Installing Android Head Unit In My Girlfriend's 2013 Honda Civic | Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ม.ค. 2023
- Well this is different, in this video I am installing an Android head unit from AliExpress! It ended up costing me just under $240 shipped to my house during the 11.11 sale they have every year. Its definitely not perfect but considering what I paid, I think it is worth it! Overall it blew my expectations out of the water with how responsive it is and all of the features packed inside. I highly recommend this head unit!
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I just added a follow up video with the head unit. Any issues we were experiencing I've fixed. The link is also in the description.
Hey I think I got the same stereo has your 2013 civic. I have the same civic but it’s a hybrid but I can find the rear camera settings could you give me some more information on that
By far the best video I’ve watched! Tried installing my own and it wouldn’t turn on. Watched your video and got to the part about the fuse. Fixed it instantly!
Happy to hear it helped!
@@zach_lush would this work for the si?
@@zoob4371 I can't see why not. But I'd double check with the seller.
Hey faith does your steering wheel controls still work, or your car info screen ?
I got this same unit in December. Still works fine now. You can turn that turn signal feature off. I never got my phone control options to work. Just the vol and skip track options. Which is fine, the mic sucks anyway so I just use my AirPods to talk.
How did you turn it off? I was unable to figure it out. Even went into the developer options. I could not get the phone to work aswell. Mic is trash
@@zach_lush I’ll be back to my car in like 2 weeks. (Work out of town) I’ll be happy to send you a video 👌
@@hmendoza79 please do!
Hold that camera. Yal did good. Thank you for recording the video. Helping the world
Happy it helped
@zach_lush How did you get the SWC to work? I just installed an android stereo kit on my 2015 civic, and it comes with a canbus but wasnt able to easily learn the SWC through settings. Im wondering if i have to factory reset something. Another issue is that the front dash with the time doesnt turn off and drains the battery. Any help is appreciated.
SWC works just fine for me. Should be a plug and play process and i believe I showed the process of setting them up. Only issue I have is the phone controls do not work. I have another video posted, link is in the description. I go over a software change i did that fixed some of my issues. Maybe give that a check!
So how does the backup camera work when it already appears in the i-mid screen? Is something rewired so the feed goes to the head unit instead?
Not surebif theres a way to rewire the factory camera to go to the headunit. Question you'd have to ask the seller.
If you are having repeated blown fuses, it is most likely the canbus device that is the culprit. I had the issue with the remote and mini screen not working. My canbus device has too plugs on both ends that had to be used. One of those plugs is identical to another plug on the stereo, which I plugged into incorrectly. I would still recommend unhooking the battery. Also, mine was also fuse #10. Correcting the wiring seemed to do the trick, no more blown fuses. My model was from Amazon but I followed the advice from another user and it did the trick.
Nice!
I’m having the problem with the mini screen staying on. Causing it to drain my battery. Going to take a look into it tomorrow. So would it be that I connect it the canbus device wrong that’s causing it? Thank you
@@ianperez7665 hey man, I did not run into this issue, only the blown fuse/screen not working. You should open it back up to check the wiring. I’ve seen other people have this problem but don’t know the cause. Best of luck.
My canbus also has two plugs but idk what is supposed to be plugged into the other side. I assume this is why my steering wheel controls do not work. What plugs into the other side?
@@Its_Jdiggs my steering wheel controls don’t work as well 😭
How did you get the steering wheel controls to work? I bought the same unit and can’t get them working
In the setting you'll see an option for steering wheel controls (SWC) a menu will pop up with a bunch of functions. You select an option then push the corresponding button on your wheel.
Hey where did you get the Dash kit from? I have a 10 inch Car stereo im trying to install but cant find a close enough fit for it.
Link to it is in the bio
Great video but you should have explained the wiring part too, i mainly had issue with wiring up my unit.
Thanks, honestly I didn't go into depth with it since I figured people would skip over it and I thought it was pretty straight forward. Wish I showed it better now!
Put your hand behind the radio and push comes right out perfectly
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Hey man great video, i noticed on the reverse camera you did not connect the signal wire, can you explain where the unit get signal when you go into reverse?
Before i had the camera connected the headunit already knew when the car was in reverse. Guessing the factory wiring sends an output that lets the car know its in reverse and the headunit utilizes it. I ended up just getting power on the rear tailight bulb which powers the camera.
Really nice video. Where you able to fix the right turn issue?
Thanks, I've been talking to the seller trying to get an answer on how to disable the turn signal feature. Its been a slow process.
Excelente video, thanks ❤
No problem!
I like when you say. Un poco loco jaja 🤣
Had to leave it in 😂
hey I was wondering would the old camera work while adding the new stereo ?
I don't believe so
Question. Are the button instruments back lit by chance? Can these be illuminated at night or is that not an option? Love the video!
The buttons on the left side of the radio do illuminate and you can change the colours. Also all of the buttons around the radio are still factory and still work like factory. Hope that helps!
was there any actual wiring if you arent installing the backup cam?? or is it plug and play?
The wiring for the camera came with the headunit. Plugs into the back
not sure if you addressed it already but at 15:46 that red wire with electrical tape with the video plug is suppose to connect with the wiring harness 'back/reverse' wire.
I'm pretty sure I never connected it, but i would have to double check. But why, what does it do exactly?
@@zach_lush it's the on/off switch for the camera, when you put it in reverse,, it will keep the camera off when it should be off. but since you never connected it, when you hit the right turn signal.. power will come thru the camera since you used the right turn signal wiring to power the camera. which might explain your issue.
**oops... reverse lights
@@playermick-1660 Hmmm I'm not sure about that, I did test the camera before tucking the wires and I did confirm the reverse light came on when I put the car into reverse. Also the camera would give signal input to the head unit when I put the car into reverse. Its getting warmer here and I have a new trim piece for it, when I swap that out I'll double check the wiring and see if that would fix it.
But I'm assuming you have that red wire tapped into a reverse wire somewhere in the car?
how is the quality of the sound ? I bouth one from aliexpress but it has like "static" noise always
Honestly, cant complain. Sounds great considering it still has the factory speakers.
How to program steering controls and does it make ur imid screen stay on 24/7
Programming should've been shown in the video. Also no, the imid is not on 24/7. You may have to change the vehicle settings through admin settings. This is shown in the video i linked in the description. If this does not help I would reach out to the seller.
have u hooked up the fan at all that’s on the back of it
Pretty sure it was already wired up when I got it.
Is it possible to just pop out the OEM head unit from a 2014-2015 civic & install an aftermarket unit from say, BestBuy? I'd hate to have to get a whole other head unit cause of this. Thanks.
I just looked at the 14-15 civic headunit. You might be able to do it but I have no idea if the connections are the same.
@@zach_lush thanks!. You think a place like Best buy would install a head unit or just bring it to a professional shop?
Thanks very interesting
No problem
Please help me, after installing the head unit my IMID screen will not turn off even when the car is turned off. I’m afraid it will drain my battery
Best I can suggest if check your fuses or contact the seller. I posted another video showing the issues I had and someone commented a fix they had to do. That may help you.
Super helpful video got an update hows it holding up after 6 months? Ive installed android radios before and really wanna do another one.
Thanks, I started filming an update video but still having issues with the camera video output coming on when signaling right. Once I have that removed I'll post an update video.
any issues with the screen being laggy or delay? also, does the carplay or android auto disconnect often or no issues there?
Nope no issues, i know theres cheaper versions out there. You'd start seeing those issues if you were to get a cheaper model. Typically due to having less RAM which will cause lag
I got a similar unit like this today and keep blowing the 10amd fuse for some reason. Rechecked wiring and im stuck😭
Only thing that fixed it for me was putting the originaly radio back, reconnecting the battery, confirmed everything was okay, disconnecting the battery again, install the android radio. It seemed like when the battery was connected it screwed up the system and cause fuses to blow.
The right turn signal will/should activate the blind spot camera attached to the right side mirror. They called this feature “Lane watch”
Thanks, I'm aware what it is doing when signaling. However our car never came with the cameras in the side mirrors. So this feature is useless for us, just asked the seller again to see how to deactivate it.
It's pretty easy to deactivate it. But seriously that was alot of plastic and work and if it fails you gotta take all that shit out again and redo it
@@jaxripper251 I've tried, can't find a setting anywhere. I've contacted the seller but they don't seem to know how lol. It really wasn't that bad, could put the original radio back in like 30 minutes if I had too.
Civic also has the lane watch for upper trim level. But I guessed you need to buy the part plus figuring out the harness in order to make it work. There’s always an option to purchase the part from a savage yard. Plenty out there.
@@frankm7707 if I can find the mirror on a scrap yard I would add them. But this is a LX model which never came with the side cameras. Right now just want the lane switch feature deactivated for now
I need to see how you wired this because you sped up the video on that part. Is it as simple as plug and play or there’s more to it?
Plug and play. Only wiring is the camera
@@zach_lush thanks man!
So you didn’t have to connect the Key 1 and Key 2 wires? I think these are the steering wheel controls
Does this head unit tie into the existing USB port inside the arm rest storage box? Does it work for wired Apple CarPlay? I prefer wired over wireless CarPlay so just wondering if it allows for a USB connection.
I'm not sure. I inly use wireless android auto. It has an extra usb cord coming out of the unit and that may allow for a wired apple carplay, but we never use it.
I just installed similar unit and could not get the arm rest usb to connect to CarPlay. Even the instructions said to use the usb that was provided by the device. Not sure if there is a workaround but kind of annoying. My wireless CarPlay stutters sometimes.
@@Kenneth-bm5zr i ended up trying with the armrest usb but no luck aswell. I use android auto but only have issues with connection if the service is poor. Otherwise no issues having it wireless.
My imid is out and no audio but the head unit works any fixes?
Check fuses and connections. Otherwise contact the seller
On the AliExpress page for this radio is this the one that comes with 32gb 64gb or 128gb?
I went with 8 core 3G-32GB
@@zach_lush been looking for one for my lx thanks for uploading this video🙏🙏
@@gangweedswag266 not a problem, happy it helps
It call lean Assistant camera it comes on the 2015 Honda Civic that’s why you see it showing you that on the rght side only
Thanks, I aware of what it is! Just want it to not happen when I signal
Yeah you need the passenger mirror with the cam
Yes, we are aware. Our car does not have it and we just want it to not have a video signal when we signal. Seems like a very distracting feature in all honesty.
Do you still have steering wheel controls?
I have everything except the Bluetooth phone controls. Not sure if there's a way to add them back.
Are the buttons compatible with the radio ?
Volume controls work, phone doss not. It's shown in the video towards the end.
one quick question, did you had that issue were the top little screen stays on, even when the car is off
No, I never experienced that.
i have that problem, did you figure out how to fix it ?
Same problem for me. Anyone know how to fix it?
Anyone find a fix?
Hello is it better to get the 2g or 6g one ?
That is the RAM. Basically the more RAM you have the more applications can run at the same time. Typically the device will be more responsive if it has more.
My small screen with the time stays on even when I turn off the car any tips ?
I don't have any unfortunately, I'd suggest checking the fuses. But also check the comments, or reach out to the seller.
I removed the stock radio from my 2015 Honda Civic and connected the new one, after it was connected my keyless entry and push to start isn’t working so I put the stock radio back in and connected everything, my keys and push to start still isn’t working and now the stock radio isn’t turning on and the little screen up top by the speedometer isn’t turning on either. Any suggestions?
Ok I figured it out just like your video said fuse #10 blew out so I replaced it and now both screen are working, next in the new radio I see a #10 fuse plugged into it in the back it came with it plugged in the back, that fuse needs to stay plugged in that spot right? I can’t pull it out is that correct?
Yeah, the fuse in the back of the new radio has to stay there. Not sure what would happen if you managed to remove it.
That little black box that you were connecting to the wires in back of the new radio, it has two connections on both ends of that little black box, what is that black box exactly and what does it do?
@@ITzUIWAJ2017 its the canbus, helps with communication between the car and radio. Its required for the radio to work
I’m having trouble finding out what connections get plugged into it
Have this exact unit. Do you have any problems with the factory mini-screen coming on after a minute after turning the car off? Also, which CAN model did you choose?
I personally have not experienced that. So unfortunately I can't give any recommendations about the screen. I'm also not sure, just used what came in the kit. The link to the headunit is in the description, you can try contacting the seller and see?
@@zach_lush yeah, I emailed them a few mins ago. I also had problems with fitment in the same spot you used your dremel to fix. The unit is drawing power when the car is off, somehow, even though I turned the sleep setting to OFF. It's strange. Overall though, pretty sweet unit.
Yeah fitment wasn't perfect. Odd, I thought possibly mine was draining power aswell but I've been blaming my girl for not driving the car haha. Hopefully they can help you out! I'm still waiting to know how to turn the video input off when I signal.
Did you ever figure out the problem with the mini screen in the dash staying on after the car has been turned off ?
Did you figure out the factory mini screen issue?
Anyone figure out why the small screen up on the dash stays on whenever the car is off ?
I never experienced it, and have not heard of a fix for it.
I have the same issue. have you figured out the solution?
I am also having this issue any fix?
I can’t find the yellow camera cord that comes with the car to connect it with my camera in the car stereo
Like a factory yellow cord and camera? You may need to use the aftermarket one. Im not much help with the factory camera so you may need to contact the manufacturer.
@@zach_lush yeah like behind the radio head unit it came with I couldn’t find the yellow camera cord to plug it in with my android head unit so the camera is still on the small screen in my Honda civic
@@ljayboy3375 i ran an aftermarket camera cord that came with the headunit. Its not using the OEM camera that came with the car since it never had one. So i can't really help you with that.
Incredible. The same thing happened to me when i realized the small screen and remote lock and unlock didnt work anymore. This was exactly the video i needed! Would you be any chance have a pic of the exact wiring to the new head unit that ended up working?? Also how hard is it to change the fuse?
Sorry for all the questions. Thanks so much in advance!
Nice, looks like I uploaded it at a good time! The fuse is not difficult to change at all. Just pull it out and replace it with a new one of the same amps. Unfortunately I do not have photos of the wiring on me, just what is in the video. But the head unit I used is in the description of the video.
Did you get the fuse replaced? Unfortunately I’m having the same issue and everytime I keep replacing the fuse it just instantly blows again. Any idea why?
@@marinamurillo3476 are you removing the ground terminal on your battery? If not it could keep blowing the fuse.
I had the same problem, but for me, even the tiny display was not working in the car. And also the new display. Do you want me to change the new fuse and put the new display later, or the new display first and the fuse second?
Is it possible to just pop out the OEM radio from a 2014-2015 civic & install an aftermarket unit from say, BestBuy? I'd hate to have to get a whole other head unit/plastic trimming cause of this. Thanks.
Awesome!
Very!
Did you fixed the problem of the blind spot camera?
I haven't had a chance yet to fix it. I tried from the sellers but had no luck. Life has been busy lately but once I get a chance I'll try to find the wire and cut it so it disables this feature.
@@zach_lush I understand man life is busy. I got these stereo one week ago and I still don’t have time to install it 😤😂
@@derekotero7935 it sucks when you don't have enough time! I have many parts for my subarus but not enough time to install them or edit the videos 👎🏻
Does the normal reverse camera not work anymore after installation?
This specific care never had a reverse camera. I don't believe the stock one would be affected but honestly I'm not sure.
@@zach_lush okay thanks. I’m about to order it, just one last question sorry lol. Did you ever get the right turn signal to stop popping up the camera? Mine isn’t equipped with that feature
@@JOEY11.06 nope, still happening. I've messaged the seller asking how to turn it off but haven't heard back. Going to ask again.
@@JOEY11.06did you ever install the unit ?
That's so weird. I have the same model and year. I have a reverse camera no blind spot camera. But no heated seats either. Any who I wanted to upgrade the head unit so thanks for the vid.
Yes very odd, eventually I have an update video trying to fix the issues. But no problem.
Hey man, what happened to the little screen aside the cluster?
No issues with mine
@@zach_lush Before installing you had some info there about music playing and a few more things, those display still remain or they gone? i want to get one for my Civic, have you had any problems with the head unit?
@@zach_lush Another thing if you can help me, does it have this function to increase or decrease the brightness when you turn on/off the headlights?
The display still works, but you do lose some features in the mini screen. There's an issue where I signal right and the screen waits for an input. Also yes the screen brightness changes based on your headlights
Do you have a link for the head unit ?
Check the description!
Great video, would you recommend this product? I’m about to buy the same for my 2013 civic, also is the Apple CarPlay Bluetooth?
Yes, I think it is worth getting. Both the apple carplay and android auto are Bluetooth.
The same one is on Amazon for $169 and you get it a lot faster
@@marinamurillo3476 what’s the name ?
Everything works in mine except that I can’t hear anything. Any suggestions?
I would first start with the connections, after that double check the fuses. My issue originally was a fuse.
Late comment but it’s saying no signal because most 9th generation civics have a camera underneath the right mirror either you don’t have it or it isn’t hooked up
Thank you, i was aware the car didn't have a camera, i was more so hoping the headunit had an option to just turn the feature off. The issue has since been fixed, theres a link in the description to another video where i change the headunits settings to a differt year car. That ended up removing the no signal from a camera issue.
I have the same car, same radio, won't turn on, same fuse blew 😅, replaced it, still not turning on and the worst thing is that even then old radio won't turn on now when I plug it back in.
SMFH 😢
Best I can suggest is check all of your fuses. Including the ones under your steering column.
will this fit on a 2015
Not sure, I'd recommend contacting the seller.
How did you figure out the wiring?
Just matched up the connections
@@zach_lusheverything is good but I get no audio
@@olympicstudios4131 hmm, id suggest checking your fuses and did it come with a canbus box? If that doesnt work you can try changing the car model the headunit works for. I have an update video where i show how to do that. If that doesn't work i would just reach out to the seller.
how big is the screen?
9 inches
How’s the audio quality with this stereo?
I would say it's the same, maybe a little better
Awesome! I got a similar one off of eBay, ended up returning it because the volume was pretty low, I would have to turn it all the way up to 35-40 to get decent sound. How’s the volume output with this one?
@@Vlad_G35 oh thats brutal... I believe it is okay, I think when I'm by myself I have it around 20. Have to lower it when having a conversation. Only weird thing is if anything makes a notification noise or put the car into reverse. It makes the volume go lower, almost like the rear speakers are the only ones working. After rebooting it's fine. Also I noticed with with android auto, not car play.
I like this video.
I like your comment
The only thing good is your girl friend is very calm 😂 lucky you
Shes very patient! Lol
I have dreams of doing this and nightmares regarding my wife's comments when things go wrong working on her car.
I was in the same boat as you! My girlfriend was on the fence about it, but i 100% wanted it. Then it had some issues so i heard it lol. But i have another video posted sharing a couple of issues ive fixed.
only the 2014-15 civics have side camera for 9th gen
I believe the 2013 Civic Hybrid came with Lane Departure Warning (side cameras). A feature we never wanted, just need it to be disabled.
I just bought a 2014 Civic - no side camera.
@@zach_lushdisable in module forscan
I wish you explained the wiring more or at least slowed it down😩
No need, it all just plugs in. Only wiring is the reverse camera
@@zach_lush then I’m not sure what I did wrong my screen nor the little screen in the dashboard won’t come on… I even changed that fuse you changed
@@jasminestuart5917fuse under hood? Should be 10 amp
@@jasminestuart5917same thing here, did u figure it out?
@@frankfacundo9082 yea don’t stress too much if the plug and play doesn’t connect then you just don’t need that plug lol but apparently I also blew a fuse nd my battery lost it’s crank power so basically if it isn’t connecting with the plugs you have all plugged in then something else is definitely wrong
Go to factory settings and close 360
Thank you, I will try and see if it works!
What’s the code to access this?
@@hengn2453
Try 123456
Or 8888
No way this guy just payed $240 for that
The price has gone up now