2009-2014 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Android Radio Swap Overview

[@ShivazDelightz]

Very informative video, thank you. Will save this for when I get ready to do this on my ‘14 5.0 R-Spec.

[@Gen1Gen]

14's are unicorns in the Rspec. LOL take good care of her

[@urdieraflavio3442]

I got a 14’ rspec too straight piped it

[@bnoch]

Watching this video was very helpful about the antenna, I wasn’t getting anything on a adapter for my 2012 genesis. Thanks 💪🏿💯

[@ChuckWelsh]

Glad you opened the comments. Great video. I have a 2012 Genesis Sedan with Tech package. It looks like this model year has a quite different head electrical system compared to the others in this model year. Crutchfield don't recommend changing the head unit out at all. Wondered what year your working on. Incidentally your links to the products you recommend don't work.

[@Gen1Gen]

This is a 12 rspec - Yeah the links I guess were way too long. Trying to see how i can actually paste it and it still be working on here.

[@YUYUFX]

Have you been able to solve the problem with the sound ? Every professional that I meet told me the Lexicon system it’s Hard with the Fiber Optic system . Can someone my harness doesn’t have the speaker connection .

[@YUYUFX]

I have the tech package 12 with the Lexicon sound system . What did you do with the Fiber Optic cable ?

[@Gen1Gen]

I am trying to find a volunteer that has a stock navi or Rspec lol mine has already been dismantled and ran new wires and used two new amps. So I am bypassing stock system. However, what you would need to do to get sound is run the amp trigger wire from the harness to the back of the stock amp. Hoping that i can still make a video one day. If you have base package, these should be plug and play without any issues.

[@TheAtl365]

I have 2010 nav with both harnesses plugged in no noise but did plug other end of harness into dvd player before watching this figured it was there to put in to DVD do I need to set in settings to use stock amp or what am I missing

[@TheLemon420]

can you do an installation video?

[@Gen1Gen]

I had another Rspec which would have been so perfect for this; some kid in a camaro stepped infront of it and it was totalled smh. But I am trying to find another one for demonstration purposes.

[@TheLemon420]

@@Gen1Gen yeah cause i couldn't get mine to give me audio for shit. thanks tho

[@edlupia5369]

Great video very informative. I'm new to the Android head unit swap world. I'm looking to put this into a 2012 Hyundai Genesis with tech package. I see that the CANBUS does so much in allowing for stock operation. I'm a bit confused at you as to what wiring harness I require. As mentioned I have a 2012 Hyundai Genesis with tech package my head unit has navigation and Lexicon system, however I do not have a DIS knob. So from what I can tell there seems to be three options for wiring harnesses, base harness, a harness for tech package and then when I look at the DUDU site they ask about fiber optical connection version. Would you know which I require? Would this fiber optic connection open up other options that don't seem to be available with units that might be one or two years older? What I seem to have gathered from your video is that separate AM FM antenna and GPS antenna need to be installed as the factory antennas cannot be used, as well as XM antenna. Is this correct? I have a specific question regarding the rear backup camera. I have been looking at the DUDU7 unit as a choice if heqd unit. Looking at DUDU AUTO website I have come across a piece of text that seems to indicate the factory rear camera can be used if all I want to use it for is backup camera. However if I want to use streaming or recording functionality I need to install a new camera. Does this make any sense to you? And with that mean I have to run cables from the head unit all the way to the back camera Or can stock wiring be used? Thanks so much I wait for your input.

[@Gen1Gen]

If you do not have the center knob, then I believe you have non-tech package - As far as connectivity, it looks like you shouldn't have any issues. Sellers usually send both wiring harnesses for the BH - so the base or the one with navigation - So you should be good on that end.

[@joeman255]

Also, my installer has not figure out a way to hook up the new Head Unit to the Lexicon Amplifier other than through the AUX connection. It's got a terrible humm. Anybody got any ideas on how to properly do the connection?

[@joeman255]

I see at 9:08 in the video that if I had the proper CAN Bus we could hook up the Lexicon amplifier by using the wiring harness plugged into the DVD. Would this eliminate the hideous hum/hiss I currently have using AUX?

[@Gen1Gen]

Hello there Joe. If you're system came with the DIS knob in the middle, unfortunately you will have to run a trigger wire (any regular ole power wire cable will work) , it will need to go from the harness (blue/white stripped I believe). It is sometimes labeled "amp". It would go into the amp acc or amp/on connection. This would wake up the amp. As far as the hum...i assume you are only getting it when you put the 1/8" jack inside the AUX? Basically, the problem is with the DIS knob is that once you swap your unit to an android, the DIS knob is bypassed, but the amp has to wake up. Thats why the need for that trigger wire. Amp is in trunk right hand side if 12 and up (passenger). If 11 and below (to my understanding) it is on driver side

[@Gen1Gen]

@@joeman255ideally it should. Hums are usually ground loop issues. I am actually trying to figure out how come you are having the hum. So currently right now, you are getting sound from the head unit by inserting something through the AUX port? If i understand correctly?

[@jeromegarvin6784]

What's the trigger wire for the amplifier

[@HarryTuck-t7m]

Did you have any problems with no sound. Connected everything up, lights up but no sound.

[@Gen1Gen]

If you have the navigation with DIS knob, and do not run wire to trigger amp from new harness, then you will most likely run into this issue. You have power, but the output from canbus is not transmitting wihtout the amp being triggered. Previously the DIS knob which selects the amp input does that....not the DVD player + DIS knob is bypassed,..that is why this problem occurs. IF you have the option that is touchscreen OE radio without dis knob, you would have been good to go.

[@extraplain]

Could you go into more detail about this process? I’ve installed a new 9” Android into my 2012 5.0 R-Spec and everything works except for the temperature reading doesn’t change and having no sound. I’m hesitant to mess with any wires until I know what you are talking about. Any information or details you could provide would help greatly. Thank you for the video! 👍

[@Gen1Gen]

@@extraplain Hello there. Sorry for the delay in responding. So if you got a canbus decoder as part of your radio kit and it doesn't show the HVAC info, it may be that you are not set on the correct driver for your specific car. To remedy this, go into your settings (the setting that will require pass code). Depending on your unit, you will need to know the pass code for the android piece. Once you are inside this factory settings, find CAN settings - Once you are in there, there should be a section which shows the options of drivers. Select something that is Korean and closest to your car - Mine I believe is set on K5 (it's a kia optima similar year setting).

[@panamerican0]

Sadly I don't have the tech package and I've seen videos on the trunk teardown. Scared to break clips, recommend any other ways to run a camera?

[@Gen1Gen]

If you don't have the tech package and you "want" to add a camera (If i understand correctly), you might can actually just drill from outside trunk to the inner trunk liner. I would have to inspect the layout of a base package (sans camera layout). Your other task would have to be the running of said wire to the front of the car (your dash). You do have to take the back seat out for this. Hyundai engineers really thought it would be funny to design it like this (roll eyes)

[@panamerican0]

@@Gen1Gen Thanks for the insights! I thought about getting a whole trunk w/cam from pick you part, but guess i cant get around those seats LOL

[@Gen1Gen]

@@panamerican0Taking rear car seat out is actually not too bad.

[@bigchungus1378]

I got the 2011 Hyundai equus it's got the same screen you have the same knob and I was wondering if that wiring harness would work since it's exactly the same

[@Gen1Gen]

You would have to get the radio with the bezel that match the equus though. I did some quick searches for your year car and dang...I thought the BH sedan was scarce for aftermarket radios...seems like they don't have much for the equus if any that I could see.

[@dhanyadave6146]

Hey, I don't think this bezel would work with the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT. I've been scouting Ali Express for various options since I don't like the buttons on the tablet, and I've seen many advertise 2013 but have this custom bezel. Am I missing something?

[@Gen1Gen]

Yeah, this definitely won't fit a Genesis coupe as bezels are completely different. I did notice that Chinese store put the word "Rohens BH" for both the sedans and coupes....which is obviously not correct...can't be for both. I think the technical word for coupe is the Rohens....at any rate, I actually have found radios for my car using that term lol

[@Trivers64]

Did it come with radio mount for unt

[@joeman255]

Thank you - 2009 Genesis here with Lexicon Tech package. What CAN Bus did you use? Do you have a link for it?

[@Gen1Gen]

I recommend buying the Canbus along with the radio because that way the manufacturer gives you the correct one that mates with the specific radio. YOu should be able to find this from the seller. Tell me which specific radio you bought.

[@sanjay4real]

Hey there, can you please put working links in the comments...the desciption links dont seem to be clickable...tried on both youtube application and via youtube desktop website...thanks!

[@Gen1Gen]

Hello there, which item were you interesting in and I will try to link it in the comments.

[@YUYUFX]

Hello , I have a Hyundai Genesis Tech package 2012 . I have the 2nd power harness with the CANBUS you demonstrated but still not getting any sound at All . I connected the AUX cable provide with the RCA Line on the back of the radio and still No Sound . In the factory setting which one is for my 12 Tech package ? Can you or any body help please ?

[@eldominicangq]

I’m having the same issue. I have an 09 with tech package and no sound. I have a wiring diagram for the car. I will mess with it tomorrow and see if I get any further

[@Gen1Gen]

@@eldominicangq i believe the issue you are facing is that the stock amp is dormant because the main DVD player is being bypassed. Its that stupid DIS knob that is relaying the amp trigger.....if the DVD is not operational (which it's not once you connect the harness of the aftermarket radio), then the amp will not 'wake up." On the harness from seller ,there should be one that is labeled amp con - this needs to connect to the amp in the trunk. Either via wire that has to be ran or finding a way to trigger it at the head location. I finally bought a daily beater and it's an rspec so will be able to do some testing.

[@YUYUFX]

@@Gen1Gen In the 10:07 when talking about the Harness .. How did you manage to connect the Head that goes to the Radio (back of DVD) to the Main car Harness ? I have the Same Harness and my configuration is to connect the one you have in hand on the Radio and the other one in the Main Harness of the Car . Is there a way (Email) I can send you some pictures to show you ... ?

[@Gen1Gen]

@@YUYUFX email me at djhansr at gee mail - basically where the confusion is (i was in the same boat), you are bypassing the DVD player. The DVD player was the source which connects to a display (monitor)....now you are replacing the source with a unit that acts as the source as well as the display AND as well as control (touchscreen). The previous setup use three different equipment for that (dvd is source - i.e. radio/dvd player / mp3 player etc...) now its all on the touchscreen. The harness from the car has to connect to the harness from new android unit.

[@YUYUFX]

@@Gen1Gen If you have the model with the Fiber Optic cable (Lexicon sound system) where did you connect to fiber optic cable to get the sound out of the Radio ? Because there is no speaker wire that is going to the Headunit also no Entry for the Fiber optic . Please tell me How did you solve this .. .

[@dc401]

Is there a reason why after installing I’m not getting any audio at all?

[@Gen1Gen]

Which trim do you have? Base or touchsreeen navigation or navigation with center knob?

[@doc-vg9lq]

It's crazy you gusy are so enthusiastic about this series of Genesis. I have a 2009 and it's been a nightmare. So many factory issues. from the rear shocks feeling like you're going over curbs on bumps, battery drain from the under hood sensor not making contact with the anti-theft, radio sound getting louder and or lower randomly at times, and now i'm dealing with a diode that caused my brake lights not to work. It's also a huge gas guzzler more than any other car i've owned. i'll never buy another Hyundai again after this nightmare.

[@Gen1Gen]

Sorry to hear about your experience. This is my fourth BH sedan; (2) 2013 3.8s and (1) 13' 5.0 Rspec and (1) 12' 5.0 Rspec (this one in video). Never had those issues you mention but of course the 09 is the first year of production of the Genesis so there is bound to be issue. Like all other cars, it will have its fair share of issues; still the most bang for buck you can find out there though.

[@doc-vg9lq]

@@Gen1Gen yeah they fixed the shocks or rear suspension in 2010. i also have the 4.6 so thats why it kills gas. the battery drain is super annoying tho. they even came out with a new part(a bigger rubber stopper) and discontinued the old one to address this but didn't work for me.

[@Gen1Gen]

@@doc-vg9lq Not sure how many miles your 09-10 has now, but i always shop for these cars ever since 2018 and the pre-facelifet pre GDI engined ones are like dirt cheap now.

[@trilingualkid]

I have 2 Genesis 09 and 13 V8s and absolutely nothing wrong with mine...my 13 just got crashed so I'm looking for another genesis.

[@Genesis385]

@@doc-vg9lqwhat do you consider as “kills gas”? My 4.6 gets pretty solid fuel economy considering how much power it’s supposed to make. I usually average about 21mpg through my average work week which includes a decent blend of city driving and highway. If I fill up and then head out of town on the interstate it’s usually 26-28. I’d say not bad for 385hp in a 4xxx lbs car.

[@YUYUFX]

My climate change doesn’t work properly.. Where do you access the CANBUS select and which one is right for the Genesis 12 tech package ?

[@Gen1Gen]

It's gonna depend on the actual unit you purchased and what drivers were uploaded by the seller. Unfortunately they do not upload the correct from factory (not sure why they don't). Look for Hyundai and Raise - For the canbus settings, it's usually deep in the "factory settings" - the one that requires a passcode. So it would help to also look up the passcode for your unit. They are not all the same....unfortunately. but a quick google search should have your answer. And also, what do you mean it doesn't change properly? When you press buttons, does the interface actually show up? IF your issue is that the HVAC info is displayed but the temp does not change while you physically press the up/down temp, then all you have to do is press "dual" and "mode" at the same time for about 3-4 secs - hold those until the unit will change to celcius (C). Once it does that, temp should change as you press up/down buttons.

[@justinrouse7303]

Is there a good aftermarket microphone that can be used with this android deck. The microphone that comes with it is useless.

[@Gen1Gen]

I think there should also be an internal mic (usually there is a pin hole at the corner of the screen)....or you can plug in the external one. The input for those seem to be the regular 1/8" jack so I assume any passive mic meant for android units should work. Shouldn't be brand specific as it's just a mic input.

[@Gen1Gen]

I jjst looked up Amazon and they have a bunch on there

[@justinrouse7303]

@@Gen1Gen Thanks for the information. I appreciate it.

[@osvaldosuarez5928]

I have a 2010 Hyundai genesis sedan and it has navigation on it . I really wanna get it off and install a better radio since I’ve heard stock radio suck I hope you can please help me find the right radio to install a guide me thru it all the way ?

[@hmr1979]

Do you have the center knob or is it a touchscreen navigation screen without the knob?

[@osvaldosuarez5928]

@@hmr1979it has a center knob . I seen a few videos of people on KZbin doing it

[@hmr1979]

@@osvaldosuarez5928 yes it can still be done. If you are using stock amp you just have to run trigger wire from head unit harness to the trunk. I am using separate amps so am completely bypassing stock system..

[@osvaldosuarez5928]

@@hmr1979is there a link for the the radio ? And a wiring diagram ?that would be perfect for me

[@PeterNincompoop]

@@hmr1979I wonder if that’s why mine keeps shorting. I just got one of these. The smaller version. The audio clip. When connected. Fuse blows. If I don’t plug. I can get the unit to power on but no sound.

[@MartyMcFlyGuy]

Do you have a link for the 13 inch model?

[@Gen1Gen]

I dont have a link and for some reason i cant post links on this youtube (which is frustrating) but look up aliexpress and search for key words hyundai genesis rohens android radio. That should yield the results with the correct bezel. I noticed they even came out with the 12.3 inch going horizontal....looks very similar to like Genesis GV screen. Only issue I see with it is that it blocks almost ALL of the AC vents LOLLL

[@MartyMcFlyGuy]

I found it. Now I have to watch again and make sure I find the other stuff. Thank you so much.

[@Grandwizardx]

Im not getting any audio on my tech package. I just ordered a rca to 3.5mm cable .. to use the rca audio from radio to my aux port since my nav buttons like radio and aux still work. It wasnt bypassed. Ill let everyone know tomorrow and ill upload a video

[@Gen1Gen]

Id be surprised if that works, but let us know. The input (aux usb etc) in the center console is connected to your DVD Player,,,which you are essentially replacing....so there is not connection to it. But let us know how it goes. What you probably need to do is run a "wake up" wire to your rear amp.

[@Grandwizardx]

@Gen1Gen rca to aux works just got it in mail. I'm getting sound from my andriod auto, calls and fm radio of course with the antenna I bought. On my calls it's using th3 car mic. I have to make sure I press the aux button to get sound since it didn't bypass the nav buttons I am using a noise filter adapter for my aux port. Now all I have to do is the back up camera 😆

[@Gen1Gen]

@@Grandwizardx Ah ok, interesting. Glad it worked for you! I think a member told me that he did the route you did and he was getting hella hums...thinking it's a ground loop issue. But hey if it works that way, then that's good!

[@Gen1Gen]

And funny you mention back up cam; have to look into mine. Just today, the feed went out LOL I suspect it's the power wire or the RCA Video wire. I actually think there is a way to tap into the existing camera wiring without taking the trunk sleeve off. It will require two of the same adapters - (1) power to rca (kinda like a line level converted) at the screen side (wire should be the one of the ones that connect to original screen), and the other is same adapter but where camera wire is. Idea is to convert the stock yellow (or organge) / black / red wired into a power + rca. The converters should work in theory. This would avoid having to take trunk sleeve off and utilizing stock camera.

[@charlesbaron7414]

I think this is a great Idea and I am capable of handling the installation but from the comments it just seems like everyone is having some type of problem with the units and the compatibility to our cars. Do any of the units work properly. they all claim to be plug and play but from the tube I see there are a lot of problems.

[@Gen1Gen]

Its not the units that are the problem, it's really just the BH Genesis with the DIS knob (i.e. tech package). People with Touchscreen navigation (No center knob), have no issues. Also the base trims obviously have no issues. It is just the way the tech package is wired and because that center piece is bypassed, the stock amp is not being triggered. I am using (2) external amps and new door speakers so I am bypassing all the stock sound system but just recently bought a daily beater (also an Rspec). So this time I should be able to make video of actual installation while using stock amp/speakers.

[@Gen1Gen]

So to answer your question, any units purchased with the correct wiring harness should work plug and play IF you have a base trim or a touchscreen navigation (i.e. no center knob). If center knob, you do have to find a way to trigger stock amp.

[@sickfoo5506]

Any issues with climate control not working?

[@Gen1Gen]

No issues. If you have the correct canbus decoder and put the correct driver in the can settings it should work just fine.

[@eyesozeke8249]

Which brand do you have for the 13inch head unit ?

[@Gen1Gen]

Look for Naviguide Y1 13" Android radio 2012 hyundai genesis

[@eyesozeke8249]

Appreciate it. I can’t find the canbus for that radio from naviguide so I might use kj-Navi’s 13” since it comes with the canbus

[@Gen1Gen]

@@eyesozeke8249 If you purchase an android radio specific for the BH sedan from Aliexpress or Secaine and the likes, the canbus and wiring harness (for both base and tech package) should be included. Because it's a specific canbus.

[@Qster83]

What hud is that ?🤔

[@Gen1Gen]

From Aliexpress. I actually gave it to someone because it was a tad too big for my liking. LOL it also looks too much like a lamborghini dash set up...car obviously not even close to a lambo hahahah

[@Qster83]

@@Gen1Gen have you found one you like better?🤔

[@Gen1Gen]

@@Qster83 I did. Will post a video on it. It's the perfect size. It's more 16:9 view rather than the squarish look (4:3). I like that better because it doesnt look to be as big as the one on this video yet bigger than the smaller one i had before.

[@i.d.6492]

Bro, links aren't clickable

[@LilKwann]

Lmao

[@Gen1Gen]

I do realize that now. I am such a noob on youtube, it limits the number of charaters and I Have no clue how to shorten the aliexpress links...theyre all super long.

[@JoeOfori1]

Could you provide the links for everything in the video, would like to not be scammed on eBay lol

[@Gen1Gen]

LOL for some reason I can post links on this youtube channel. Just google these keywords 13" android radio 2012 hyundai genesis sedan - I think there is another manufacturer on AE - mine on this video is a naviguide - The one that i see available is on aliexpress...not ebay. Just fyi

[@JoeOfori1]

@@Gen1Gen sounds good, thank you!

[@Gen1Gen]

@@JoeOfori1 no problem

[@Wok420TV]

I’m dead you got the Equus shift 👌😂

[@Gen1Gen]

LOL I do I do 🤣🤣

[@alancastro4021]

Wheres the links?

[@Gen1Gen]

Looks like I have to have some premium feature to have them show up. Which item are you wanting link for? If it's the radio just look up 13" android radio this car in Aliexpress and it should show up

[@ShotByHawkDown]

Couldn’t find it on there could you send the link

[@TheAtl365]

Can you contact me please