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OK I'm throwing in the towel. I've been trying to upgrade my 2017 sedan from a stock radio to an oem factory touchscreen. After 5 weeks I've decided it's just not happening. Can someone recommend a reasonably priced aftermarket unit. I'm looking for touchscreen, android auto, steering wheel controls, Bluetooth, backup camera. Voice commands, ability to use my factory usb port
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Dmurwin said:
OK I'm throwing in the towel. I've been trying to upgrade my 2017 sedan from a stock radio to an oem factory touchscreen. After 5 weeks I've decided it's just not happening. Can someone recommend a reasonably priced aftermarket unit. I'm looking for touchscreen, android auto, steering wheel controls, Bluetooth, backup camera. Voice commands, ability to use my factory usb port
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Dmurwin said:
OK I'm throwing in the towel. I've been trying to upgrade my 2017 sedan from a stock radio to an oem factory touchscreen. After 5 weeks I've decided it's just not happening. Can someone recommend a reasonably priced aftermarket unit. I'm looking for touchscreen, android auto, steering wheel controls, Bluetooth, backup camera. Voice commands, ability to use my factory usb port
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My head unit arrives in a couple days
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Dmurwin said:
I'm just checking to see if you ever got you're head unit installed.
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It JUST arrived today! I'll keep you posted!
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ok well it did arrive BUT they sent the wrong handed unit. so i am now returning this one once the correct one arrives. but it comes with everything i also have the upgraded memory 8gb and 128gb also came with an obd2 bluetooth reader which i tested as well...

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OK THEY SENT THE CORRECT HEADUNIT TO ME AND I WILL BE INSTALLING TODAY! If interested still in the results let me know!
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Dmurwin said:
I am very interested
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Ok... Starting the install now. They claim steering wheel controls and back up camera work via plug and play. In case it doesn't I also purchased a metra harness that will retain those things I will update on what worked for me. Also installing a sub and amp. Fingers crossed!
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Dmurwin said:
Dies it have android auto and car play
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Yes it has Android Auto
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Dmurwin said:
I am very interested
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Ok sorry guys for the delayed post. I thought it wasn't working and was in the process of a return and exchange when something finally clicked a week later to check the fuse. And it was a fried dude which is why it wasn't powering on...lol Have to resize my videos and then I'll upload
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ceezy.fn.baby said:
Ok sorry guys for the delayed post. I thought it wasn't working and was in the process of a return and exchange when something finally clicked a week later to check the fuse. And it was a fried dude which is why it wasn't powering on...lol Have to resize my videos and then I'll upload
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tc0566 said:
So did your steering wheel controls and camera work without having to use the Metra harness?
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Yes everything worked with the exception of the camera but that's only because I forgot to install the step down converter from 12 volts to 6 volts I have it I just forgot to put it in so I'm going to pull the stereo back out and put it in probably tomorrow but the steering wheel controls do work they just need to be programmed everything works
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tc0566 said:
Nice, was actually surprised at that. Get back to us on the Camera.. have seen these before from Seicane and was wondering if they actually worked.
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So far seicane is the real deal... With the exception of the camera everything is plug and play. Dash kit looks damn near factory too. The operating system is very response too. I'm very pleased with this company. I did upgrade my shipping but had no issues. Read reviews of people waiting months for their orders however got mine in 5 or 6 days
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Btw... Rearview cam does work. No Stepdown converter needed at all
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ceezy.fn.baby said:
So far seicane is the real deal... With the exception of the camera everything is plug and play. Dash kit looks damn near factory too. The operating system is very response too. I'm very pleased with this company. I did upgrade my shipping but had no issues. Read reviews of people waiting months for their orders however got mine in 5 or 6 days
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