Reddit reviews MicroBypass Parking Brake Override Bypass for Alpine

You mean the bits that check to see if you’re moving so you can’t do things like manage connections while underway? I didn’t, I used a Microbypass.


https://www.amazon.com/MicroBypass-Parking-Override-Bypass-Alpine/dp/B006FKAHFM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=microbypass+alpine&qid=1573396858&sprefix=microby&sr=8-1

Yeah... I just tried it and I didn't see it. I have a Parking Brake Override Bypass installed so maybe that is why.

Here is a full list not including the subwoofer and trim panel tool kit I used: https://imgur.com/a/pkcl5Du

Other odds and ends: https://imgur.com/a/SwvCyuz

You will need a subwoofer capable of 2 ohm impedance. I highly recommend this one: https://alpine-usa.com/product/view/x-w10d4/

You wire up the 2 voice coils in parallel which makes it 2 ohms, capable of the 1000 watts. The box I used is on the smaller end of proper box size, this one might be a better bet but it's considerably larger: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_777BB101V/Sound-Ordnance-Bass-Bunker.html

If all that is too pricey for you you can opt for a cheaper headunit. This was my second choice, it supports Android Auto as well: https://www.crutchfield.com/S-Zdky5C59JAD/p_158XAV100/Sony-XAV-AX100.html

If you go with Alpine/CarPlay, do yourself a favor and get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/MicroBypass-Parking-Override-Bypass-Alpine/dp/B006FKAHFM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1537111335&sr=8-2&keywords=alpine+parking+brake+bypass

If you get stuck, or need advice on running wires or grounding points I'd be happy to help. My 2015 Passat sounds fantastic!

I put the Alpine i207-WRA in my 2012 JKUR with the stock amp/sub and love it. With the Maestro (included in the restyle kit), I can use my steering wheel controls, and was able to reprogram them so volume is on the left set of buttons and track changes are on the right (like my BMW). Yeah, it was expensive, but the fact that it comes with literally everything you need, including trim that makes it look and fit stock and the Maestro for steering wheel control integration makes it worth it.

Install was a breeze, and the install video is complete and easy to follow. I did it myself, and the only thing I had to do custom was the parking brake bypass -- Alpine's harness has wires hidden behind tape you can solder to, so there's no need to splice (see guide here). Routing the wiring for the GPS antenna was a little annoying as it's quite short, but it does reach.

I installed a backup camera at the same time, and that was a total breeze as well. Just plug it in, tell the head unit it exists, and it works automatically when you put it in reverse.

CarPlay works great, but it's not wireless. Google Maps likes to forget you started navigation if you do it before you start the car, but otherwise, no gripes.

It's really cool to be able to see tire pressure on all 4 tires, battery voltage, intake/coolant temp, etc on the Alpine (via the Maestro's OBD-II connection).

You cannot use the stock microphone, it's not the right kind of microphone. The aftermarket mic is a little ugly and not integrated nicely, but you get used to it.

get a brake bypass circuit and ask them to install it when the fix the job: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006FKAHFM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

this is the one I bought and my car never complains about being in park to make changes to the settings

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FKAHFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a6FYCbTM1M7VV

I had a bit of free time today and I happened to find it pretty quick.

Heres the dash kit
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_003MAZK860/American-International-MAZK860-Dash-Kit-Painted-silver-black.html

Remember you’re not going to use those side plastic pieces. You’ll have a better fit using the metal ones already on the stock radio

I just installed one last week. Get this and you won’t regret it.

MicroBypass Parking Brake Override Bypass for Alpine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FKAHFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_deI6Cb8KXEQ8Z