Featured Pioneer mystery

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

Without a model number on the face somewhere...You're more than likely gonna have to pull it to get the model

 

[deez283 10+ year member]

The Pioneer units always have the model number located in one of the corners while "Pioneer" is printed in the middle of the top or bottom rim. This might me a China knock-off. The only way to know is to pull it out and read the sticker on the top of the case.

Maybe it is a "stock" pioneer double din.. thus the lack of a model number on the faceplate?

 

[deez283 10+ year member]

I’m a Zappa fan.

Oh ok, Phew..

You sure the unit in question is not a stock unit that came in the car and not an aftermarket one?
What kind of vehicle we talking?

 

[Old_Slapper]

Maybe it is a "stock" pioneer double din.. thus the lack of a model number on the faceplate?

It is possible, but I have haven't seen a stock radio display the radio's actual manufacturer before.

 

[uncle meat]

Without a model number on the face somewhere...You're more than likely gonna have to pull it to get the model

Understood, thank you.

 

[uncle meat]

Without a model number on the face somewhere...You're more than likely gonna have to pull it to get the model

Understood, thank you.

Oh ok, Phew..

You sure the unit in question is not a stock unit that came in the car and not an aftermarket one?
What kind of vehicle we talking?

deez, it’s a 1996 Chevy suburban. I REALLY want the stock radio, haha!

 

[huberoy123 10+ year member]

Look for the manual for the DMH 100 BT, to see if it works.

 

[Old_Slapper]

Understood, thank you.

deez, it’s a 1996 Chevy suburban. I REALLY want the stock radio, haha!

It's definitely not a stock radio. Indash screens did not come in any vehicles until the early 2000's. Once you get the know this radio, you'll love it a lot more than the stock unit.

 

[deez283 10+ year member]

Look for the manual for the DMH 100 BT, to see if it works.

That deck is touchscreen only.. His has button on the bottom bezel.

 

[deez283 10+ year member]

It's definitely not a stock radio. Indash screens did not come in any vehicles until the early 2000's. Once you get the know this radio, you'll love it a lot more than the stock unit.

No not a stock deck at all. It would have been a AC delco unit.
Looks kind of like a AVH-4200nex?

 

[Deiimos]

Looks like a MVH-2300NEX.

Also, wonder if the brand / model could have been painted over to hide all the text on the upper face bezel to try to blend it with the dash. The photo is kind of blurry to tell the texture of that area, almost looks painted over, but hard to say. Maybe take a clear photo in the daylight / camera flash on with the radio off to see what it looks like. Could makes sense as to why there is no model on the front?

Just my guessing on this one.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

I'd just pull it and look

 

[Deiimos]

I'd just pull it and look

Yeah I would have done this before anything else, lol.

 

[uncle meat]

Hi Guys,
I haven’t had a minute to even look at the unit, let alone pull it from the dash. I pulled the dash face today and sure enough there was a filler bezel that wasn’t obvious. Once I removed that the model number was exposed. Deiimos hit the nail on the head. First thing tomorrow morning I pull this stupid thing out and hopefully replace it with the unit out of my ‘97 parts car. Thank you all for your assistance.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

First thing tomorrow morning I pull this stupid thing out and hopefully replace it with the unit out of my ‘97 parts car.

Why? The 2300 NEX is a decent headunit with active crossovers. The manual can be found with a quick google search.