two sets of components for front and rear with an electronic crossover and a 5 channel amp

[@jordysmith03]

did you actually do it?

[@davidjunior5773]

Not yet however I purchased everything from 500 madness

[@marctucker4714]

Good song choice

[@digammasolutions]

Thanks pal !

[@superstachebro7400]

Suggestion for the next video, speed up the harness wiring even more. Good job!

[@digammasolutions]

will definitely keep it in mind, thanks for watching

[@imnobodywhoareyouu]

THAT'S GORGEOUS! Im about to buy that same car, it's a shame i won't be able to do it. Too complicated.

[@digammasolutions]

Thank you :) I hope you find someone to do it for you if you really want it. Enjoy your little Fiat !

[@imnobodywhoareyouu]

@@digammasolutions I’ll definitely look for somebody to install it. Tomorrow I'll go to pick my car.

[@alexandracortesarciniegas5346]

What is the OBDII for? If my Fiat has no steering wheel controls and I’m not using de Maestro, do I still need the OBDII?

[@digammasolutions]

Hi! The OBDII will help you scan/erase codes, will let you see rpm, tpms, and some more CAN data. If you don't have steering wheel controls you don't need the Maestro. You can check more about the Maestro here www.idatalinkmaestro.com Thanks for watching!

[@sneleob12]

Hi! Did you use the build in USB port from the fiat for apple carplay?

[@fedeg.3546]

Hi Bram! No, you have to run the USB that comes with the stereo, unfortunately! This is what our next video is going to be about! We should have that video up in the next two weeks.

[@sneleob12]

@@fedeg.3546 That is good news! I was looking for such a video but couldn't find it anywhere on KZbin.

[@digammasolutions]

Hey Bram, we *finally*. uploaded that USB hack video. Check it out!

[@bully445]

De q color es el cable de ignición por qué apagó el switch y se queda prendido el estereo ayuda !!!

[@MASAudio]

Good job, possibly have 1 to do soon. Still cant believe you dont get ISO connectors on the stereo looms and you have to wire it all up like that. I have it easy, Just plug and play lol

[@digammasolutions]

Thanks! I did use one, Is a connector that comes with the Maestro Datalink. But still needed to do connections between the head unit plug and the Maestro plug.

[@frompropellers7176]

How many inches it’s that pioneer?

[@mawash0309]

were are you located so i can take my fiat abarth 2015 to you please

[@digammasolutions]

I would gladly do it for you but you can also get this done at your nearest car audio shop! Thanks for watching

[@nazcaplain]

@@digammasolutions My local shop Audio Itch did an ass job on our Corvette C4: misaligned dash pieces, an intermittent backup camera, wires literally taped together. I decided to DIY our GMC Sierra and did that 100x better. My advice? DIY.

[@pj7008]

What’s the colour of the car?

[@joevandaele8255]

Does that harness work on the bose system?

[@digammasolutions]

Hi there, are you talking about the bose optional sound system?

[@cabaynes]

@@digammasolutionsyes will this work with factory Bose system in the 2012 500? Thanks

[@andrewsveikauskas]

I was able to cut the vents with a razor blade. It just took a little extra arm work.

[@shahzadkhan-ct4oi]

Does it android car play?

[@LordXaero]

It does. I have the same unit.

[@fly-fpv]

Does it work with 2008 fiat 500?

[@digammasolutions]

Hi! Sorry for such a delay, business has been crazy lately. If the stereo in your car looks like the one we replaced I am pretty sure that will work.

[@michaelboccafola-fritz540]

who do i ask to do this for me

[@digammasolutions]

Hi! I would think that any car radio shop could get it done for you.

[@dennismarques5910]

Soo complicated if you bought a better unit it would have cut your time in 2

[@digammasolutions]

yeah possibly, at the time I do remember there was another model with bluetooth but I don't think there was a unit that would keep the steering wheel buttons. Which units would you have use in stead?