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[AnubisZed]

so it's been a very productive day. all i can say is if i can do it anybody can.

I've got the screen working. i've also realised i don't need Apple Carplay as i can install spotify, tunein and waze directly onto the android unit.

I'm still deciding if i can be bothered to add DAB since i can listen through tunein. i've got it working using the USB unit i linked to early. You also need to install an android app called DAB-Z. not sure i can be bothered with the hassle to routing the aerial.

Final challenge is getting the phone cradle out. I've already managed to break it, but not that fussed as i don't use it.

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Yeah my thoughts as well. I'm now not using the dongle at all, although I got it for my wife it's more of a dad to mess with. Don't get me wrong it's a great display and app once it's up and running, but I'm Android anyway so use Android Auto (AutoMate). DAB is only there if you are not in a good phone reception area but then you need to be in a DAB area as well.

As for getting that cradle out, do a search on here to see if anyone has done it (I believe they have)

[gadgetJunky72]

Anybody got any ideas on how I can use the existing radio and gps antennas with the dab and android unit?

[gadgetJunky72]

I'm struggling to get the aux cable to the armrest as i have a white block (maybe part of the phone adapter) under the tray, which is making it difficult to route the cable. i'm going to try and find a wire hanger to use as a guide for the cable.

i'm also not sure if i want to drill a hole in the base under the tray.

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[AnubisZed]

Morning Pav,
You may not have to drill a hole if you feed it all the way to the back then through the back of the armrest lid.
Here's the how to I did for replacing the stereo with how to take the console out....
https://www.dropbox.com/s/b18u0025vmc51 ... .docx?dl=0

That may be an option, otherwise you really need to drill a hole and then just slice a small hole in the rubber mat.
The attached photo, apart from showing my old Tune2Air, shows my previous aux cable install and I think does a nice tudy unnoticed job.

[gadgetJunky72]

Hi Dave,

I can't believe I never spotted this... "Optional Apple Carplay (built in, no dongle required) = $90".

Do you know if they can add it to my unit with just a software update?

Thx

[AnubisZed]

Hi Dave,

I can't believe I never spotted this... "Optional Apple Carplay (built in, no dongle required) = $90".

Do you know if they can add it to my unit with just a software update?

Thx

Pav,
In short no!
I was made aware of it the other week by another forum but it's not yet actually available, and to be honest for 3 times the price is it really worth it?
It's a factory set hardware change so is not a simple software change, I did ask them and they said it couldn't be done. It'll be another month yet before they'll be able to supply a unit with it in.

[gadgetJunky72]

Thx. I'll go buy the same dongle as you. I might as well add it as an option.

[AnubisZed]

First post has been edited.
I'm aware that two of the initial four have been fitted (one of which I fitted myself)
If anyone is unsure on fitting then I'm happy to fit this unit for you, I charge £50 to fit and I'll need around 2 hours. I offer free drinks and toilet breaks and a good chat (normally car related!! ) while you wait. I'm in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Failing that I'm happy to give technical advise on the fitting process if you get stuck or would simply like some info.

[gadgetJunky72]

I’m so close. Just struggling to get the stereo to go back in. I’m thinking I maybe shouldn’t have put the trim with the heating controls in until after.

[AnubisZed]

I’m so close. Just struggling to get the stereo to go back in. I’m thinking I maybe shouldn’t have put the trim with the heating controls in until after.

Pav,
Firstly yes you have to put the air-con trim back as there are two screws under it where the radio goes.
Secondly just make sure that all of the caballing behind the stereo is well out of the way (well as much as you can anyway) and the stereo goes in at an angle with the back edge (connections) is pointing down towards the front of the car.

[gadgetJunky72]

Finally got it in. Just need to get the centre trim and gear stick back on and I'm done. It got dark quick so I'll finish that tomorrow.

FYI - I got the DAB adapter to work with the existing aerial by using these 2 products:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Fa ... 2749.l2649

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07 ... UTF8&psc=1

[AnubisZed]

Finally got it in. Just need to get the centre trim and gear stick back on and I'm done. It got dark quick so I'll finish that tomorrow.

FYI - I got the DAB adapter to work with the existing aerial by using these 2 products:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Fa ... 2749.l2649

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07 ... UTF8&psc=1

Excellent news bud

Photos when done

[EHaryanto]

Hi Dave,
I watched and watch again your video installation tried to familiarize myself. Kindly there will be someone helping me installing the unit Thursday next week.
Can I ask you what happened with the audio from the auxiliary (black cable), it seems you do not connect to anywhere till the end. Is that right?

[AnubisZed]

Hi Dave,
I watched and watch again your video installation tried to familiarize myself. Kindly there will be someone helping me installing the unit Thursday next week.
Can I ask you what happened with the audio from the auxiliary (black cable), it seems you do not connect to anywhere till the end. Is that right?

At 42:30 in the video I start to route the AUX cable to the AUX socket in the centre console. You do need to drill a hole in the plastic tray and cut a small hole in the rubber mat to make a nice neat install of it. If you do not want to drill then you'll have to route the cable out of the centre tunnel and then into the centre console and shut the lid on it (not a great idea) or you could route it right to the back and try to bring it in from there. I was happy to have the hole as I'd already done it for a previous install of an AUX cable (as you can see in the video)
Hope that helps

[gadgetJunky72]

Has anybody with iDrive and/or an auto gearbox fitted this yet?