I was FINALLY able to spend some time and install the new Tesla style headunit in the Cruiser. Please let me know if you have questions and I'll do my best to answer them. I'm also happy to shoot video of any of the functions of the screen if you want me detail.
Overall, I'm happy with this headunit thus far. Here are my thoughts after using it for about 3 weeks or so.
It functions quite well. It's relatively responsive and has good sound quality.
One thing I noticed is that if I WiFi hotspot off my phone, the bluetooth connectivity suffers (not sure if it's proximity of antennas, bandwidth limitation, etc) - so much so that I have to mute the music playing from my phone if I need WiFi on the unit.
A couple of quirks (IMO):
The unit comes with two harnesses. Neither one worked for me. No audio and no HVAC control. I emailed with Stefan from Navihua and he was super eager to help. I took some pictures of the connectors, sent them to him and I had a new harness in the mail a week later. The HVAC was now working (PRAISE! It's been really hot in Denver!)
My investigation of the audio issue let me to find that there was no power reaching the factory, JBL amplifier. Instead of waiting for another harness to fix the audio, I decided to chop mine up and make it work myself. More on that later.
HERE. WE. GO!
BEFORE
AFTER
This is everything that came in the box. They sent two harnesses and all the CAN-BUS stuff that you'll need.
There are a few things that I didn't take photos of along the way. Here's some detail:
To remove the old headunit, use a nylon spudger or equivalent to remove the two side ducts/panels - no screws, just plastic snaps. Disconnect the connectors and put them out of the way. Remove the four screws that secure the entire center section and pull it out.
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Overall, I'm happy with this headunit thus far. Here are my thoughts after using it for about 3 weeks or so.
It functions quite well. It's relatively responsive and has good sound quality.
One thing I noticed is that if I WiFi hotspot off my phone, the bluetooth connectivity suffers (not sure if it's proximity of antennas, bandwidth limitation, etc) - so much so that I have to mute the music playing from my phone if I need WiFi on the unit.
A couple of quirks (IMO):
- The "next track" and "previous track" buttons are the steering wheel are backwards - the down arrow goes to the next track and the up arrow starts the current track over or plays the previous track.
- Bluetooth doesn't automatically start playing when you restart the vehicle - even if the screen was just in "sleep mode" (not a full reboot)
- It's really bright even at lowest setting. At night I just sleep the screen (there's a little icon for this on the top left of the screen).
- I don't think you can change the elevation from meters to feet on the home screen
- The compass is ALWAYS wrong - usually about 180 degrees off
The unit comes with two harnesses. Neither one worked for me. No audio and no HVAC control. I emailed with Stefan from Navihua and he was super eager to help. I took some pictures of the connectors, sent them to him and I had a new harness in the mail a week later. The HVAC was now working (PRAISE! It's been really hot in Denver!)
My investigation of the audio issue let me to find that there was no power reaching the factory, JBL amplifier. Instead of waiting for another harness to fix the audio, I decided to chop mine up and make it work myself. More on that later.
HERE. WE. GO!
BEFORE
AFTER
This is everything that came in the box. They sent two harnesses and all the CAN-BUS stuff that you'll need.
There are a few things that I didn't take photos of along the way. Here's some detail:
- I put the GPS antenna on top of the instrument cluster and tucked the extra wire next to the vent. It works well and has good reception there.
- I ran the two USB ports to the glove box.
- I also removed the factory NAV DVD player from under the drivers seat.
- If you have factory NAV, you'll probably need to cut some wires down on the DVD player to get the front speaker to work. After cutting, join them together. LMK if you have this problem and I can take my seat out or try and get some photos.
To remove the old headunit, use a nylon spudger or equivalent to remove the two side ducts/panels - no screws, just plastic snaps. Disconnect the connectors and put them out of the way. Remove the four screws that secure the entire center section and pull it out.
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