FN2 Double Din and Sub Install | Civic Type R DAB Stereo and Sub Woofer Installation

[@alexandremgj10]

Dude the blue wire of the antena you got to conect to red positive or you dont get radio stations. did you remove the clips from the old radio unit and plug them on the new one?

[@ModFix]

I've got radio stations okay mate. I thought the blue was for electric aerials. What clips do you mean?

[@GeesDrive]

I was wondering the same about the blue 'power antenna' wire on the connects2 aerial adaptor. I've read that it can either be for a power antenna or aerial amplifier to boost the signal. Sounds like the standard (non DAB) radio works fine without connecting it to anything. I'm about to venture into the install of the same head unit, thanks for the video @ModFix 👍

[@ModFix]

Thanks mate 👍 hope it goes well 👍 I never use the regular radio so can't vouch for how good the signal is. The rest is all good though 👍

[@GeesDrive]

@@ModFix Thanks mate, I might test it with and without connecting it to the power antenna and see if there is a difference. My OCD will take over if it doesn't work 😅

[@GeesDrive]

I found out from the team at Connects2, that the blue wire on the aerial adaptor needs a power connection and on this Kenwood unit, the ISO lower block (block A) the power antennae sits on pin 5 which is the middle one, top row on the bottom ISO block (shown in the Kenwood manual). I just bought a ISO connector pin and crimped it to the blue wire and fits into the Connects2 ISO block. I gather the Civic has a powered radio amplifier so it's the likely culprit if anyone else has terrible FM signal. All that for radio when it has DAB anyway :)

[@gary7048]

Just bought this stereo thank you for video .👍

[@ModFix]

Oh cool 👍 I really rate it 👌 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Bootngoals]

I wish I have this kind of expertise. I need to get this for my own MK8 hatchback

[@Negativvv]

My Connects2 box died recently and I had to replace it. There appears to be a newer design now, a blue box with ACV on the front of it. Modern wiring doesn't appear to have cables for a radio ariel either as I think it's assumed no one uses analogue radio anymore.

[@ModFix]

I must admit I've not used analogue radio for years. It's a bugger that yours packed up!

[@Negativvv]

@@ModFix yeah the clock/AC display died and at first I thought it was the usual faded LCD but even after a confirmed used display didn't work after disconnecting then reconnecting the Connects2 I thought it could only be the small Connects2 box. Sadly it got proven right when I connected the new one up the other day as the clock sprung back into life. I would have left it but the display is needed for the heater/AC!

[@Robstervtec]

Good job drewps. Welcome to the 21st century you old codger 😉 hehe. Cracking video showing the process. Glad Ur enjoying it 👍🏼👌🏼💙

[@ModFix]

Haha. Rude!! 😆 Thanks for watching buddy 👍😁💛 you still need to have a listen. Maybe when it's not so hot 😂🤣

[@Robstervtec]

@@ModFix hehe 😜 ahh ye mate, JDM Combe I wanna hear it!! 💙👌🏼👍🏼

[@ModFix]

🎵🎶🎵💥💥💥

[@kidchig]

hey, i have the same car, bought it some time ago, came with an android stereo, which doesnt let me control the satnav stuck at language page and clock display isnt showing at all, do you know how to fix this?😊

[@ModFix]

Sorry man, I don't know. Hope you figure it out

[@kidchig]

@@ModFix 💓

[@FN2OPS]

Nice video mate. As a sat nav owner I am a bit jely xD

[@ModFix]

😆 Thanks buddy 👍😁 Taken me 3 years + to get there 😆

[@stevemarleyfn2]

Great job looking forward to seeing the next video

[@ModFix]

Thanks mate 💛 Can't wait to film it too 👍 😀

[@Unclekeithspaintshop.]

Great video mate 👍

[@ModFix]

Thanks mate 🤜 💥 🤛

[@Unclekeithspaintshop.]

Can't wait for the next video. What's that gonna be about?? 😎

[@ModFix]

Might just be the best mod ever 🤔

[@jomaluddin2343]

great video mate 👍 just a quick question, when u installed the dab antena did u have to take the side pillar off as im a bit concern as it shows it has side airbag not sure by pulling it off will set the airbag

[@ModFix]

Thanks 👍 I managed to do the aerial without removing the pillar cover. I did disconnect the battery to be on the safe side though

[@richrowley8355]

Hi. tried pulling the a pillar off to get the DAB Arial grounded. Assume you removed it. read that it has one time clips at the top. How did you get it done?

[@ModFix]

I think I just pulled it away from the windscreen enough to see the metal.

[@azfardoshi3862]

Great video! Thanks. Do you have to use the DAB aerial or will it work without that, just not digital as it connects to the cars aerial?

[@ModFix]

Thanks 👍 Yeah I think so. I can't say I've ever tried the regular radio on it. I'm pretty sure you plug in the standard aerial. I can't quite remember.

[@sonikwidak]

Im doing my stereo and underseat sub in my fn2 where did you end up grounding the sub too?

[@ModFix]

In the doorway near the seat belt. It's in the video if you want the exact spot

[@sonikwidak]

@@ModFix cool well I did see that bit but you didn't confirm the spot later in the video just wanted to check that was one of the spots I was looking at

[@ModFix]

Yeah that's the one mate 👍 Quite a convenient spot

[@MissionKid]

So you just need to run that yellow wire for power from the battery then plug in that red cable at the back of the pioneer radio and ground it to a bolt and that’s it? I upgraded headunit to pioneer, got mini vibe 65.4 amplifier that you can hide behind the unit upgraded front speakers to components with crossovers and back speakers to coaxial speakers last step is to add the sub

[@neil1922]

Hey dude, I'm having exactly the same issue as you at 14.26, facia wont go in unless I save that bit off! arggg - good vid dude

[@ModFix]

Thanks buddy 👍 Yeah it's odd seeing that it's designed for the FN2 !! So glad I upgraded the stereo 👌

[@neil1922]

@@ModFix What did you use to shave that bit off matey? Did you take much off? - It's the last bit I need to do have it all finished! - Another thing, I haven't used the green parking brake with mine so hoping that's not an issue. :D

[@ModFix]

@neil1922 I don't remember a parking brake 😆 I think I used a wood file, but then my memory is shocking 😆 I don't think there was a massive amount to remove. At least it's an inside job 😆

[@neil1922]

@@ModFix Ah! Cheers mate, thanks for the helpful vid again

[@CptEnoch]

Did you have to buy the x4 bolts that hold the stereo to the new brackets? I don't seem to have them with my kenwood nor are they in the Connects2 kit.

[@ModFix]

I used 4 bolts that I already had as I couldn't see any in the stuff I'd bought.

[@CptEnoch]

@@ModFix thanks, just wondered before I put mine in to get all the bits first.

[@ModFix]

Cool 👍 I remember thinking it was a bit weird. Luckily I had some that fit.

[@CptEnoch]

@@ModFix Fitted mine today. It's a Kenwood as well but a different model to yours I think. So far it all turns on but the controls on the steering don't work for me. Double checked the instructions and it should be right so I'll have to email them about it. Only kind of complaint is the plastic brackets could do with some strip of metal by the screws to make it more sturdy maybe as if you tighten them to much they start going through the plastic.

[@ModFix]

@TheExcelsis yeah I agree with you. That's a pain. Hope you get it sorted

[@a.hussain593]

hi mate would this work for a regular honda civic of this style ?

[@ModFix]

I would have thought so if the stereo is the same

[@jwSawmillNL]

What brand of fascia panel did you use?

[@ModFix]

I think it's the connect2 one. It's the one they sell at Dynamic Sounds

[@jwSawmillNL]

Thanks! Live in the Netherlands, I can get the Connects2 set here.

[@ModFix]

Cool 👍 that's good news 👍

[@r.8743]

Link please?

[@ModFix]

Sorry, I can't find anything in my emails to even give me a clue where I bought these.