Thanks for work on this, it’s tech like this that will breathe extra life into older vehicles that would otherwise be dated and potentially junked. I have the Chrysler T&C installed this and love it.
I am thinking to do this on my 2014 Chrysler T&C , is there any tips that I should pay attention to . A little bit worry that if I can do it myself. Thank you in advance 🙏
Coming back here!! I did this exact install then found out about teyes!! Their themes are awesome and they sell the full kit for this car! I wish I had learned about that brand first but they do got $360 all in for their mid end unit. Ron did an amazing work at explaining this though.
Thank you so much! Will be installing this in my Carravan soon and purchased the exact same one you have here. Awesome! Great video! 5stars! Will be using this video as a guide installing mine.
Hey man, Thank you for sharing your experience. This is great knowledgeable video. I’m trying to install this carplay on my dodge caravan 2017. But i have some trouble to find the power harness cable. Plz let me know if you have any harness cable for sale. Thank you
Great video. I have a 2016 GCV and the bus type and Jeep selection did not work for me. I still don’t have any steering wheel controls. Did I miss a step? Any advice you have will be helpful. Thanks.
What’s the brand of a canbus because you have to match up the brand on the canbus box to the stereo in order to get the steering wheel control to work.
Thank you so kindly for the awesome video! Did you ever end up figuring out how to get a better video from the backup camera??? I'm installing it tonight on my van which is the exact same as yours
Yes I actually made a separate video of installing an aftermarket camera to get a better quality picture. Here’s the link to that video th-cam.com/video/_2TBYGLkIgQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VRoVvagOQtAGLLCx
Did you figure anything out regarding the back up camera? Also, o want to install a blind spot camera (my sensor went out and it costs 5 times more to fix than to just install a camera) fyi, if you have blind spot sensor, consider sealing the edges they get old and water gets in them.
Hi sir, thanks for the nice video and clear explanation. I just bought my first car in USA , which is Dodge GC SE, 2015 and I really need to have this dvd player and apple car play. So do me a favour and send separately the link of the unit and its nessecary items. That would be great. Once again appreciated all your help and support.❤
Hi friend your video is great thank you thank you however, do you know how to get an external video player to work on a Voyager? since I installed the new android car radio, the player no longer works? Thanks for your help
If you have the rear monitors on your van their is an extra cable you can purchase. Apparently that cable help you retain the rear entertainment system. I link the cable in the description of the video.
I have a few questions. I have a radio very similar to this one. 1) are you getting the frame to lock in the dash or can it be pulled out fairly easy? 2) I can’t get the steering wheel control to work at all. Can’t program them. I’m not sure if the canbus decoder is correct or what I need to do.
Yeah the frame does not lock in place it pulls easy. If you fallow the video. You need to get In yo the canbus setting and activated it. Look at my video again around the 14 minute mark I start explaining about the canbus setting.
@@RonDIYMods ok, thanks for confirming the frame issue. Also my canbus box is different from yours in the video. Does it matter?? I msg you on your instagram, I’ll send you a pic of the box.
I purchased the same setup and it was a breeze to setup on my 2018 grand caravan gt but.... My front speakers are the only ones working. My rear ones including the subwoofer are not working with the new setup. With my factory uconnect everything was working
I would suggest to check you wires, because when I had the stereo on everything worked as far as speakers go. For some reason, the front door speakers were acting more like a woofer, then speakers, but everything else worked.
Doesn't the stock stereo on the Grand Caravan already come with a mic for the phone on it already. Would you be able to use the existing mic for the stock stereo and just connect one of the wires to the new stereo????
Yes, the Dodge grand Caravan already comes with a mic for the phone calls, but I have not been able to figure out how to connect it to the aftermarket radio. It uses a different kind of plug. So I just ended up using the aftermarket mic that comes with the radio. If you or anybody end up finding out how to use the stock mic with the aftermarket radio, please report back.
any luck getting the built in Mics working? from what I'm told the car has 2 mics in the rearview mirror. Anyway to keep those instead of that small mic? How does their mic work ?
Hi thank you for share this . What year its the grand caravan? Months a gobintry to change the radio on my town and country and I cant becouse no have the 12v power wire . But now a go to buy a grand caravan gt 2019 and wanna know ifthis works. Thank you!
Hello my Dodge Grand Caravan GT is a 2017 same as 2019 that your going to buy. Yes this system will work. Check out this video. I upgraded to the TEYES stereo it’s much better. Both stereo will work. th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.html
No, I did not have trouble with the volume what I did have was that even if the volume was set to low, it was on the high side, but no worries adjusting volume
Excellent video! 3 questions: 1st: does this mod retain the facorty amplifiers/subwoofer/speakers? 2nd: in your opinion, overall how does it sound? 3rd: did you ever get the button mapping to work to reverse the button directions for track/station steering wheel buttons? Thank you!
Hello and thank you for watching. 1. Yes 2.from 1-10 this unit is a 6 3. Yes. I got to work. To be honest with you I ended up getting a different unit a couple months after I installed the one on the video. I got the TEYES unit. This Amazon unit was a bit glitchy with the Apple CarPlay. But the TEYES unit ever since I installed it. No issues at all Highly recommended. And the sound quality is better. I will say from 1 through 10. This is an 8. Here’s the link. th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lghYv6Sk1Hv_2pKQ Links to this radio it’s on the description of the video.
Apparently yes you just need an extra cable if you go to the description on the video there’s a link there you can retain rear view monitors and back up cam.
Great guide. I ordered all the parts you suggested from your links and it went in very smooth with the video you posted. I found when running Apple Carplay it is choppy. Having this issue with both the music and even the gps. I contacted the seller and they had me turn off the location which fixed it but it does not retain that setting and has to be shut off everytime I turn on my car. Anyone else having this issue?
thank you for watching. And yes I experienced a little bit of lagging when I was using the Apple CarPlay. I ended up going with TEYES unit that one has no problems at all.
Anyone figure out how to persevere the built in Mics from the rearview mirror? So far I’ve been able to retain all my vans safety features… backup camera, blind spot monitoring , parking assist and factory warning chimes. Only feature I’m missing is my rearview mirror power and my rearview mics … I did a wire run to the small connector from the mics but have not been able to get them to give me sound.
Did you have the rear screen in your van? I have a 2019 DGC SXT and my concern is will my new android head unit (ATOTO) output to that screen for Netflix, SD card, USB, etc for the kids
I don’t have rear monitors in mine but if you look at the links in the description of the video there’s a cable there that allows you to keep the rear view camera and it also states that you’re able to retain rear monitors.
Thanks for the video! I have put your same system, for the camera I believe it is a problem with the original camera….very bad quality. My biggest problem is the fact that the android radio doesn’t turn off when I turn off the car. Turning it off with the button on the screen it only turn off the screen not the radio. They told me to connect ACC cable, but the original radio is controlled by CANBUS and there is not ACC cable! Did you do any hack? Does your system turn off when you turn off the car automatically?
Hello. Yes when I had this radio it did turn off and on with ignition. It never stayed on. It might be a wiring issue not canbus. I would recommend checking the power wire maybe it’s not connected or wired up properly. Theirs two main power cables one that goes to constant power, and the other one to accessory power. Check those cables maybe you might need to switch them around.
Nice job on creating this video. I was planning of purchasing a 10-inch SKYFAME stereo fascia (since I already have the 10-inch android stereo). Please let me know how th stereo screen attaches to the skyfame fascia? Looking at pictures, it hard to see how it works. Please help.
So i was looking at your video and in need of a bew ine cause my went Caput lol i would essentially need the radio thats like 99 and the frame that comes with the cable thats like 20 ?
Radio looks great but can you tell us how the sound is? Original radio has a very decent built in amp. This radio almost flat. Need a separate amp? Thanks in advance
With this particular set up.. do you have to have your phone connected to a USB in order for the apple car play to function with your phone or can you do via Bluetooth for Apple CarPlay as well with this?
Hey great video i have a question regarding this specific for my town and country 2014... It seems you have the same factory audio system with the dvd my main question is since this new unit dont have dvd can i see the picture on the rear screen or how does it work? with all that VSC stuff
Hello and thank you for watching. Ok so my factory audio system didn’t come with rear monitors but there is a harness you can buy separately to retain rear monitor functions. Here the link: to retain rear view camera with rear monitors amzn.to/3BjFnrA When checking the link is says it’s for 08-12 model grand caravan but I have a 2017 and it work.
@@RonDIYMods ok great thanks for replying so basically I can use the same factory wiring with this adapter you posted and I should regain picture on the rear monitor correct? Because the whole point at the end for me it's the kiddos watching movies would be awesome to use streaming apps
@@baltaorel yes with that adapter you retain function of the rear monitors. have you checked out this video th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=YXPwWo5AkD9eFhRl
Hey, tanks for the vid. wondering is there a way to keep using the van's stock mic so we dont have to run an exta cable around somewhere? not sure if this was asked before. i didnt see it lol
I’m pretty sure this way too hardwire the stock mic to an aftermarket radio Me personally have not found out how to do it. That’s why I’m running a aftermarket, Mic.
Did you do anything to get the reverse camera to work? I have the same similar setup but nothing happens when I put the car in reverse. My stock camera doesn't initiate. I'm not sure what will give my stock camera the 12v it needs to power on in reverse. My wire harness has a reverse pink cable and says I should connect it but all those instructions are for installing a after market back up camera with a red wire.
If you have the stock camera on your vehicle, you need an extra cable that is link in the description in order to retain the stock reverse camera. It’s plug and play.
Thank you for your reply. Yes, I have that cable you suggested and a different cable CRTCR01 by Scosche, that I had to dremel out some plastics on the connecter to make it work but uses the same wires. Both do not initiate my camera on my Android head unit. I'll have to troubleshoot some more. From Five Star Car Stereo's video "How to retain your Cars factory backup camera Installer Diaries 253", th-cam.com/video/wLvfER-V844/w-d-xo.html, I hear the factory camera uses 6v and might need a 12v to 6v stepdown converter for stock rearview camera retention. I'll have to check with a multimeter if the camera wire is putting out 6v, when I have a time to troubleshoot further.
Honestly it was a bit glitchy. I had it for a couple of months and I liked and I like the apple car play. Until I found the TEYES unit. The TEYES unit has everything this unit has and more. Plus I was looking for a stereo that I could add a SIM card to have internet anywhere like a tablet. Check out my other video. th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9rnrpY7AB6aoCDCY
Hello, Thanks for your help. May I ask one doubt? How is the reverse switching work? Is it through the CAN network. I don't see you are running any extra wires. Thanks in advance
Yes I’m using the vehicles OEM wire harness to connect to the stereo via a separate cable that can be use with this android stereo. Check out this video. I install an aftermarket camera with better definition for this android unit. Links to the cable is in description of video. th-cam.com/video/_2TBYGLkIgQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Xyd_QLm6PYPjRYsx
So I live in Canada and want to do this to my van but I can’t find the parts you linked in the description aren’t available for me here like they are I. The US, so do I need to get a dash kit and the head unit separate? And also how would I know if the head unit would fit into the dash kit well?
Check the links for Amazon. They come complete as a whole unit. If not then the aliexpress link might work for you. You would need the stereo and the bezel kit.
So I found the Radio on Amazon and would like to purchase the plug and play kit separately. Do you have the direct link to do so . I would appreciate it
im trying to order this whole setup as a gift for christmas but the dash and canbus kit on Alibaba wont come in until a while after any chance you found/know of another link maybe somewhere stateside
Hello and thank you for watching. so the yellow wire is for the SiriusXM antenna and the other little adapter I believe is for factory USB or steering wheel control.
wow so you can upgrade that antique system they come with. I'm thinking of getting a dodge grand caravan or a big 3 row like a highlander, but wow there is a huge price difference. getting the max trim grand caravan and installing an aftermarket head unit like yours is still cheaper then my other choices. I heard the caravan is a good minivan if taken care of..... is this true?? are you having issues or problems? do you recommend one? or do you wish you bought something else? any help would be great, thanks.
Yes it true. I love my van. No big issues. As long as you stay on top of maintenance your golden. One of the selling point for me was how you can stow away all the rear seats and have a flat surface. It basically become a cargo van. And when adding an android radio you get all the modern touches to it. Check out this video as well th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.html
I live my grand caravan it's from 2019 but is amazing. Have had absolutely no issues. The hide away feature under the floor was the selling point for us
Thanks for the video. Everything at my end is working fine even steering control. But there no audio when i play music, no even for radio. Its completely silent. I have installed in Dodge caravan SE. any insights?
Double check the connections that have the color-coded wires. Those are your speaker wires make sure it’s connected well because that’s weird that you’re not getting any music or any sound coming from it. Also check that your stereo is not in mute.
When you order from Ali make sure you pick the one with frame and wires. If you did then I suggest to contact them to inquire about your missing items.
Anyone have the link to the wire harness? I ordered the aliexpress frame thing but didn't think to click the option to include the harness... 2016 grand caravan
When I made the video the seller on eBay was only selling the plug and play wires and frame. And the stereo was from Amazon. But now the seller is selling a complete kit( stereo, wires, and frame) and his shipping from Canada. That’s why I updated the links.
1. any luck or recommendations on changing the theme ? 2. Anyone figure out how change the Home Screen apps would love to just have zlink on the Home Screen instead of video or file manager app
Si at the beginning. Of the video you had the original kit at the left and you said that you found the kit with the frame an the wiring I just want to know where you got it
When I made this video their was seller on eBay that was selling the kit but he no longer has an active links. But in the description of this video theirs a couple of links to aliexpress that are selling the frame and cables.
I actually found this check it out. Check out this product on Alibaba App Car DVD Frame Kits for Chrysler Grand Voyager Dodge Caravan 2013-2016 with Cable Wiring Harness other auto parts(a931b596) m.alibaba.com/product/1600355783504/Car-DVD-Frame-Kits-for-Chrysler.html?__sceneInfo=%7B%22type%22:%22appDetailShare%22,%22data%22:%7B%22filterKey%22:%227.8.2_share%22,%22cacheTime%22:%221800000%22%7D%7D&from=IOS
My question is really does the harness have a separate brake wire from the radio to ground out the radio when it’s in park or does it retain the factory park brake wire with the factory harness..in other words can I by pass the park brake so my wife can watch movies while we ride trip with out sitting in the back
@@RonDIYMods ok cool and thanks for the response I seen your other video of the other radio you installed now that you had some time to try out both do you still like the second one better the SIM card really seems to be a big plus
@@user-vv6jm9sh5t honesty i like the TEYES unit better. I haven't had any issues with it and performance is better than the first one I installed. yes, the sim card is a big plus when running apps like google maps and TH-cam.
@@lifeofkaimusic oh ok I see. Theirs a extra cable you need in order for those screen to work. It’s the same cable that controls the rear view camera. Link in the description.
When it comes to your particular year and model this kit does not fit. Ive seen people on TH-cam put a double din aftermarket radio with apple car play. that's a route you can go.
check out this video it shows how to remove the stock radio to replace it with an aftermarket one. all you would need to get is a double din radio and wire harness to make it plug and play. th-cam.com/video/YJ2eh4gotUg/w-d-xo.html
Hola buenos días, disculpa que me entrometa en este comentario, pero no se si me puedas ayudar, yo compre el t'eyes 360 para mi t&c 2015, ya compre también el PAC el cable que mencionas aquí, pero me comentan que siguen sin funcionar las pantallas, que podre hacer o que me faltara? Gracias y saludos!
Your welcome I don’t have this unit anymore by when I did screen resolution was not bad better than OEM. Now I have the TEYES unit. Way better no glitching.
when i go to purchase the link for the complete kit it says its out of stock and shows a similar item. Is it the same? trying to purchase the exact same as the one in the video for my 2018 dodge caravan
@@RonDIYMods did you figure out the sound and how to get it louder and also move it from speakers? We want it strictly in the front of the van and it doesn’t seem to be loud enough
Hi. I'm having a problem with the camera that it came with. My screen shows nothing o. reverse...At the back of the monitor display, where do i connect the red wire coming from the yellow rca cable of the camera?
This the kit you need www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003425084643.html Make sure the click on the 3 option that says frame and canbus cable it’s like $40.
Here’s another one US $23.27 | SKYFAME Car Frame Fascia Adapter Canbus Box Decoder For Chrysler Grand Voyager Dodge Grand Caravan Android Radio Dash Fiting Kit a.aliexpress.com/_mt4R4M6
I checked all the links and they all work. Check out this video. It’s a better stereo but if you’re on a budget, then the Amazon radio is really good. 2011-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan T’EYES CC3 Radio Apple CarPlay th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.html
Well that sucks because I purchased the 10 inch screen you had a link to and the frame that you had linked. The screen is too big for the frame. Is there a frame out there that will fit the 10.1 inch screen?
I’m thinking the power cable and the accessory cable are switched around. That’s why when the car is off they’re straight power to the radio. Try switching those wires around .
All you need is the radio if you dont have aback up camera. I actually ended up swapping out the stereos for the Teyes Brand because I also wanted internet. Even though you could get it on both radio as long as you connect to your phone hot spot. But I wanted to use a sim card to have constant internet on my radio. check out this video. th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.html
@@RonDIYMods yes, we are trying to set up our Grand Caravan SXT 2014 not the anniversary one. The one with hidden seats 3 rows. We want a touchscreen and all interior & exterior front and back cameras and wifi for maps or some kind of navigation - I think we only have a single din. I am going to have to check which buttons ours has...
Me personally I don’t have the rear monitors so I wouldn’t be able to tell you if yes or no but there is a cable that you can get that says it retains the real function monitors. check out the description there’s a link there.
When I made the video the seller on eBay was only selling the plug and play wires and frame. And the stereo was from Amazon. But now the seller is selling a complete kit( stereo, wires, and frame) and his shipping from Canada. That’s why I updated the links.
@@malmonte the radio I had was a 10.1” so I couldnt find the faceplate so sent that back and got a cheaper 9” but the radio didn’t work and beat her did the CarPlay so sent that back and now just sitting with the harness and faceplate while I look around and try find a radio that works
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Thanks for sharing all the minute details of the installation! You're a good teacher.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad My video was able to help you.
Thanks for work on this, it’s tech like this that will breathe extra life into older vehicles that would otherwise be dated and potentially junked. I have the Chrysler T&C installed this and love it.
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I am thinking to do this on my 2014 Chrysler T&C , is there any tips that I should pay attention to . A little bit worry that if I can do it myself. Thank you in advance 🙏
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Coming back here!! I did this exact install then found out about teyes!! Their themes are awesome and they sell the full kit for this car! I wish I had learned about that brand first but they do got $360 all in for their mid end unit.
Ron did an amazing work at explaining this though.
Thank you for the comment and as you I also learned about that one brand Teyes after this install I might give it a try to see how that one works.
Thank you so much! Will be installing this in my Carravan soon and purchased the exact same one you have here. Awesome! Great video! 5stars! Will be using this video as a guide installing mine.
Glad it was helpful!
@cjsmith103. I’ll be doing the same.
Great video, you might have saved me $500 on a stereo installation. That's what I paid last time.
I’m glad I was able to help 😎👍🏻
Excellent video! Very nice installation! 😊
Thank you for watching and your comment. I really appreciated. Feel free to check out my other videos.
Drink every time he says plug and play! :) Excellent video.
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Very helpful, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
This is great!
Thank you
Muchas gracias carnal! Me ayudo mucho este video
Me da gusto que mi video de ayudo Hermano.
Thank you!!
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Hey man, Thank you for sharing your experience. This is great knowledgeable video. I’m trying to install this carplay on my dodge caravan 2017. But i have some trouble to find the power harness cable. Plz let me know if you have any harness cable for sale.
Thank you
I don’t have a harness for sale but check this link out this will make it plug and play. www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003425084643.html
Great video. I have a 2016 GCV and the bus type and Jeep selection did not work for me. I still don’t have any steering wheel controls. Did I miss a step? Any advice you have will be helpful. Thanks.
What’s the brand of a canbus because you have to match up the brand on the canbus box to the stereo in order to get the steering wheel control to work.
Thank you so kindly for the awesome video! Did you ever end up figuring out how to get a better video from the backup camera??? I'm installing it tonight on my van which is the exact same as yours
Yes I actually made a separate video of installing an aftermarket camera to get a better quality picture. Here’s the link to that video th-cam.com/video/_2TBYGLkIgQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VRoVvagOQtAGLLCx
Does your van have the multimedia center?how does this work with the dvd player
Did you figure anything out regarding the back up camera? Also, o want to install a blind spot camera (my sensor went out and it costs 5 times more to fix than to just install a camera) fyi, if you have blind spot sensor, consider sealing the edges they get old and water gets in them.
In regards to back up camera I’m still working on a solution. I don’t have blind spot sensors
Ah nice! I think I will add a blind spot monitoring camera to my van for the passenger side. I will record it if I do.
Hi sir, thanks for the nice video and clear explanation. I just bought my first car in USA , which is Dodge GC SE, 2015 and I really need to have this dvd player and apple car play. So do me a favour and send separately the link of the unit and its nessecary items. That would be great.
Once again appreciated all your help and support.❤
Thank you and The links are in the descriptions
Hi, thanks for the clear information. Do you have a link for the mic which you bought seperately? Thanks!
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Thanks for sharing! Does the eBay kit come with the video retention cable, or do I need to buy that separately to use the stock backup cam?
No that’s a cable you would have to buy separately
Hi friend
your video is great thank you thank you
however, do you know how to get an external video player to work on a Voyager? since I installed the new android car radio, the player no longer works?
Thanks for your help
If you have the rear monitors on your van their is an extra cable you can purchase. Apparently that cable help you retain the rear entertainment system. I link the cable in the description of the video.
I have a few questions. I have a radio very similar to this one. 1) are you getting the frame to lock in the dash or can it be pulled out fairly easy? 2) I can’t get the steering wheel control to work at all. Can’t program them. I’m not sure if the canbus decoder is correct or what I need to do.
Yeah the frame does not lock in place it pulls easy. If you fallow the video. You need to get In yo the canbus setting and activated it. Look at my video again around the 14 minute mark I start explaining about the canbus setting.
@@RonDIYMods ok, thanks for confirming the frame issue. Also my canbus box is different from yours in the video. Does it matter?? I msg you on your instagram, I’ll send you a pic of the box.
I purchased the same setup and it was a breeze to setup on my 2018 grand caravan gt but.... My front speakers are the only ones working. My rear ones including the subwoofer are not working with the new setup.
With my factory uconnect everything was working
I would suggest to check you wires, because when I had the stereo on everything worked as far as speakers go. For some reason, the front door speakers were acting more like a woofer, then speakers, but everything else worked.
Doesn't the stock stereo on the Grand Caravan already come with a mic for the phone on it already. Would you be able to use the existing mic for the stock stereo and just connect one of the wires to the new stereo????
Yes, the Dodge grand Caravan already comes with a mic for the phone calls, but I have not been able to figure out how to connect it to the aftermarket radio. It uses a different kind of plug. So I just ended up using the aftermarket mic that comes with the radio. If you or anybody end up finding out how to use the stock mic with the aftermarket radio, please report back.
any luck getting the built in Mics working? from what I'm told the car has 2 mics in the rearview mirror. Anyway to keep those instead of that small mic? How does their mic work ?
No luck on making the factory mic to work. I’ve been using the mic that came with the aftermarket radio.
Hi thank you for share this . What year its the grand caravan? Months a gobintry to change the radio on my town and country and I cant becouse no have the 12v power wire . But now a go to buy a grand caravan gt 2019 and wanna know ifthis works. Thank you!
Hello my Dodge Grand Caravan GT is a 2017 same as 2019 that your going to buy. Yes this system will work. Check out this video. I upgraded to the TEYES stereo it’s much better. Both stereo will work. th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.html
Did you ever have issues with the volume not adjusting? No matter how high up or down it goes. The volume doesn’t change.
No, I did not have trouble with the volume what I did have was that even if the volume was set to low, it was on the high side, but no worries adjusting volume
Excellent video! 3 questions:
1st: does this mod retain the facorty amplifiers/subwoofer/speakers?
2nd: in your opinion, overall how does it sound?
3rd: did you ever get the button mapping to work to reverse the button directions for track/station steering wheel buttons?
Thank you!
Hello and thank you for watching.
1. Yes
2.from 1-10 this unit is a 6
3. Yes. I got to work.
To be honest with you I ended up getting a different unit a couple months after I installed the one on the video. I got the TEYES unit. This Amazon unit was a bit glitchy with the Apple CarPlay. But the TEYES unit ever since I installed it. No issues at all Highly recommended. And the sound quality is better. I will say from 1 through 10. This is an 8. Here’s the link. th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lghYv6Sk1Hv_2pKQ
Links to this radio it’s on the description of the video.
Nice video. I have 2012 Town and country, i know it is same setup. Is it possible to play video on the back screens?
Apparently yes you just need an extra cable if you go to the description on the video there’s a link there you can retain rear view monitors and back up cam.
Great guide. I ordered all the parts you suggested from your links and it went in very smooth with the video you posted. I found when running Apple Carplay it is choppy. Having this issue with both the music and even the gps. I contacted the seller and they had me turn off the location which fixed it but it does not retain that setting and has to be shut off everytime I turn on my car. Anyone else having this issue?
thank you for watching. And yes I experienced a little bit of lagging when I was using the Apple CarPlay. I ended up going with TEYES unit that one has no problems at all.
Nice
Thank you
Anyone figure out how to persevere the built in Mics from the rearview mirror? So far I’ve been able to retain all my vans safety features… backup camera, blind spot monitoring , parking assist and factory warning chimes. Only feature I’m missing is my rearview mirror power and my rearview mics … I did a wire run to the small connector from the mics but have not been able to get them to give me sound.
If you figure it out, make sure to post it to help others get the stock mic working
Did you have the rear screen in your van? I have a 2019 DGC SXT and my concern is will my new android head unit (ATOTO) output to that screen for Netflix, SD card, USB, etc for the kids
I don’t have rear monitors in mine but if you look at the links in the description of the video there’s a cable there that allows you to keep the rear view camera and it also states that you’re able to retain rear monitors.
So I bought the head unit and the extra cable but I can’t seem to get anything to play on the rear monitors for the kids
Thanks for the video! I have put your same system, for the camera I believe it is a problem with the original camera….very bad quality.
My biggest problem is the fact that the android radio doesn’t turn off when I turn off the car. Turning it off with the button on the screen it only turn off the screen not the radio.
They told me to connect ACC cable, but the original radio is controlled by CANBUS and there is not ACC cable! Did you do any hack? Does your system turn off when you turn off the car automatically?
Hello. Yes when I had this radio it did turn off and on with ignition. It never stayed on. It might be a wiring issue not canbus. I would recommend checking the power wire maybe it’s not connected or wired up properly. Theirs two main power cables one that goes to constant power, and the other one to accessory power. Check those cables maybe you might need to switch them around.
Great video! How did you get the OEM USB port in the glove box to work? Was it connected to the new radio at all?
No. Not connected to the stereo at all. It’s integrated and powered by the OEM harness.
Nice job on creating this video.
I was planning of purchasing a 10-inch SKYFAME stereo fascia (since I already have the 10-inch android stereo).
Please let me know how th stereo screen attaches to the skyfame fascia? Looking at pictures, it hard to see how it works. Please help.
The stereo attached to the frame with screws theirs 5 point where you screw the stereo to the frame.
Do you know if the frame fits the 10 inch ?
So i was looking at your video and in need of a bew ine cause my went Caput lol i would essentially need the radio thats like 99 and the frame that comes with the cable thats like 20 ?
Yes.
Great video, Thanks! But the original yellow plug and the smaller grey plug is not used? Does the USB connectors power the radio?
Yes yellow and grey plug not in use with aftermarket radio.
I have a Lancia voyager from 2014, it’s interior looks the same than your car. Will I only need the radio from Amazon to work, or any adapter? Thx
If everything looks the same as far as the stock radio, then all you need is the radio from Amazon.
Could you clarify for me how much paid for everything? Looks good and the video and instructions were well made 👍
Thank you. I paid around $295 for everything
Radio looks great but can you tell us how the sound is? Original radio has a very decent built in amp. This radio almost flat. Need a separate amp?
Thanks in advance
The sound is a bit better than stock.
With this particular set up.. do you have to have your phone connected to a USB in order for the apple car play to function with your phone or can you do via Bluetooth for Apple CarPlay as well with this?
You can do both you can connect to the USB or wireless Apple CarPlay.
Hey great video i have a question regarding this specific for my town and country 2014...
It seems you have the same factory audio system with the dvd my main question is since this new unit dont have dvd can i see the picture on the rear screen or how does it work? with all that VSC stuff
Hello and thank you for watching. Ok so my factory audio system didn’t come with rear monitors but there is a harness you can buy separately to retain rear monitor functions. Here the link: to retain rear view camera with rear monitors
amzn.to/3BjFnrA
When checking the link is says it’s for 08-12 model grand caravan but I have a 2017 and it work.
@@RonDIYMods ok great thanks for replying so basically I can use the same factory wiring with this adapter you posted and I should regain picture on the rear monitor correct? Because the whole point at the end for me it's the kiddos watching movies would be awesome to use streaming apps
@@baltaorel yes with that adapter you retain function of the rear monitors. have you checked out this video th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=YXPwWo5AkD9eFhRl
Hey, tanks for the vid. wondering is there a way to keep using the van's stock mic so we dont have to run an exta cable around somewhere? not sure if this was asked before. i didnt see it lol
I’m pretty sure this way too hardwire the stock mic to an aftermarket radio Me personally have not found out how to do it. That’s why I’m running a aftermarket, Mic.
Did you do anything to get the reverse camera to work? I have the same similar setup but nothing happens when I put the car in reverse. My stock camera doesn't initiate. I'm not sure what will give my stock camera the 12v it needs to power on in reverse. My wire harness has a reverse pink cable and says I should connect it but all those instructions are for installing a after market back up camera with a red wire.
If you have the stock camera on your vehicle, you need an extra cable that is link in the description in order to retain the stock reverse camera. It’s plug and play.
Thank you for your reply. Yes, I have that cable you suggested and a different cable CRTCR01 by Scosche, that I had to dremel out some plastics on the connecter to make it work but uses the same wires. Both do not initiate my camera on my Android head unit. I'll have to troubleshoot some more. From Five Star Car Stereo's video "How to retain your Cars factory backup camera Installer Diaries 253", th-cam.com/video/wLvfER-V844/w-d-xo.html, I hear the factory camera uses 6v and might need a 12v to 6v stepdown converter for stock rearview camera retention. I'll have to check with a multimeter if the camera wire is putting out 6v, when I have a time to troubleshoot further.
How is the long term review? I have the same van as yours, and am looking into the same setup.
Honestly it was a bit glitchy. I had it for a couple of months and I liked and I like the apple car play. Until I found the TEYES unit. The TEYES unit has everything this unit has and more. Plus I was looking for a stereo that I could add a SIM card to have internet anywhere like a tablet. Check out my other video. th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9rnrpY7AB6aoCDCY
Hello,
Thanks for your help. May I ask one doubt?
How is the reverse switching work?
Is it through the CAN network. I don't see you are running any extra wires.
Thanks in advance
Yes I’m using the vehicles OEM wire harness to connect to the stereo via a separate cable that can be use with this android stereo. Check out this video. I install an aftermarket camera with better definition for this android unit. Links to the cable is in description of video. th-cam.com/video/_2TBYGLkIgQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Xyd_QLm6PYPjRYsx
@@RonDIYMods thank you so much for for reply
So I live in Canada and want to do this to my van but I can’t find the parts you linked in the description aren’t available for me here like they are I. The US, so do I need to get a dash kit and the head unit separate? And also how would I know if the head unit would fit into the dash kit well?
Check the links for Amazon. They come complete as a whole unit. If not then the aliexpress link might work for you. You would need the stereo and the bezel kit.
So I found the Radio on Amazon and would like to purchase the plug and play kit separately. Do you have the direct link to do so . I would appreciate it
The seller for the plug-in-play kit took out the link I’m trying to find another one as soon as I find one I will update the video
im trying to order this whole setup as a gift for christmas but the dash and canbus kit on Alibaba wont come in until a while after any chance you found/know of another link maybe somewhere stateside
No. I’ve been looking but no luck finding a seller here in the states. I’ll keep looking if I do I’ll let you know.
Excellent video! Can you tell me she can I find the frame kit?
Thank you. I’m looking into the frame kit to update the video
Just did this. What is the yellow wire. And the other little adapter that was on the factory but is not used or mentioned in this video ?
Hello and thank you for watching. so the yellow wire is for the SiriusXM antenna and the other little adapter I believe is for factory USB or steering wheel control.
wow so you can upgrade that antique system they come with. I'm thinking of getting a dodge grand caravan or a big 3 row like a highlander, but wow there is a huge price difference. getting the max trim grand caravan and installing an aftermarket head unit like yours is still cheaper then my other choices. I heard the caravan is a good minivan if taken care of..... is this true?? are you having issues or problems? do you recommend one? or do you wish you bought something else? any help would be great, thanks.
Yes it true. I love my van. No big issues. As long as you stay on top of maintenance your golden. One of the selling point for me was how you can stow away all the rear seats and have a flat surface. It basically become a cargo van. And when adding an android radio you get all the modern touches to it. Check out this video as well th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.html
I live my grand caravan it's from 2019 but is amazing. Have had absolutely no issues. The hide away feature under the floor was the selling point for us
Thanks for the video. Everything at my end is working fine even steering control. But there no audio when i play music, no even for radio. Its completely silent. I have installed in Dodge caravan SE. any insights?
Double check the connections that have the color-coded wires. Those are your speaker wires make sure it’s connected well because that’s weird that you’re not getting any music or any sound coming from it. Also check that your stereo is not in mute.
when you received the kit from ali did the frame and adapters come seperate boxes ? cause i only got the frame
When you order from Ali make sure you pick the one with frame and wires. If you did then I suggest to contact them to inquire about your missing items.
Anyone have the link to the wire harness? I ordered the aliexpress frame thing but didn't think to click the option to include the harness... 2016 grand caravan
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDauS7X
just the canbus cable
same thing happened to me what should do
Do they ship to the US? Canada seems like the only option when checking out.
Yes they do I live in California
Excelente
Thank you. I appreciate your comment. 😎
Do the Controls on the Steering wheel still work with it, such as Volume and Changing Radio Stations? Or do you have to do everything on the screen?
Yes once you activate the canbus steering wheel controls work
did the radio come with the frame? i'm also having a hard time finding just the frame.
I have the link up in the description. Saw that the link is not working. I just message the seller to see what’s going on.
Have you had a chance to use the camera that came along with it? Do the lines move when you move the steering wheel?
No. I’m actually going to install an aftermarket camera that is going to look OEM. working on the video. Will be posting soon.
Check this video.
th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.html
@@RonDIYMods can't wait! 👌
How do you secure the unit in the dash- Because the one I got it just slides right out. With little effort there's no snapping it in
Your right it’s not fully snapped in. For what ever reason that’s how it’s held in. Not fully secured.
Does this come with the mounting equipment? Trim Basil is what I wanna get
Their is a link to the bazel on the description.
Please clarify which kit is from ebay Canada? It was kinda confusing at the beginning of the video. Thank you.
When I made the video the seller on eBay was only selling the plug and play wires and frame. And the stereo was from Amazon. But now the seller is selling a complete kit( stereo, wires, and frame) and his shipping from Canada. That’s why I updated the links.
Thank you for the update.
1. any luck or recommendations on changing the theme ?
2. Anyone figure out how change the Home Screen apps would love to just have zlink on the Home Screen instead of video or file manager app
Not yet still trying to figure it out as well. I'll update once I do.
I just updated the links in the description. I found 2 links that sale the frame. Check them out.
Where is the link at???
Where did u buy the kit that’s in the middle??
@@Gamer-dp4lf can you elaborate I bit more?
@rondiymods do you still like it
@5:58 Is there anything to do other than pull it? I took the screws out but it's giving me a hard time coming out.
Once you remove the screws you need to pull hard out. What I did was I stick a screw driver on top and wiggled it out
@@RonDIYMods Thanks bro! I wish I saw your video before I bought this Kenwood got. This helped a lot! Sub!
@@unclestuntman thank you
Si at the beginning. Of the video you had the original kit at the left and you said that you found the kit with the frame an the wiring I just want to know where you got it
When I made this video their was seller on eBay that was selling the kit but he no longer has an active links. But in the description of this video theirs a couple of links to aliexpress that are selling the frame and cables.
Is it trustful bc it says it from china ??
Good video just got a 2019 GT. I want apple carplay but also Sirius
Yes you can get apple CarPlay check out this video as well. th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JRoL8W0Kg7EDV-BH
Any luck on a dash kit? Found another wiring harness but can't find a dash kit.
I actually found this check it out.
Check out this product on Alibaba App Car DVD Frame Kits for Chrysler Grand Voyager Dodge Caravan 2013-2016 with Cable Wiring Harness other auto parts(a931b596) m.alibaba.com/product/1600355783504/Car-DVD-Frame-Kits-for-Chrysler.html?__sceneInfo=%7B%22type%22:%22appDetailShare%22,%22data%22:%7B%22filterKey%22:%227.8.2_share%22,%22cacheTime%22:%221800000%22%7D%7D&from=IOS
How many additional parts to replace a basic radio with this unit ?
Or is it possible ?
All you need is a frame and the radio the radio comes with all the wires and harness and the reverse camera wire if you have the stock reverse camera.
My question is really does the harness have a separate brake wire from the radio to ground out the radio when it’s in park or does it retain the factory park brake wire with the factory harness..in other words can I by pass the park brake so my wife can watch movies while we ride trip with out sitting in the back
It’s all a plug and play harness to OEM harness. But I was able to watch TH-cam while driving.
@@RonDIYMods ok cool and thanks for the response I seen your other video of the other radio you installed now that you had some time to try out both do you still like the second one better the SIM card really seems to be a big plus
@@user-vv6jm9sh5t honesty i like the TEYES unit better. I haven't had any issues with it and performance is better than the first one I installed. yes, the sim card is a big plus when running apps like google maps and TH-cam.
@@RonDIYMods bet that’s the one I’ll go with then thank you
Do you know if the deck has Sirius xm on the radio settings? Thanks
Not sure but it’s a android unit. I’m pretty sure you can downloaded
Do the left-hand side buttons light up for nighttime?
Yes
I didn’t see you mention this, but does this work with the Vehicle Entertainment System?
it does but you need an extra cable which I link in the description of this video.
Hi there can u please share a link with me for the bezel and plug and play kit i am not able to find it here in Canada
I have added a few links to the bezel and cables. also check out this video th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.html
hi. what about middle row display? ves? does it work too?
Yes theirs an extra cable you need.
Have you had issues with the mic having a lot of background noise on calls? If so did you have a solution
Yes, when I had this unit I did experience that issue but I didn't find a solution for it.
@@RonDIYMods so when you got the unit from your other video you no longer had that issue?
Hi, thanks for this great video, does the VES still working on it?
Wondering this as well
What do you mean by VES?
VES is the system with the rear screen that flips down. The rear dvd
@@lifeofkaimusic oh ok I see. Theirs a extra cable you need in order for those screen to work. It’s the same cable that controls the rear view camera. Link in the description.
Did it work for Chrysler grand voyager 2009 or did you know other radios that fit for it?
When it comes to your particular year and model this kit does not fit. Ive seen people on TH-cam put a double din aftermarket radio with apple car play. that's a route you can go.
check out this video it shows how to remove the stock radio to replace it with an aftermarket one. all you would need to get is a double din radio and wire harness to make it plug and play. th-cam.com/video/YJ2eh4gotUg/w-d-xo.html
Does this unit allow screen mirroring with Android or Apple devices?
I believe it does. But for sure it does Apple CarPlay and android auto.
Why the extra harness for the back up camera when the included harness already has it
This stereo does not come with the harness for the rear camera.
any leads on where to get the bezel kit in North America?
I’m actually searching to see if I can find an vendor in North America as soon as I do or if I do I’ll update the video
Was the stock camera coming to the front with the yellow RCA connector?
No in order to use the OEM camera with an aftermarket radio you need this adapter amzn.to/3BjFnrA.
Do you have the link for the rear screen retention cable the extra that you bought PAC
Here’s the cable.
To retain rear view camera with rear monitors
amzn.to/3BjFnrA
Hola buenos días, disculpa que me entrometa en este comentario, pero no se si me puedas ayudar, yo compre el t'eyes 360 para mi t&c 2015, ya compre también el PAC el cable que mencionas aquí, pero me comentan que siguen sin funcionar las pantallas, que podre hacer o que me faltara?
Gracias y saludos!
Can you still use the dvd monitors mounted in the roof?
with this cable you can.. To retain rear view camera with rear monitors
amzn.to/3BjFnrA
Thanks for the video. What about the screen resolution?
Your welcome I don’t have this unit anymore by when I did screen resolution was not bad better than OEM. Now I have the TEYES unit. Way better no glitching.
when i go to purchase the link for the complete kit it says its out of stock and shows a similar item. Is it the same? trying to purchase the exact same as the one in the video for my 2018 dodge caravan
9" Android 10.1 Car Radio Stereo GPS Navi WiFi For Dodge Grand Caravan 2011-2020
is what its showing as description is this correct?
No it’s different. Let me check with seller and I’ll get back to you.
@@RonDIYMods i get mine in 6-10 days! just wondering if you figured out the volume settings so i can control from the steering wheel!
@@meaghanbennett Yes I showed the process in the video how to program the cambus on the stereo settings to work with our cars steering wheel.
@@RonDIYMods did you figure out the sound and how to get it louder and also move it from speakers? We want it strictly in the front of the van and it doesn’t seem to be loud enough
I have a 2013 Dodge Caravan. The radio only has one harness and one radio antenna coming from the radio. Do I need all these purchases?Thank yoy
In order for you radio to be plug and play you need to get the canbus harness and frame so everything plugs up and works like in the video.
@Ron DIY Mods Thanks a lot. I'll install as how you did it.
Hi. I'm having a problem with the camera that it came with. My screen shows nothing o. reverse...At the back of the monitor display, where do i connect the red wire coming from the yellow rca cable of the camera?
have you found anywhere else to buy the frame kit?
Not yet still looking
Have you found another supplier for the plug and play harness kit?
No I’m still looking.
@@RonDIYMods you made this project look so easy with the plug and play, do you think it will be not much harder without?
Ron I need same harness with frame how can buy it, I have 2017 dodge grand caravan, I have the same stereo CarPlay android
This the kit you need
www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003425084643.html
Make sure the click on the 3 option that says frame and canbus cable it’s like $40.
Here’s another one US $23.27 | SKYFAME Car Frame Fascia Adapter Canbus Box Decoder For Chrysler Grand Voyager Dodge Grand Caravan Android Radio Dash Fiting Kit
a.aliexpress.com/_mt4R4M6
Any update on the backup camera resolution?
Yes I’ll be posting video next week.
I can't seem to find the plug n play hardness I have the radio already I just need the hardness and the frame
I have an extra plug and play harness and frame ready to go if interested.
Send me your email and I contact you about the wires and frame.
I've been trying to send you my email but TH-cam keeps deleting it how else can I contact you?
@@mars1624 send me a message in messenger
@@mars1624 I’ve added my email on the description of this video all the way on the bottom.
hi! the link for the radio no longer works.. do you have any specs on the radios that work with the harness? thanks!
oops! its back now! thanks!
I checked all the links and they all work. Check out this video. It’s a better stereo but if you’re on a budget, then the Amazon radio is really good. 2011-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan T’EYES CC3 Radio Apple CarPlay
th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.html
According to the links you shared, the stereo is 10.1 inches and the frame is 9 inches. Am I reading that correctly?
Just updated the links
Well that sucks because I purchased the 10 inch screen you had a link to and the frame that you had linked. The screen is too big for the frame. Is there a frame out there that will fit the 10.1 inch screen?
Mine powered up without the key in the ignition and it doesn’t shut off when the car is off. Any ideas?
I’m thinking the power cable and the accessory cable are switched around. That’s why when the car is off they’re straight power to the radio. Try switching those wires around .
Would this work with a dodge caravan 2010?
I believe not the 2010 model has a different style radio
I have a 2014 Dodge Grand caravan XLT that only has a radio, what do I buy & how do I get internet and gps please
All you need is the radio if you dont have aback up camera. I actually ended up swapping out the stereos for the Teyes Brand because I also wanted internet. Even though you could get it on both radio as long as you connect to your phone hot spot. But I wanted to use a sim card to have constant internet on my radio. check out this video. th-cam.com/video/-Rifc_jaQ4M/w-d-xo.html
@@RonDIYMods yes, we are trying to set up our Grand Caravan SXT 2014 not the anniversary one. The one with hidden seats 3 rows. We want a touchscreen and all interior & exterior front and back cameras and wifi for maps or some kind of navigation - I think we only have a single din. I am going to have to check which buttons ours has...
Rear screen still works how bout the VES.
Me personally I don’t have the rear monitors so I wouldn’t be able to tell you if yes or no but there is a cable that you can get that says it retains the real function monitors. check out the description there’s a link there.
Great video, but the link to the harness is for the whole radio kit, I have the radio, just need the plug and play harness
When I made the video the seller on eBay was only selling the plug and play wires and frame. And the stereo was from Amazon. But now the seller is selling a complete kit( stereo, wires, and frame) and his shipping from Canada. That’s why I updated the links.
@@RonDIYMods not a problem I mailed the supplier, hopefully they can help with just the harness, thanks.
@@cherybom13 happy to help.
@@cherybom13 were you able to get a response? I just reached out to them
@@malmonte the radio I had was a 10.1” so I couldnt find the faceplate so sent that back and got a cheaper 9” but the radio didn’t work and beat her did the CarPlay so sent that back and now just sitting with the harness and faceplate while I look around and try find a radio that works