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Originally Posted by RandomHero

I actually used a standard automotive relay available at Canadian Tire for around $5. http://www.caraudioforumz.com/instal...bypass-263025/

that link will give you the info you need about how to wire it. If you want to go the "official route" this Amazon.com : Parking Brake Override Bypass Fully Automatic Video in Motion for Pioneer Models AVH-X1500DVD AVH-X2500BT AVH-X3500BHS AVH-X4500BT AVH-X5500BHS : Electronics is the prebuilt one from amazon but i couldnt find it easily in Canada.

Let me know if you need anymore help. Do a little research and make sure the Z150 uses the same double pulse as the X5500 (which is what I have). I cant find any official documentation on it.

Originally Posted by RandomHero

You cant ground it on the new head units because it requires a special sequence to signal the safety feature. In Pioneers case I think they are all OFF-ON-OFF-ON. You can wire in a switch to the ground wire which should work? however I think it needs to go from seeing Positive to Negative signal so it cant just be a simple on/off. Don't quote me on that part though because I used a relay...

Regardless it is no longer as simple as grounding out the park wire.

Originally Posted by RandomHero

Yup super simple. I didnt have to mount a GPS antenna but I would say it would be most out of the way on the rear parcel shelf... but thats a lot of extra wiring routing. Im sure harbringer will steer you right. I mounted my mic using a tiny piece of 2 sided tape on the top of my steering column right next to the gauge cluster. Its nearly invisible and gets great audio. Others have run the mic up into the roof to where the OEM one is.

Best of luck on the install! I would also recommend a relay to allow your passengers to watch videos on the road... and remove other stupid pioneer limitations that despite being for your safety are downright annoying.

Originally Posted by Harbinger of Darkness

I've installed my own in several vehicles (including my 86). I'm more than willing to help an install. I'm free most week days after 3 and weekends. A new head unit is about a 20 min install with 20 min of soldering before hand. Shoot me a PM and I'll find a time to walk you through it.

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Got it all installed today! Thanks to both of you for the help really appreciated it....took me way longer than a professional install would have taken but I saved 100$+ which I will now spend on other stuff

Wrote a quick DIY if anyone wants to check it out
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48505

*Last thing I have to figure out is what I want to do with e-brake...I wired it up properly (legally) for now to see if I can live with it but I may have to go the relay route.