Android Touch Screen Stereo Full Install - Replace the Fiat 500 outdated head unit.

[@jensen2000dane]

Brilliant. Just watched the whole thing and am now confident to proceed. Really helps as there are NO fitting instructions with the unit. It just says ‘We don’t recommend doing this yourself’.

[@gercolandman6676]

Great video ! I've also done the install using this video and a few others, a few lessons learned from me: 0. Watch this video (and others) before doing anything; measure twice, cut once. 1. Total complete process took me about 3 hours; this is including everything such as unboxing, running cables through dash, run microphone cable through to the mirror, etc. 2. This video has no steering wheel controls, so that was going to be a bit of surprise; to my relief, with the Canbus box it just works 3. I did not have the problem with the antenna sticking out; there was already a 90 degree angle plug supplied. 4. Android Auto 'just works' 5. Biggest challenge was actually getting the radio and the myriad of cables back in the hole and the radio far enough back; took me a few tries. I have considered cutting away the 15 cables or so that I would never ever need (e.g. subwoofer) but decided not to do this to avoid any side effects. Anyone know if you can do this safely? 6. I did not disconnect the battery; did not need to imho 7. One remaining issue is the flickering odometer; from what I can read on the internet, seems like this will not go away (minor nuisance) 8. I've reinstalled the vents as per this video. Not sure how useful it is but I could so why not 9. I've stuck the GPS antenna on the right side of this radio within the dash; works fine. 10. I ordered the 4GB RAM / 64 GB storage with the 8 core processor; so not the top model but pretty close. Last thing you want is a laggy system, and when undertaking a project like this, you don't want to regret buying a too low-specced one. Good luck !

[@Love500]

I was tempted on my latest one to get rid of the superfluous cables but decided to just tape the, all together. Much easier to get them all in but it’s always a challenge. The Speedo flashing needs a proxy alignment, it won’t stop without one.

[@tbeish82]

This is very helpful thank you!

[@tbeish82]

@@Love500how does one perform a proxy alignment?

[@kneh39]

Hello Gerco ,you are Dutch ? If yes then can we talk in Dutch. Have few questions Regards Henk

[@gercolandman6676]

@@kneh39 Jahoor, dat kan

[@MrPabsUk]

I recently fitted one of these in a friends 500`s (was only £90 on ebay,) it all went together easily (I hadn't seen this before hand, but I`ve installed enough stereo`s to know what goes where). 1. I also fitted a powered sub in it (& upgraded all the door & quarter speakers), so the phono outs & "aerial" out were needed. 2. I left the vertical directional vanes in the centre vent, & hot-glued small rounded off rods to the middle of each of them, enabling the airflow to be directed at the driver/passenger better, & I also glued deflectors to the duct part (made of a black plastic microwave meal packet!) behind the screen, to direct all the air through the vents, & not put too much heat into the screen when the heaters on hot which would affect its longevity. 3. I cut a small rectangle into the top corner of the parcel shelf cubby box thing & pushed the wired USB into it, the wire was perfectly long enough by doing that, & as a bonus, there's no untidy dangling wires to get damaged later down the line. Its come out well enough, & sounds great with the new speakers, its just a shame they didn't design the vents better, both functionally, & visually (it does look cheap & nasty compared to the rest of the dash).

[@Love500]

@@MrPabsUk if it was my own car to keep I would probably do something similar. Vents are becoming available from people 3D printing them now.

[@AylishMclaughlin]

Hey so I got a very similar unit to this but when everything has been plugged in the unit won’t turn on there is definitely power going to it but upon turning the car on it won’t turn on, just wondering if the unit has been damaged in some way and that is why it’s not powering up

[@MartinKilmister]

I have the same issue with the radio not fitting in the cage with the aerial, can you tell me where u are purchased the antenna adapter, or what do I need to do look for when purchasing, many Thanks in advance

[@devildude077]

I am having same issue of no audio. I do not have any names on the wires What should I do?

[@alex-n6i3t]

That is so cool. I was just on Google looking for a tuner that would fit perfectly in the space of my stock radio/CD, and I found this. So awesome.

[@tylerstrop3444]

Paul I miss spoke after replying to your Facebook questions. My unit is NOT that brand but looks exactly the same . Mine however installed directly over the old vents etc . Mine is a Android and my Bluetooth is kinda a issue . Sometimes to play my phone music , KZbin whatever , I have to press the BLUETOOTH button on the screen twice , first time says its playing but no audio , then I click the Home button and then Bluetooth AGAIN and it works . Just must be a software issue type thing

[@markbritton9524]

Thanks for this video. It seemed too daunting before I watched you do this. Your videos have helped me on several issues I’ve had on my 2012 Sport.

[@Love500]

Hood to hear 👍

[@boejoss]

Thank you for the detail on the vents, haven't seen it explained elsewhere. I think this has pushed me over the edge away from the Xtrons units, towards the 9 inch screen ones instead.

[@BrockGrimes]

22:08 That little door is there to adjust the vents. This goes over the stock vents, you don't remove them.

[@Love500]

I know. I do mention the in the video. They were removed to separate the front bits.

[@JeremyAndersonCreative]

Great video! I am having trouble getting my backup camera RCA cable run through my 500e. I've got it through the hatch and into the car, but from there I'm getting stuck. I want to avoid running it alongside the curtain airbags, but getting a good route down to use the door frame is giving me trouble. Any guidance would be appreciated!

[@Love500]

I usually run them behind the back side carpet, tucked into the bottom of the side panel and then under the kick panel on the door. You can tuck most of them without even removing anything.

[@JeremyAndersonCreative]

Thanks so much. That's what I'm trying to do, I just am having trouble getting them from where they enter the car through the hatch looming down to the bottom of the car without disrupting the curtain airbags--there is a serious lack of good holes/paths to my untrained eye! The RCA plug diameter makes it tough to feed it through anywhere. @@Love500

[@JeremyAndersonCreative]

Actually, I temporarily removed the rear curtain airbag bracket and ran it behind it vs. in front of it, so I think that will work. Do you usually wire the power for the camera into the brake light or can bus? Favorite earthing spot? Cheers!

[@Love500]

@@JeremyAndersonCreative to the rear light wire. I also earth into the cluster earth too

[@JeremyAndersonCreative]

thanks! what was the elbow shaped low-profile antenna plug you used to make the stereo fit in the harness? I'm having the same problem and can't seem to find that part online. @@Love500

[@JavaRay]

The little door is for access to the vent wheels. I have the same head unit!

[@markpulling12]

Hi im doing this in a few days ...those wire pullers to get the stereo out do you buy those or make your own? Thanks mark in Poole

[@Love500]

@@markpulling12 you can buy them for a couple of quid at Halfords or any motor spares shop or Amazon. The aftermarket stereos often come with them.

[@markpulling12]

@Love500 many thanks 👍

[@אמיתיקורקוס-פ7צ]

I have a question, how did you arrange for the multimedia to sit with the air conditioner, because I installed a 7 inch multimedia in my Fiat 500 2014 and since then I can't move the air conditioner

[@Love500]

It depends on which one you have. The one with the little 500 logo is a hinge that allows you access to the main vent which will allow you to open and close the vents but none of them allow side to side or up and down adjustment. It’s just the trade off to get a modern stereo.

[@liyadong6966]

Great video. I’ve installed something similar but both USB cables don’t seem to work as they do not charge my phone whilst it’s plugged in, nor does it trigger any changes in the head unit. Any ideas why and how I can fix? I can still plug into the B&M USB port to charge but B&M kicks in and disconnects phone from head unit. Not a great option.

[@Love500]

Have you tried another phone? Try plugging in a usb stick see if that does anything.

[@liyadong6966]

Thanks. User error! I flipped the USB connector points at the back of the stereo, they were facing the wrong way! 😅

[@Emeraldstech]

I've been looking forward to this one! Nice install mate. Looks well good.

[@stephens9566]

Every time I watch your clips, I love the opening.

[@ColinMcintosh-l2q]

Great video, I have the same unit as this and you mentioned in the video about no sound, I have this same issue of no sound and also what app did you have to use for the apple car play connect, I have bought this unit second hand with no instructions. Any help would be great.

[@Love500]

Was it you on Facebook group? Wire that is marked as aerial needs to connect to amp power. I think the app is called Xlink or something like that.

[@MeganPeters-u1h]

Hello, again. Do you have a tutorial about how to connect this same radio with a FIAT 500 that does have the volume control keys on the steering wheel? I have three connector cable bundles in my car behind the old radio. I'm not sure if the third is for an amp, or perhaps the steering wheel controls. Could really use your help. I'm on day three of trying to install.

[@Love500]

I’ve only installed with a connects2 for controls. Not yet done one using the supplied canbus module.

[@rrrrrrr303]

Would it be necessary, or a good idea, to unplug the battery before doing this? Or should it be absolutely fine without? Thank you, extremely helpful. Edit: Nevermind, I just heard you suggest to do it.

[@Love500]

Any messing with wiring you should remove the earth lead.

[@rrrrrrr303]

@@Love500 much appreciated

[@user-rc2zc9be4n]

Hi great video I have done my car too can the steering wheel controls be connected if I change the wheel with control

[@Love500]

If you have a car without steering wheel controls, you can't just add a steering wheel with controls as you have a loom connected which is also programmed into the BCM, so it's not as easy as that I'm afraid.

[@zenamaziak387]

I was just wondering whether I could fit this in my Fiat 500 Lounge and whether I’d have to remove the blue and me altogether (mine doesn’t actually work😂)?

[@Love500]

You don’t have to remove it. I’ve just had a project where I did but just because I wanted to keep it as a spare. The touchscreen stereo was already in the car but they left the Blue and me in it. Only danger is if it starts to cause a parasitic drain at some point.

[@marccusumano1138]

Hi we have a similar unit installed but do not get AM radio reception...any idea why? Thanks.

[@Love500]

Assume you have AM transmissions where you are? To be honest I don’t think I have ever listened to AM. Is your FM signal strong? Maybe you’re aerial needs replacing. You could still pick up broken reception of FM without an aerial but AM would be non existent. If you really want to listen to AM it may be worth trying a new aerial base.

[@marccusumano1138]

@@Love500 Yes we are right by NYC, AM reception is strong. FM comes in nice and clear.

[@Love500]

@@marccusumano1138 I would definitely suggest changing the aerial base then or at least taking it out, taking it apart and cleaning the contacts.

[@unixman2605]

Good video - I installed this exact unit to my daughters Fiat 500 last Christmas. Things I found were; 1) Make sure that the lower painted part of the dashboard is protected using a cloth or something - It's very easy to scratch that when you are pulling the unit in and out. 2) Watch the edges of that cage - they are sharp. Make absolutely sure the wiring doesn't get trapped (or your fingers). 3) The hands free microphone for the phone is plugged into a flying lead that is connected to the unit. Make sure this is fully home and if necessary, wrap with insulating tape to stop it coming apart. Mine did after installation, and I had to get it all out again to see why the phone audio wasn't working. 4) I stuck the GPS antenna to the underside of the dash top, where it seems to work OK with the navigation system. My only criticisms are that there is no instructional manual that comes with the unit - you have to figure out how it works by trial and error. Also, after 12 months installed in the vehicle, the original light cream coloured plastic has now completely faded to light grey. Otherwise it works fine, and is a vast improvement over the original radio. Mine works with the steering controls, and tells you when either door is open - wrong way around though, as the firmware assumes left hand drive I guess! I didn't realise about the vents either - good spot - I will have a look at that. I just assumed (like everyone else) that the whole vent assembly has to be removed.

[@Love500]

You’re right about those cages. Sherpa little buggers. I’ve also installed the gps on top of the stereo and works fine. It’s weird with that door open thing that it shows you the opposite door to is actually open.

[@michellelmorley2548]

Hi, I haven’t out the original vents back, which I didn’t realise you could until I stumbled on this brilliant video and I’ve not connected the microphone either. Can you let me know how I can easily remove the unit (which I have now clicked into place) without damaging it please? Thank you.

[@thewheelguy9496]

I currently have a 2015 500 cult. B&M module completely dead (removed, sent for repair, irreparable unit). Finding a similar one or same part number almost impossible. Also tried 3 other B&M modules from a 500 (2013, 2014) and diagnostic returns "not compatible". So, question is...If i fit an aftermarket stereo like the one above, Would i still need a functioning B&M module? Or would the canbus and stereo itsself prevent the flashing mileage? any idea?

[@Love500]

Another module should work, you don’t need to match numbers so it’s strange you’re getting an error. An aftermarket stereo will still have flashing mileage until you do a proxy alignment. If you do a proxy alignment with the blue and me unplugged then it should stop flashing now. I don’t think it’ll flash again when you install an aftermarket one. If it does, then you just need to do it again.

[@thewheelguy9496]

@@Love500 wait...so I can proxy align the blue & me unit unplugged?

[@simonsmith4722]

Hello, great video and very informative. I just fitted an almost identical unit to my daughters 2008 Fiat 500. But NO APPLE CARPLAY. Can you tell me what the App was called on the unit that you used to get it going?, as I have banged my head against a digital brick wall for the last few days trying to get CarPlay to work on it. Cheers

[@Love500]

Just asked Sean who has that car. It was called TLink. TLink5 on his. The icon is a car and a phone.

[@matthewbrown1474]

Hi i have tried to fit one and now i am not getting any power to the unit. I have tried putting the old radio back in and there is still no power, do you have any advice you can offer me?

[@Love500]

@@matthewbrown1474 the problem you had with the new one is probably the plug not matching the lives. With some of these you have to run a couple of lives and an earth. If you’ve put the old one back in and that doesn’t work you’ve probably blown a fuse.

[@richardmathers7238]

Can I ask what the usb down below are for if you have a usb port on radio face ?

[@Love500]

@@richardmathers7238 just extras although you can power a dashcam from one I believe.

[@0657Dave]

Hi mate. I fitted this to daughters car and had local fiat garage do a proxy alignment without success. I continue to have flashing mileage. Any other tips for getting this figured out please

[@Love500]

You have to make sure all errors in any ECU are cleared first then do the proxy alignment. If you don’t then although it appears to complete the mileage still flashes. I noticed this recently after trying 5 times.

[@0657Dave]

Thanks I have a Fiat specialist near me and took to them for proxy alignment. Is it possible to do this yourself ?

[@anthonyfreelump9404]

FYI... You don't have to remove the vent cover to install this radio. I left my vents in, and the radio fits perfectly.

[@Love500]

Yes you’re absolutely right although it does make it easier.

[@garywales6944]

I have installed one which is slightly different but now I’ve lost connection of front right speakers and now the mileage is flashing - any ideas

[@Love500]

@@garywales6944 speaker must be wired incorrectly but the mileage will always flash. Some canbus boxes will allow you to select the correct vehicle in the settings but in most cases a proxy alignment is required.

[@garywales6944]

@@Love500 how do I fix it? Do you have a video on it?

[@Love500]

@@garywales6944 plenty of videos on proxy alignment. As for the speakers, I’ve never had that problem. Assuming they worked before check the speaker wire on the new loom is connected to the correct pin on the car end. The old stereo has a sticker with the pin outs. It might be some trial and error.

[@carsalvage101]

Good selling point having either. I miss Android Auto from my BMW.

[@rahimremtulla829]

Thank you for a great video! I have bought a unit like this for my previous car but quickly found out that it was draining my battery as the unit was actually "sleeping" when turned off. Unfortunately, there was no setting to make it completely turn off when the car was switched off. Have you had any issues with battery drain since installing this unit?

[@Love500]

On the contrary. Last one I fitted it would always power down when I wanted it to sleep but in the settings on most there is a setting for how many days you want it to stay active. Sometimes these settings are somewhat buried in the settings.

[@sdfguerreiro]

Mine has a problem: all the settings are saved but the hour and date always resets when i turn off and on the car. What could it be the reason?

[@Love500]

@@sdfguerreiro you need to swap the red and yellow wires. You are not connected to an ignition live.

[@sdfguerreiro]

@@Love500 Thanks for the reply! Btw, it must be done in the aftermarket harness, right?

[@Love500]

@@sdfguerreiro you can cut into the wires in the harness and run them to the BCM or cut into the stereo loom. You should probably be able to literally just swap them.

[@JorrC86]

Nice video, is your milage in the dashboard console flickering after changing the radio?

[@Love500]

Sometimes it will flash the mileage until you do a proxy alignment.

[@andypollard7024]

@@Love500what’s a proxy?

[@Love500]

@@andypollard7024 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m52rdZWIetpli7csi=mj31WbLw_zgRFyLd

[@dusantomovicsrbin]

After installing My odometer is now flashing, the android system is laggy and the unit slips down when i am driving there is no fixtures to hold it in place. Any advice please. Thanks in advance

[@Love500]

@@dusantomovicsrbin mine wasn’t laggy at all. There’s not really anything g you can do about that. Did you install it into the existing cage?

[@dusantomovicsrbin]

Hi, thanks for the really quick response I appreciate it! So maybe I’m being a bit harsh with the “lagging”. I suppose it’s ok after a few minutes of being turned on. No I couldn’t install with cage because of the same aerial issue you encountered, and I think with all the other cables I would struggle to get it in anyway. I’m surprised there are no fixings just to hold it in the panel. And, odometer is flashing on the dashboard which is really annoying 😄

[@Love500]

@@dusantomovicsrbin you need to do a proxy alignment to stop the flashing. The car is looking for the original stereo.

[@dusantomovicsrbin]

⁠thanks for your advice. I appreciate all of my queries have been answered in the previous comments so apologies for my laziness and thanks for your patience and time to answer. All the best!

[@cs1974-]

Hi , I have same stereo and can not get apple carplay to connect via USB android auto works fine though but apple car play just says try different USB port but there is only one USB port ? How did you connect yours please ?

[@Love500]

There was an app that you had to do an initial connect through. This was a car I sold so haven’t had any input since I installed it. I’ll see if I can figure it out from other videos.

[@chrissmith1387]

Hi, im trying to fit mine and it definitely wont go in the cage with the ariel adapter. What exactly do i need ? Hope to hear from you soon .

[@Love500]

It's a very, very tight fit, but it does fit. Initially I took the cage out but it was not secure. Make sure your cage is completely square but it will go. Make sure everything is working as I don't think you'll ever get it out again.

[@chrissmith1387]

@@Love500 thank you so much 👍🏻

[@MarcoAntonio_72]

The vent flow thing is clutch! Great thought and find!!

[@kevanhill4582]

I have a 2013 Fiat 500 and have the same issue with the antenna adaptor being too large. Please can you add a link to the cable you bought ? Thank you. Great video.

[@Love500]

I actually found the one that came with it, in the box. The one I bought on Amazon still didn't really fit. I think it's trial and error finding one.

[@kevanhill4582]

Unfortunately the one in the box didnt fit. I’ve gone back to the seller to see if there’s a recommended one. Thank you.

[@WayneWright-id2dn]

Do you know how to set up the 9 in android stereo

[@Love500]

Sorry, don’t understand the question.

[@andreventer2703]

Hi, I have the same video for the steering controls. Also 2 wires (key 1 and 2). Not sure if I missed it, but how do you get the steering buttons to work?

[@Love500]

Assuming you have the little canbus box installed with it you set the buttons up within the stereo settings.

[@andreventer2703]

@@Love500 I do have the canbus box connected, but no controls are picked up by the system. That is why I thought I must connect key 1 and 2 maybe?

[@Love500]

@@andreventer2703 yes, I believe they do need connecting. It’s a while since I’ve done one of these and can’t remember. If you hit it on AliExpress have a look on the listing, they normally have diagrams for the wiring.

[@andreventer2703]

@@Love500 ok thanks a mil!! Should figure it out in a way. Much appreciated and keep up the great content :)

[@emilyjones6529]

Hi, I am looking to purchase a fiat 500 2012 but I already have a pioneer sph - da130dab and I'm looking for the 'fiat adapter' as such. Do you know anywhere where they sell these?

[@Love500]

Connects2 are probably the best bet. Are you talking about out wiring loom converter or canbus box?

[@elmer967]

Grate instruction, most useful. I will install today almost similar 7” on my imported 500E. I will try to connect car gps antenna and connect with build in car amplifier ( USA version) its. Cross fingers for me 😂😅 best regards from Poland

[@Dilanyesilgoz2]

Did everything work out well?

[@user-gm7ch9fx1j]

Hi! How did you get the Apple CarPlay to work? Mine is not working :(

[@Love500]

@@user-gm7ch9fx1j there’s an app you have to run on the stereo to set up. Something link I think it’s called. Make sure your phone isn’t connected to a WiFi network when you set it up.

[@user-gm7ch9fx1j]

@@Love500thank you! Is the antenna necessary for using CarPlay? Mine wouldn’t fit 🫣

[@user-gm7ch9fx1j]

@@Love500and should the app be already on it or do i have to install it? 😅

[@Love500]

@@user-gm7ch9fx1j I think it’s the multiplug with two shortish wires that don’t go anywhere. One is WiFi which the CarPlay uses. I think the app is already there.

[@le4264]

Hi do you have a link for the ariel adaptor you got from Amazon as my unit never came with one thank you in advance.

[@Love500]

@@le4264 it wasn’t actually much good and I found the one that it came with.

[@le4264]

@@Love500 thanks for replying so quickly I never got one with my daughters one so was looking at alternatives

[@Love500]

@@le4264 from memory I think I tried the one I bought from Amazon but still had the same problem.

[@Rigga81]

I installed the 10inch version of this in my daughters car. Since the the heater control console has stopped working. I ran the USB cables down the opposite side to you using a flexible cable rod. Do you think I may have knocked out a connector or is there a common issue I could check before removing the whole dash? Thanks for all the vids btw. This is my first point of call for anything 500.

[@Love500]

So it stopped working after you installed it? I suppose it depends how much force you used. Do you have manual a/c or digital climate?

[@Rigga81]

It is a digital version. I don't feel I used too much force, just the usual type of bumping around things. @@Love500

[@Love500]

@@Rigga81 I’m not that familiar in what’s behind those digital panels and how it’s different. It seems too much of a coincidence that you’ve been poking rods down. Does it not work at all?

[@Rph.pri99]

Got one of these installed but it keeps killing the battery of the car. Is there resources to troubleshoot or diagnose why it keeps happening ?

[@Love500]

@@Rph.pri99 try swapping the red and yellow wires. Its probably connected to a permanent live. Do you still have your blue and me connected?

[@Rph.pri99]

@@Love500 yes, i watched your other video after this one. I seen that it can be the issue. It has the flashing mileage too. Do i have to remove the blue and me. Can i just remove it and it will be fine or does it need replaced/repaired. And final question, could any service centre be able to perform the fix if i myself cant. Really appreciate yhe informative videos as well as the response

[@Love500]

@@Rph.pri99 the mileage is flashing as the car is looking for the old stereo. Some stereos, apparently you can stop it by the settings in the stereo but I've never come cross across that. It needs a proxy alignment. You don't need to disconnect the blue and me as long as it's not causing a battery drain but you will need to proxy align it to stop the mileage flashing. This is done with MultiECUScan. It will cost you approaching £150 at a Fiat dealers, it's much cheaper to buy the software and cables and do it yourself or join the Fiat Forum and search for anyone in your area as there are plenty of people who will do it for free.

[@Rph.pri99]

@@Love500 thanks for the help, much appreciated 🤝

[@rrrrrrr303]

Would you by any chance have an Amazon or ebay link to that aerial extension you used that actually fit? Thanks in advance.

[@Love500]

Actually the one I bought wasn’t quite right as it stuck out still to far really but I did manage to use it in another one. I managed to find the one that came with it in the end. It’s not perfect but I’ll find the link and put it in the description tomorrow.

[@rrrrrrr303]

@@Love500 thank you very much! I see several for sale on Amazon UK so unsure which one to go for. Cheers.

[@Love500]

@@rrrrrrr303 This is the one I bought but to be honest the plug is still a bit long. I did manage to squeeze it underneath but it was very very tight. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07ZH9CD8M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@rrrrrrr303]

@@Love500 thank you very much!

[@DarrenShearer-c3d]

Hi mate. Thank you for posting your posts they are invaluable. I am in Australia and purchased one of these units 7 inch screen - all working but the buttons on the steering wheel are not operating. I have the car at a professional installer but he believes he does not have enough information on the unit to fix the problem with inactive steering wheel controls!!!!! Is there anything that you can advise me with to advise the installer ? I hope you can help me out and really appreciated. Thank you Darren

[@Love500]

Unfortunately I haven’t fitted one with steering controls but they normally include the canbus module for them. So I’ve seen elsewhere there are two canbus modules and the suppliers/manufacturers are actually really helpful when it comes to help. Others have contacted them via the AliExpress site.

[@DarrenShearer-c3d]

Thank you old mate you are a very kind and talented man. Darren

[@carlososic4783]

Hi Darren im in Australia and purchased same unit and had same problem, you need to adjust setting for canbus as mine was set to wrong car and wrong canbus. when i changed settings, the steering wheel controls started to work, i also connecdted Dashcam and DAB radio, all working great.

[@gercolandman6676]

​@@carlososic4783I'm in Oz as well. What did you have to connect for the steering wheel controls?

[@DarrenShearer-c3d]

@@carlososic4783 Hi Carlo thanks for your help - I have waited until I received a new can bus from the supplier which arrived yesterday. I took the new unit to the installer and the same result. No camera in reverse except a broken rolling picture - no steering controls working and blinkers and engine light coming on when I apply either left or right blinker (externally the correct blinker works but dash display both flashing). Can you tell me how you adjust the can bus etc as I am a little lost. Sorry to be a bother but a bit desperate. Thanks mate Darren

[@chriselse515]

Can these aftermarket headunits cause a battery drain. My blue and me module is disconnected but am still getting a drain after a day or so?

[@Love500]

In theory anything can but it’s possible a wire is the wrong way round.

[@chriselse515]

@Love500 I'm really struggling to pinpoint this one. Disconnected the blue and me replaced the airbag module and fitted a new battery. The headunit doesn't switch off when the ignition is turned off and key out so have to turn it off from the headunit itself?

[@Love500]

@@chriselse515 sounds like red and yellow need swapping round.

[@chriselse515]

@@Love500 is it that obvious?

[@Love500]

@@chriselse515 I would say yes, probably. If your switched live is live all the time it’s gonna run the battery down.

[@danielrobinson7310]

Any idea how to get the steering controls to work?

[@Love500]

@@danielrobinson7310 assuming you’ve got the canbus adapter installed you program the buttons via a menu on the stereo.

[@Erakikot]

Hi! I installed the same stereo but my mic isn’t working… do you have any idea how I may be able to fix it?

[@Love500]

Unless it’s a faulty mic, it must be a faulty stereo.

[@leetomlin8885]

Hi can you explain how to fix the no sound issue please as i cant get any sound out of mine . Thanks

[@Love500]

I’ve not come across that at all although I have seen posts on Facebook about it. Do you have an external amp under the seat?

[@leetomlin8885]

@Love500 hi yes I do

[@Love500]

@@leetomlin8885 there’s a couple of lives you have to wire up. I’ve seen a few posts on Facebook about it along with a picture that shows the wiring, I’ll see if I can find it.

[@Love500]

@@leetomlin8885 I see your post on Facebook that have some replies telling you how.

[@leetomlin8885]

​@Love500 hi yes I was looking for charity as they are guessing at the colours and you mention there could be a problem with no sound and a solution but don't show it.

[@loparcs4]

Hi Paul, you mention that other people had issues with no sound. Does it have anything to do with the AMP wire? Or any tips?

[@Love500]

@@loparcs4 yes I believe so. If you have an external amp you have to wire it for power.

[@alejandramagallonbarrera1056]

@@Love500nos you wired?

[@Love500]

@@alejandramagallonbarrera1056 I’ve not done one with an amp but I believe you have to connect to the electric aerial wire. This is in an ignition live which will power the amp. Not sure whether you have to run an earth too.

[@michellelmorley2548]

Hi, this is such an information video, unfortunately I fitted my daughter’s unit yesterday prior to see it. I realise that I haven’t put the vents back and I haven’t connected the microphone, so my daughter can hear the caller but the caller can’t hear her. Do you happen to know how I can remove the unit that is now clicked into place please? Thank you.

[@Love500]

It should have the same holes that the original stereo had so you can use the tool to depress the clips and pull it out. If it’s like mine it was a very tight fit so if you have trouble pulling it out I would take the coloured dash panel off. Allows you to get something behind to lever it.

[@michellelmorley2548]

@@Love500 thank you for coming back to me so quickly. Do you mean the silver rods that are used to remove the original radio?

[@Love500]

@@michellelmorley2548 yes, I think all of the android units I’ve had have also come with a set. There should be the two holes each side.

[@philsagar2373]

very helpfull video for anyone wanting to upgrade, nice one.

[@seanblackops19]

Hey! Where did you get the aerial cable that actually fits please?

[@Love500]

It actually comes with it. You can buy them on Amazon though.

[@seanblackops19]

@@Love500 I have the same problem with it not fitting and don’t really want to cut the cage, you mentioned you used a different lead, did that come with it or did your purchase it? If so what was it called so I can search it please!

[@Love500]

@@seanblackops19 I bought one then realised there’s one in the box. I’ll see if I can find the link.

[@seanblackops19]

@@Love500 amazing thank you

[@ImNotFancy]

Paul, where did you get the two devices to pull out the original stereo?

[@Love500]

These particular ones came with the stereo but you can buy them in Halfords etc.

[@aedanloeffen]

Hi guys, just got the new version of this screen and the sound just don’t work.. what am I missing ??

[@Love500]

Do you have an external amp?

[@aedanloeffen]

@@Love500 No idea what an amplifier is, and where to find it. Is it the Cambus RaiseTch? just baught the new Media player 8 core radio

[@Love500]

@@aedanloeffen standard stereo before or is they an amp under the passenger seat. That’s normally the issue with no sound as there is an aerial wire which needs to be connected to the amp. Without it, there’s no power.

[@aedanloeffen]

@@Love500 I have a box under the passanger seat! I'm guessing than thats the amp. How can i connect it? and where can i find the aerial wire? It all worked on the factory radio? Which i had previous - I appreciate all the help!!

[@Love500]

@@aedanloeffen look on the label on your old stereo and see if there are the pin outs. You need to connect either an amp wire or the aerial wire to provide power. May need an earth too. The wires should have labels on the new stereo.

[@BazTV29]

Hi mate, what have I got to do for the mic bit? Cheers

[@Love500]

Sorry, what do you mean?

[@BazTV29]

@@Love500you had a microphone bit which you put behind the your mirror I’m presuming that allows you to make and take calls where does that bit go?

[@BazTV29]

@@Love500never mind not sure if it’s cause apple play but phone calls are alright 👍

[@Love500]

@@BazTV29 there’s a microphone socket on the back of the head unit.

[@kevanhill4582]

@@Love500 would be great to see how you ran the cable from the unit to the top console. Thank you.

[@eloisesmith999]

What was the app you had to instal for the apple car play? Having a nightmare figuring it out

[@Love500]

X link or Z link, something like that.

[@eloisesmith999]

@@Love500I’ve just searched it, is it called ‘car play sync & connect’?

[@Love500]

@@eloisesmith999 that’s not what it was called but they may have updated it and it would probably depend on which version of Android yours is running.

[@eloisesmith999]

Ah. I think I may of found it is it Zlink assistant?

[@Love500]

@@eloisesmith999 sounds about right.

[@kneh39]

Hello Paul, Have received the same radio today. Question:Where do you mounting the GPS antenne ? On the top of the cage what you mentioned in the video. And both USB. Works the microphone well ?

[@Love500]

Yes, you can place the gps on top of the cage. Works Pete toy. Microphone seemed to work ok.

[@kneh39]

Have make the gps underneath the dashboard, but ti find signal is a long time also startup navigatikn

[@tonio6984]

In my case I get km flashing and until now there is no evidence of fixing this … writing proxi data it fails always ( entertainment telematics node ) timeout error … even disconnecting b&me in my case didn’t help ,, hope you as a expert can find any solution about this issue of communication between android canbus a body control module … crossing fingers

[@Love500]

If you disconnect the blue and me and then do a proxy alignment it will fail if there are any errors. When it fails, go into each ECU and clear them. You may have to do this several times. I did it 7 times recently.

[@tonio6984]

@@Love500 I will try again tomorrow , thnx for your tips

[@johnbridge6197]

Hi enjoyed your video can you tell me the model number of this unit please?

[@Love500]

This car is long gone to a new owner so I’m afraid I don’t know.

[@Brentboy111]

No DAB? Why? That’s the reason for getting a new radio.

[@Love500]

You can add a DAB+ via USB but none of them seem to come with standard DAB for some reason. I think they are phasing out standard DAB in favour of DAB+.

[@BernardoCarvalho-lv1gz]

Mine does not turn on. What could be? Thanks

[@Love500]

@@BernardoCarvalho-lv1gz from when it was installed? Have you check the lives are in the correct place?

[@BernardoCarvalho-lv1gz]

@@Love500 were not!!

[@bigb0ss282]

Damn, I actually might want a little bit smaller screen that allows me to keep the air ducts working as normal XD

[@Love500]

This doesn’t impact much on the vents

[@stepheng8779]

Always good Paul 👍 Though I'll stick with my CDs, too many wires for me 😂 Only thing I miss is DAB but I can live without it 🍻

[@Love500]

Mine is broken on my 500X, has been almost since I've had it and needs a new aerial. I do like DAB, many more stations and better sound quality.

[@s23bho38]

Beer check. Waffle check. Let’s get on! 😂

[@stuhollyhead4294]

For a bizarre reason I'm under the impression ur home hifi would be separates or is it just because I think there the best 😂 but great video as per and my puma is finally ready for me now I collect it the 24th 🎉

[@Love500]

Oh you've bought a Puma. Hope you have more luck than what it seems most people do.

[@stuhollyhead4294]

@@Love500 me too lol 😆

[@andrewdent696]

I have a Puma ST from new, not a single issue.

[@stuhollyhead4294]

@Andrew Dent mines the 155 st line vignale well will be next Monday lol.. st one would be the dream tho

[@andrewdent696]

@Stu Hollyhead There's not much £ between the 2, to be honest. Luxury against Sports. You will love it.

[@Rogerjones44194]

Nice beer

[@RICHARDMayman]

Hi, just subscribed to your channel, thanks for such a detailed video. Could I ask which spec you went for? Would you suggest going for the top 6GB/128GB variant? Is it still working ok since you did the video? Thanks

[@Love500]

The car belongs to one of the channels subscribers. He’s still cleaning it, polishing the hell out of it and protecting it underneath so it’s not been used as such yet as it’s for his daughter. He had the second one up, to be honest I’m not sure the extra is worth the extra money. Processor is the same and at the end of the day it’s a stereo not a tablet. With usb slots, SD card etc you don’t really need the extra storage. We talked long and hard over which one to get, I think this one was the right choice.

[@RICHARDMayman]

@@Love500 thank you. We went ahead and ordered one last night. Just one other question, regarding the app to connect to Apple Car play. Is that something already installed on the headunit or did you also have to install an app on the iPhone? If so could you please tell me the name of the app. Thanks again

[@Love500]

@@RICHARDMayman yes it’s already on the stereo. Can’t remember off the top of my head what it was called.

[@RICHARDMayman]

@@Love500 thanks again. 👍. I'll follow this video once it arrives.

[@NUBBY39]

Dont want to state the obvious thats why they supply the bright orange trim removal tools so you dont have to use a screwdriver to remove the air vent grill or any other trim you have to remove🤔😉

[@Love500]

They are too flimsy.

[@NUBBY39]

@Love500 You must have got supplied with the cr@p ones mate I got ones like that once supplied with one if my android radios the second android I fitted I got some really good quality tools supplied with it

[@Love500]

@@NUBBY39 they do come with the stereos but I have some proper ones that just aren’t up to the job. Same with the heater panels, if they’ve never been off before they are too tight and needs something a bit more robust to prise them off,

[@1rexrex]

Does the radio work now? These cheap Chinese Android Radios are not really recommended for use by anyone. The quality control is pretty bad. They haven't been accepted into the aftermarket audio scene because of this. People usually end up replacing these with units from Alpine and Pioneer etc.

[@Love500]

Works absolutely fine as far as I know. Lots of people have them. The Facebook forums would be full of earnings from owners if they failed.

[@Dubb1000]

This unit seems like a terrible idea. The air should be directed around the rear of the screen oppose to just hitting it head on. Having a screen go through severe temperature changes again and again seems like it would inevitably cause damage to the screen.

[@Love500]

I don’t think you can call heat or cold air from a car heater severe. The interior of a car is subject to more extremes from hot weather and it copes fine with that.

[@Dubb1000]

@@Love500 The screen is already going to be quite warm/hot during operation. So I'm struggling to understand how hot air being blasted at it would not cause parts within the screen to wear or fail prematurely. In the manual, does it even state what operating temperature threshold it can cope with....? This isn't my field of expertise, but, if I was designing this, I would have made air vent attachments which curve around the screen to the designated ventilation section of the head unit. This would also mean that the air would be circulating efficiently, oppose to slamming into the back of the screen.

[@franciscoortiz6980]

not sure why you selected a fiat 500 that has NO steering wheel controls. Would have been better to select a year with steering controls to see if the canbus works with steering controls and display of radio information and song information that pops up near odometer. Your intro is great... but there are mulltiple parts of video where you do not aim camera properly and can not see what you are talking about (around the 21min mark). Did you see and edit your video before posting ? Also recommend if you learn something or are waiting for other parts... then reshoot your video after you know what you are doing.

[@Love500]

Oh I’m so sorry James Cameron. That happened to be the car I had at the time, I didn’t choose it.

[@shyamm.r.1897]

Honestly I would just stick a Bluetooth adapter into the stock stereo system and use my phone, the new stereo shown here is not much bigger than a phone besides it also hinders the way we can channel air from the AC vents. So no thanks!

[@Love500]

Your choice but it’s much bigger and better than a phone with all the bells and whistles

[@ecitortolini987]

The video misses the most critical point, which literary everyone has issues with: how to get the sound. Even you do not get sound (see video at 16:15), but you do not explain what you did for it to work. I am sorry; thumbs down! :(

[@Love500]

I didn’t miss anything out. If you had watched the whole video you would have seen that the reason at that point I didn’t have sound is because side there was no aerial. The main reason for no sound is when people have external a,ps as you have to run the a,p to the electric aerial feed to give it power.

[@kyledavy1]

Must be nice I plugged my In and it’s completely dead

[@Love500]

Your wiring must be mixed up. Test the power wires.

[@joshuaholland6076]

I have the same issue did you find out how to sort it out?

[@kyledavy1]

@@joshuaholland6076 yeah the yellow wires that come off the new harness only one works, also check to make sure you didn’t blow the 10amp fuse on the car

[@bigmaxnicnax3219]

@@kyledavy1 i just installed mine, completely dead. Fuse on the unit itself is good and the old radio works with the old harness so not a power problem. so it has to be the unit or the harness, any troubleshooting tips? Cheers

[@Adventures_EC]

hmm. there are better units

[@Love500]

I’m sure there are.

[@AylishMclaughlin]

Hey so I got a very similar unit to this but when everything has been plugged in the unit won’t turn on there is definitely power going to it but upon turning the car on it won’t turn on, just wondering if the unit has been damaged in some way and that is why it’s not powering up

[@Love500]

@@AylishMclaughlin if there’s power in the wire where it should be, in can only be the head unit I imagine. Are you sure the pins are connected correctly?

[@AylishMclaughlin]

Hey so I got a very similar unit to this but when everything has been plugged in the unit won’t turn on there is definitely power going to it but upon turning the car on it won’t turn on, just wondering if the unit has been damaged in some way and that is why it’s not powering up

[@AylishMclaughlin]

Hey so I got a very similar unit to this but when everything has been plugged in the unit won’t turn on there is definitely power going to it but upon turning the car on it won’t turn on, just wondering if the unit has been damaged in some way and that is why it’s not powering up