Kenwood DDX9018DABS Car Play Android Auto DAB Head Unit $698.60 @ JB Hi-Fi

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  kev98 on 01/01/2019 - 21:30

  Good price, just not a fan of Kenwood UI

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    plasmapuff on 01/01/2019 - 21:41

    +8

    I have this. Kenwood UI is not an issue. Android Auto/Car play works excellently on the high res screen.
    Continual live google maps navigation is excellent for peak hour rat running to avoid traffic.

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      Nickelback on 01/01/2019 - 23:04

      How much do they charge for installing an unit like this?

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        PinzVidz on 01/01/2019 - 23:06

        Depends on what it's going in, what car? Considered DIY?

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          Nickelback on 01/01/2019 - 23:08

          @PinzVidz: Its an '08 Camry. Never considered DIY might look it up first on YouTube.

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            PinzVidz on 02/01/2019 - 00:20

            +10

            @Nickelback: Assuming it's an Altise/Ateva/Sportivo without factory reverse camera, you'll only need a fascia and ISOs. Fascia here, ISO to factory connector here, ISO to DDX9018DABS here. Run the park brake wire to earth (i.e. black), solder and insulate. Insulate the reverse, cam +/-, Power Cont. and steering wheel remote input wires on the ISO to Kenwood loom.

            The Kenwood comes with OEM SWC (Steering Wheel Control) capability, so you won't need a SWC adapter. You'll need to solder/insulate in the 3 wires (headphone type plug with wires, has Steering Remote written on a tag wrapping it) to the Toyota 20 pin plug loom, see here for diagram.

            It comes with 2x USB leads, locate them where ever is convenient to access. Use the supplied leads only. Don't use any factory type USB adapters, they interfere with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto operation.

            Plenty of videos on YT on how to remove factory head unit. Have fun!

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              Nickelback on 02/01/2019 - 07:54

              @PinzVidz: Thanks buddy!

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              Klattsy on 02/01/2019 - 08:40

              +3

              @PinzVidz: Epic response. Well done.

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        plasmapuff on 02/01/2019 - 11:36

        Autobarn quoted me $130 + parts ($60-80) for fascia and wiring kits.

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  PinzVidz on 01/01/2019 - 23:05

  +3

  That's gotta be under cost. Anyways, as mentioned before, don't forget there's new models due in the next few weeks.

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    plasmapuff on 02/01/2019 - 11:34

    New models may have wireless android auto/apple car play. Not a big deal imo, as you'll probably want your phone charging anyways.
    Certainly not worth the $300+ premium for the new unit when it comes out.

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      camshandez on 02/01/2019 - 15:17

      Yeah I was super keen on hearing wireless Android auto, then remembered sometimes my phone is flatter than when I plugged it in for Android Auto in the Tucson… Wouldn't wanna see its power drain on wireless!