Eonon E46A12 headunit overview BMW e46

Overview of an Eonon E46A12 headunit that I'm fitting into my 2004 BMW e46. Please see link below for more Eonon products and use code 'AR10' for $10 off on purchases over $100
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[@ilusity]

Do you know in which cases do you need to run the extension cable from the back I got a 05 325i and the power cable is a 17pin and the power adapter cable is different (talking about the order where the pins are, they don't match) do I need to run ir from the back is a cd radio oem that one that was in the car

[@alexrudavin540]

EONON have a hint section that shows the type of compatible connections. If you follow the link in the description and locate the headunit you want, scroll down and click "Product Features". It shows you that if you have a 17 pin (there are two types) or 40 pin connection in the dash then you should be good to go. If you have blue/white connectors in the dash then you need to check the main harness in the boot/trunk. I think it all depends if you have factory nav/CD changer/amp etc.

[@darkoz1692]

If your E46 has the factory screen head unit and navigation then you'll need the 5m extension harness to connect everything in the trunk. If you only have the standard CD player with no screen then you connect everything behind the dash and you don't need the extension harness.

[@brokeeastmeet]

just did mine yesterday. how irritating was it for you putting the trim back on after it was installed lol i wanted to snap the thing in two

[@alexrudavin540]

Oh yeah, I got to that last bit and thought "erm, OK, what now?" haha. But thankfully found another video of someone installing their's and that solved it 👍

[@michaelthompson5789]

Is this the 2GB unit? What's the performance like? Thinking about getting one but I'm concerned it might be sluggish.

[@alexrudavin540]

It is the 2GB unit. It's not super fast when opening some apps but once open the app runs OK. I've had no issues so far listening to music via Bluetooth. I'm planning to do another video in a few weeks to talk about the performance of the unit once I've used it for a bit 👍

[@andrasmolnar6582]

How about the Apple Carplay? Does it run good?

[@alexrudavin540]

I've got an android phone so I can't say. The headunit supports both and android auto runs fine. You can connect with a cable or via Bluetooth/wi-fi. Screen mirroring is also possible.

[@IErraI]

Did you install a small amp to boost the sound?

[@alexrudavin540]

Not at the moment but I am thinking about it. Check out another video I've uploaded today about this head unit where I talk about my experience after using it for two months.

[@IErraI]

@@alexrudavin540 Will do :)