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Author Topic: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit  (Read 34081 times)

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Re: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit
« Reply #75 on: March 04, 2009, 05:26:16 PM »
No, we actually have it hooked up and sitting out for testing all functions and accessories.  Once that is done we programmed the SWI, then I turned off the car.  Disconnect everything, tape all wires, plug everything back in getting ready for the final push back of the radio.  Test everything one more time.  Secure the radio and then test one more time before closing up the dash.  That is when we discovered the SWI not working, I managed to get it in view of the window behind the radio.  We left it installed and reprogrammed the SWI using a long screwdriver to push the program button.  Then we closed up the dash.  The next day he said it worked on the way to work but not on the way home.
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Re: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit
« Reply #76 on: March 04, 2009, 07:12:03 PM »
I know this is a jinx, but mine has worked flawlessly since the install.  If you remember Joe, we had to call Crutchfield a couple of times and it turned out the dip switch settings published were wrong. 

I know that does not explain why it would work and then stop. 
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Re: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit
« Reply #77 on: March 04, 2009, 08:01:22 PM »
I learned from that, we set the switch before we did anything
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Re: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit
« Reply #78 on: March 05, 2009, 12:44:28 AM »
Standing by  :lurk:
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Re: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit
« Reply #79 on: March 05, 2009, 03:55:05 PM »
So how much HP does this mod add?
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Re: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit
« Reply #80 on: March 05, 2009, 04:06:51 PM »
Depends on the music that's playing!
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Re: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit
« Reply #81 on: March 05, 2009, 04:08:24 PM »
Mike, so when is that special unit coming in?
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Re: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit
« Reply #82 on: March 05, 2009, 04:18:01 PM »
Looking to try it out?  LOL!!!!!!


Not sure, I'm giving it a while for 3 reasons:

1) Cost.  Hoping it will drop a little.
2) Newish Technology.  Hoping it will prove itself over time and get more reviews. Plus I hate buying 1st or 2nd Generation.
3) Time to enjoy it.  If I get these orders, I'll only have a few months in the States and then off to Afganastan for a few.

So, for the time being, like I said, keeping my eye on it.
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Re: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit
« Reply #83 on: March 05, 2009, 04:22:22 PM »
How else am I to know how to install it if I can't :drool:
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Re: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit
« Reply #84 on: March 05, 2009, 04:39:22 PM »
LOL!!! You don't even care anything about what it does!  You just want to tear apart another Solstice!   :lol:

You have the fever!!!!!!!!!



Just be carefull and don't spill the beans!  I'd hate for the lowly forum commoners to know what's going on!

:rofl:
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Re: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit
« Reply #85 on: March 05, 2009, 04:43:02 PM »
 :idk: what are you talking about   :idk:
Move along, nothing going on here, move along...







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Re: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit
« Reply #86 on: March 05, 2009, 04:45:40 PM »
 :huh:  You hear somthin'???


Cricket...

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