2011-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan Android Radio Apple CarPlay

Dodge Grand Caravan Android Radio Apple CarPlay
This is my 2017 DGC GT. This is a DIY in how to install an aftermarket radio. I bought this radio mainly for the apple CarPlay. This is the process I took to get it done.
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Update 05/04/2023: I found this unit on amazon. I haven't personalty used this unit but it seems very similar to the android unit I show in my video and it come complete with frame and wires. Worth checking it out.
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I removed the links to the plug and play harness kit. For what ever reason the seller is no longer selling the kit. Once I find another link to the kit I’ll update Here.
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Since the original seller took down the listing for the plug and play kit. I’ve been looking around for Wire harness with frame and found this check it out.
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[@eprofessio]

Drink every time he says plug and play! :) Excellent video.

[@RonDIYMods]

🤣 thank you

[@MrAdam100576]

Thanks for sharing all the minute details of the installation! You're a good teacher.

[@RonDIYMods]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad My video was able to help you.

[@gino4895]

Thanks for work on this, it’s tech like this that will breathe extra life into older vehicles that would otherwise be dated and potentially junked. I have the Chrysler T&C installed this and love it.

[@RonDIYMods]

👍🏻

[@listupid]

I am thinking to do this on my 2014 Chrysler T&C , is there any tips that I should pay attention to . A little bit worry that if I can do it myself. Thank you in advance 🙏

[@shaniduncan2255]

Which radio did you buy? the link the radio above is no longer working

[@elpidiotepetitla5394]

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[@malmonte]

Coming back here!! I did this exact install then found out about teyes!! Their themes are awesome and they sell the full kit for this car! I wish I had learned about that brand first but they do got $360 all in for their mid end unit. Ron did an amazing work at explaining this though.

[@RonDIYMods]

Thank you for the comment and as you I also learned about that one brand Teyes after this install I might give it a try to see how that one works.

[@cjsmith103]

Thank you so much! Will be installing this in my Carravan soon and purchased the exact same one you have here. Awesome! Great video! 5stars! Will be using this video as a guide installing mine.

[@RonDIYMods]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kekoadavidson581]

@cjsmith103. I’ll be doing the same.

[@jombeewoof]

Great video, you might have saved me $500 on a stereo installation. That's what I paid last time.

[@RonDIYMods]

I’m glad I was able to help 😎👍🏻

[@DaveNanan]

Excellent video! Very nice installation! 😊

[@RonDIYMods]

Thank you for watching and your comment. I really appreciated. Feel free to check out my other videos.

[@kaskasravi]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@RonDIYMods]

Glad it was helpful!

[@williamhurrelbrink3324]

This is great!

[@RonDIYMods]

Thank you

[@jjh195]

Thank you!!

[@RonDIYMods]

👏🏻

[@ronaldharris5562]

Good video just got a 2019 GT. I want apple carplay but also Sirius

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes you can get apple CarPlay check out this video as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PMl5aVn8aEaq8si=JRoL8W0Kg7EDV-BH

[@Pachekid]

Muchas gracias carnal! Me ayudo mucho este video

[@RonDIYMods]

Me da gusto que mi video de ayudo Hermano.

[@neilbarratt1523]

Could you clarify for me how much paid for everything? Looks good and the video and instructions were well made 👍

[@RonDIYMods]

Thank you. I paid around $295 for everything

[@DjGuyFox242]

Nice

[@RonDIYMods]

Thank you

[@obedmorales374]

Excelente

[@RonDIYMods]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment. 😎

[@RonDIYMods]

I just updated the links in the description. I found 2 links that sale the frame. Check them out.

[@Gamer-dp4lf]

Where is the link at???

[@Gamer-dp4lf]

Where did u buy the kit that’s in the middle??

[@RonDIYMods]

@@Gamer-dp4lf can you elaborate I bit more?

[@Hustleup101]

@rondiymods do you still like it

[@kenchiu7910]

Thanks for sharing, please let me know if you find another seller for the plug and play harness kit.

[@RonDIYMods]

Hello and thank you for watching. I’ll look and when I find one I’ll update the listing.

[@RichardKegley]

Thank you so kindly for the awesome video! Did you ever end up figuring out how to get a better video from the backup camera??? I'm installing it tonight on my van which is the exact same as yours

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes I actually made a separate video of installing an aftermarket camera to get a better quality picture. Here’s the link to that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWO3c4x9gdB8nbMsi=VRoVvagOQtAGLLCx

[@TravelanddiscovertheUS]

Hi sir, thanks for the nice video and clear explanation. I just bought my first car in USA , which is Dodge GC SE, 2015 and I really need to have this dvd player and apple car play. So do me a favour and send separately the link of the unit and its nessecary items. That would be great. Once again appreciated all your help and support.❤

[@RonDIYMods]

Thank you and The links are in the descriptions

[@dimitrioshantgos9478]

Doesn't the stock stereo on the Grand Caravan already come with a mic for the phone on it already. Would you be able to use the existing mic for the stock stereo and just connect one of the wires to the new stereo????

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes, the Dodge grand Caravan already comes with a mic for the phone calls, but I have not been able to figure out how to connect it to the aftermarket radio. It uses a different kind of plug. So I just ended up using the aftermarket mic that comes with the radio. If you or anybody end up finding out how to use the stock mic with the aftermarket radio, please report back.

[@itchyJaw-qn6ql]

The factory built camera is not high resolution, and the display on apple carplay is way better. Let's say the apple carplay default is 2040p and the backup camera is on 780p, and it is stretched to fill the whole screen

[@RonDIYMods]

So the factory camera is not HD so it doesn’t stretch the image is just a bit distorted

[@prabhdeepsingh1085]

Hey man, Thank you for sharing your experience. This is great knowledgeable video. I’m trying to install this carplay on my dodge caravan 2017. But i have some trouble to find the power harness cable. Plz let me know if you have any harness cable for sale. Thank you

[@RonDIYMods]

I don’t have a harness for sale but check this link out this will make it plug and play. www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003425084643.html

[@wills4256]

Hello! So if anyone is interested in buying this head unit (there are many different screen sizes and different housing but look at the back of it and usually they all look the same and have the same internals.) I have found that it is great for cheap. Still, there is 1 big downside that no one seemed to talk about through many KZbin videos, the audio quality (surround sound, and audio chips that are built in with the uConnect 430 series) are lacking in the aftermarket unit. Yes, that is to be expected but what I found is if you turned the volume up to any higher levels (to hear it if the windows are down or whatever) it will start to distort the audio usually I found the front tweeters start to pop really really loudly and the other side of volume if at 1% volume, it still was pretty audible. The equalizer is kinda a mess to get it perfectly aligned. So I did a decision I should of not have done (I did return everything after all of this keep in mind) I got a Kicker amp that had fancy stuff built in to make it sound good yet still after all of that it just did not sound as good as the factory sound system, Yes the factory sound system is not the best in the market but this just made it worse so I got it uninstalled and returned it. This is due cause the uConnect system already had Dolby Atmos built-in and other technology to enhance it and professionals already tuned it (THAT WAS ACCORDING TO THE AUDIO TECH THAT INSTALLED THE AMP.) Hopefully, this is helpful for anyone who was concerned about that. -side note all my 6 speakers were upgraded to the stock Infinity speakers (the previous ones were damaged and found Infinity ones cheap at the junkyard) -the issue with the head unit is that the audio was worse than the factory head unit, and it got very hot if you had a high volume for a while. Otherwise, if you want Carplay/Android auto for cheap it's an okay alternative. I have no idea how it sounds if you already have the 10-speaker amplified audio system so if you have this didn't really help, sorry! yes, I have reposted this comment from a similar video to this, I just want to help yall before you guys buy this! Again I am not saying this is a bad head unit, its just you get what you pay for saying.

[@RonDIYMods]

Thank you for this information.

[@gino4895]

Anyone figure out how to persevere the built in Mics from the rearview mirror? So far I’ve been able to retain all my vans safety features… backup camera, blind spot monitoring , parking assist and factory warning chimes. Only feature I’m missing is my rearview mirror power and my rearview mics … I did a wire run to the small connector from the mics but have not been able to get them to give me sound.

[@RonDIYMods]

If you figure it out, make sure to post it to help others get the stock mic working

[@johnnyg5129]

Anyone have the link to the wire harness? I ordered the aliexpress frame thing but didn't think to click the option to include the harness... 2016 grand caravan

[@RonDIYMods]

s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDauS7X just the canbus cable

[@NinjawarriorPrincess77]

same thing happened to me what should do

[@Icecaster417]

Great guide. I ordered all the parts you suggested from your links and it went in very smooth with the video you posted. I found when running Apple Carplay it is choppy. Having this issue with both the music and even the gps. I contacted the seller and they had me turn off the location which fixed it but it does not retain that setting and has to be shut off everytime I turn on my car. Anyone else having this issue?

[@RonDIYMods]

thank you for watching. And yes I experienced a little bit of lagging when I was using the Apple CarPlay. I ended up going with TEYES unit that one has no problems at all.

[@malmonte]

Did you figure anything out regarding the back up camera? Also, o want to install a blind spot camera (my sensor went out and it costs 5 times more to fix than to just install a camera) fyi, if you have blind spot sensor, consider sealing the edges they get old and water gets in them.

[@RonDIYMods]

In regards to back up camera I’m still working on a solution. I don’t have blind spot sensors

[@malmonte]

Ah nice! I think I will add a blind spot monitoring camera to my van for the passenger side. I will record it if I do.

[@JDLViper777]

Great video. I have a 2016 GCV and the bus type and Jeep selection did not work for me. I still don’t have any steering wheel controls. Did I miss a step? Any advice you have will be helpful. Thanks.

[@RonDIYMods]

What’s the brand of a canbus because you have to match up the brand on the canbus box to the stereo in order to get the steering wheel control to work.

[@keithdavis3687]

Great video, Thanks! But the original yellow plug and the smaller grey plug is not used? Does the USB connectors power the radio?

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes yellow and grey plug not in use with aftermarket radio.

[@pentwins2664]

Did you ever have issues with the volume not adjusting? No matter how high up or down it goes. The volume doesn’t change.

[@RonDIYMods]

No, I did not have trouble with the volume what I did have was that even if the volume was set to low, it was on the high side, but no worries adjusting volume

[@Gamer-dp4lf]

Where is the link at for the kit in the middle ???

[@RonDIYMods]

Can you explain what you mean by kit in the middle

[@yaudon]

I purchased the same setup and it was a breeze to setup on my 2018 grand caravan gt but.... My front speakers are the only ones working. My rear ones including the subwoofer are not working with the new setup. With my factory uconnect everything was working

[@RonDIYMods]

I would suggest to check you wires, because when I had the stereo on everything worked as far as speakers go. For some reason, the front door speakers were acting more like a woofer, then speakers, but everything else worked.

[@waldemarzadorozny681]

What about the basic, integral part of the car, which is communication with the hands-free module? Does the phone automatically switch to speakerphone if it is in the car?

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes, it works the same. The radio has Bluetooth so once you get in the car, it starts playing your music and you can answer your phone calls via the car speaker.

[@cherybom13]

Great video, but the link to the harness is for the whole radio kit, I have the radio, just need the plug and play harness

[@RonDIYMods]

When I made the video the seller on eBay was only selling the plug and play wires and frame. And the stereo was from Amazon. But now the seller is selling a complete kit( stereo, wires, and frame) and his shipping from Canada. That’s why I updated the links.

[@cherybom13]

@@RonDIYMods not a problem I mailed the supplier, hopefully they can help with just the harness, thanks.

[@RonDIYMods]

@@cherybom13 happy to help.

[@malmonte]

@@cherybom13 were you able to get a response? I just reached out to them

[@cherybom13]

@@malmonte the radio I had was a 10.1” so I couldnt find the faceplate so sent that back and got a cheaper 9” but the radio didn’t work and beat her did the CarPlay so sent that back and now just sitting with the harness and faceplate while I look around and try find a radio that works

[@corykrock8995]

How is the long term review? I have the same van as yours, and am looking into the same setup.

[@RonDIYMods]

Honestly it was a bit glitchy. I had it for a couple of months and I liked and I like the apple car play. Until I found the TEYES unit. The TEYES unit has everything this unit has and more. Plus I was looking for a stereo that I could add a SIM card to have internet anywhere like a tablet. Check out my other video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PMl5aVn8aEaq8si=9rnrpY7AB6aoCDCY

[@noxide350]

Excellent video! 3 questions: 1st: does this mod retain the facorty amplifiers/subwoofer/speakers? 2nd: in your opinion, overall how does it sound? 3rd: did you ever get the button mapping to work to reverse the button directions for track/station steering wheel buttons? Thank you!

[@RonDIYMods]

Hello and thank you for watching. 1. Yes 2.from 1-10 this unit is a 6 3. Yes. I got to work. To be honest with you I ended up getting a different unit a couple months after I installed the one on the video. I got the TEYES unit. This Amazon unit was a bit glitchy with the Apple CarPlay. But the TEYES unit ever since I installed it. No issues at all Highly recommended. And the sound quality is better. I will say from 1 through 10. This is an 8. Here’s the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PMl5aVn8aEaq8si=lghYv6Sk1Hv_2pKQ Links to this radio it’s on the description of the video.

[@jesusosvaldorc7266]

Bro i have a cuestión, you know where Is the ingnition cable

[@RonDIYMods]

No bro but with a power tester you can find it in the fuse box by switching the ignition on and off and see what fuse make the power tester light up.

[@arnaldobueso3451]

Thanks for the video. What about the screen resolution?

[@RonDIYMods]

Your welcome I don’t have this unit anymore by when I did screen resolution was not bad better than OEM. Now I have the TEYES unit. Way better no glitching.

[@dawno8943]

Are you still happy with it?

[@RonDIYMods]

For the most part yeah. Like I said in the video I really wanted because of the apple car play.

[@mechreno4756]

Hey, tanks for the vid. wondering is there a way to keep using the van's stock mic so we dont have to run an exta cable around somewhere? not sure if this was asked before. i didnt see it lol

[@RonDIYMods]

I’m pretty sure this way too hardwire the stock mic to an aftermarket radio Me personally have not found out how to do it. That’s why I’m running a aftermarket, Mic.

[@vsd.4223]

Hi, thanks for the clear information. Do you have a link for the mic which you bought seperately? Thanks!

[@RonDIYMods]

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[@kkaround]

Nice video. I have 2012 Town and country, i know it is same setup. Is it possible to play video on the back screens?

[@RonDIYMods]

Apparently yes you just need an extra cable if you go to the description on the video there’s a link there you can retain rear view monitors and back up cam.

[@mars1624]

I can't seem to find the plug n play hardness I have the radio already I just need the hardness and the frame

[@RonDIYMods]

I have an extra plug and play harness and frame ready to go if interested.

[@RonDIYMods]

Send me your email and I contact you about the wires and frame.

[@mars1624]

I've been trying to send you my email but KZbin keeps deleting it how else can I contact you?

[@RonDIYMods]

@@mars1624 send me a message in messenger

[@RonDIYMods]

@@mars1624 I’ve added my email on the description of this video all the way on the bottom.

[@perlaandino5825]

How do you connect to the AC?

[@RonDIYMods]

You need to activate the canbus on the settings of the radio. I show how in the video.

[@garlandhann1912]

Hi great job can you plug in a U S B onto the stereo to listen to music ????

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes you can

[@artemplatovskyi9644]

I see there are a few options 4core/8core, 2GB/4GB/8GB RAM, and 32GB/128GB memory, which one do you have?

[@RonDIYMods]

I no longer have this unit I switched over to the TEYES unit. Much better but I had 4G-32G. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PMl5aVn8aEaq8si=a_Btfo1ch54MXsYz

[@RickySlatton]

Do the left-hand side buttons light up for nighttime?

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes

[@stevemcraemanager7119]

I have a 2010 Town and Country i want to upgrade. Do yo have any information on that vehicle?

[@RonDIYMods]

No I don’t but that year is different style stereo than the one on the video.

[@sammattbruce]

Nice job on creating this video. I was planning of purchasing a 10-inch SKYFAME stereo fascia (since I already have the 10-inch android stereo). Please let me know how th stereo screen attaches to the skyfame fascia? Looking at pictures, it hard to see how it works. Please help.

[@RonDIYMods]

The stereo attached to the frame with screws theirs 5 point where you screw the stereo to the frame.

[@qualityshine1056]

Do you know if the frame fits the 10 inch ?

[@luiscabareda2193]

Excellent video! Can you tell me she can I find the frame kit?

[@RonDIYMods]

Thank you. I’m looking into the frame kit to update the video

[@NYOB0001]

Why the extra harness for the back up camera when the included harness already has it

[@RonDIYMods]

This stereo does not come with the harness for the rear camera.

[@PULUTANpodcast-tk4ox]

Does your van have the multimedia center?how does this work with the dvd player

[@RonDIYMods]

No, my van did not come with the multimedia center, but apparently you can make an aftermarket radio work with another harness that you have to buy separately and apparently with this harness you’re able to control the DVD and the back screens. Also, this harness allows you to keep your OEM rearview camera. links to this harness are in the description of the video.

[@MINHTRUONG-qt4co]

Hi friend your video is great thank you thank you however, do you know how to get an external video player to work on a Voyager? since I installed the new android car radio, the player no longer works? Thanks for your help

[@RonDIYMods]

If you have the rear monitors on your van their is an extra cable you can purchase. Apparently that cable help you retain the rear entertainment system. I link the cable in the description of the video.

[@humblelion1175]

When you plug everything up does the backup camera still work ? Do you need to do any spearker wire hook ups ?

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes, everything should be plug and play but in order to make your OEM rear camera work you need an extra adapter cable. Link to the cable is in a description of the video.

[@christianageno6889]

Radio looks great but can you tell us how the sound is? Original radio has a very decent built in amp. This radio almost flat. Need a separate amp? Thanks in advance

[@RonDIYMods]

The sound is a bit better than stock.

[@angelobautista8037]

Would this work with a dodge caravan 2010?

[@RonDIYMods]

I believe not the 2010 model has a different style radio

[@jaimemurillo]

Great video! How did you get the OEM USB port in the glove box to work? Was it connected to the new radio at all?

[@RonDIYMods]

No. Not connected to the stereo at all. It’s integrated and powered by the OEM harness.

[@cplinstructor]

Unfortunately that would eliminate the DVD player for the vans that came with it.

[@RonDIYMods]

Apparently, if you get this cable, you can retain rear DVD function with an aftermarket radio. To retain rear view camera and with rear monitors amzn.to/3BjFnrA

[@cplinstructor]

@@RonDIYMods Thankyou, though per the description it requires a particular interface to work, and the description of that interface notes that it fails to retain the factory blind spot monitoring system.

[@iPhone4ever]

I have a Lancia voyager from 2014, it’s interior looks the same than your car. Will I only need the radio from Amazon to work, or any adapter? Thx

[@RonDIYMods]

If everything looks the same as far as the stock radio, then all you need is the radio from Amazon.

[@majorredbeard]

Was the stock camera coming to the front with the yellow RCA connector?

[@RonDIYMods]

No in order to use the OEM camera with an aftermarket radio you need this adapter amzn.to/3BjFnrA.

[@GinoToffoli]

Thanks for the video! I have put your same system, for the camera I believe it is a problem with the original camera….very bad quality. My biggest problem is the fact that the android radio doesn’t turn off when I turn off the car. Turning it off with the button on the screen it only turn off the screen not the radio. They told me to connect ACC cable, but the original radio is controlled by CANBUS and there is not ACC cable! Did you do any hack? Does your system turn off when you turn off the car automatically?

[@RonDIYMods]

Hello. Yes when I had this radio it did turn off and on with ignition. It never stayed on. It might be a wiring issue not canbus. I would recommend checking the power wire maybe it’s not connected or wired up properly. Theirs two main power cables one that goes to constant power, and the other one to accessory power. Check those cables maybe you might need to switch them around.

[@zaulblanco4284]

did the radio come with the frame? i'm also having a hard time finding just the frame.

[@RonDIYMods]

I have the link up in the description. Saw that the link is not working. I just message the seller to see what’s going on.

[@GN-cj5we]

any luck getting the built in Mics working? from what I'm told the car has 2 mics in the rearview mirror. Anyway to keep those instead of that small mic? How does their mic work ?

[@RonDIYMods]

No luck on making the factory mic to work. I’ve been using the mic that came with the aftermarket radio.

[@Ravindersingh-hi3yk]

Thanks for the video. Everything at my end is working fine even steering control. But there no audio when i play music, no even for radio. Its completely silent. I have installed in Dodge caravan SE. any insights?

[@RonDIYMods]

Double check the connections that have the color-coded wires. Those are your speaker wires make sure it’s connected well because that’s weird that you’re not getting any music or any sound coming from it. Also check that your stereo is not in mute.

[@DelpieroLeandro]

Hi thank you for share this . What year its the grand caravan? Months a gobintry to change the radio on my town and country and I cant becouse no have the 12v power wire . But now a go to buy a grand caravan gt 2019 and wanna know ifthis works. Thank you!

[@RonDIYMods]

Hello my Dodge Grand Caravan GT is a 2017 same as 2019 that your going to buy. Yes this system will work. Check out this video. I upgraded to the TEYES stereo it’s much better. Both stereo will work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PMl5aVn8aEaq8

[@NinjawarriorPrincess77]

when you received the kit from ali did the frame and adapters come seperate boxes ? cause i only got the frame

[@RonDIYMods]

When you order from Ali make sure you pick the one with frame and wires. If you did then I suggest to contact them to inquire about your missing items.

[@MrRGM10]

Rear screen still works how bout the VES.

[@RonDIYMods]

Me personally I don’t have the rear monitors so I wouldn’t be able to tell you if yes or no but there is a cable that you can get that says it retains the real function monitors. check out the description there’s a link there.

[@anthonykasiba4071]

I have a few questions. I have a radio very similar to this one. 1) are you getting the frame to lock in the dash or can it be pulled out fairly easy? 2) I can’t get the steering wheel control to work at all. Can’t program them. I’m not sure if the canbus decoder is correct or what I need to do.

[@RonDIYMods]

Yeah the frame does not lock in place it pulls easy. If you fallow the video. You need to get In yo the canbus setting and activated it. Look at my video again around the 14 minute mark I start explaining about the canbus setting.

[@anthonykasiba4071]

@@RonDIYMods ok, thanks for confirming the frame issue. Also my canbus box is different from yours in the video. Does it matter?? I msg you on your instagram, I’ll send you a pic of the box.

[@Gamer-dp4lf]

Si at the beginning. Of the video you had the original kit at the left and you said that you found the kit with the frame an the wiring I just want to know where you got it

[@RonDIYMods]

When I made this video their was seller on eBay that was selling the kit but he no longer has an active links. But in the description of this video theirs a couple of links to aliexpress that are selling the frame and cables.

[@Gamer-dp4lf]

Is it trustful bc it says it from china ??

[@garywalker165]

Just did this. What is the yellow wire. And the other little adapter that was on the factory but is not used or mentioned in this video ?

[@RonDIYMods]

Hello and thank you for watching. so the yellow wire is for the SiriusXM antenna and the other little adapter I believe is for factory USB or steering wheel control.

[@Sehzade57]

Hi, thanks for this great video, does the VES still working on it?

[@lifeofkaimusic]

Wondering this as well

[@RonDIYMods]

What do you mean by VES?

[@lifeofkaimusic]

VES is the system with the rear screen that flips down. The rear dvd

[@RonDIYMods]

@@lifeofkaimusic oh ok I see. Theirs a extra cable you need in order for those screen to work. It’s the same cable that controls the rear view camera. Link in the description.

[@MatthewFordVictoria]

Do the Controls on the Steering wheel still work with it, such as Volume and Changing Radio Stations? Or do you have to do everything on the screen?

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes once you activate the canbus steering wheel controls work

[@njakaramanandafy]

10:02 where do you buy this connector and what is the reference?

[@RonDIYMods]

That Cable is to retain your OEM rearview camera or if you have rear monitors here’s the link to that Cable amzn.to/3BjFnrA. Also check out this videos. I end up upgrading the Apple CarPlay radio for TEYES one here’s the link to that video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PMl5aVn8aEaq8si=9LwUki6D36tpp83a

[@magalyramos3335]

Can I have the number or information to keep the original back up camara

[@RonDIYMods]

To retain rear view camera with rear monitors amzn.to/3BjFnrA In the link, it says it’s for a 2008 2012 Dodge grand Caravan but it works for our mines is 2017

[@baltaorel]

Hey great video i have a question regarding this specific for my town and country 2014... It seems you have the same factory audio system with the dvd my main question is since this new unit dont have dvd can i see the picture on the rear screen or how does it work? with all that VSC stuff

[@RonDIYMods]

Hello and thank you for watching. Ok so my factory audio system didn’t come with rear monitors but there is a harness you can buy separately to retain rear monitor functions. Here the link: to retain rear view camera with rear monitors amzn.to/3BjFnrA When checking the link is says it’s for 08-12 model grand caravan but I have a 2017 and it work.

[@baltaorel]

@@RonDIYMods ok great thanks for replying so basically I can use the same factory wiring with this adapter you posted and I should regain picture on the rear monitor correct? Because the whole point at the end for me it's the kiddos watching movies would be awesome to use streaming apps

[@RonDIYMods]

@@baltaorel yes with that adapter you retain function of the rear monitors. have you checked out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PMl5aVn8aEaq8si=YXPwWo5AkD9eFhRl

[@zombo_d21]

im trying to order this whole setup as a gift for christmas but the dash and canbus kit on Alibaba wont come in until a while after any chance you found/know of another link maybe somewhere stateside

[@RonDIYMods]

No. I’ve been looking but no luck finding a seller here in the states. I’ll keep looking if I do I’ll let you know.

[@briannawills9422]

With this particular set up.. do you have to have your phone connected to a USB in order for the apple car play to function with your phone or can you do via Bluetooth for Apple CarPlay as well with this?

[@RonDIYMods]

You can do both you can connect to the USB or wireless Apple CarPlay.

[@DawnJohnson-c1f]

I installed everything but I have no sound. What am I missing?

[@RonDIYMods]

Hello once you install the radio harness it should be good to go try reboot it.

[@paigem]

Any problem with security/anti theft prompts?

[@RonDIYMods]

No

[@thomasbonilla3736]

Does your back TV still work to watch movies

[@RonDIYMods]

I don’t have rear monitor.

[@stargatefever]

How do you secure the unit in the dash- Because the one I got it just slides right out. With little effort there's no snapping it in

[@RonDIYMods]

Your right it’s not fully snapped in. For what ever reason that’s how it’s held in. Not fully secured.

[@TheSeejohnboy]

So i was looking at your video and in need of a bew ine cause my went Caput lol i would essentially need the radio thats like 99 and the frame that comes with the cable thats like 20 ?

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes.

[@許榮華-x1j]

Can you send me a link to purchase?

[@RonDIYMods]

amzn.to/3XuPfId Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PMl5aVn8aEaq8si=3GwZbx8efpUK5rd_

[@johnbrown1976]

Does it give you radio stations without using data?

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes radio station are broadcasted through the car antenna not WiFi. If you want satellite radio, you can always connect your phone through Apple CarPlay or android auto

[@deepu3100]

Hello, Thanks for your help. May I ask one doubt? How is the reverse switching work? Is it through the CAN network. I don't see you are running any extra wires. Thanks in advance

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes I’m using the vehicles OEM wire harness to connect to the stereo via a separate cable that can be use with this android stereo. Check out this video. I install an aftermarket camera with better definition for this android unit. Links to the cable is in description of video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWO3c4x9gdB8nbMsi=Xyd_QLm6PYPjRYsx

[@deepu3100]

@@RonDIYMods thank you so much for for reply

[@seangray5238]

Mine powered up without the key in the ignition and it doesn’t shut off when the car is off. Any ideas?

[@RonDIYMods]

I’m thinking the power cable and the accessory cable are switched around. That’s why when the car is off they’re straight power to the radio. Try switching those wires around .

[@SnakeBigBoss24]

Do they ship to the US? Canada seems like the only option when checking out.

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes they do I live in California

[@MrShoaibdar]

Hi there can u please share a link with me for the bezel and plug and play kit i am not able to find it here in Canada

[@RonDIYMods]

I have added a few links to the bezel and cables. also check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PMl5aVn8aEaq8

[@daniramanzini]

Can you still use the dvd monitors mounted in the roof?

[@RonDIYMods]

with this cable you can.. To retain rear view camera with rear monitors amzn.to/3BjFnrA

[@pipemover]

Any update on the backup camera resolution?

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes I’ll be posting video next week.

[@inmatejason]

wow so you can upgrade that antique system they come with. I'm thinking of getting a dodge grand caravan or a big 3 row like a highlander, but wow there is a huge price difference. getting the max trim grand caravan and installing an aftermarket head unit like yours is still cheaper then my other choices. I heard the caravan is a good minivan if taken care of..... is this true?? are you having issues or problems? do you recommend one? or do you wish you bought something else? any help would be great, thanks.

[@RonDIYMods]

Yes it true. I love my van. No big issues. As long as you stay on top of maintenance your golden. One of the selling point for me was how you can stow away all the rear seats and have a flat surface. It basically become a cargo van. And when adding an android radio you get all the modern touches to it. Check out this video as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4PMl5aVn8aEaq8

[@tiffanyoxman5677]

I live my grand caravan it's from 2019 but is amazing. Have had absolutely no issues. The hide away feature under the floor was the selling point for us

[@YwSnowMan]

I didn’t see you mention this, but does this work with the Vehicle Entertainment System?

[@RonDIYMods]

it does but you need an extra cable which I link in the description of this video.

[@fredyelpana62]

where did you buy the frame to place the radio

[@RonDIYMods]

I have the link up in the description. Saw that the link is not working. I just message the seller to see what’s going on.

[@afaqsher4377]

What about in 2010 if this cane install.

[@RonDIYMods]

No. Not this kit it’s different.

[@cjsmith103]

What a stressful process this is turning out to be.. 1 day ship with Amazon for the thing.. now I have to wait 2 months probably for slow ass aliexpress and still waiting on a payment to be accepted.

[@RonDIYMods]

Yeah, sorry about that when I initially posted this video, there was a seller that had a whole kit for everything but that seller took down his site so I was forced to outsource it the radio kit with AliExpress. I try searching in Amazon in other places who might have the radio bezel but no luck.

[@cjsmith103]

Finally got through with placing the order. Super stoked for this to arrive and Set this up. 🙌 being patient plays off good in the end lol

[@cjsmith103]

Finally finished it today! Works great! Love it! Have a good back up camera already installed and bought a adapter on Amazon to plug into the unit itself. Super happy with this product! Thank you for sharing and a complete setup guide! My radio finally works again! Woooh! 🤘

[@kayleenizza960]

Where are the buy links for all this?

[@RonDIYMods]

It’s in the description of the video.

[@noahslat2874]

So I live in Canada and want to do this to my van but I can’t find the parts you linked in the description aren’t available for me here like they are I. The US, so do I need to get a dash kit and the head unit separate? And also how would I know if the head unit would fit into the dash kit well?

[@RonDIYMods]

Check the links for Amazon. They come complete as a whole unit. If not then the aliexpress link might work for you. You would need the stereo and the bezel kit.

[@robrice4011]

Thanks for sharing! Does the eBay kit come with the video retention cable, or do I need to buy that separately to use the stock backup cam?

[@RonDIYMods]

No that’s a cable you would have to buy separately

[@nygenecarter640]

Can this go in a 2020 dodge charger

[@RonDIYMods]

I’m not sure about the one on the video is specific for the Dodge grand Caravan, but the unit itself is universal what changes is the bezel so if you can find the bezel that will fit your vehicle, then yes.

[@hap5215]

How many additional parts to replace a basic radio with this unit ? Or is it possible ?

[@RonDIYMods]

All you need is a frame and the radio the radio comes with all the wires and harness and the reverse camera wire if you have the stock reverse camera.