[henno]

I most definitely did not need to use a screwdriver like this:




or this:




^^ I didn't remove these things at all (well I did eventually, to see if I could fit a little voltage meter in there but that was after the head unit was out).

From memory, I removed the cup holder, removed all of the required screws (maybe six?) and then just gently pulled from the bottom.

[Abraxix]

dunno then, LOL but mine just all came out (as seen in pics) the whole lot just came out except the bottom "REAR" plug, but mine's an 04? your's the same with the upgraded interior??

also if the math is right and what I was statin in the second message surely a double DIN should fit in there right?

[murcod]

Abraxix wrote:

so with that in mind, short of pulling it all out and getting a positive good look at it.. looks like a 2004 will support a double DIN unit??

Yes, it will fit. As discussed (and previously pictured ) you will need to open up the fascia for the double DIN head unit. The actual cradle in behind the fascia is proper double DIN size. You may need to be inventive with the trim piece to hide the edges of the hole in the fascia. The previously pictured Alpine is the best system I've seen for hiding the cut fascia. All manufacturers are different in regards to the "trim rings" available, so it pays to shop around before deciding on a particular brand....

I installed a JVC double DIN in the wife's XL-7 recently - it's a 2004 model. PS: JVC don't have any off the shelf double DIN trim rings ( I found that out after I bought it! )

[Joe]

So how did ya end up going with this?

[Abraxix]

turns out Christmas bought around some unexpected bills!!
however I've since been to autobarn again and then I've wanted to look at the music wall (that holds the head unit we want) basically they said, no touchy wall turn aroundy.. you buy the unit if it don't fit stiff....

was really unimpressed with this, so attempted to track down someone with the same device. no luck so far but as I said we've had other bills pop up! if it fits though i'll be advising people that's for sure

such a faff around just for a rear camera display / GPS navigation lol

[murcod]

Double DIN fits!!! It's been said a lot throughout the thread.

This is what is in our 2004 XL-7 http://support.jvc.com/consumer/product ... chive=true with a Kenwood double DIN trim ring to cover the dash cutout. eg http://www.ebay.com/bhp/double-din-trim-ring (This plastic surround appears to be the exact item I used- minus the cage - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kenwood-DNX-DDX ... 1241068869 )

I'd just suggest making sure the head unit is capable of having a trim ring fitted-> avoid JVC. I slightly modified the Kenwood one to fit. The curvature of the dash trim also may make things difficult when fitting a ring.

Kenwood and Alpine head units would appear to be compatible with no mods. The trim ring may be an optional accessory. Here's a Pioneer kit that appears to do the job http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ ... /ADT-VA133

[britvit]

Double din definitely fits, there is heaps of space behind. The one I fitted was 180mm deep.

[Joe]

britvit wrote:

Double din definitely fits, there is heaps of space behind. The one I fitted was 180mm deep.

This is awesome news to hear cause the stereo in the wifes car has just crapped it self

[britvit]

Joe wrote:

britvit wrote:

Double din definitely fits, there is heaps of space behind. The one I fitted was 180mm deep.

This is awesome news to hear cause the stereo in the wifes car has just crapped it self

CD stuck inside?
I should also mention the factory cage fits the Chinese double din units & the steering wheel controls work too.

[murcod]

I just found something very interesting -> Google "S-Edition" and "L-Edition" Escudo (ie. Jap version Grand Vitara) and they came out with a double DIN head unit from the factory! If only that fascia trim piece part number could be found....

[Chop]

Have you only just found google too Murcod? Yeah I think most know the overseas models came out with double din fascia's for the the later updated gv.

Its a shame there isn't a cheap aftermarket one.

[Joe]

britvit wrote:

Joe wrote:

britvit wrote:

Double din definitely fits, there is heaps of space behind. The one I fitted was 180mm deep.

This is awesome news to hear cause the stereo in the wifes car has just crapped it self

CD stuck inside?
I should also mention the factory cage fits the Chinese double din units & the steering wheel controls work too.

Nah volume has randomly turned up or down by itself for a while now and its just started to jump in and out of tune too

[Joe]

What deck did you fit Mr Brit?

[murcod]

Chop wrote:

Have you only just found google too Murcod? Yeah I think most know the overseas models came out with double din fascia's for the the later updated gv.

Its a shame there isn't a cheap aftermarket one.

I've never seen it mentioned anywhere previously - in any double DIN XL-7 thread (and I've read a few on various forums.) It appears to be only those two models that have the proper double DIN fascia - the rest seem to have the type that came in the Aussie models with the slightly smaller cutout/ silly rounded corners.

Anyone know where the part number could be found? There are sites that will sell you Jap car parts - if you know the part number.....

PS: A few of the Escudo's with the double DIN unit seem to have made their way to NZ.

[fordem]

murcod wrote:

Anyone know where the part number could be found? There are sites that will sell you Jap car parts - if you know the part number.....

Anything here look familiar? Perhaps 09409-08326?

http://suzuki.epcdata.ru/escudo/191_tx92w-4/interior/731/

[henno]

fordem wrote:

murcod wrote:

Anyone know where the part number could be found? There are sites that will sell you Jap car parts - if you know the part number.....

Anything here look familiar? Perhaps 09409-08326?

http://suzuki.epcdata.ru/escudo/191_tx92w-4/interior/731/

That's the clip. It'd be 73821A if anything.

[Sco-tie]

Bulk but? Can't read half the page of it for more details.

[murcod]

henno wrote:

fordem wrote:

murcod wrote:

Anyone know where the part number could be found? There are sites that will sell you Jap car parts - if you know the part number.....

Anything here look familiar? Perhaps 09409-08326?

http://suzuki.epcdata.ru/escudo/191_tx92w-4/interior/731/

That's the clip. It'd be 73821A if anything.

Thanks Fordem - if you click on the 73821A that then brings up "Garnish Instrument" 73821-50J00-R9S http://suzuki.epcdata.ru/escudo/191_tx9 ... 31/73821A/

This site says they can supply for US$162 + freight http://www.amayama.com/search/?q=7382150J00R9S . If I hadn't already "butchered" the current trim I would be looking into that further.

[fordem]

For that price, I'd be "butchering" the current trim ...

[Sco-tie]

murcod wrote:

If I hadn't already "butchered" the current trim I would be looking into that further.

if you buy one ill buy your "butchered" one

[murcod]

fordem wrote:

For that price, I'd be "butchering" the current trim ...

If you'd ever modified the fascia (to suit a proper double DIN) you'd probably have a different view!

Sco-tie, do you really want the hideous fake wood grain trim from an XL-7 in your GV?

[Sco-tie]

Ahh not the fake grain nah if it was the grey id grab it. Bummer. If you do make an enquiry let me know about post price coz I think it would be crazy

[murcod]

I'll be living with mine "as is". It looks fine, but the proper factory panel would have been nice and saved many hours of customisation.

Here's what looks like (JVC head unit fitted with modified Kenwood double DIN trim ring):

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[britvit]

Joe wrote:

britvit wrote:

Joe wrote:

britvit wrote:

Double din definitely fits, there is heaps of space behind. The one I fitted was 180mm deep.

This is awesome news to hear cause the stereo in the wifes car has just crapped it self

CD stuck inside?
I should also mention the factory cage fits the Chinese double din units & the steering wheel controls work too.

Nah volume has randomly turned up or down by itself for a while now and its just started to jump in and out of tune too

Hey Joe does this happen only when you go around corners? Could be dirty contacts on the steering slip ring (clock spring), as far as I can tell this is a resistive control. Try snipping the thin orange and pink wires behind the stereo to see if it fixes it. You are going to have to cut them anyway if you fit a new one. I fitted a Chinese 2 din Andriod unit I'll PM you a link when I find it, they are pretty much all the same.

[Joe]

britvit wrote:

Joe wrote:

britvit wrote:

Joe wrote:

britvit wrote:

Double din definitely fits, there is heaps of space behind. The one I fitted was 180mm deep.

This is awesome news to hear cause the stereo in the wifes car has just crapped it self

CD stuck inside?
I should also mention the factory cage fits the Chinese double din units & the steering wheel controls work too.

Nah volume has randomly turned up or down by itself for a while now and its just started to jump in and out of tune too

Hey Joe does this happen only when you go around corners? Could be dirty contacts on the steering slip ring (clock spring), as far as I can tell this is a resistive control. Try snipping the thin orange and pink wires behind the stereo to see if it fixes it. You are going to have to cut them anyway if you fit a new one. I fitted a Chinese 2 din Andriod unit I'll PM you a link when I find it, they are pretty much all the same.

Nah just happens when ever it feels like it, ill put up with till we get back from holidays then will get into it

[murcod]

britvit wrote:

I fitted a Chinese 2 din Andriod unit I'll PM you a link when I find it, they are pretty much all the same.

Out of interest, how do you the Android unit? They seem like a good idea given the versatility of the Android system. Does it take long to "boot up" at ignition turn on?

[britvit]

The Android OS boots in less than 30 seconds. If the radio was in use when the unit was powered down, it will start to play instantly while it boots on start up. The reverse cam also works without waiting for the system to start. Pretty happy with it, the only problem has been the voice guideance doesn't work on the pre-installed igo app, which I read is a common fixable software issue.

[Joe]

britvit wrote:

Joe wrote:

britvit wrote:

Double din definitely fits, there is heaps of space behind. The one I fitted was 180mm deep.

This is awesome news to hear cause the stereo in the wifes car has just crapped it self

CD stuck inside?

You wouldn't bloody beleave what happened to the stereo in my car today now i'm saving for two stereos

[sideways]

[murcod]

britvit wrote:

The Android OS boots in less than 30 seconds. If the radio was in use when the unit was powered down, it will start to play instantly while it boots on start up. The reverse cam also works without waiting for the system to start. Pretty happy with it, the only problem has been the voice guideance doesn't work on the pre-installed igo app, which I read is a common fixable software issue.

Which model have you got? I've noticed a couple that run Windows CE as well as Android - I'm guessing that type would boot up quicker?

I can highly recommend the Sygic GPS app for Android- it will cost around AUS$30 but updates are free. I've got it on my phone and it is soooo much better than my 2010 vintage Kenwood double DIN head unit with built in Garmin GPS. PS: Out of interest the Kenwood boots up a lot quicker than 30 seconds - it would be more like 5-10seconds for full functionality.