Please let us know what screen size is that? I'm a bit confused, some insignia A Android units are described as 8``, some as 7``, and some as 9 on Aliexpress.
In my 2011 aero with green screen, when I press CONFIG I have options coming on for Vehicle settings ( program light, honk, parking sensor features etc) as well as enable disable different modes in Sport mode, climate and comfort features etc. those are selectable with the center knob and clickable with the center SELECT button. Do these work after the swap? thank you for your fantastic videos!
Hello. Please I need your assistance. I have GMC Yokun, Denali 2013 and tried to install aftermarket screen. But store told me that no screen is suitable for such a car, because the plugs are not compatable ( size) different. And must cut and join wires manually. Which I consider not safe. Do your good self have a solution. Please 🙏
I Have the 2011 9-5 Aero Turbo 6 xwd with Green Screen, What about the settings for the car like, comfort control, sport mode, and personalized settings Thanks in advanced
So the comfort settings are not accessible any more, but in my opinion they were pointless. Sport mode is another thing entirely. Having never owned a Turbo 6, I'm not aware of how Sport mode is activated. If sport mode is ONLY accessible through the nav unit, it would be a sin to change out the unit for an Android unit. I assume that sport mode is an automatic transmission car function
Excellent video on the PX5. I am ready to pull the trigger, though I am going to a car radio specialist in business for 40 years already to do the install for me. It all looks so good. ONe thing I am unclear on however, is where the system is getting the internet connection from? Are you plugging in an IPhone to the USB port for that or ? Also, did you use the PX5 antenna for the radio and GPS, ,or how does that work?
@@SaabUnleashed Thanks for the clarification. I was thinking about using the ApplePie Mini Dongle which supports a data SIM card for Internet. Does the PX5 have internal GPS, or does it hook up to the Saab GPS antenna? [sorry for so many questions, I am trying to avoid mistakes based on assumptions I could be making]
@@SaabUnleashed Thanks for the info. That's great if it's all in one set then. So accordding to what You're saying, I'd need to take the green radio out, connect px5/6 unit, mount the screen to its place and voila. The only thing that won't work are the radio buttons, am I missing something? Are there any downsides? I also planned to install bc innovate Vline unit, but it operates on the original LCD panel (which I don't have), and the price is much higher too, so if the android panel does its job, it seems to be a much better solution.
Nice job, I bought the unit from AliExpress and it's sat in a box as I get up the necessary bottle to undertake the work. Would be interested to know how hard it is to fit the rear camera, does that come in the standard box, I haven't checked. Did you have to cut off lots of plastic behind to fit everything, I've heard that you do have to. Cheers, Steve in Bristol
For the reverse cam you need to release the light bar as the cable for the cam will go through the same hole as the light bar wires. Then I just sanded a tiny round hole off the inner edge of the botton of the light bar to allow the wire to fit between the light bar and the metal car. The cam is then screwed to the bottom of the light bar
@@SaabUnleashed Yeah I'm actually trying to install the one that you have in your link. I got most of the old radio out I was just wondering how you go about mounting the screen. And also the screen had like a MicroSD card attached to it. I will wait and see what you do on your video when you release it.
Because the head unit was designed for the Opel Insigina and whilst most of the GM CANbus network is identical with the 9-5NG (along with the rest of the car) the buttons on the dash are not the same as the insignia. As a result, they don't work as the canbus decoder does not recognise button pushes from this panel, so you cannot program the buttons for features.
Does it have integrated DAB? - if so what about antennae? Also, does it (seamlessly) integrate with the car mic and speakers for phone calls when a phone is hooked up with Bluetooth?
@@SaabUnleashed Adaptor for the dab itself (i.e. not intergrated) or just for the antenna? - any links please. Microphone - that seems a big negative vs the OEM head unit...
@@slangking1 Any aftermarket head unit will need an aftermarket mic. Ofcourse, if you can trace the factory mic termination point and solder a 3.5mm jack onto it, you can use it with this. Remember, this was designed for an Insignia and we're repurposing it for this car. Many owners are using this one. Regarding DAB - watch ua-cam.com/video/zWrjBVZ75sM/v-deo.html
@@SaabUnleashed Got you, thanks. On the mic front (existing i fyou can pick up on it or aftermarket) what is the connection interface type into the PX5 ?
Hello I'm planning to do the same in my 95 Ng vector, have question related to speaker's, is your car equipped with rear boot shelf speakers? as mine isn't and I would like to add them but the question is that android amp have enough power or it will be better to add 2 channel amp?
The 2003 uses any standard double-din head unit so just choose on that has the features you want. Wiring it in is slightly more complex, but here's an awesome guide saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=84
@@SaabUnleashed thanks bro! Is there any head unit you recommend? I want android head unit. I'm not sure what's the difference with android auto vs android head unit tho.
@@kingkong2598 An android head unit is a computer in your car. It's like a tablet in that you install all the apps you want, like music and navigation and the whole thing works independently of your phone. The unit in this video is Android. Android Auto is software that offers remote access to your Android phone. That means that you plug your phone in (or connect it wirelessly on some head units) and the compatible navigation and music apps installed on your phone will be made available on the head unit. Obviously, this means that it is reliant on your phone. Just depends what you want. Have a look at this video on my channel to help you choose a radio ua-cam.com/video/IpvGRm4q_Lc/v-deo.html
@@SaabUnleashed thanks man!!!!!!! I love to choose android head unit since it supports many features. Would it be easy to install on my 2003 saab 9-5? Do you have any content that you install android head unit on your saab?
Cuz yesterday I contacted Crutchfield customer service and they said they strongly don't recommend me to switch my head unit due to losing some features. I don't get it tho. 😕
Dear Stuart,
which head unit would you recommend for the 9-5 NG today? Is the PX5 still the best choice?
Regards
Mark
You mention a video about installing the head unit - where can I find it?
Excellent video, can one swap the oem sat nav screen into the green screen without any extra wiring, GPS etc?
Please let us know what screen size is that? I'm a bit confused, some insignia A Android units are described as 8``, some as 7``, and some as 9 on Aliexpress.
I have a 95NG with a laserline reverse sensor unit will this work as its not factory or can i just retrofit a camera at the back
Thank you for the info on this radio upgrade and its functionalities, could you please post a video how to install it, thank you
In my 2011 aero with green screen, when I press CONFIG I have options coming on for Vehicle settings ( program light, honk, parking sensor features etc) as well as enable disable different modes in Sport mode, climate and comfort features etc. those are selectable with the center knob and clickable with the center SELECT button. Do these work after the swap? thank you for your fantastic videos!
Im wondering the same thing. I have an AERO that has multple sport mode settings through the display that i dont want to lose.
Dear Stuart, do I need any special sofware if change the original unit? Or does it work automaticaly?
Arsome video, can you put the installation of the radio.
I will buy the radio, but I will like to see how to install the unit.
Thanks.
Does it work with rear tv screens?
Hello. Please I need your assistance. I have GMC Yokun, Denali 2013 and tried to install aftermarket screen. But store told me that no screen is suitable for such a car, because the plugs are not compatable ( size) different. And must cut and join wires manually. Which I consider not safe. Do your good self have a solution. Please 🙏
The OEM unit has a HDD (optional I think, I have it) - is that external to the head unit do you know?
I Have the 2011 9-5 Aero Turbo 6 xwd with Green Screen, What about the settings for the car like, comfort control, sport mode, and personalized settings Thanks in advanced
So the comfort settings are not accessible any more, but in my opinion they were pointless. Sport mode is another thing entirely. Having never owned a Turbo 6, I'm not aware of how Sport mode is activated. If sport mode is ONLY accessible through the nav unit, it would be a sin to change out the unit for an Android unit. I assume that sport mode is an automatic transmission car function
Michael Hand, are you in the UK?
@@LA63003 no US
did you have any Poor radio signal after the install? i cant get a good FM station to sound good.
Excellent video on the PX5. I am ready to pull the trigger, though I am going to a car radio specialist in business for 40 years already to do the install for me. It all looks so good. ONe thing I am unclear on however, is where the system is getting the internet connection from? Are you plugging in an IPhone to the USB port for that or ? Also, did you use the PX5 antenna for the radio and GPS, ,or how does that work?
I have a USB 4G WiFi modem in the centre console, the head unit connects to that to connect. It uses the stock 9-5 antenna for radio
@@SaabUnleashed Thanks for the clarification. I was thinking about using the ApplePie Mini Dongle which supports a data SIM card for Internet. Does the PX5 have internal GPS, or does it hook up to the Saab GPS antenna? [sorry for so many questions, I am trying to avoid mistakes based on assumptions I could be making]
Hello.
Would you be able to supply and install this or similar unit to my saab please.
Great video! ...but your steering wheel is on the wrong side.
Actually, I think you'll find it's on the "right" side ;)
Would it be working on my 2003 saab 9-5???
The link in the video - they do not ship to the UK, any UK suppliers? - they seem hard to find. Thanks again..
You need to select the Chinese warehouse, they will ship to the UK
Is this unit xtrons
No it's ZWNAV
What happens with the steering wheel buttons, do they still work? I heard some additinal module is needed.
Yes, a GM Canbus decoder is needed, it comes with the head unit.
@@SaabUnleashed Thanks for the info. That's great if it's all in one set then. So accordding to what You're saying, I'd need to take the green radio out, connect px5/6 unit, mount the screen to its place and voila. The only thing that won't work are the radio buttons, am I missing something? Are there any downsides? I also planned to install bc innovate Vline unit, but it operates on the original LCD panel (which I don't have), and the price is much higher too, so if the android panel does its job, it seems to be a much better solution.
Yeah the PX6 is a much better option. Or bigger screen units are available with a mucb higher spec
Excellent! Since Witson PX5 is for Opel Insignia, do you think if another Witson unit with Tesla type ( vertical type) works?
Yes it will work, but a significant amount of vehicle modification would be needed to fit it too look decent
Nice job, I bought the unit from AliExpress and it's sat in a box as I get up the necessary bottle to undertake the work. Would be interested to know how hard it is to fit the rear camera, does that come in the standard box, I haven't checked. Did you have to cut off lots of plastic behind to fit everything, I've heard that you do have to. Cheers, Steve in Bristol
For the reverse cam you need to release the light bar as the cable for the cam will go through the same hole as the light bar wires. Then I just sanded a tiny round hole off the inner edge of the botton of the light bar to allow the wire to fit between the light bar and the metal car. The cam is then screwed to the bottom of the light bar
did you make the video yes of the install?
I am literally recording a head unit install video tomorrow in this car
@@SaabUnleashed Yeah I'm actually trying to install the one that you have in your link. I got most of the old radio out I was just wondering how you go about mounting the screen. And also the screen had like a MicroSD card attached to it. I will wait and see what you do on your video when you release it.
@@gnafin So I taped the microSD card to the back of the screen to keep it out of the way. The screen needs to be glued to the frame
My upcoming video will not help with that I'm afraid because it will be of me fitting a bigger screen
But if you need a hand, my email is stu@saabunleashed.com
So why do the buttons stop working ?
Because the head unit was designed for the Opel Insigina and whilst most of the GM CANbus network is identical with the 9-5NG (along with the rest of the car) the buttons on the dash are not the same as the insignia. As a result, they don't work as the canbus decoder does not recognise button pushes from this panel, so you cannot program the buttons for features.
I tried to install my witson px5 but I am having no luck on hetting it to power up, any photos of how you connected each of the harnesses?
It's literally plug and play, the plugs are unique and will only go in one place. Did you plug in the canbus decoder?
If you're anywhere near Peterborough, I'll give you a hand
Steering wheel controls still work?
Yes of course
Does it have integrated DAB? - if so what about antennae? Also, does it (seamlessly) integrate with the car mic and speakers for phone calls when a phone is hooked up with Bluetooth?
DAB requires a cheap USB adaptor and the antenna will go on the window. No, you use aftermarket microphone
@@SaabUnleashed Adaptor for the dab itself (i.e. not intergrated) or just for the antenna? - any links please. Microphone - that seems a big negative vs the OEM head unit...
@@slangking1 Any aftermarket head unit will need an aftermarket mic. Ofcourse, if you can trace the factory mic termination point and solder a 3.5mm jack onto it, you can use it with this. Remember, this was designed for an Insignia and we're repurposing it for this car. Many owners are using this one. Regarding DAB - watch ua-cam.com/video/zWrjBVZ75sM/v-deo.html
@@SaabUnleashed Got you, thanks. On the mic front (existing i fyou can pick up on it or aftermarket) what is the connection interface type into the PX5 ?
Actually, I see it - looks like a 4 pin square female into male on the unit.
Hello I'm planning to do the same in my 95 Ng vector, have question related to speaker's, is your car equipped with rear boot shelf speakers? as mine isn't and I would like to add them but the question is that android amp have enough power or it will be better to add 2 channel amp?
That's the next video I'm doing on this car actually,. You will need a separate amp
@@SaabUnleashed Perfect, just subscribed thx
There 2 6x9 pre cut slots what's the other 2 speakers size and type?Also where will be the best to get signal from to have low mid and hi range?
Hi. What is it your opinion will it work on Saab 9-4x?
Probably, it uses the same GM radio
Do you have any recommendations for my 2003 saab 9-5 sedan 2.3t's head unit upgrade?
The 2003 uses any standard double-din head unit so just choose on that has the features you want. Wiring it in is slightly more complex, but here's an awesome guide saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=84
@@SaabUnleashed thanks bro! Is there any head unit you recommend? I want android head unit. I'm not sure what's the difference with android auto vs android head unit tho.
@@kingkong2598 An android head unit is a computer in your car. It's like a tablet in that you install all the apps you want, like music and navigation and the whole thing works independently of your phone.
The unit in this video is Android.
Android Auto is software that offers remote access to your Android phone. That means that you plug your phone in (or connect it wirelessly on some head units) and the compatible navigation and music apps installed on your phone will be made available on the head unit.
Obviously, this means that it is reliant on your phone.
Just depends what you want.
Have a look at this video on my channel to help you choose a radio ua-cam.com/video/IpvGRm4q_Lc/v-deo.html
@@SaabUnleashed thanks man!!!!!!! I love to choose android head unit since it supports many features. Would it be easy to install on my 2003 saab 9-5? Do you have any content that you install android head unit on your saab?
Cuz yesterday I contacted Crutchfield customer service and they said they strongly don't recommend me to switch my head unit due to losing some features. I don't get it tho. 😕
My dad has that headunit lol
what brand is it ?
Depends where you buy it from. Sometimes it's called ZWNav, sometimes Witson. It's generally called the PX5
Also added the link for the unit into the description
Please if you have a solution for my privouse comments please add link to screen and parts.
Hi, have you finished video for installing px5 wiring yet? If not when will it be done please. Est. Cheers John T