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In-Dash unit and Back up camera for 2012 Pricus C Two

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by Netineti, Apr 27, 2018.

  1. Netineti

    Netineti Member

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    Hey guys,

    It's been a while. I think its time to upgrade my Prius C Two 2012. What back up camera are compatible? Does any in-dash unit come highly recommended? I was looking at the Android Auto ones, but I am completely new to them so I don't really know what I am looking at.
     
  2. zen_

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    I highly recommend the Pioneer AVH-2300NEX (disk) or MVH-2300NEX (no disk). User interface is good, operation is fast, the built in bluetooth stuff works very well (Spotify, Pandora, calls), the screen has good viability in daylight. I don't use Android Auto a lot on it, but that also does work well when plugged into USB once you get it setup correctly. I had been using Kenwood head units since my first one in high school (almost 20 years...), but the gap between Pioneer and Kenwood now on A/V head units is just too much. The interface on the Kenwood units is much worse, they operate slower, the screen is basically useless in sunlight, and there are minor problems with bluetooth features.

    I would also suggest buying the extended warranty if you're confident you'll have it for 2+ years, or at least using a credit card that gives an extra year of warranty. The one bad thing I have heard about Pioneer units is early deaths.

    Also, you're going to need all this stuff...

    SCOSCHE TA2114B
    Metra 70-1761
    Metra Axxess ASWC-1
    Metra Axxess AX-TOY28SWC
    Metra 40-LX11
    Metra AX-USB-35EXT
    MicroBypass for AVH-4100NEX AVH-4200NEX (also works on 2300 series)
    Short female 3.5mm to male RCA cable (if you want the aux jack retained)
     
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  3. Netineti

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    Did you have these additions?