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Photos I took today. Everything works as it should. I wouldn’t worry too much about the different audio configurations. I’m pretty sure it’ll still be plug and play throughout the 2003-2009 model years. The connections will remain the same no matter what they changed elsewhere in the audio systems. just my 2 cents.
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thanks for all of your posts regarding this unit. It works with US version with nav OR without?
So it looks like the only replacement for the non nav factory option is this tesla style unit? No trusted supplier with a double din will work? Pioneer...Kenwood...etc? It looks super nice with the big screen but I'm skeptical of this China manufactured unit.
So it looks like the only replacement for the non nav factory option is this tesla style unit? No trusted supplier with a double din will work? Pioneer...Kenwood...etc? It looks super nice with the big screen but I'm skeptical of this China manufactured unit.
Quite a few people have converted a Nav system to an aftermarket head unit. Yes, it does take some work but, totally doable. If you are interested, I have a spreadsheet detailing the ways.
Just curious, Where do you think the Pioneer, Kenwood, Etc. units are Manifactured?
I know most electronics are manufactured in China but I would much rather there be some reputable company name selling the product. I've purchase cheap electronics online before and there is a reason they are cheap.
So it looks like the only replacement for the non nav factory option is this tesla style unit? No trusted supplier with a double din will work? Pioneer...Kenwood...etc? It looks super nice with the big screen but I'm skeptical of this China manufactured unit.
I bought and installed this unit.
It differs from the usual double-DIN units out there from Kenwood/Pioneer et al because it's actually wider that double-DIN (the screen is double DIN, the entire unit is the size of the old Lexus non-NAV unit). Also, it has several large, backlit buttons...and *****. Imagine that...buttons and *****. I'm not a fan of all-screen solutions. No tactile feedback, have to read the screen and good luck in direct sunlight...context menus keep changing... but that's only one man's opinion.
The plusses - factory "look", I now have an integrated backup camera, SD, USB, Bluetooth audio, Android 8.0 (will run anything Android including Google Maps or any other GPS app/tracker you want), can tether my phone to the unit, run the Torque app for diagnostic info, run Amazon music etc, can change the background lighting to anything I want. I'm also able to attach a couple of inexpensive USB cameras to it via the multiple USB inputs and record to an SD card, though I haven't tried that yet.
The minuses - installation was easy and straightforward but time consuming. Not the cheapest solution. The camera will occasionally freeze (maybe twice a month) but will reset when the power cycles. I also question the Android support, as there seems to be no way to update it...at least not yet. It will connect to my home wifi and get onto the web just fine...but the update seems to go nowhere. Google Play apps update fine.
Trying to figure out my options for this. Was hoping to find some sort of apple car play solution. Thanks!
Originally Posted by Kelevra
Quite a few people have converted a Nav system to an aftermarket head unit. Yes, it does take some work but, totally doable. If you are interested, I have a spreadsheet detailing the ways.
Just curious, Where do you think the Pioneer, Kenwood, Etc. units are Manifactured?
@Kelevra Do you mind sharing that spreadsheet? I'm really leaning towards that Phoenix unit but a bit concerned if it will work. 2003 with NAV/ML. Thanks
01-07-19, 09:05 AM
