Questions tagged [head-unit]
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Can a secondary audio wire harness be spliced into a factory head unit harness?
Working on a Titan I do not want to get rid of the factory 6 disc changer but I would like to run an aftermarket amp and subs. When I integrate custom features I like to make sure I can fallback to ...
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USB Err1 on Alpine CDA-100
I've been driving the wife's car recently, and her head unit is an Alpine CDA-100. It has a USB connector, which my head unit doesn't, so I thought I'd go ahead and hookup my phone (Android) and blast ...
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Head unit ignition switch wire has constant power
I have an aftermarket head unit in my 2014 Jetta that I installed myself. After several times waking up to a dead battery when I was sure I didn't leave the radio on, I decided to kill all power to it ...
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How to install bluetooth in a 05 Lexus ES330?
I’ve promised my girlfriend that for her birthday I will install a bluetooth system in her car like I have in mine. The day I got my car I simply had the head unit replaced with a new one with ...
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2005 e280 Mercedes OE parts and auxiliary circuits
I would like to find out what radio came in my Mercedes E280 sports when it was new and if it has heated seats. It's a 2005.
[The] fellow I got car off took radio out and I think [the buttons] were ...
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JVC KW-AV50 has weird issue with MP3 stored on USB
My car is installed with JVC KW-AV50, a multi-purpose system.
Now I'm facing a weird issue while trying to play MP3 songs via USB drive (recently bought new SanDisk Cruzer Blade 16GB USB 2.0 Flash ...
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Do I need a DAB ariel/antenna when installing a DAB radio in an older car?
I have a 1991 Mazda MX5, currently in the UK and considering adding a DAB radio before moving to Switzerland.
Do I also need to install a DAB ariel/antenna ?
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2009 dodge journey SXT aftermarket android head unit
im seeking help and advise on perfecting my android aftermarket head unit install. I say perfect because its currently installed but some electrical mods need to be made to stop it from draining my ...
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Mazda Axela 2009 Pioneer C9P5 Head Unit
My car is a Mazda Axela 2009,it has a Pioneer C9P5 Head Unit installed; a flat battery has wiped the settings for the backing camera, how do I restore it?
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Honda Clarity 2018 HMU Replacement
I am looking to replace the HMU assembly in my Clarity 2018 PHEV (non-touring). As far as I can surmise, the steps would consist of: removing the trim cover, removing both screws, unplugging the 6-...
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How do I change the system language of a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt?
How do I change the language of the system / head unit on a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt?
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Stereo Headunit resets everytime its switched off/on
Car: Audi TT 2011
Stereo unit: Pioneer SPH DA120
New on here and dont usually need to ask but i cant find an answer to my problem anywhere.
Had a huge headache installing my head unit and a new sub ...
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Toyota camry 2005 steering wheel on Toyota camry 2002?
I have installed a new head unit in my Toyota camry 2002. The head unit is SWC compatible. I was hoping to take advantage of that feature. The steering wheel I have now only has 2 buttons on the wheel....
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Prevent Stereo Shutdown During Ignition
I've got a Honda Civic 2006 that I've recently added a nice aftertmarket Android Auto head unit to because I got used to the one I had in my old work car (a 2018 Audi A3).
This unit works great, ...
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BMW E90 Aftermarket Head Unit Eonon GA9165B Installation Troubleshoot with Auto StartStop Button
I just bought the Eonon GA9165B Android 7" head unit for my 2007 BMW E90 and I think I may have a potential problem with my Auto Start Stop button as I don't think they have considered that some E90s ...
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Mitsubishi Lancer 2017 AUX input
I have a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Black Edition CF Auto MY17.
As shown below, the factory (stock) head unit has an AUX option, but there is no 3.5mm AUX input anywhere in the car.
The USB/iPod option ...
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Car Media Player
I have a BMW 525i 2005 which doesnt have any aux or bluetooth input. I currently use a FM transmitter to play songs from my USB to the cars speakers over FM.
The FM Transmitter doesnt have ability ...
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BMW head unit losing memory after some time
I have bought an aftermarket head unit and a harness adaptor for the BMW.
I'm not great with cars but thought I'd give this a go myself. The harness has a flying red wire which required connection to ...
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Connect car speakers to 2 separate head units
How can i connect 4 car door speakers to 2 separate head units I'm thinking of using diodes any one has any clues please provide a diagram with type and rating of the diodes or any possible ...
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Can an aftermarket Android radio cause an airbag to malfunction?
I would like to upgrade my 2007 Lexus RX350 factory radio to the following unit.
But I am learning the passenger airbag indicator won't function the same as the factory unit. From an engineering ...
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Set up new head unit and back up camera goes on and off
So I installed a new sony apple carplay head unit in my 2016 honda civic lx and set my backup. When I put the car in reverse the camera turns on. However, the camera tends to cut in and out and will ...
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Static in Double Din Stereo Unit
I recently installed an aftermarket Android based navigation/stereo double din in my vehicle. I have a 2002 camry with JBL. I am using this wiring harness from Metra. Everything works well with the ...