Kenwood 9960 Question

Mw65 · 09-23-2010, 09:52 PM

I want to install the Kenwood 9960 HU but have a question, does anyone know if the blue tooth buttons on the steering wheel still work after the install? If i push the call side of the button will the HU ask me if i want to make a call and to what number like the stock radio? Or if i hit the hang up button on the wheel will the phone hang up? I would really hate to have buttons on my steering wheel that do not work.

bigaudiofanat · 09-23-2010, 10:42 PM

I do not think so, if you have a call answer button that will work if you use the metra axess or pac sterring wheel control box. But you are going to have to hit the voice button on the head unit and use the kenwood mic for voice commands.

TreeSemdyZee · 09-23-2010, 11:54 PM

I suppose if you were real energetic, you could find the connection from the Bluetooth button and use it to replace the button the comes with the 9960, but that would be EXTREMELY energetic. I have my button that came with the 9960 mounted just above the knee pad so that I can reach down without looking and hit it for the voice activation. (see pic). You will be blown away by the voice activation once you learn how to use it.

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Mw65 · 09-24-2010, 09:53 AM

Thanks for the replys. Can one of you tell me where i can find the info on everthing I would need to install the Kenwood 9960. I would like to try the install myself first but really dont know everthing that I would need. I want to install all its options including backup camera, ipod, pc interface, and wiring harness. just not sure where to get that info. from.

TreeSemdyZee · 09-24-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mw65

Thanks for the replys. Can one of you tell me where i can find the info on everthing I would need to install the Kenwood 9960. I would like to try the install myself first but really dont know everthing that I would need. I want to install all its options including backup camera, ipod, pc interface, and wiring harness. just not sure where to get that info. from.

You'll need a Scosche NAA2B Antenna Adapter, Scosche NN04B Car Stereo Connector (harness).
For the iPod, you'll need the Kenwood KCA-iP301V cable.
As far as camera, that's really up to you. I bought the Kenwood CMOS-300, which is pretty expensive, but has a huge angle of viewing and multiple views (5) available.
Not sure about PC interface. What are you needing that for out of curiousity? I know some guys on Kenwood's forum were connecting their PCs to the USB cable (that comes with the 9960) to modify their Garmin unit (not approved by Garmin).
This can help you quite a lot: KenwoodForums.com • Index page

Mw65 · 09-24-2010, 10:24 AM

Would i need a pc cable to upload new cars for nav or upload updates to the system? How would you add a new spash screen? Or can all this be done by sd card or usb thumb drive? Somewhere I saw a video where they used a pc.

09-23-2010, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mw65 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lumberton Tx. Posts: 22 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	Kenwood 9960 Question I want to install the Kenwood 9960 HU but have a question, does anyone know if the blue tooth buttons on the steering wheel still work after the install? If i push the call side of the button will the HU ask me if i want to make a call and to what number like the stock radio? Or if i hit the hang up button on the wheel will the phone hang up? I would really hate to have buttons on my steering wheel that do not work.

09-23-2010, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I do not think so, if you have a call answer button that will work if you use the metra axess or pac sterring wheel control box. But you are going to have to hit the voice button on the head unit and use the kenwood mic for voice commands. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,886 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	I suppose if you were real energetic, you could find the connection from the Bluetooth button and use it to replace the button the comes with the 9960, but that would be EXTREMELY energetic. I have my button that came with the 9960 mounted just above the knee pad so that I can reach down without looking and hit it for the voice activation. (see pic). You will be blown away by the voice activation once you learn how to use it. Dnx9960 kenwood excelon wicked cas sneak peak preview pre-order $500 gift certificate

09-24-2010, 09:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mw65 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lumberton Tx. Posts: 22 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the replys. Can one of you tell me where i can find the info on everthing I would need to install the Kenwood 9960. I would like to try the install myself first but really dont know everthing that I would need. I want to install all its options including backup camera, ipod, pc interface, and wiring harness. just not sure where to get that info. from.

09-24-2010, 10:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mw65 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lumberton Tx. Posts: 22 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	Would i need a pc cable to upload new cars for nav or upload updates to the system? How would you add a new spash screen? Or can all this be done by sd card or usb thumb drive? Somewhere I saw a video where they used a pc.