XTRONS Touchscreen Radio Head Unit & New Cabin Filter Install on my Fiat 500 Abarth!

[@iTzNik9]

Could you please explain more in detail how to get the steering wheel buttons to work with this, as I have just purchased this unit and I connected everything as supposed to but it just does not work, I tried to reassign the buttons from the unit but I think I’m doing something wrong… thank you 🙏🏻

[@nicolevlastuin4530]

Hi, i have also this radio system from xtrons for my Abarth but the Subwoofer doesn’t work 😢 does your Subwoofer work?

[@chirkmedia]

Yes my subwoofer works. All of my stereo and buttons work.

[@oaco88]

I did the exact same thing but for some reason no sound is coming out, it's like it's not connected to the speakers.. any idea on how to fix it?

[@chirkmedia]

Are you positive the connections are correct?

[@vertov76]

Same exact problem. Followed these instructions, but also needed to plug in a bluetooth antenna, so I felt like we were missing something already there. This video didn't cover that. Did you get it figured out? We are currently stumped.

[@AustinRexinger]

@@vertov76I’m currently stumped trying to get audio going… any luck?

[@vertov76]

@@AustinRexinger Hey! Yes. We took the unit to a neighborhood audio place who advised us because the car had an amp, we needed to connect the amp wire. After that and some trial and error, we discovered that one amp wire needed to be connected to another amp wire from the back of the unit itself. (Not connected to anything on the car.) As soon as we touched those wires together, we got sound.

[@rowanbevins5970]

Are you able to help me my xtrons fiat 500 head unit has stopped working within 10 mins of installing it

[@ddrabek301]

Can u post a link to this head unit for purchase? 2013 Fiat 500. Same unit should fit, right? Great video. If same for the 500 I would love to get this upgrade! Blue and Me unit conked out :-(

[@chirkmedia]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B38XV8TX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@christiancoates]

Can you put up a link for that head unit?

[@kshas3]

I just installed this into my 2014 Abarth which had a previously installed aftermarket head unit and have a few questions: a) What kind of radio bracket do you have in your car? Looks like the xtrons unit slipped right in? Mine came with a Alpine KTX-Sleeve which isn’t screwed down into the chassis. Nor is it a great fit for the head unit. Is it supposed to be loosely fitting? b) I briefly saw that your odometer was also flashing. Same issue here with this new CANBUS connection. I hear there’s a car info app somewhere in the head unit that takes away this issue…any clue on how?

[@chirkmedia]

Hello A. Correct, the unit slipped right in without having to mount any bracket on it. Mine does not seem to be loose fitting at all. Should clip in via the top ir vents and bottom section. B.I have not looked into getting rid of the flashing odometer. Something I will look into for the flashing. Could be a head unit thing or something completely else. Hopefully i was of help. Any other questions, let us know!

[@TrainerBencoffman]

Did you ever find the app inside the head unit that could remove the flashing?

[@kshas3]

@@TrainerBencoffman I did not but that’s hardly fair as I’ve been traveling since I last made my comment. If you figure it out, do let me know?

[@TrainerBencoffman]

​@@kshas3 I figured it out. I bought a cheap ANCEL AD310 off amazon, it was $20. Its an OBDII/EOBD+CAN scanner I was able to clear it. All is well.

[@kshas3]

@@TrainerBencoffman ordered!

[@BeauKnowz321]

Is there anyway of adjusting the vents after the mod or are they just always open and blow in one direction?

[@chirkmedia]

I do not know if there is a way to adjust the Ac vents.

[@BeauKnowz321]

@@chirkmedia apparently you don't need to remove your original vents, from what I researched. The mod fits snug over your old vents and you can adjust from there. The little 500 badge above the screen flips up and you can close your old vents.

[@chirkmedia]

@@BeauKnowz321 You learn something new everyday lol. I do not see how that piece would fit over the vents but if you get it to work, then i missed a step. Very interested in seeing if its true!

[@greg1920061]

Hey, I purchased a 2015 it has this radio. My problem is when my android auto connect and I press play on my Spotify, it pauses the music continuously is there any fix for this I have no idea what to do being I just purchased this car an it was already installed

[@chirkmedia]

@@greg1920061 I have no idea on fixing that issue. I use apple music and never have that problem. If the head unit was setup with the aux cord, try that.

[@user-pn1uv7cl4k]

for apple car play do I need to plug the bluetooth cord behind the radio or it will work without and just by connecting my phone in the parameters

[@Yaw_Gio]

I have an issue where I put in the unit. But now I wanna take it out to add the external mic as well as the gps and 4g antenna but the tools to pull it out won’t latch and slip out as I try to pull. Any help?

[@MichaelSligting-ky1tz]

Where did you buy the head unit?

[@chirkmedia]

I purchased it on Amazon. Look up XTRONS Fiat 500 head unit

[@MichaelSligting-ky1tz]

@@chirkmedia Thanks! Looking forward to additional Abarth content.

[@jasonzitt6408]

So you can no longer direct the air vents?

[@chirkmedia]

Correct, there is no toggle for it

[@joelgarner5867]

is there a way of getting the steering wheel buttons to work with the screen?

[@chirkmedia]

Once plugged into the new head-unit, they should work. Do you mean the buttons like volume ?

[@joelgarner5867]

@@chirkmedia yes

[@kenjitzutominaga6511]

how did you connect the apple carplay? I can see there’s no usb port in front of the head unit, is there any usb dongle? or did it synchronized with the native usb of the car? It’s because I want to buy an exactly head unit

[@chirkmedia]

There is a usb that you can use to connect, but i didn't need to do that. I just connected all plugs and used airplay via Bluetooth.

[@mitchellryan3762]

Hi, Just installed this one. Sound works but the factory Interscope sub under the seat isn’t working now. Any ideas how I sort this?

[@chirkmedia]

Which stereo trim is on the car? This may have something to do with it.

[@raywitkowski8547]

Would you mind explaining which cables you plugged in and where

[@95tracker95]

Can we get a almost 1 year review of this thing? I am really thinking about ordering one. But want to know how well it works and what all it can actually do. THANKS

[@chirkmedia]

I can definitely make a video, but my word on it is its actually been probably the best mod for the car. Never have had an issue with this part ever!

[@95tracker95]

@@chirkmedia How well does it work with Android auto and other apps. Just got an Abarth and realy considering upgrading the radio since the vents above it are beat LOL

[@chirkmedia]

@@95tracker95 I believe it works well with android. I have an apple and have never had an issue. It is an android based head unit so may have other apps and better software stuff for it. I highly recommend getting on.

[@MrSalime789]

Does it work with the USB port that's already in the car down below?

[@chirkmedia]

yes it does

[@Stylenkyle]

Hey, so I got a similar touchscreen for mine. It didn’t come with the cable hooking to the yellow piece on the far right, and without that piece my speakers don’t work. Do you know where I can find or order that cable to connect? I took pictures of my unit and the cables. I need like an adapter. When I search google, nothing comes up and I don’t even know if I’m searching the correct item. PLEASE HELP ME!

[@ceciliagrillo3531]

Look at some of the descriptions of aliexpress multimedia devices for fiat. The description has pictures of the chord you need. You could ask one of those buyers to sell u the chord maybe

[@chirkmedia]

That is very odd. is the unit correct for the vehicle? Try to contact maybe the company of the unit and see what they could offer.

[@AlphaFlight]

Does gps work? Like actually update on the map? Really thinking about this one

[@chirkmedia]

Because it uses apple CarPlay, it works through the phone and works fast!

[@AlphaFlight]

@@chirkmediaI was thinking about the 500 madness radio upgrade. But this looks better

[@chirkmedia]

@@AlphaFlight I have not seen the 500 madness upgrade. This one never had an issue. Definitely one of the best purchases!

[@missingno2401]

my car doesnt have the yellow cord

[@il_mostro_lavazza]

Have you had any issues with the speedo blinking?

[@chirkmedia]

The only thing blinking is the odometer. There is a way to fix it, which will be in an upcoming video.

[@chirkmedia]

Hello, I have just posted a video on how to fix the blinking odometer. Check it out!

[@raywitkowski8547]

I’m not getting any sound out of mine. Did you experience this or know of a fix? The installation instructions are horrendous.

[@chirkmedia]

I do know they aren't the best. I did not have any issues with no sound. Try making sure all wires and connections are correct.

[@raywitkowski8547]

Other then plugging in all stock cables except for the white xm radio plug do any other items need to be connected or not connected?

[@chirkmedia]

No , that should be it@@raywitkowski8547

[@Kaerhus1]

Where did u buy it?

[@angelocirillo]

I have the same model….really annoying the flashing miles when you change the radio. I see you have the same issue as me. Do you have any tip to fix it DIY? Someone asked $250 to fix it, I believe I have to live with it …..

[@chirkmedia]

Check out this video i made specifically for the flashing odometer. Hopefully this helps out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/forWgIGIiZueeJo

[@angelocirillo]

Hey, I just want say a huge THANK YOU!! I will owe you for life. I was so upset when driving since I put that radio unit because of the flashing mileage. I have tried so many things DIY and nothing seemed to work. Your video was spot on and it worked right away…..made me almost in tears 😅 Thank you thank you thank you!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@chirkmedia]

@@angelocirillo Glad i could help!

[@raywitkowski8547]

Would you mind explaining the correct wiring /plugs. Mine came with no instructions.

[@user-pn1uv7cl4k]

@@chirkmediaHi I don’t have the car info app in mine I don’t get it

[@kevinhowe8080]

Can you share a link to the stereo head unit purchase?

[@chirkmedia]

www.amazon.com/XTRONS-Android-Navigation-Bluetooth-Support/dp/B0B38XV8TX?pd_rd_w=YgJs7&content-id=amzn1.sym.19a914cd-0dca-42c7-976a-adbe4da0b2c6&pf_rd_p=19a914cd-0dca-42c7-976a-adbe4da0b2c6&pf_rd_r=K2R1YVY0YEG6DQMRPGBS&pd_rd_wg=b78SN&pd_rd_r=73d65f89-3810-410b-b398-d6633d1d56f3&pd_rd_i=B0B38XV8TX&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_12_t&th=1

[@ginobambino8596]

What about the a/c & vent? The oem top piece with connector “tubes” fit into the air inlets?

[@chirkmedia]

It fits into the inlet of the head unit. The head unit has the air vents built in.

[@nicozheng8371]

Let’s goooo get some hot car! Lol!

[@FrownyMascot]

Ha Stifler