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Old 06-16-20 | 03:45 PM
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I forgot that was asked! I purchased it direct from the Phoenix Android website. Took about a couple of weeks to get. Mine came right from China. Once I got the tracking number it was about 4 days to get.
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Old 06-16-20 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 41engine
I forgot that was asked! I purchased it direct from the Phoenix Android website. Took about a couple of weeks to get. Mine came right from China. Once I got the tracking number it was about 4 days to get.
Just realized you have an 07. Thanks.
Old 06-16-20 | 04:18 PM
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Sorry. I’m having a rough day!
Old 06-16-20 | 07:01 PM
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These were a pain to put in!
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Old 06-17-20 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 41engine
Sorry. I’m having a rough day!
Check this guy out on YouTube. Before he installs his unit he resets the audio and turns the volume up between 35-40. he also doesn't use an adapter and/or Y Splitter.
Good Luck!

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Old 06-17-20 | 08:23 AM
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I’ll check it out. I did the volume setting. Set it to 45. The radio does sound better than stock. I checked the CarPlay dongle in a wall outlet. It powers up and does charge the phone. So I’m thinking maybe I have the usb plugged into the wrong spot on the radio. I’m going to check it out in a day or 2. My aggravation now is I displayed the temp. It’s in Celsius. My setting is to Fahrenheit. It’s the little things
Old 06-17-20 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by maddtv
Check this guy out on YouTube. Before he installs his unit he resets the audio and turns the volume up between 35-40. he also doesn't use an adapter and/or Y Splitter.
Good Luck!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7en910G49k
AWESOME! I got mine yesterday and will attempt an install soon. I almost wanted to have Best Buy install it...

I want to remove the cig lighter and install a circle shaped USB hub in the same hole. Ideas? I’ve seen them around but wasn’t sure if anyone here did that mod yet.
Old 06-17-20 | 04:03 PM
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Operator error on the usb. It plugs into the top right on the back. I had a Grom audio adapter before. I got a usb fitting the same size as the Aux. Its an extension. It fits into the Aux spot then you plug it into the USB coming from the radio. Forgive the mess!

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Old 06-17-20 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 41engine
Operator error on the usb. It plugs into the top right on the back. I had a Grom audio adapter before. I got a usb fitting the same size as the Aux. Its an extension. It fits into the Aux spot then you plug it into the USB coming from the radio. Forgive the mess!

That’s clean, I like it. Is that cable long enough?

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Old 06-18-20 | 04:24 AM
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It is. It made it all the way into the glove box no problem. That’s where I had the Grom. And the Phoenix USBs are long as well so I have them meet up where the CD player use to be.
Old 06-18-20 | 05:35 AM
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Again don’t mind the mess or my leg. The white box is the car play adapter. The little white tail is plugged into the the unit. The black cable out goes to the usb in the aux spot. Plenty of cable. I took out the CD player when I put the Grom in. So I tuck it up in the little shelf where the CD player was.



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Old 06-19-20 | 09:37 AM
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Android Update. Just got the antenna Y. May install it later. Apple Car Play issues. Finally got it to connect on a regular basis through the usb. YouTube music is choppy. Never had an issue before. Then the music on the phone was choppy as well. I downloaded EasyCon app. On the phone and the radio. Took out the car play box and the music plays fine. Don’t know if I have a bad car play box or it needs an update
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Old 06-19-20 | 01:50 PM
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LED Low Beams, High Beams, and Fogs!

I absolutely LOVE them. I can't wait to try them out tonight.

Man, un-clipping the fogs from the wire connector was a PITA!


Old 06-19-20 | 08:32 PM
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Update:

night shot.

I LOVE THEM!!!

Especially how the fog lights aren’t overly obnoxious like most HID yellow ones I’ve seen.




Old 07-05-20 | 01:07 AM
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Removed my 2nd row for more space (looking to sell) but left my 3rd row jump seats!!






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