Caution with 2013 models and install

bigaudiofanat · 07-13-2013, 11:43 PM

Well I got my hands on a 2013 base 370z today for a basic head unit, rear camera, and rear speaker install. Something that should of taken me no more than 4 hours ended up taking almost 10 hours! I strongly suggest reading on.

The biggest problem was the standard metra harness model 70-7552. Let me start by saying it is the wrong one!. It will plug in just like any older model z. However the factory wiring harness is completely different referring to how it's wired. The only wires that are still correct are Front Left speakers, Illumination, and Constant 12 volt. Other than those you have to purchase an additional unit and add pins in blanks in order to use it. I notified metra about this as well as sent them pictures. They replied by saying it is the correct harness and you may have had a defective harness. (Note here that we bought two of them from worst buy)

Anyone that will be using the metra aswc, make sure you check the newest diagrams! They changed where the pins are located.

New door grommets, these are now solid with no space for a speaker wire. You will be able to drill through them just make sure your drilling thought an empty area. I will have a how to guide later on.

DEpointfive0 · 07-14-2013, 12:23 AM

Thanks for the heads up!
I'm sure this will help out PLENTY of other people in the future

xTETOVABOYx · 07-14-2013, 04:30 AM

wow thanks alot for the info and post,

RonRizz · 07-14-2013, 08:16 AM

Should be stickied.... Good looking out, Matt

Inda370z · 07-14-2013, 11:22 PM

I just finished an install on my 2013 as well. I got the metra harness and just removed the rear speaker pins and placed them in the spots needed for the steering wheel controls. Took me all of 10 minutes. I noticed you went with rear speakers so yeah you would of needed 2. As for the speakers, you are correct, You have to go through a solid grommet.

So for those not using rear speakers, get the metra or scosche harness and just remove the rear speaker pins from the harness and place them into slots to connect pins shown in the attached diagram. You can use a small eyeglass screwdriver to remove the pins, just insert it into the hole above the pin (when looking into the connector) this will give you a clean install with no factory wires being cut. As for ground, just run a line and create your own.

Pioneer x5500bhs and Pioneer components installed

bigaudiofanat · 07-15-2013, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inda370z

I just finished an install on my 2013 as well. I got the metra harness and just removed the rear speaker pins and placed them in the spots needed for the steering wheel controls. Took me all of 10 minutes. I noticed you went with rear speakers so yeah you would of needed 2. As for the speakers, you are correct, You have to go through a solid grommet.

So for those not using rear speakers, get the metra or scosche harness and just remove the rear speaker pins from the harness and place them into slots to connect pins shown in the attached diagram. You can use a small eyeglass screwdriver to remove the pins, just insert it into the hole above the pin (when looking into the connector) this will give you a clean install with no factory wires being cut. As for ground, just run a line and create your own.

Pioneer x5500bhs and Pioneer components installed

Wish I had that diagram the other day. Thanks for the info, Actually I would not of needed the rear speaker wires because they were begin pulled directly from the kenwood harness. And what are you saying about going through a solid grommet?

We didn't want to start pulling pins so we just purchased a second one and pulled pins from that. In any case is a company tells you it will work with your vehicle you should not have to do such things. I am still in contact with them so hopefully they will fix this. Also we are not talking about the wires for steering wheel controls but wires for power an the right speaker.

kenchan · 07-15-2013, 12:54 PM

looks like a job well done, big.

Raiderse · 07-16-2013, 05:48 PM

NICE TO SEE MY Z On the NET!
That's My Blue 2013 Z and Matt did a Great Job with the install!
Matt, What is the Solid grommet on the door? What had to be drilled?
I must have missed something in the 10 hours we spent with my car.

I have to hand it to Matt. He stayed with it. It was a long process.
I would highly recommend Matt to install for anyone!

bigaudiofanat · 07-17-2013, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiderse

NICE TO SEE MY Z On the NET!
That's My Blue 2013 Z and Matt did a Great Job with the install!
Matt, What is the Solid grommet on the door? What had to be drilled?
I must have missed something in the 10 hours we spent with my car.

I have to hand it to Matt. He stayed with it. It was a long process.
I would highly recommend Matt to install for anyone!

I am not sure what he it talking about maybe the door grommet which I was going to look at and report my findings but we were to busy that day.

Wicked CAS · 07-31-2013, 11:24 AM

Great info...

Zteve · 08-01-2013, 08:33 AM

this is making my head hurt, lol. i agree this should be a simple plug-n-play but the powers that be have to make it look so complicated.

bigaudiofanat · 08-01-2013, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zteve

this is making my head hurt, lol. i agree this should be a simple plug-n-play but the powers that be have to make it look so complicated.

Normally it is however with the change in wiring in the 2013 models it no longer is until metra changes their harness or comes out with a new one.

Baer383 · 08-01-2013, 11:43 AM

I used a Metra harness and had no issues on my 2013 Nismo.

peleincubus · 08-01-2013, 01:19 PM

So was the harness in the OP the wrong one?

coolvans1988 · 08-01-2013, 01:23 PM

Same here on my Base 2013, i supplied my installer
with the metra harness model 70-7552, no problems.
Headunit, door speakers/tweeters, and metra kit for steering wheel controls.

Used the same items as the earlier 370z models.

took about 2.5 hrs to complete.

07-13-2013, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Caution with 2013 models and install Well I got my hands on a 2013 base 370z today for a basic head unit, rear camera, and rear speaker install. Something that should of taken me no more than 4 hours ended up taking almost 10 hours! I strongly suggest reading on. The biggest problem was the standard metra harness model 70-7552. Let me start by saying it is the wrong one!. It will plug in just like any older model z. However the factory wiring harness is completely different referring to how it's wired. The only wires that are still correct are Front Left speakers, Illumination, and Constant 12 volt. Other than those you have to purchase an additional unit and add pins in blanks in order to use it. I notified metra about this as well as sent them pictures. They replied by saying it is the correct harness and you may have had a defective harness. (Note here that we bought two of them from worst buy) Anyone that will be using the metra aswc, make sure you check the newest diagrams! They changed where the pins are located. New door grommets, these are now solid with no space for a speaker wire. You will be able to drill through them just make sure your drilling thought an empty area. I will have a how to guide later on. __________________ 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/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 07-14-2013 at 06:27 AM.

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07-14-2013, 04:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
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07-31-2013, 11:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
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07-15-2013, 12:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	looks like a job well done, big.

07-16-2013, 05:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Raiderse Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Delware Posts: 4 Drives: 2013 370 Coupe M6 SP Rep Power: 12	NICE TO SEE MY Z On the NET! That's My Blue 2013 Z and Matt did a Great Job with the install! Matt, What is the Solid grommet on the door? What had to be drilled? I must have missed something in the 10 hours we spent with my car. I have to hand it to Matt. He stayed with it. It was a long process. I would highly recommend Matt to install for anyone!

08-01-2013, 08:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3369	this is making my head hurt, lol. i agree this should be a simple plug-n-play but the powers that be have to make it look so complicated. __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

08-01-2013, 11:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I used a Metra harness and had no issues on my 2013 Nismo. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

08-01-2013, 01:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
peleincubus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, tx Posts: 255 Drives: PW 14' 370Z Rep Power: 13	So was the harness in the OP the wrong one?

08-01-2013, 01:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
coolvans1988 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NA Posts: 402 Drives: 2013 370z PW A/T Rep Power: 13	Same here on my Base 2013, i supplied my installer with the metra harness model 70-7552, no problems. Headunit, door speakers/tweeters, and metra kit for steering wheel controls. Used the same items as the earlier 370z models. took about 2.5 hrs to complete.

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