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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 Smile


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.