pioneer 780MP installation issue

[drwang 10+ year member]

I'm upgrading from the pioneer deh470mp to the deh780mp. I bought it online and I thought the wiring would be the same since they are the same brand but it's different.

I had the 470mp installed free from circuit city and I took the 780mp with me asking them if they had a harness for it. They said i could just match the colors and solder the wires together. Is there an easier way to do this or is the guy right? I can solder it but I'm just afraid that if I mess up, it's going to be an ugly mess. So do I just start cutting wires on the harness on have?

Thanks for the help guys.

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[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

You can use crimp connectors, also called butt splices.

 

[crow 10+ year member]

Go here for the install manual on the DEH-P780MP if you don't already have one. The wiring diagram is on the first page.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/vgn/images/portal/cit_11221/310077272DEHP780MPInstallationManual.pdf

The adapter harness should come with a diagram to help match things up.

I used butt connectors when I installed mine. Only thing about them is they can get a bit bulky behind the dash. Otherwise, they work fine as long as you get a good secure crimp.

 

[300m_on_xxx 10+ year member]

You can use crimp connectors, also called butt splices.

x2 on that it will be the best

 

[300m_on_xxx 10+ year member]

supa_c i cilcked it and now i cant see

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

I told you not to click it !

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

x2 on that it will be the best

Incorrect.

Solder + E-tape > Crimp/Butt-splice

nG

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

I'm upgrading from the pioneer deh470mp to the deh780mp. I bought it online and I thought the wiring would be the same since they are the same brand but it's different. I had the 470mp installed free from circuit city and I took the 780mp with me asking them if they had a harness for it. They said i could just match the colors and solder the wires together. Is there an easier way to do this or is the guy right? I can solder it but I'm just afraid that if I mess up, it's going to be an ugly mess. So do I just start cutting wires on the harness on have?

Thanks for the help guys.

Also if CC installed it, they used what is called a SmartHarness.

Jut plug what you have into the back of the new Piooner Radio. Should plug right in.

nG

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

Incorrect.
Solder + E-tape > Crimp/Butt-splice

nG

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[xploit2 10+ year member]

whats makes soldering the wires betteR?

 

[drwang 10+ year member]

solder is a better connection of course.

As for the smart harness, I took another look at it today and it doesn't fit. Looks like I'll have to match colors and solder it. Hopefully I don't screw up.

 

[drwang 10+ year member]

Although it does seem wierd that if CC used an aftermarket harness, it should plug right in.