May 13 2019
How To Install 10.1″ Hyundai IX35 Tucson Aftermarket Stereo Android Head Unit?
If your Hyundai IX35 does not have factory navigation or back up camera, a few years later, the factory Hyundai IX35 stereo stopped working, then you can replace it with a new aftermarket radio with GPS navigation system which can supports back up camera as well.
The new aftermarket radio replacement is an Android head unit, with 32GB ROM and 2GB RAM, 10 inch big touch screen. Functions include music and video playing, Bluetooth hands-free, WiFi for internet, Mirror-Link, GPS navigation system, USB and others.
It’s very easy for me to install such a head unit. Because i know how to dismantle the factory Hyundai IX35 stereo. Besides, installation is plug and play for the new 10.1″ Android unit.
Just follow these steps as following, you should also know how to install it.
How to install Hyundai IX35 Tucson Aftermarket Stereo Android Head Unit
- Firstly you should pry the top cover using a plastic installation tool for stereo.
If you don’t have this special tool, using a flat screwdriver is also ok, but you should pry it carefully.
- After you took off the top cover, now you can dismantle the warning light panel.
Inside there are 2 buckles which are very tight, pay attention to that.
- Now you can take out the factory Hyundai IX35 stereo.
As you can see, there are power cables, radio antenna inside.
- Now you can connect the power cable with the new aftermarket Android head unit. Then turn on the car, test if it works well.
- Finished installing.
About steering wheel controls, you may need to study it in settings. The user manual can be seen in apps > instructions.
Conclusion
This is clean installation, you don’t need to cut wires from original cable. If there’s WiFi, you can connect it to download and install some Android apps from Google playstore.
By the way, the original top cover is salient, it’s not good to put anything else at top dash, this new Android head unit for Hyundai IX35 solved the issue for me.
It fits Hyundai Tucson as well, because they are with the same factory radio, wiring harness is also the same, so the radio replacement is also the same.
Installing a back up camera with this unit is possible, the complicated part is running the long video cable from the front to the back, there’s a camera video RCA cable to connect the camera.
If you are interested in installing a new aftermarket Android head unit for your Hyudai IX35 or Tucson, learn more information about this unit here:
In 2016, we also written a post showing how to install a wince system 7″ Hyundai ix35 DVD radio GPS. The 7″ wince model is not available anymore. Nowadays, the 10 inch large screen is popular.
May 24 2019
Lexus CT200h Navigation Install With Aftermarket Android Head Unit
In this article, i will show you how to remove Lexus ct200h radio and install new Lexus ct200h navigation with aftermarket 7 inch Android head unit. It’s not difficult for a professional mechanic to install such a unit, especially for the mechanic who is familiar with Lexus ct200h.
Lexus ct200h comes with different editions in the dashboard, some just come with factory radio and CD player, without a top screen, even with a small screen at top dashboard, it’s not so good. So more and more ct200h car owners prefer to upgrade the factory radio with a aftermarket head unit instead. Previously, we have launched 2 different head units for Lexus ct200h, you can review them as below.
For Lexus ct200h without factory top screen/mouse control, it’s the first basic 7″ model:
Lexus CT 200h Radio Replacement Upgrade with Aftermaket Navigation
Another 10.25″ Android model for ct200h with top screen and mouse control:
10.25″ Touch Screen Lexus Ct200h Android Head Unit GPS Stereo Upgrade
This article is written about installing 7″ Android 8.1 Lexus ct200h radio replacement with navigation.
It’s simple, just remove the factory ct200h CD player, then install the new 7 inch Android unit.
So let’s begin, you need to prepare some pry tools and screwdriver. Here’s a video showing you how to remove Lexus CT200h factory radio/stereo.
Important step:
If the back of your factory radio has this part as below:
You need to remove the top part from your factory unit, and put it inside of the dashboard and connect the plugs to it the same as before. If not, some speakers may not be able to get sound. Here’s the feedback from one of our customers:
“Solution was to keep the stock amp connected that comes out with the stock stereo. You must detach from original radio and plug back in. All speakers are now functional.”
Another Important Note:
If your factory wiring harness is not compatible with the power cable(this rarely happens), please contact us and take some photos to show us all your plugs behind the factory radio, so that we can check and see if you need to use our another cable for ct200h. If yes, we will send the other cable to you.
After installation if steering wheel control does not work, don’t worry, you can learn steering wheel controls in settings. We have a video for your reference on how to learn steering wheel control if you need.
After installation:
As long as you are able to remove the factory radio, you should be able to install the new head unit.
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Last modified: May 14, 2020 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Lexus • 14 • Tags: ct200h navigation install, Lexus ct200h Android head unit, lexus ct200h navigation, lexus ct200h radio removal