NEW BMW E46 Android Head Unit Installation & Review - Seicane

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[@cram6891]

Sweet vid! I like how factory everything looks.

[@ernestonuno3575]

Can you do a review on it and how you like it now? Really interested and definitely enjoying the e46 m3 content! Love the channel!

[@heatedcr]

You got pretty lucky... looks like someone had already installed the Navigation/HVAC relocation kit. Or maybe the car had navigation or even another android head unit but was removed before being sold? It's why nothing fit there before and why the HVAC unit fit so well. Might wanna let your viewers know since that bracket is about $100. Otherwise the HVAC unit will be a little loose and have a tiny hole on each bottom corner.

[@coronavirus4287]

MarkMan your right and he did mention that there was screws already missing

[@crodaas6086]

@Alfredo Burbano were you able to find it? I bought a relocation kit but if I can just make it fit like he did in the video then I might not need the relocation kit??

[@johnathancrumm]

I have the Torque App myself. When you scan for codes, it’s pretty good, but doesn’t beat an handheld scan tool for the OBD2 port. Besides scanning for codes, it has awesome gauge setups.

[@JesseRizo]

Great video my friend!!!! And dang I just noticed ur over a 100k now lol glad to be one of your first couple 100 subscribers lol!!, enjoyed the install bro it looks factory 😎👍

[@throtl]

TY for the support!!!! 🙌🏻

[@JesseRizo]

throtl u got it bro 👍

[@JFKKARZ]

The unit is cool and on my upgrade list... Nice one!

[@JesseRizo]

Always check before re-installing 😎👍👍

[@danielwoo7041]

Loving the videos mate keep them coming

[@123jrichie]

Excellent video! Bout to do this in my e46

[@paulvicks1336]

The latest version (android 9.0) has tons more functions. Can't believe it costs under $300. The torque app is dope too. I have reads for speed, revs, coolant temp, air intake temp, throttle/accel, load, MAF, volts, fuel flow, spd diff (gps vs car)

[@v2mmxst10]

These Android head units are pretty slick, I have an older model in my E46 as well. At the very least I'd suggest Twilight for auto-dimming via time/sunrise/sunset/GPS, as it really makes a big difference once setup. Obviously Torque is a wonderful addition with the ability to read/clear codes and show live data; the sensor refresh rates over Bluetooth aren't phenomenal but it's plenty usable (the gauge widgets are handy too). A backup camera is also a nice easy upgrade; they make ones that replace the license plate light, and a wireless transmitter that can easily be spliced into the reverse lights. I also use NovaLauncher to clean up the main interface with AudioGlow as a live wallpaper and the PowerAmp Widget fullscreen using translucent album art; it looks really nice but it requires Malaysk's custom rom to auto-start PowerAmp and integrate it with the steering wheel controls. On that note. If the unit supports it, moving to Malaysk's custom rom offers a bunch of convenience features like auto-dimming based on sunsrise/sunset/time/GPS built in, the ability to edit stock functions, improved UI, as well as general bug fixes. Simple programs like HeadUnit are integrated that can automatically lower the volume at startup, increase the volume as speed increases, and reduce volume when the reverse camera is active. He really does great work to bring everything together! In any case, they're plenty functional in stock form, but there's always options if you like to tinker. Hope you enjoy it :)

[@throtl]

Wow this is awesome. I’ll look into it.

[@gurupdeshdhaliwal]

v2mmxst10 o

[@andreamitchell4758]

but how does it work with android auto? right now i have the grom BT and i use android auto on my phone and hands free google assistant on my nexus 6p if you install the android auto app on the head unit and pair an android phone with the android auto app on it via bluetooth does it act like an android auto headunit without plugging it with USB or would you need to sideload a different .apk of android auto or is it not even possible i want to know if i can pair my phone an still use hands free google assistant for navigation ,pandora ,calls,and smart home control through the radio and even get it to run on the radio screen like an android auto headunit

[@bahle3795]

Very informative, thank you

[@aayangoverski3437]

Wow it's a touch screen. You guys are always doing some great stuff to make days better for your viewers!

[@Shiv495]

I left my gps antenna in the dash and it worked just fine! In case you wanted a cleaner look

[@eduki]

Hi there! Nice vid, I see that you have Harman Kardon, don't you need the extra wiring extension from the HU to the rear to make it work properly?

[@jamesfcookjr]

Evan I’m pretty sure there’s an app it’s like a tuner base studio that you can read the parameters of your motor like boost and all others my friend has it in his car👍😎

[@VanishingImage]

Aahh only if this video came a few days earlier! I just ordered a pioneer touch screen. Oh well I just looked and my kit is plug in play too so no biggies. Looks good Evan!!!

[@edbanks713]

Mine was plug and play but Bluetooth sound doesnt work it connects but no sound

[@rollintwincam]

Cool video! Nice trick with using a welding wire

[@e90baby]

I bought an e46 from the scrap yard and it came with this head unit and a backup camera too. I bought another e46 that’s a manual that I’m gonna swap the head unit into, pretty cool head unit and can play movies lmao

[@bbpshyt]

that intro hard af

[@ChristianMastrile]

Definitely gotta do this to my E46! Great video bro! 👍

[@marcwoodward8056]

Christian Mastrile Probably one of the best most useful updates you can do on the E46! It literally changes the look of the console making it look very current. I went with the Xtrons model. Installed a year ago & have had ZERO issues!!

[@ChristianMastrile]

sounds like a pretty sweet deal! Haven't had the chance to get mine yet, but by the looks of it, it seems like an awesome addition to the E46! Appreciate your feedback and input! 👍

[@williamng144]

head unit also can be your digital booster,temp&O2 gauge if u have the sensors plug

[@masangaadam6721]

"We now have so much room for activities " dats from Will Ferrell 😂😂

[@TimStrange]

Most aftermarket stereos need an antenna adapter. They’re super cheap & plug and play. Metra makes them for almost every vehicle.

[@aliabbas2339]

Great video! 💥

[@Robin-xd6yo]

Duuuude, the new unit looks really good! Like it came out of the factory this way

[@sponge_fps]

did the same sort of thing with my 95 e38, thats a fun install :D looks better in the e46 as a lot more popular so better fit.

[@souma6512]

Does the control work on the steering wheel ?!

[@roggyrog5250]

Dude what’s kinda watch is that it’s so dope!

[@harveyhume7619]

Got a very similar head unit in my mk2 Audi TT here in the U.K. but it’s just a different brand fits perfectly works really well very happy with it suits any car they go in as it looks factory! The torque pro app is really good it has my boost afr and everything you need that has a sensor I really recommend getting a OBD 2 Bluetooth connector for it

[@reactablex2600]

the installation video on the product page shows you how to install the radio.

[@walterverbeeck6929]

I wonder were you placed the GPS receiver, i also own a BMW E46 facelift coupe and placed 2 android car headunits by myself in my car. Every time i see such install video, i see people install that gps receiver at the bottom of the side of the pillar behind the air ventilation. There is a much better place to mount that antenna, which is behind the instrument panel, belive it or not, there is a spot that fits the gps antenna and sits very deep in to the dachboard, and because its all from plastic, the reception is very very good. If you want to place it on that spot, just pull your steeringwheel towards you, lower the steeringwheel, than unscrew the 2 screws (i think its a torx T20) gently push the instrument panel so that it tilts a little, grab it and pull it gentle towards you, you can put that instrument panel aside and you will see the spot where you can place the gps antenna with double side tape from 3M. it's super easy. (my apologies if i made grammar and spell errors)

[@stubbk3]

So which head unit should we all be buying. Almost every one of these install videos follows up with it stopped working pretty soon after.. My old tape deck looks like it's from pre history even if my phone is all hooked up.

[@andrewlopez314]

Been thinking of doing this to my e46 also. Any thoughts on the comparisons for this product vs the dynavin N7 head unit?

[@rmjames007]

What did you do with the HVAC controls? Do they plug into the Seicane?

[@koenpunt]

Old video, but it seems to me that the AC unit fits so well because it originally was there, and the loose connectors behind the radio previously probably connected to the original navigation system that this car had already had. The loose antenna cable was probably going to an already installed GPS antenna.

[@chriscampbell1773]

wanted to ask if your still happy with the unit .hey an also what size tyres you have on that thing?cheers chrisso

[@muhammed_aydogdu]

Don’t forget using lossses file formats in your system (flac, wav etc) you will feel the differences from mp3. Have fun engine sound and new system

[@aayangoverski3437]

Ayeeeeee I love your videos Evan! Keep up the awesome work!

[@draganlazendic6756]

Hello, It's something different for installation if the car is with or without Harman Kardon audio system? Greetings

[@turnbulljames71]

I'm about to put a radio like that in my car, but is it still any good a year later?

[@tashbash1990]

Hi, where do I get the can bus adapter from? I have this unit but no steering control functions? Thanks

[@stephenwilliams6939]

The cars had a Pioneer aftermarket flip out screen with a hide away tuner probably hidden behind the glove box and the BMW antenna lead will be there

[@gerardovalencia4198]

If I follow everything you do in the video will my connect 😬?

[@imnota]

4:57 I think you could actually get a radio with a big screen and gps from factory, so that's why it snaps in well there, because with that radio, it's there from factory.

[@ashleybell5421]

Thats true. You see the OEM screens in most E46 M3's!

[@imnota]

@@ashleybell5421 Yeah funny enough, more than two years after I commented that I bought an e46 and I literally installed a similar head unit 3 days ago.

[@ashleybell5421]

@@imnota awesome! Enjoy ;)

[@PerformanceTech]

oooooh baby! love that m3. Id really love to see more carbon fiber added on to this like maybe a CSL carbon Trunk?

[@mavricxx]

The only thing I don't like about these Android head units is that they're not compatible with Satellite Radio. I've contacted several of them and asked if I can hook up SiriusXM and they all said-negative.

[@zerchiii]

but why do you have to do the microphone when on the unit itself is a internal mic? or it does not work?

[@Vmaxjorge]

I have a question. You obviously have Harman Kardon system on your car. Does the surround button on your console work with the android head unit? Do you need different wires?

[@krimsonguy6447]

Does the adapter work for steering wheel controls?

[@danytoumajan5054]

cant you do a full review about it

[@davidromero19]

Hello where you able to keep your steering wheel controls ?

[@luisgil3082]

Have you picked the May end of month giveaway winner yet?

[@ConservativeUSA67]

Just got that same unit, have to say the install was easy, but using the same harness on my 2002 m3 the Xtrons buttons do not illuminate, I can go to the menu and change the buttons colors but they soon turn off. Also can't use my steering wheel volume controls. I assume it is because that the additional 10 pin connector that plugged into the original stereo is not connected ?

[@souma6512]

Is everything will work on the stair wheel you can use them or the dont work hope you answer

[@nickolasabab5999]

You need to install the throtl app on the head unit Lmao

[@jayc9347]

Can the Seicane head unit also control the CD changer at the trunk?

[@sylviamarzan6426]

Does it still work? Can you give an update...I have a 2002 M3 E46 and I am looking to make the same changes....

[@moofinz3822]

Never been a fan of seicane, but it looks clean

[@mavricxx]

ByakuyaKur0sak1 -Which one do you recommend? Been thinking of one named Pumpkin

[@moofinz3822]

NutNbutSpeed pumpkin is a good brand, but I dont know about their tech supports. I've been on the backburner with seicane before for months on a head unit that was bad from the factory

[@jerrydelrio7781]

Ay bro will this work on my 2005 325ci cuz I saw the website and the e46’s say from 99-04

[@devinpinder6934]

That's dope

[@Duke-ih8mo]

Does it have a display off feature drive inn movies dates if u know what I mean

[@noahcampos9086]

Do they have a unit like this for e36

[@sm1th139]

How is the audio quality with this unit? Some of them seem to be hit or miss

[@andreworth8493]

Interior trim wrap tutorial!!! DO IT! 😁😁

[@ystvannus8460]

Not really a car guy but the vid was great, but will it work in my BMW 316 compact?

[@benjaminclarke7984]

Gross. Why did you get a compact?

[@jesseperez7797]

How do you hook up subs too it? It has a subwoofer plug (green) and red and white

[@graemewelsh3035]

what was previously in the space where the A/C ws before?

[@michaelmoses4019]

Does it have a reverse camera?

[@Spartan195X]

Jesus christ. Bought my e46 with the screen on, didnt found how it was installed anywhere. Thanks

[@mini_mellow_cooper8212]

Did it come with the red cambus box..?

[@Yihhhghhhh]

Audio steering control is automaticaly working ?

[@chicagobulls4517]

How can you hook up subwoofers to this head unit

[@ludwighedman4097]

i have a question. Is it possible to turn off the "bip" sound when you click on the screen? That would drive me crazy

[@paulvicks1336]

Yes

[@valerio2069]

is it the same if my E46 has the original satnav? still plug&play?

[@fernandom.5873]

Will this fit a e46 325i sedan? Not the M3

[@rob3846]

What goes into the GPS slot, a mobile SIM card?

[@samer8032]

No dislikes baby let goo

[@Jwips.]

I have one but mines only turns on when I have my lights on. Is that normal ? Maybe I have a faulty one ?

[@johnfaneva8168]

After a year does this head unit still work?

[@MrDjed123]

Do the controls on the steering wheel still work?

[@souma6512]

I need to know the answer also !?

[@andrewnguyen1317]

does it support android auto?

[@matdoucet420]

the antena is the one you thought it was

[@perfectox]

is it possible to connect this radio also to e46 which has the radio head unit in the trunk? I have the cassette + navigation combo which has the big connector in the trunk instead of the front unit. Thanks!

[@TheMercadoChannel]

Perfecto did you find out? I have the same in my 2004 325xi in the trunk and I’m Looking at getting one of these head units just want to make sure it’s plug and play in the front and compatible with the unit

[@cash3517]

Do your steering wheel controls still work?

[@throtl]

Yes!

[@1800lo]

is it apple car play compatible?

[@r2e316]

Do the steering wheel controls still work?

[@souma6512]

I need to know the answer

[@nikailsingh7918]

The e46 needs to be detailed!!!

[@tankboosta]

Who won the vr4

[@THEPEOPLER]

Does it work for e46 325i

[@Wizhed-pb8gk]

Work whit iPhone ?

[@alarmasyaudioguadalajara9888]

Does anyone know if it works with the Harman Kardon system?

[@josebarrera2976]

What about the ac?

[@Luis-un8do]

Does this fit on a 325CI? I'm assuming so since it's an e46. If you could confirm that would be great. Thanks!

[@davidjurus5388]

Luis it fits on every e46 ;)

[@Luis-un8do]

@@davidjurus5388 WOOOOO

[@MauricioCarlson]

Metra 40-EU10 Antenna Adapter

[@saltykid7093]

Hey so I own a 2000 toyota altezza yes automatic which is shit but it's a car and finding a car in new Zealand in a small ass town is very hard. Any ideas of easy and cheap mods I could do ? Cheers

[@kennethrentjr8702]

Looks like no one had any suggestions for ya, I don't either but you could Google "ways to upgrade my Toyo Altez?" You should be able to find something, Just be ready to spend a lot of [̲̅$̲̅(̲̅ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°̲̅)̲̅$̲̅]...Good luck S.K .

[@aayangoverski3437]

I love that new head unit. You guys simply impress me #Throtlisawesome

[@papi_elchirs4603]

What's the name on that radio?

[@edbanks713]

Just did this i dont have Bluetooth audio any reason

[@bogdanditu11]

Spotify for music

[@gurnardherded3539]

Did you ever find the adapter you need for the radio

[@V7Cameron]

its a 40-eu10 adapter. their made especially for euro vehicles

[@jian48]

Seicane is Horrible dont buy I bought one they have horrible service and when the product stops working they want you to pay for shipping and refuses to replace it without it being returned. Mine barely lasted 3 months