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Headunit advice needed - shabba - 11:th-Nov-2017
I havent got a clue when it comes to changing/ purchasing the correct headunit for my car.
Ideally im looking for bluetooth (dont have presently) a unit with a usb port built in as my car doesnt have one of those either. Satnav and it has to have Android.
I have looked around the forms but its all double dutch to me.
I wouldnt even attempt to install this, so anybody recommend anywhere in the North East of England or North Yorkshire.
Looking at £500 including fitting?
My car is a 2014 model.
Would i be able to fit a Navi650 or Navi950 without difficulty?
RE: Headunit advice needed - Rusty2009 - 12:th-Nov-2017
Fitting is really easy it's all plug & plug & we have many how-to's here to help you though.
In terms of units the most popular is the M072.
RE: Headunit advice needed - shabba - 12:th-Nov-2017
Would a stock item like the navi650 or 950 be an option?
RE: Headunit advice needed - Rusty2009 - 12:th-Nov-2017
Yes it would be I would go with the 950 TBH it's the better of the 2 and has BT built in.
RE: Headunit advice needed - shabba - 12:th-Nov-2017
Thanks.
Anything special id have to do? To get the bluetooth and Satnav working.
The new unit wouldnt be locked?
Did read i need a VIN code from dealers, these easy to get from them?
Any idea on vin cost?
Cheers for help.
RE: Headunit advice needed - Rusty2009 - 13:th-Nov-2017
There are wiring changes needed & a mic needs adding.
The unit would be locked yes but I can unlock them and program them to your car for £50 (that can even be done via the post).
Dealers in most cases don't have clue with retrofits, and it you were to use a dealer it would cost £95 for a VCI code, plus whatever other charge they add on for labour.
RE: Headunit advice needed - shabba - 13:th-Nov-2017
The wiring changes....are these on the forum somewhere? Easy to do?
Yes should I get a NAVI950, probs would go down the route of paying yourself mate.
I guess a chinese unit would be alot easier if its just plug & play?
RE: Headunit advice needed - Rusty2009 - 13:th-Nov-2017
They aren't on the forum no mate, they are easy to do.
Yeah a Chinese unit is all plug and play and there is a guides on here for that.
RE: Headunit advice needed - shabba - 13:th-Nov-2017
Thanks mate.
When you say, wiring changes what you mean exactly? Sorry for loads of questions but I really havent a clue on this latest ICE. Last time I did anything like this was swapping a car stereo in my Golf gti way back in 1988
RE: Headunit advice needed - Rusty2009 - 16:th-Nov-2017
Need to change wiring between radio plug, screen & control.
Although it's much easier to just use a custom loom to make the changes.
RE: Headunit advice needed - shabba - 16:th-Nov-2017
where would i get a custom loop from?
RE: Headunit advice needed - Rusty2009 - 28:th-Nov-2017
I can supply them or depends where you are based as there could be a person local.
RE: Headunit advice needed - andru - 13:th-Apr-2018
I'm looking to get the Icebox V5754 to fit into my 2013. I have previously fitted a 10" Android unit to my now sold BMW 125D M Sport and think the improvements are great.
I'm a little worried as from a few parts I've read the cable system is very tight to get back into the dash.
Can you link me to the threads that give a complete install please, especially as to where to locate the GPS antenna as that will be important to me, also the DAB aerial also.
Thanks in anticipation.