What is this screw for?
 

I found this on the plastic packaging for the Pioneer instruction manuals. It's taped on the outside of the manuals. What is this for?

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No idea, but I just realized that I never got my head unit instructions or that cable. Hmmm

i found this in the glove box.

i was unable to search for a destination from my head unit, as in the "Address" icon is grey-ed out i can't click on it...

Time to sue! SUE, I tell you! :D

You probably know this already, but just in case - I think you have to be in neutral or park, or have a foot on the brake to enter an address... safety lockout.

I was in park, in the garage, with the car turned on. i couldn't enter an address...

EDIT: oh i just read the manual, it says i have to set the PARKING BRAKE to set addresses... not impressed. But i still don't know what that screw is for?

Its pioneer's joke of a sheet metal screw for the head units ground.

Which is a clue you should just ground out the ebrake wire from the head unit.

;)

i'm never good with wirings in the car :(

We are here to help chensuo!

I dont normally agree with disrespecting manufacture instruction :bump:

But check this thread out if you are looking to bypass certain features.

http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/...and-confirmed/

damn thanks! i didn't know i can bypass certain stuff.

hey @Burrcold if you don't have the manuals, how do you know that you have to apply the parking brake before you can enter addresses?

I can't say for sure, but according to the dealer, they told me the screw is used to reset the head unit if you decide to sell it.

This thread to do a soft mod on your head unit. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24934

It's a pretty common thing with Navi systems as a safety precaution. It is annoying though. Using the rest of the system was pretty self explanitory though.

the "screw" is for if ya don't like somebody,ya show 'em THE "screw!"
ehe! he! he! i suspect it is a ''grounding" screw!