AVIC D-3 Antenna Question

[ArmanB7]

Hey guys i am looking to buy the pioneer avic d-3. One thing i was wondering was that if i can connect the sharkfin antenna to the d3's gps? I saw some people using gps antennas that come with it, but i dont like the look of just a antenna sticking out of now where. Please tell/show me your solution. Thank You. I searched google, audiworld, avic411. So dont tell me to search.

[davis449]

Hey guys i am looking to buy the pioneer avic d-3. One thing i was wondering was that if i can connect the sharkfin antenna to the d3's gps? I saw some people using gps antennas that come with it, but i dont like the look of just a antenna sticking out of now where. Please tell/show me your solution. Thank You. I searched google, audiworld, avic411. So dont tell me to search.

I asked this question about three weeks ago and never got a response. I, so far, have my Sirius tuner for the Avic wired to the shark fin. It was easy. All you have to do is cut the plastic from around that connector (the green one) in the trunk and just plug it in and make sure you have the unit secured to the OEM Sirius tuner plate holder. I drilled 4 new holes in it and screwed it down. As for power, I hooked in an extension using spare speaker wire off some 12V constant wires from the deck and ran them all the way to the trunk. It wasn't too hard and now everything works fine.

I read on Avic411.com that you can just splice the Pioneer one into the OEM one. I'm just not exactly sure where the OEM one is. I wasn't able to find it behind my HU, but then again, I didn't look real hard (I know it's there) For now, I have the Pioneer one ran all the way to the rear deck secured near the brake light. It's not real noticeable.

[ArmanB7]

oh really nice, also do i need the pioneeer install kit?

[davis449]

oh really nice, also do i need the pioneeer install kit?

If you're asking about for the dash, then yes, it's a good idea. I made mine sit decent without it, but the kit makes it easier and look cleaner with less effort. I'm fixing to purchase one for myself.

[b6onboost]

Just put the D3 GPS antenna on top of the fuse box under the dash. it still gets 4+ satellites. There is no need to place it on the dash, trunk, or anywhere visible.

[davis449]

Just put the D3 GPS antenna on top of the fuse box under the dash. it still gets 4+ satellites. There is no need to place it on the dash, trunk, or anywhere visible.

Holy shit, that's awesome. I'm gonna give that try.