Installing Sony Head Unit with CarPlay and Backup Camera | NC Miata
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- With the growing popularity of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and vast variety of head units and options, it can be a great way to customize your audio/nav experience to your needs. In this case, I installed a Sony XAV-AX5000 into my NC2 Miata with Bose, retaining factory Bose amp/speakers, steering wheel controls, and adding parking brake bypass and reverse camera! I’ll show you components of installation and see below for the detailed wiring diagram, as I don’t go in depth on that in the video. Special thanks to Cameron for assisting filming/install!
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0:00 Start
0:14 Introduction
1:37 Components
4:52 Wiring
6:56 Head Unit Removal
13:11 Head Unit Assembly / Testing #1
15:35 Head Unit Troubleshooting
17:18 Testing #2 / Success
19:07 Microphone and Cable Management
20:28 Backup Camera Installation
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Excellent video! You have given me the courage to try this in my 2007 NC, and you have reassured me that an initial failure is not the end of the world. And, you brought back a fond memory of my Dad, who once told me: "Do you know what the most expensive component is in any piece of electronics? The smoke! If the smoke ever leaks out, it's ruined."
This video and wiring guide helped me get my Sony working on the first try. Thanks so much!
Thanks for the detailed video, really helped when I installed a Sony XAV-AX5550D in my NC1.
This was an incredibly helpful video. I basically replicated the job in my NC-1 and because of your excellent guidance was able to do so in a weekend. Thanks!
Thanks for this video! Getting my first Miata (15 Club PRHT) in a week and this is the first change I will make. This video will be very helpful. That said you guys had me biting my nails waving that brand spanking new screen around the sharp shifter thread!!
Thanks so much! I finally ordered a replacement head unit for my 2015 NC, very excited about it! This was probably one of the most helpful videos I've seen yet, thanks for posting!
Thanks so much! What head unit did you go with? Glad I could help! Definitely check out the wiring diagram I posted in the description if you want a better layout of wiring.
@@FlywheelFilms I wound up going with the Pioneer DMH-2660NEX. In retrospect, I might should have saved up and got the 4660 to save room behind the unit! Adding the line converter took up a good amount of room, and in the future, I might add some extra wire to relocate it a bit further back. After going through all of it, I think I could do it in about half the time! I had the same issue with switching those two wires for the steering wheel adapter, but after seeing your video, I knew just what to do! :) It came out great, very tickled! Again, thanks for the info, that really helped!
Finally, a video that actually shows you how to do it! Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for making this. Saved me a lot of trouble having this guide.. Worked perfect for a Boss unit also. Luckily I had purchased the same backup camera and swc. One thing that I found elsewhere. I removed the metal frame from truck. I got the wire through in 5 min.
This helps a lot with my NC1!
Great work, I’m glad I saw your video last night, I had already made my loom and had wired it incorrectly. I’m installing an eincar android double din head unit, mainly cause I like doing things the hard way. I’m also keeping the bose, it works well enough and I don’t want to go to the expense of changing all the speakers. I have a black NC1, it’s my club crusing car so no mods to the engine, just new shocks. Thanks again.
How did it go??
@@FlywheelFilms it went well, everything works with the exception of the cheap arse camera being out of focus.
Great video. You caught me by surprise at 15:07 with the shoutout to Everyday Driver. They’re consistently one of my favorite car podcasts (for years).
Thank you so much! I needed this a lot!
Great video, very detailed explanation. Thank you
My 08 NC already head a replacement head unit when I got it, but no steering wheel controls (now, thanks to this video I know why) and they wired the speakers up using these line-level adapters that take the speaker output and adapt it back to line level for the Bose amp, but there are line level outputs on the unit, again thanks to this video I have some re-wire/re-work to do here to get replacement head unit back to being OEM-ish (that is, line level out to my Bose amp, and steering wheel controls. THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO and details!
This is a great very informative video. I think I will start drinking beer when doing my projects, it seemed to help deal with any problems lol. Thanks!
Amazing guide - 10/10!
Having just completed this project I've got a couple of tips to add, particularly for UK owners.
1. For my 2012 with bose and steering wheel buttons, I ordered " FKIT-MAZDA-17" from Dynamic Sounds for £99. It's plug and play, so no headaches as seen in this video butchering wiring harnesses together. The kit includes the facia and all wiring. If you don't have bose, you can get a similar kit for almost half the money from the same company. On completion, you'll find you've only used the bigger of the two wires originally plugged in to the original head unit, the smaller is left redundant.
2. The sneaky bolt holding in the side of the original head unit is located RHS, so accessible in the same way as the video, just mirrored for our right hand drive cars.
3. Best tip here! I also fit a reverse camera and tried the coat hanger technique to no avail (but plenty of finger cuts!). Make it easy, open the boot lid and then half open the roof (mines a hardtop). Then feed the wire from the cabin to the boot while being able to actually see where the wire goes with the added benefit of seeing what needs to be avoided (roof folding mechanisms!). With the roof half open you can see all the gaps you need to feed through. You need to open the boot lid first, then the roof, and ideally cover the boot top to avoid scratching against the roof cover.
4. I located my cheap amazon cam just above the number plate, and had to widen a hole behind the number plate using a drill to fit the wire.
I see there's another kit for NCFL1/2 called Incar Tec FK-377 with a Bose Amplifier Interface. Why would they sell that additional interface since one you installed, Dynamic Sounds FKIT-MAZDA-17, works fine with Bose as well?
@@arturpytel9940 I can't answer that I'm afraid. I'm certainly no expert, only fit mine after several youtube tutorials and a couple of phone calls with the kit retailer and some extra trial and error. The kit you mention has parts from another manufacturer (incartec vs connects2), and has some extra cables, not
sure what for.
I have a 2009 hardtop, how do you stop it halfway? Won’t it damage it? Thanks!
@@bobbyclaros1978 just let go of the 'hold to open' button half way, and the motor stops.
Ah I see. I will try that. Thanks!!!
Big shout-out from the Netherlands! Sourcing all necessities for my NC2 BOSE now to install the XAV-AV5650 soon. Thanks. :) Will replace the 3,5 inch speakers with JBL Club 322F's also.
Does it work with the stock bose too?
@@Julian-kj6dl yes, if you follow the steps in this video to make your own wiring adapter harness. Works like a charm. You don't actually need a steering wheel control interface. Just take an old stereo mini jack and wire it directly into the adapter harness.
@@samuelschelling5382 Oeps! Zie nu dat je nederlands bent haha. Zou je “mocht het niet lukken” me hierbij willen helpen toevallig? 😅
@@Julian-kj6dl geen probleem. Je moet in ieder geval twee van die stekkers hebben, want je moet uit de ene twee pinnen over zetten naar de andere herinner ik mij. En 4 cinch stekkers, maar die heb ik van twee audio kabels afgeknipt. Een stereo mini jack haal je van een oud hoofdtelefoon snoertje. Pin bezetting vind je in de bijlage van de video van Flywheel films.
Thanks mate, helped me a bunch with my sony install in my MX5 NC2. You need to connect pin 1J (blue and white) to the Antenna cable on the back of the headunit (blue) to power the amp. All good eh.
This is great, thank you!
Amazing Work 👍
Awesome, new here need to look at your videos for a review and use of this install!!! -2012 GT-Mica-Red
fantastic video bossman
Excellent and detailed video. I'm thinking about attempting this now. Why did you use an external mic for the phone? Just didn't like the OEM mic, not compatible after the new wiring/HU, or..?
Good info. The PO of my '06 installed the same unit, with the steering wheel controls, but skipped the BU Camera. I would always use a grommet to pass a wire through metal, though. Electrical tape isn't going to protect the wire for very long.
Would like to say thank you very much I finally installed my unit today(boss elite 7inch) did the exact way you did it and it worked had to watch your video a lot of times but got it done. I did had to switch some pins from my metra(illumination) to have it exactly like the diagram you provided. Would be nice to had seen how your wire the rcas but if figured it out ..
Did you install the RCA cable adapters? Or how did you connect the speaker wires
is it worth getting the iDataLink Maestro RR for a 2012 NC? I wonder if I will get any useful information? looking for tire pressure and motor temps
What was exatly you make to the speakers sound? I have the same problem but I dont understand what you make
Thanks for the video, very helpful! I have the same NC2 GT with the Bose system.
Question please: at the back of the stock head unit, there is the connection for the main, the airconditioner, the antenna, and there’s another one, beside that antenna - What is that connector for? Is that for the steering controls? And will be replaced by the Axxess? And if so, I just leave that as it is?
Thank you!
Please answer this, need your help - thank you
Hello,
I saw that there is another conector. Is that the steering wheel conector? If so, how did you make the connection? Or it’s not needed
Thanks, love your work and it was great to hear you say the audio had improved with the Sony.
Hows the screen brightness?
Does the Sony lack anything?
Screen brightness is pretty good. I rarely have issues seeing it other than direct sunlight on the screen when top down. I do sometimes wish it had a volume knob and Wireless CarPlay but I'm still very happy with it!
Nice video. Did your sony come with those audio left and right plugs that wire to your harness?? I think I need those for mine. I am installing a new radio and I am trying to retain the factory bose amp and speakers. Do you have to use those rca output plugs to connect to the factory amp or can I just wire it up like normal?
Do you know what those are called? Thanks
Sorry for the delay, the Sony did not come with the RCA plugs, I had bought those off of someone who made them. But they effectively have to be RCA connectors with wound cable so you can separate and wire positive/negative. That sends an un-driven signal to the amp instead of using the wiring harness powered L/R lines
Hi Flywheels,
I have the same Sony XAV-AX5000. What did you do with the reverse in wire coming from the head unit?
Hey Mario, check my wiring diagram in the video description. It connects with reverse camera wire (if applicable). If you don’t have reverse camera, I believe it can just be left taped up and disconnected from anything
I have a 2015 Miata and I've been looking for exactly what you are doing. I'm even using the same Sony Head. The wiring looks a little daunting and I think I'll skip the rear camera. I assume that all 7 Bose speakers will work with this mod. How did you get the microphone installed? I like the position but I wonder if you get any feedback from the rear speakers next to the headrests. Thanks for a great video.
No feedback at all! It seems to work okay. People can't hear me well with top down but I'm not sure what the remedy would be. Perhaps a super expensive directional microphone might work better, but I'll save that for distant future, as I don't use the microphone much at all. Apologies for not responding to this sooner. Feel free to DM me anything anytime on Instagram: @ghosty.miata
Thanks for the video. You’re video made me order an secondhand Sony AX5550D. Just installed the unit with help of your video. Made the whole process a lot easier.
Next up rear cam. Just for the convenience. Shouldn’t be to hard, only the wiring…..
Where do you leave your phone? Heard you talking about a phone pocket or something? Maybe nice to show on some picture of next video. Just for getting an idea 😉
Thanks for watching, I still haven't come up with a perfect phone solution. I typically leave it in front of the shifter leaning against the plastic below the climate controls. It works fine unless I launch it hard!
@@FlywheelFilms On my 2011 NC, if you slide the cup holder cover open (back) it leaves a nice slot on the passenger side of that opening - my phone sits perfectly in that :)
thank You !!
Did you wire reverse power line into the head unit as well, or just the camera?
Hey there - I'm having the same issue in that I've not got audio. I've gone directly from the RCA outs from my head unit into the corresponding wires on my harness. You said something about not having power to the Bose amp - could you elaborate on how you fixed that? Also, did you cut off the speaker wires coming out from your head unit that weren't being used? Thanks in advance :)
The remote wire from your head unit (usually blue) needs connecting to the blue flying lead in the adapter harness. This triggers the amp to switch on
GREAT VIDEO. I have a 2009 MX-5 I will be adding a radio and camera to.
Thanks for the video
couple of questions....
Dash and roll bars seem to be gloss black... Did it come that way or did you change them?
Would you use a different radio if you made the change today?
Do you have email?
Thanks Mike
It came that way! Black roll hoops from the factory for 2012 Special Edition. I think NC3 club came that way too. I might consider a different radio, but no issues with mine. I would maybe opt for one with a volume knob, but I'd still want capacitive touch.
I like to add Apple car play in my Honda Odyssey 2012 non nav model. Do you have any suggestions. Greatly appreciated. Thank you
I believe it would be possible. However, there may be a few components needed. I wasn't sure of your exact model, but I would check crutchfield.com to see what they have. They are excellent at showing what is compatible with your exact car, as well as what pieces you'd need. When I had more detailed questions, I just called or chatted them and they were very helpful.
This is really helpful! I'm currently in the middle of the wiring process and noticed the diagram you attached connects pin 1G (orange) but not 1E. The Metra harness comes with the orange cable on pin 1E, did you switch that one too? Also does pin 1H connect to anything?
Thanks again for such a helpful video!
Does your harness have anything in 1G? I’m wondering if yours was in a different location for some reason. I believe orange should be 1G and connected to orange of the Sony harness. Pin 1H is just capped, as I had no use for antenna.
@@FlywheelFilms no, there was nothing in 1G. In any case, I'll follow the diagram as is. I was asking since you didn't mention anything on the video. Maybe the newer harnesses come with that pin switched
Thanks for the answer!
Would you send me a copy of the wiring mod for the Bose amp.supply please
i have the 08 miata and am trying to find the factory bose amplifier. every video points to behind the seat of the passenger but i have a storage compartment where the supposed foam and amplifier were supposed to be. any chance you would know where it is located?
I believe it’s under the rear deck!
@@FlywheelFilms sure is! Pain to get to. Know any place I can get replacement speakers? My passenger side is busted but got the replacement amp in there!
i connect my carplay head but no sound and it doesnt have a rem out so where should i connect the amp control to？maybe the accessory？
Sorry for the delay, did you get this figured out? Which head unit is it? I know different head units have very slightly different wiring.
So you still have the OEM Bose speakers ? I know those 8 inch speakers has 1ohm resistance and could harm the unit maybe. Another question is can a small subwoofer be added in audio system ?
I do have OEM Bose. I believe they’re1 ohm, correct. But I’m powering speakers from OEM Bose amp still, so all is kosher. But I may look into aftermarket speakers in doors, as well as a small sub.
Is that an LED ring around the ignition? Can you share more info on that please?
I never did anything with that, so I imagine it must be part of the keyless ignition models perhaps.
so I have been installing a new head unit in my 2012 Miata for about a month now. All the wiring was done, tried to remove the Bose unit and nothing worked. Like yours the new head unit powered up but no sound. So I decided to watch your video again and noticed you had the same issue. I will try this one more time and hopefully it works. I have at least 30 hours into this installation and I am very frustrated... I will let you know how it goes; keep your fingers crossed
Wow it worked….!!! It was the blue/white wire that powers up the amp that I had wired to the solid blue all this time.
Question, are the harness and sony head unit cables color matching? I mean, could this be done only going by cable colors?
also another question, with the bose unit, when you lose the roof latch, the sound always goes up, does this happen too with the Sony unit?
They are mostly color matching, but it's not always perfectly clear. Check out the description for a wiring diagram where I show colors that go together and also what each cable is called. And yes, the sound EQ changes for NC and ND with roof down, at least for hardtop options. It's actually dictated by the Bose amp I believe, which I kept in this install.
@@FlywheelFilmsI just ordered everything for the install, got the XAV AX-5500, which I believe has the same wiring. I too have a Bose system in my 2008 mx-5, I plan to do what you did
Can I have your permission to DM you in case I run into any problem?
Sure thing! Feel free to DM. Instagram is easiest.
Quick question: do the steering lines follow the steering wheel, when in reverse?
Unfortunately they don't. Most aftermarket cameras don't have that capability as it would require very precise calculations with the steering rack input and car dimensions, etc.
I heard you say that you could hear an improvement after you installed your new head unit. I just bought a 2014 NC with the Bose stereo….and it sounds terrible. Would you change anything looking back? Anything you add or not worry about? I enjoy your videos and am using them for good inspiration.
Head unit is a great first step. Eventually I'll do all speakers, but it's a lot of work and was never super important to me since I was happy with head unit and Bose combo.
@@FlywheelFilms Thanks much. I think I’m going to give the Atoto S8 Premium a try and see about a backup camera. On another note…when you switched out for the stubby antenna, did you notice much degradation in radio reception?
Great instruction video, thank you. Can I use Sony speaker wires instead of RCA connectors?
I believe the RCA connectors allow for non-driven signal out of the head unit. If you try to use the built-in speaker wires, it may result in something different because the head unit will try to “drive” the amp which is already driving the speakers. Unless you don’t have the Bose system.
@@FlywheelFilms thank you. Two more questions if you don't mind. #1 Does the image from rear camera pop up automatically once R-gear is set or you have to press a reverse button on the screen? #2 Does the screen dim itself automatically when you turn on the head lights? In EU we must drive with head light on all the time so I wonder if the screen is dimmed during the day light, which may be quite difficult to use, low screen visibility. Is there any button to additionally control screen brightness?
Yes, because I connected reverse camera to reverse lights, it is triggered to come on when going into reverse automatically, no need to tell screen. Also it does have a dimmer, but you can either not wire it to dim or you can set in the menu to always be bright and not dim even with lights
@@FlywheelFilms I'm looking for a Sony radio now and I see that your model has double USB port. Does it mean you can have phone plugged, using Google maps and listen to music from 2nd USB port at the same time? Because I read a comment of Sony XAV-AX3005DB user, single USB port, and having sound from Google maps and listening to the music from the plugged phone simultaneously is not possible on this model. I'd appreciate your comment here, since there's a quite big price difference between these 2 units. BTW. Yes, RCA cables have 5V required to support built-in Bose amplifier, they are rather not going to work if soldered to regular "Sony wires".
I can really recommend daytime running lamps (DRL) instead of the regular fog lights. First mod I did to my recently bought NC. There are several CZcams videos to be found on this topic.
Replace lamps/lights can be found at mx5 parts (UK) or ilmotorsport (Germany) or cabriohoeve (Netherlands)
Really worth the effort especially because they turn on when the engine starts. They can even dim when you turn on the regular lights.
Regarding the dimming of the screen this happens if you turn on the lights. Not with daytime running lights installed. But this can als be adjusted on the head unit.
Thanks for the video by the way. Made the install of my Sony AX5550D much easier.
Next mods will be rear camera and an different center console. 😉
Can the 10mm security bolt be removed without removing the plastic "wings"? I'd like to see if I have the magical combination of extensions to get to that bolt before doing a lot of disassembly.
Update: I did some checking myself. I was able to get to that security bolt without having to remove the console and "wings". That's the good news. Bad news is, it fell down somewhere into the nether regions of the area next to the head unit. I should be able to find it when I do the install.
Thanks for this video. It's been most helpful.
Did you find it? Happened to me too!
@@bobbyclaros1978 No. I had trouble with the install, and got distracted from looking for that bolt. I need to go back in there anyway. I want to replace some of the wiring. I'll look for it then.
Is there a hole there that might lead that screw to the transmission or something? I’ve been looking and looking with magnets and all and can’t seem to find it. Would you know?
Where did you get the colored RCA connectors? I've searched, and I can't find them.
The ones that plug into the back of the head unit? They were custom made by someone, specifically wound RCA that could be split into their separate positive/negative. But I’ve seen a few other examples online. www.crutchfield.com/p_575RFIF2SW/Rockford-Fosgate-RFiF2SW.html
@@FlywheelFilms Thanks.
@@FlywheelFilms Hey, that link is for Rockford RCA cables with FEMALE plugs. Don't you need male plugs?
@@captainsensible2002 oh I think you're correct, do they have male plugs?
Late to the video, but I didn't see where you generally put the wire and mount for the phone if you can point that out somewhere. (aiming for MagSafe)
Oh check out one of my more recent videos “This fits in a Miata!” where I show the MagSafe phone mount, linked in that description. I run the rear USB cable through center console to just behind the seat.
It causes me pain to watch you removing that cental console. Handbrake cover can be easily removed separately which makes the removal process of the console 1000 times easier. And yeah, that side screw is a pain in the bottom to remove/fit. One can use something adhesive(like putty or tape) to make screw sit firm in the socket in order to avoid dropping it. Also, put something on the gear shifter shaft(knob, towel, piece of foam). It's very easy to hurt yourself or scratch/damage panels.
If you remove glove box you can also get access behind the unit in case you need to adjust the cables behind it.
If you remove trim behind the seat you can get big hole that give you access to the compartment that stores the roof. Mybe one can find a way to get into trunk from there. That way you can just run cable along the central console straight from the radio unit. I would advice to put additional usb-socket in the lockable compartment between the seats. That way you can place your phone there for charging. Also, on PRHT models the cover for the soft roof release mechanism handle is a perfect place to mount your GoPro. If you have usb socket in the compartment below you can also get unlimited power to your GoPro :) Cables for the socket can be routed via central console and you can get power from cigarette lighter. I did this mod this weekend and I highly recommend it.
Have you been able to solve a problem that when you start a car it temporary cuts the power to the radio? Currently i wired in Amazon Echo Dot to get playback via Bluetooth and it takes a while to boot it after the power drop. I guess Sony unit is not fast to start either. Do you still have the same problem/behavior? Or does it work different on cars with keyless start?
Can steering wheel buttons be reprogrammed via controller or in the unit?
Also, when i got my NC3.75 i also thought that I would need camera or parking sensor. But the car is so tiny that i don't see why one need it. Considering that unit suppors this, shure, why not.. It could be a nice project to try to use back camera for recording as a dash cam or track cam.
I'm also considering making same upgrade but i still do like the retro look of the stock bose unit. Also i will need to find a unit that supports wireless andriod auto. Maybe something for the future. I agree with you that Bose speakers and amp are more than enough. They are really good.
Thank you for the video and schematics. It sure is helpful.
Thanks for the tips! That approach could the center console is interesting, especially since its already open. I need the sensor as when the hardtop is closed, it’s a bit difficult for me to turn around and look as I am quite tall.
And, I actually dropped that side screw and can’t seem to find it ughhhh!! I hope there isn’t a hold there to the transmission!!! Grrrrr! Would you know?
ASWC-1 is not needed with Sony head unit. It's just unnecessary piece of HW, which costs money and adds complexity. You can connect your steering wheel controls directly to your Sony HU...
Can you describe how you hooked up the steering wheel controls directly to the Sony HU?
@@arisalomon Google for "Sony Steering Wheel Control Compatibility Information for Japanese Cars". Can't put links there. First link you'll find on the Google is Sony's support page describing stereo jack and it's appropriate connections for the SWC. You then just hook up two cables to your Metra harness according to the Sony diagram. Then you choose "custom" under the steering wheel control in your Sony head unit settings and it works like charm. Hope it helps!
@@EvzenEmanuel Thank you so much for this info. This is super helpful!
@@EvzenEmanuel thank you! Will certainly use this info when I install mine this weekend.
Where does your USB go?
I ran it under the center console to the rear of the center console plastic. So it effectively plugs in by right driver seat bolster.
What year is your Miata?
It's a 2012 Special Edition!
@@FlywheelFilms Cool. So it was really necessary to take out the middle console to get to the stereo? Thanks.
@@tedsterb yes, at least for NC2/3 it is necessary in order to pull out the stereo. But it's pretty easy.
Best Buy charges $149 to install a backup camera after all the difficulties you had you you have paid $149?
Nope I was too interested in getting a video out of it! But depending on the car that could be worth it.