Saab 9-5 Aftermarket Radio Install Guide - Shown with Teyes CC2 Plus Android Head Unit

[@BobutBrody]

Holy cow I am just about to pull the trigger ona 2006 Saab 9-5 2.3T SportCombi And the stereo was basically my only concern You have kinda taken the fear out of this Thank you

[@Codric]

Man you made this look easy! The previous owner didnt get the steering wheel controls to work on the aftermarket JVC. Hopefully they just didnt connect it from the SID

[@normanbarclay8578]

Very good detailed video. I would think that my 93 would have the same standard Saab wiring. I would have liked to see the new unit working. Good stuff.

[@JoeCaparosa]

Did you ever do the 9-5 camera install video?

[@javiercabezudo6193]

Really a good video. Thanks a lot, I was struggling to find an easy tutorial.

[@tinnielex]

Wow! Great job! Who’s helping you in this video?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Not Jamie ;)

[@tinnielex]

😂

[@eacbank7977]

Very simple instructions. Thanks! I just installed a JVC KW-R940BTS on my 2000 9-5 Aero and the sound is very minuscule, even at full volume…would you say my built in amp is bad?

[@eacbank7977]

It ended up being my amplifier! Chicago weather, lol. Thanks again for the great video. 🤓

[@kingkong2598]

I do have 2003 saab 9-5 and plan to install this head unit. Is it hard to install it....?

[@kingkong2598]

Btw mine is og as well...

[@kingkong2598]

Well it looks like the 2 din trim fascia is not able to ship to 🇺🇸 .......

[@eacbank7977]

@@kingkong2598 it’s ridiculously simple. I’ll let you know tomorrow what parts I used. I have to look them up…

[@skyhigharchitecture]

What color is my amp trigger wire in my 2000 9 5 aero with the 9 speaker system? The green doesnt appear to work?

[@gunnarliljas8459]

1. Ever considered moving the SID below the head unit? Would make for a better viewing angle. 2. Any HU that could respond (and do the right thing) to Night/Black Panel input? After all, it should just be a CAN BUS message.

[@ponchcrew1076]

I have the AS2 unit in my 04 9-5 and I have just purchased a used Sony unit with car play. This looks straight forward but I’m seeing conflicting info on forums? Should my Sony unit install like you’ve done it? Is there any specific harness I need to buy? Cheers

[@markstorer7204]

Great "how to" video Stuart....thanks 👍👍👍

[@woltergrant]

How is this working when you are connecting speaker-level out to the stock amp? Wouldn’t you need a unit with rca line out or to use a converter?

[@nathanmacnaughton9763]

Yes. If you aren't using rca cables, which is very hard to do with the stock amp considering it doesn't have any ports and it just has a big loom, then you have to buy a converter to avoid white/buzzing noise created by the signal being amped by both the aftermarket stereo and also the stock amp (located on the right hand side of the car frame down by the drivers feet on a rhd car or on the passenger side on a lhd car.) You can buy a converter pretty easily online, just have to get one for Bose / Harmen amps. I got mine from InCarTec and I find it works pretty well.

[@Roscoep3]

@@nathanmacnaughton9763 I have installed in a car with AS3 and get noise on low volume. Do you have a link to something that will help please? Thanks!

[@nathanmacnaughton9763]

@@Roscoep3 what car did you install the stereo in? The amp converter might work, but when I got noise in my setup it got worse as I turned the sound and bass up. You could also look into a ground loop isolator, there are lots of videos and forums explaining how they work. Your problem does seem to be more of a ground problem. If the buzzing gets worse when you rev the engine look into a ground loop isolator. But get back to me on what car you have and I'll link you a converter. It might not be the problem though so maybe do your own research as well.

[@Roscoep3]

@@nathanmacnaughton9763 Saab 9-5 2004 with AS3 (Harman Kardon system). Hiss on low volume only. I think its a feed and return balanced system and causing problems as head unit is feed and earth. I have RCA outputs but only using loom at the moment as per video. I think I might need a couple of ground loop isolators and fix to 2 sets of RCAs out from head unit but not sure where to wire them into on the audio feed to the amp.

[@okar2k]

Hey man, thanks for reviving a good product. I came across your video long time ago and now I purchased my Teyes unit for my 9-5 Vector 2005. In your Saab you have old CD player 2DIN but I had SAT nav unit and there is different 3x harnesses, as I bought Teyes witn an ISO harness by your guidance I would like to ask Your help now. Any chance to contact You directly? Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

[@k_s.m]

could You update the links? some of them are not working anymore.

[@kefsizoff]

@Saab Unleashed Thanks for the great tutorial. I have ordered the head unit and the ISO harness from the provided links under the review of the CC2+. I have a 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Estate with the Premium (AS2) sound system with navigation. Can you please tell me what harness do I need in order to install the head unit and use it with the stock setup. Thanks

[@JoeCaparosa]

Just used the iso loom but I did some custom wiring so that everything was connectorized

[@dbouma4025]

AWesome video! Thanks a lot. would this also be possible on a 2003 9-5 with a factory installed kenwood svt-m700 duble din with navigation and replace it with a pioneer sph-da250dab ?

[@israelperezbonilla9810]

Do you know where can I found the Bezel with shipping to Spain?. Ebay site in the link is out of stock and no date for re-stock. Searching another sites I only find "only UK delivery" . Thanks!

[@andersa3448]

I have the Saab Kenwood with gps and cd changer and it seems like you can´t change to an after market stereo as you do here in the video...

[@SaabUnleashed]

You can, but you will need a wiring harness as the connectors are different. You can get that from incartec

[@andytierney1811]

I have ordered the e-bay surround, the links for the HU and the loom don't work (error 404) can you help me working links I would like to order for my 2004 9-5 as soon as possible.

[@ZaabS14]

Hi, wich harness for 9-5 2008, with HK amplifier? Thanks

[@TheJanrorbo]

I have exactly this Saab model and was so happy that You showed me a solution on how to get some tech into my car. I hoped it would be a piece of cake just click and order, but no.. Your links are comprimied and can not be opened in my browsers, and Teyes Australia seems to be Chinese/Aliexpress?? They dont answer if you ask and seems to have low interest in this even on Facebook. Can I buy it from you..UK? Best regards Jan Copenhagen

[@SaabUnleashed]

Hi Jan, I don't sell anything personally, and Teyes Australia is an Australian company that sells worldwide. Teyes itself is of course Chinese. I highly recommend Teyes Australia as the place to buy. Not sure what you mean by compromised, the links work fine for me.

[@daren4695]

Great video and seriously thinking off getting the CC2+ do you have a video for the Teyes unit and a saab 93 ( like I have) Also do you fit them Stuart?

[@michelbriand2609]

I want your advise here. I have a 2007 Saab 93 and bought the CC2 plus and an Axxess SWC-1 CANbus decoder. The Canbus decoder cannot detect my car. Tech support is telling me to tap the volume up key at a heart beat tempo but it doesn't work. I have the GM LAN1 (green wire) soldered to the pink wire on their decoder. Ground is on chassis. Key1 and 2 from Teyes goes a 3.5mm plug on the decoder. Have you any hint on what could be wrong? Thanks!

[@lachywocky]

Hey! just found your channel, lots of good stuff. The Saab Harmon Kardon am has balanced inputs. have you not found this to be an issue when connecting single ended outputs from these head units? level or noise issues?

[@andytierney1811]

The channel owner appears to be AWOL. I can tell you the AM on this HU sounds terrible, I don't know if it's a wiring issue or just a crappy product.

[@paulmclinden2859]

Great video! I have a 2001 Saab 95 SE auto estate on which I'd like to replace the head unit, but with an android unit which will play CD's, too. I'm old hat, I know. Could you please help me out by picking a unit which will fit as snug as a bug, I hope? A mid price unit would be fine. Also, if you have experience with the latter fitment can you please list the other components I will or may need? This is my first time attempting anything like a head unit switch; my apologies for being a pain. Thanks.

[@andytierney1811]

I got my CC2 and all the required accessories and it doesn't fit in the cage in my 2004 Saab 9-5, not even close, it is too wide. I took the head unit apart (odd that there are different size screws) and took the metal frame off the unit and it's a bit closer to fitting but not at all stable.

[@EdTheLoon]

I just fitted my CC2 today and had the exact same issue. I managed to force it into the cage by bending the brackets on the CC2 inwards a little bit and then a bit of brute force. Also secured with two of the provided screws to the cage. The cage is now a little bit warped but it did fit back into the console and ended up quite flush with the rest. Just waiting to install that ridiculously priced bezel from the link in the description -.- If you figure out a good way to install a rear cam let me know. I gave up on installing mine.

[@andytierney1811]

@@EdTheLoon I ended up leaving the metal frame mount off the head unit (HU) and hot glued the plastic bezel to the HU, I put a strip of stick on felt on the inside of the cage to give it some grip on the body of the HU where it touches the inside of the cage, it worked out well and I didn't have to bend anything. I didn't but the reverse camera.

[@EdTheLoon]

@@andytierney1811 Ahh nice one. Did you do anything extra for the audio? I get some noise/static at low volumes because the HU has an amplifier built in and then it's feeding that signal to the stock amplifier too.

[@bemad7886]

Will this work the same with an 06 9-3?

[@js_filming7701]

Coudlnt you just use the big connector on the top to get the steering wheel control to work? What about Night panel?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Steering controls work, that is something I touch on in the video

[@js_filming7701]

@@SaabUnleashed Yeah, seen it. But the pins on the top should do the job as well without messing with the SID wires. thats what i thought....

[@pete9945]

Hey, nice video! Does the steering wheel buttons work with this head unit?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Yes, of course

[@garygarner6788]

Ok, so the Teyes cc3 is not available here in the states. What can I do?

[@SaabUnleashed]

It's not available in any country. You need to import it like everyone else, using the links in the video description. Just remember that the shipping costs show in Australian dollars, not USD, so it's a lot cheaper than you initially think

[@michelbriand2609]

Hi, what is the CANBUS setting you choose on your Teyes HU? Thanks!

[@SaabUnleashed]

You don't choose a canbus setting for this car, just manually program the steering wheel buttons

[@daren4695]

Can the CC2 plus and the ISO loom work in a 2008 mk3 saab 9-3 aero?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Yes indeed

[@Seanpiterpater]

Will a 7 inch stereo fit in a 2001 saab 9-5? I'm looking for a replacement but don't know what size to get

[@SaabUnleashed]

Yes it will, it's the same as this car

[@BeeEaszee]

Are there any options for the Saab 9-5NG? I’ve found nothing compatible 😮‍💨

[@SaabUnleashed]

I actually have two videos in the NG. One is NVNAV designed for the Insignia, and the other is the massive Idoing head unit that I still have in my 9-5NG now. But I have also has a Dasaita and a Teyes CC3 working in NG, always with harnesses designed for the Opel Insignia. All of these head units worked well with the Saab's CANbus (wheel controls, on screen parking sensors ect)

[@BeeEaszee]

@@SaabUnleashed OMG thank you so much! I’ve been eyeing the Teyes CC3 any feedback on which you’d select over others and how would the mounting go for the screen since the OEM panel they have would be for the insignia or regal? Sorry so many questions but I watch your videos all the time and I really watched the video on the Teyes and fell in love and want it in my car too

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@BeeEaszee so with the CC3 you would just buy the generic 9 inch head unit. If you search "Saab" on their website, you will find the specific harness for the 9-5NG which is the one I personally tested for them. Mounting is with double sided tape or glue in the same fashion as the other insignia android units, except the CC3 sits over the top of the dashboard rather than behind it. If you want to see a picture, find me on Facebook

[@BeeEaszee]

@@SaabUnleashed thank you so much I really appreciate your time and knowledge

[@mcchris6917]

Hi there! The cage link shows that it comes with the bezel. Is this right? What is the length and width of the bezel? It is ridiculous that the UK eBay seller is the only one who has them. Shipping outside the UK is expensive... Thanks!

[@SaabUnleashed]

Yes the cage comes with a universal bezel, but this will not fit the specific space or colour in the 9-5. Believe me, I feel your pain, a piece of plastic should not cost this much.

[@mcchris6917]

@@SaabUnleashed Thank you so much for your quick reply! Have you found the bezel anywhere else besides eBay UK?

[@boblol4014]

Hey, I have a 2002 saab 9-3, do you know if its pretty much the same with everything or will I need different adapters and stuff like that?

[@SaabUnleashed]

It should be the same unless you have factory navigation

[@stefan5782]

Great, thanks !!

[@RB65131]

will this work with any head unit?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Any Android based head unit. If you're not going Android, you will need to also buy a steering wheel control decoder

[@paulday9722]

How long did you wait for delivery? Ordered my CC3 on 27th March and still waiting.....

[@SaabUnleashed]

I mean it's coming from China, so normally 3-4 weeks

[@the_3rdKind]

@@SaabUnleashed I thought since they were Teyes HU they were coming from Australia?

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@the_3rdKind the store front is Australian, with an Australian guy supporting them, which makes communication very easy indeed. But they are still shipped from China.

[@johnwilkie4225]

Did the bezel come with the unit?

[@SaabUnleashed]

No it was seperate from eBay. Actually ridiculously expensive for a peice of plastic

[@niallsommerville9941]

@@SaabUnleashed Any chance of a link please. Looking forward to the full review.

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@niallsommerville9941 I added it to the video description

[@SaabUnleashed]

Just uploaded a review on the CC2 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onOVnnSQjJikjKs

[@steveruddy6353]

Great video. Why are Android units not made to simply slot in the standard double din cage? 🤔

[@robbertkoevoets4004]

They are. Just depends on which unit you get.

[@steveruddy6353]

@@robbertkoevoets4004 yes but some require a fair bit of fettling, trimming the cage etc -which I don’t get as DIN is a standardised size…?

[@robbertkoevoets4004]

@@steveruddy6353 The ones Ive bought and installed so far were perfectly sized single and double dins. Fair enough, they werent Teyes.

[@johnwilkie4225]

It's the same with DIN/ISO connectors. Why aren't they standard? You shouldn't have to buy an adapter for a connector claiming to be standard.

[@kingkong2598]

Does anyone who lives in the us installed this unit....???

[@SaabUnleashed]

Location is irrelevant, the car doesn't change in the US

[@kingkong2598]

@@SaabUnleashed yeah but the part u shared, double din trim...its uk ebay and doesn't ship it to us... 😔

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@kingkong2598 that's just the trim. If you really want it, I can send to you for whatever the shipping cost would be

[@kingkong2598]

@@SaabUnleashed that would be awesome...!!!

[@kingkong2598]

@@SaabUnleashed i sent pm via email!

[@A-Force]

Are there any aftermarket hacks for the 2011 9-5 model?