Yes, I put an Android Head Unit in my Citroen C5
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2023
- As I said I would, I replaced my PSA-specific radio with an Android head unit. However, it's a cheap one so it didn't exactly go swimmingly.
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To offer a gift for top reviews brings the whole user review system in to disrepute.
I mean, ATOTO did that for me as well, I got the steering wheel addon remote and gps module and one other thing I'm forgetting ( for a car without media controls on the wheel )
And, I only reviewed them positively 6 months after the installation, to make sure everything is working well..
Sometimes it is okay, Viofo also does that, other times it is a scam tactic to draw more buyers
I had an ATOTO F7 unit in my old Peugeot 307. I just got a steering wheel adapter for my car from Connects2 and all worked great (they have an adapter for C5 on their website). I was also able to reprogram the buttons as I saw fit.
I'm not sure how deep the space behind the factory display is in your C5, but consider getting an ATOTO unit (one of their short depth models).
I have such a Junsun unit, 6/128 gb and everything works perfectly. Citroen c5 from 2010.
All of the android head units are made in the same 3 or so factories in China, and PSA CanBus compatible units are a niche, even though china also has the c5 x7.
It's a hit or miss with the working features on those, my brother also bought one for his c4, and something's are annoying about it, some things work perfectly ( like opened door messages)
I got an ATOTO head unit in a ford focus, I am not sure if atoto has PSA compatibility, but they do have an updated android os, and they so far released quite regularly so they are supporting their products.
I am currently rocking an OEM RD45 in my c5 x7 with a simple orange display, preprogrammed from ebay for my car, which originally only has RD4 ( no 3.5mm aux / Bluetooth)
RD45 is, IMHO, the best non-android auto solution for the C5 IMHO. I had an rd4 in my 1st c5 and I replaced it with the RD45. Perfection
My one is the exact same, I stuck it in a Mazda mx5 I’m going to sell just to bring it up to date and the CarPlay works fantastic as well as the play store to get more apps. cost me £37 all in and mine came with the gps antenna and reversing camera.
That's really cheap , where did you buy it ? Did it come with an adapter for the car too ?
Having watched your nightmare with this, I will just stick with my C5 as built by Citroen. I hate touch screens in cars anyway!
Love the video, I also have a c5 x7 tourer. I would be very interested in seeing the install of it. I can’t find any info on the French car forms or elsewhere about the dept of the area that holds the current sat nav screen. I was looking at a shallow head unit like the Kenwood dmx 8021 shallow body to see it if fits, so would love to see a install video to get a better idea.
Hi, I really appreciate the comment. I'm working on the video now, but it's so long and I have been so busy it's been impossible. But rest assured, I hope to upload it soon
@@comcarclub ah great to hear. I look forward to it. Keep up the great content
the trim aluminum part under screen I just forced and it went in.
Im working on a solution to get the can2010 radios for psg (NAC) that convert between it and can2004. Theres a whole scene of people doing this since nac units are more Modern, quicker and better suited for Android auto than the can2004 smeg radios, the only one that came oem for c5 x7.
Tip: the Toyota proace were also delivered with the nac i bought mine used for just 160 pounds with capacitive screen. Arduino, can-shield and stuff needed for conversion were around 50 pounds.
I've seen it done on an X7, and there's an interesting thread about it on the French car forum. But none showed it in action and doesn't there have to be a frame?
The day my fixed-hub T-Shirt arrived I proudly wore it and as I ascended the hill towards work and then my clutch and DMF went and now I own a corolla!! What an embarrassing thing to wear that day! Just waiting to save up money to repair the C5 myself (SMF kit and rent a lift) (dealer wants 2000 for the job, they have the cheek to ask this after busting my power steering rack and fucking up my suspension height so no way). I loved my C5 but she'll no longer be my car. I'll watch these videos to reminisce!
Do you have a factory amplifier? For what I read on the internet its quite tricky to install android radio with factory fitted amplifiers.
I think so. The sound is good, IMHO
He doesnt have Hi Fi system. For the Hi Fi system to work, he needs to keep the RT6 headunit and source the proper wire harness and canbus. Much easier for 407 and a nightmare for the C5.
All the android headunits are "Chinese". Problem appears with all sellers of these, as there is only 1 or 2 real manufacturers who gets rebranded. Ideally you'll want a set up like in my 407, I still have the little screen connected for the features like parking sensors, warning messages etc. Headunit then only does music / sat nav with a connects2 adaptor for steering wheel controls. It is more involved to install and probably needs customising however.
What model of headunit is that?
Was it easy to figure out which cables you connected to the steering wheel remote? :) I've ordered an android head unit from navifans which is steering wheel compatible.
No, it was really easy, there was no problem. The CanBUS then took care of the mapping, with limited success
@@comcarclub Curious to see if its a common problem with more head units than just the Junson. But honestly. I'm happy if my radio just stops rebooting every 30 minutes.
@@davidhalvorsen4878 If oyur car is from 2010, your radio is probably an RNEG/MyWay (it has an sd card slot in the front). When I bought my car, I had one and it also rebooted every 30 minutes. As far as I know, there's little you can do. I replaced mine with an RNEG2 immediately
Hi. Can you do the video how to install the front camera for a 360 view?
I want to know how can i put a cable from the engine bay to inside.thanks
Hi, I'm not sure what you mean, but I won't be installing a camera because subsequently, the Android unit stopped working properly, so I removed it
I mean need install the front camera in the grill,but i dont know from the engine bay how is going the cable to inside for a head unit.
Good evening, sir. So i have the same car and I have a problem with it and can't seem to find the solution.
Long story long, you know when you put in reverse how your mirrors tilt down when the mirror button is in neutral (centre) position. Then when you put in drive, the mirrors go back up on their own. Yea, well mine used to perform that function with no mistake, every time. Until one day at the carwash they touched something and now it stopped. The only way for a mirror to tilt in reverse is to put the button left or right, but thats inconvenience since i want to look both sides. Do you know how to fix this issue? Thank you in advance.
Best wishes from Bulgaria
I wish I could help because mine has the same problem 😔. I'll ask my mechanic
@@comcarclub thank you 🙏🏻 love your channel. as a woman i find it very informative and tomorrow i will make some repairs using your tutorials. wish me luck.
@@denitsa9932 😀good luck
Can you tell us after almost 2 months, is it worth? Will you find something better? What is something that you lost from original unit and you miss it?
Thanks for asking!
Is it worth it? Yes, because Android Auto keeps saving my bacon, whether it's the traffic info or the ease with which I can select destinations. Also, the Spotify integration is very pleasant.
Will I find something better? Perhaps, I'm still not sure. This unit's hardware is sucktacular, with terrible hardware and terrible integration, but the price of a proper Android HU scares me.
Regarding the original, I miss the better steering wheel button integration and the outside temperature reading. Also, people could hear me better on the telephone .
@@comcarclub so factory microphone was better? And for parking sensors it has separate speaker now but it's showing front and back and works properly? No delays, because you change unit because of parking sensor incident? Also separate temperature sensor needs to be fitted?
@@gsmmanijak Yes to everything
recommend a Carpuride unit, its very easy install and going
I was just talking to a mate of mine about that today. Do you have one? I'm interested in how it connects to the car's audio and if it can be wired into the car's 12V system as plugging it into the 12V socket is a poor solution
Cod radio is 00000?
And then 3 months later..... 😁
Right, I do totally understand you probably won’t keep such a crappie car. The unit seems okay though.
If you don't have the savvy, then don't waste your money is what I would say.
Then you'll never have the savvy