upgrading mmcs with rockford to an aftermarket HELP needed for the adapters needed

[trd2nv112]

i have read a few post but im still confused on which parts i actually need has anyone done this upgrade recently if so please lead me the right way..

i have a nw pajero exceed and i wanted to upgrade to my own head unit but keeping the rockford amp and speaker setup and retain the steering wheel controls.. i can hook everything myself as long as i have the parts i needed for this upgrade

any help would be appreciated

[trd2nv112]

MITO02 https://aerpro.com/mito02 ok looks like i need this.... please add to it if you have other suggestions

[NW_Exceed_MY14]

I am also interested in this. Please keep us posted.

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[steve666]

any updates on this?
trying to replace my MMCS also with android system

[Onsan]

Having just gone through this, if I were to do it today I’d pull the amp.
There was quite a bit of messing around having to install a relay to turn the amp off and while it does sound good, you don’t have full control of the speakers and sub functionality. The worst is that I have an subtle, but annoying volume surge on some songs.

[gas55]

Have you looked at the Dig Options site?
They have a head unit (and fascia) for both the MM ordinary sound system and the Rockford system.
Downside is, they take nearly a minute for radio etc. to engage after start-up.

[maphew]

I've just completed an installed on a Pioneer DMH-z5350bt double din head unit into our 2012 NW Pajero Platinum which had the MMCS and Rockford sound system.

I tried 3 harnesses which included and in the order of CHMB7C, CHMB4C, and the MITO-02.
The CHMBC harnesses turned the HU on but didn't engage the amplifier = no sound.
The MITO-02 (whilst not complete plug and play) worked the first time.

I was able to retain the steering wheel controls by connecting a 3.5mm audio lead to pins 22 & 23.
Pins 22 & 32 are opposite each other, like this in the connector

-x--------
-x--------

I got the factory rear camera working but was not happy with the quality of the image so ran a Pioneer reverse camera and noticed a big difference.

I also needed a facia for final fitting.

Good luck

[drgtr]

Amp on wire is white/blue one. So hook that up.

Problem i have is amp wont turn off if you turn car off.

You must turn stereo off first . then turn car off.
Otherwise amp stayed no and drained battery!


I ran a switch to the fuse for amp and now I turn switch off too.

[OldEmmGee]

You could always fit a relay in series (run off Ignition)?

[maphew]

Amp on wire is white/blue one. So hook that up.

Problem i have is amp wont turn off if you turn car off.

You must turn stereo off first . then turn car off.
Otherwise amp stayed no and drained battery!


I ran a switch to the fuse for amp and now I turn switch off too.

How did you know your amp was still on? Just by the battery drain or was there some other indication?
I've had the unit installed for 1 week and no issues with battery.

[Freddie1977]

I've just completed an installed on a Pioneer DMH-z5350bt double din head unit into our 2012 NW Pajero Platinum which had the MMCS and Rockford sound system.

I tried 3 harnesses which included and in the order of CHMB7C, CHMB4C, and the MITO-02.
The CHMBC harnesses turned the HU on but didn't engage the amplifier = no sound.
The MITO-02 (whilst not complete plug and play) worked the first time.

I was able to retain the steering wheel controls by connecting a 3.5mm audio lead to pins 22 & 23.
Pins 22 & 32 are opposite each other, like this in the connector

-x--------
-x--------

I got the factory rear camera working but was not happy with the quality of the image so ran a Pioneer reverse camera and noticed a big difference.

I also needed a facia for final fitting.

Good luck

Hi, I just installed a Kenwood 9020DABS with the CHMBC, everything works but one crucial not, NO SOUND any ideas why, because the MITO-02 is expensive to get)

[bennyb29]

I went through the same process, and replaced the MMCS unit on my device with a Sony XAV-AX1000. My NT Platinum Pajero has the Rockford amp setup, which added to the complexity. However, i now have Apple CarPlay, fully functional steering wheel controls including voice related controls as well as a powered Amp. I must say the sound is better too, and i am a very happy customer! I retained the stock rear camera using an adapter, and the good thing is i now have guide lines, which werent present on the MMCS headunit,.

Details of my install are mentioned here, along with the parts used:

https://www.pajeroforum.com.au/forum/general-information/electrical-radios/1068686-replace-mmcs-v1-rockford-fosgate-nw-pajero#post1075054

I used the Aerpro website to shortlist all the parts i would need, and then got a highly rated installer off AirTasker to do the install under my watchful eyes.

The Amp was not getting powered off when the car was turned off, which we tested to confirm, so added in a relay running off the ACC.

Happy to answer questions based on what i know.