That is some insane work to retrofit Android Auto.... Thanks a lot for that. Just bought a MK8 Civic, wanting to upgrade the radio, I think I need to prepare a fair bit before I'll tackle this project. Will probably install a handsfree and a backup cam like you but this is sooo much work. Thanks for showing. Well explained!
Thank you for this video. Just bought a mk8 and it has stock radio (non-satnav) but has a camera on the back of the car, a mic on the roof, a DAB antenna and a seperate USB cable in the armrest, so somebody must have had an aftermarket but replaced it with stock before sale. Cheers for the fantastic walkthrough. It'll help a lot. P.S. I'd better dismantle first and see if the previous owner left the harness and connect2 behind it!
Insanely helpful video - I'm gonna be doing the same thing next week (minus the reversing cam). Also doing my subwoofer at the same time so I'm gonna go to that video now! I've got a 5dr ES but they are very similar, just twice the work on the door trims as I need to route under the rear ones too! Looking forward to it even though it's gonna be painful - my last car, Peugeot 207, was a piece of cake compared to this, although getting the power cable through the firewall took 5 hours on that.
The little bit of bungee cord on the side of the glovebox is, according to various people on Civinfo, a tensioner for the glovebox door. If you remove it the door will not open softly anymore, it will just fall flat. To take the glovebox out hook something solid around the wire, and gently lift it off, then make sure you do not let go of it. I might rig together a little coat hanger tool to do it next week because I'll need to get mine out to fit a sub.
@@ModorFix Yeah the general consensus on the forum seems to be "pull it out with force", which breaks that tensioner, but I think leaving it intact and just pulling the box down a bit is a much nicer way to do it.
@aspected I try not to force anything if I can. I hate it when I find broken trim. I replaced all the broken trim in this car for that reason, the previous owner was a savage! Lol!
Hi im having issues installing the screen. If i have my Sony xav ax 3250 connected the air con display will not come on and if I connect the air con display the screen will not come on. Please help. Would help if you could add all parts you bought into the description of the video. Great content btw keep it up!
@mujahidimran2714 just had a look at that and it's the right wiring with the patch lead. Not sure what the issue could be. If everything is wired correctly it should work the way I showed.
My fascia wasn't from the same seller. I think I bought it second hand from a track car. Had to make a few mods to it to get it to hold the stereo nicely. Although if it's screwed down it shouldn't lift unless it's warped. Might be worth getting a replacement
Thank you for your kind words bud. Will get the second part out this week if I can. I know people want it, just been busy with the 300zx. Reverse camera is a must on these cars, especially with the fantastic rear visibility lol
Believe it or not it works like that. Still like that now lol! I do need to change it however as it doesn't look good. Putting it off as I will need to remove it clean and retain the stickiness.
I used this www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EONON-JOYING-Stalk-Steering-Control-With-Aerial-Adaptor-For-Honda-Civic-2005-12-/353431994798?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 But it maybe more economical to buy this if you dont have the fascia .. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Double-Din-Car-Fascia-Steering-Antenna-Kit-For-HONDA-Civic-Type-R-FN2-2006-/350645986160?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
Great video, helped me a lot. My problem tho is I can't see climate control on the screen anymore. I don't know which mode or which temperature it is set to. How did you come around that problem? Did you fit the Eonon wiring you mentioned on different comment?
Yes it works. I think I was just doing it wrong. Will do a review video of the stereo soon. Watch this space. Although I have been told the copper bit of the antenna should be stuck to the painted metal so mine is upside down. But... it works so I haven't changed it.
Does the Steering wheel Control work? I have the Same headunit and the Same Adapters from connects2 i just plugged the Jack in to the Blue remote hole and dont cutted or connected any wires its correct or Not? Just plugged at first to the headunit and then to the car no function by custom or preset it would be Great if you can help me
Not sure haven't tried. Apparently you can use polish to get them out. Might give it a go. But they really aren't visible when the screen is on, so not a priority right now.
Did you ever get the reverse cam fitted? I got mine wired in but it isn't working, hoped your video might give me some ideas on where I might have gone wrong. Keep up the good work!
I have android model. I did all connect to for Android Auto (dijital screen, reverse camera, gps but I don't do for remote control, because, I can not find to true cable inside for connect. How can I find remote control cable ? From car. Not android device! I known from device true cable.
In regards to the sub install, if your amp is stereo, you just connect the phono cables on either of the front or rear outs on the head unit which will give your amp stereo audio. The only thing that will do is if you you fade your audio to the front on the head unit and the amp is connected to the rear output, the sub will get quieter with the rear speakers and vice versa if the amp is connected to the front out.
No you don't do that at all. You have to bridge the sub +/- across the 2 channels. A sub should always be mono not stereo. The sub has its own dedicated phono lead to the stereo. You have controls on the amp and also the head unit to control the sub independently and even turn it off if required.
You fitted the Dab ariel the wrong way around dude, the copper part is supposed to earth against the metal pilar of the car and the plastic part on the glass.
That is some insane work to retrofit Android Auto.... Thanks a lot for that. Just bought a MK8 Civic, wanting to upgrade the radio, I think I need to prepare a fair bit before I'll tackle this project. Will probably install a handsfree and a backup cam like you but this is sooo much work. Thanks for showing. Well explained!
I make these videos how I would have liked them explained to me. Sp I'm glad you find them useful 😀
Thank you for this video. Just bought a mk8 and it has stock radio (non-satnav) but has a camera on the back of the car, a mic on the roof, a DAB antenna and a seperate USB cable in the armrest, so somebody must have had an aftermarket but replaced it with stock before sale. Cheers for the fantastic walkthrough. It'll help a lot.
P.S. I'd better dismantle first and see if the previous owner left the harness and connect2 behind it!
Best of luck buddy!
Insanely helpful video - I'm gonna be doing the same thing next week (minus the reversing cam). Also doing my subwoofer at the same time so I'm gonna go to that video now! I've got a 5dr ES but they are very similar, just twice the work on the door trims as I need to route under the rear ones too! Looking forward to it even though it's gonna be painful - my last car, Peugeot 207, was a piece of cake compared to this, although getting the power cable through the firewall took 5 hours on that.
Cheers, I'm after a Mk.8 and will want to swap out the head unit for something more modern, good to have a guide for getting the old one out.
The little bit of bungee cord on the side of the glovebox is, according to various people on Civinfo, a tensioner for the glovebox door. If you remove it the door will not open softly anymore, it will just fall flat.
To take the glovebox out hook something solid around the wire, and gently lift it off, then make sure you do not let go of it. I might rig together a little coat hanger tool to do it next week because I'll need to get mine out to fit a sub.
Thanks for this info. This is why I left it the hell alone. Looked like it was going to be a pain to get back on lol!
@@ModorFix Yeah the general consensus on the forum seems to be "pull it out with force", which breaks that tensioner, but I think leaving it intact and just pulling the box down a bit is a much nicer way to do it.
@aspected I try not to force anything if I can. I hate it when I find broken trim. I replaced all the broken trim in this car for that reason, the previous owner was a savage! Lol!
The MK8 is awesome but parking is a thing.
So I'm going to watch all your videos - I think that'll do the trick 😉👍
Hi im having issues installing the screen. If i have my Sony xav ax 3250 connected the air con display will not come on and if I connect the air con display the screen will not come on. Please help. Would help if you could add all parts you bought into the description of the video. Great content btw keep it up!
@@mujahidimran2714 have you got the connects loom and patch cable?
@@ModorFix yes I purchased Honda Civic 2005 - 2012 SONY Car Stereo Steering Wheel & Aerial Kit CTSHO002AA off eBay
@mujahidimran2714 just had a look at that and it's the right wiring with the patch lead. Not sure what the issue could be. If everything is wired correctly it should work the way I showed.
@@ModorFix is there a difference between the one I’ve bought and CTSHO002 Honda Civic FN Hatch 2005-2012 Steering Stalk Adaptor FREE PATCH
@mujahidimran2714 this is the description of the one I bought. EONON JOYING Stalk Steering Control With Aerial Adaptor For Honda Civic 2005-12
How’d you get the connects2 fascia plate to sit flush?
Mine is just lifting at the left edge closest to the glove box and refusing to sit flush.
My fascia wasn't from the same seller. I think I bought it second hand from a track car. Had to make a few mods to it to get it to hold the stereo nicely. Although if it's screwed down it shouldn't lift unless it's warped. Might be worth getting a replacement
Thanks! Excellent video!
Does the screen have a USB port for your phone? I couldn’t see a port
Yes thats the only way you can connect to android auto. You have to run an extension of the unit. Normally comes with the stereo
Cracking video helped me out loads cheers
Thank you for your kind words bud. Will get the second part out this week if I can. I know people want it, just been busy with the 300zx. Reverse camera is a must on these cars, especially with the fantastic rear visibility lol
The reason you don’t have DAB reception is because the copper part of the Ariel you stuck to the windscreen should be grounded to the a pillar
Believe it or not it works like that. Still like that now lol! I do need to change it however as it doesn't look good. Putting it off as I will need to remove it clean and retain the stickiness.
Does your radio display still work? (Displaying aircon, etc.)
Good job bro
I did the same but still my steering volume control is not working 😅
did you use the connects 2 interface withe the patch lead?
Hi can you please share the link of the air conditioner adapter and steering wheel buttons? (For the small screen)
I used this www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EONON-JOYING-Stalk-Steering-Control-With-Aerial-Adaptor-For-Honda-Civic-2005-12-/353431994798?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
But it maybe more economical to buy this if you dont have the fascia ..
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Double-Din-Car-Fascia-Steering-Antenna-Kit-For-HONDA-Civic-Type-R-FN2-2006-/350645986160?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
Genius! Thanks a million!
can you link the installation kit that i need in order to put in a stereo please
Great video, helped me a lot. My problem tho is I can't see climate control on the screen anymore. I don't know which mode or which temperature it is set to. How did you come around that problem? Did you fit the Eonon wiring you mentioned on different comment?
Did you fit the SWC control box and patch lead?
@@ModorFix I didn't have that little black box. My keys are working but screen not. Very possible I will need to get different wiring with that box
@@MrSatanLucyferis that's exactly what you need to retain all the functionality
@@ModorFix thank you 🙂
You need to go UNDER the "A" pillar airbag. Why not run your power lead from the battery to the rear at the same time?
Do U fixed antena? I have same problem no signal at all
Yes it works. I think I was just doing it wrong. Will do a review video of the stereo soon. Watch this space. Although I have been told the copper bit of the antenna should be stuck to the painted metal so mine is upside down. But... it works so I haven't changed it.
Does the Steering wheel Control work? I have the Same headunit and the Same Adapters from connects2 i just plugged the Jack in to the Blue remote hole and dont cutted or connected any wires its correct or Not? Just plugged at first to the headunit and then to the car no function by custom or preset it would be Great if you can help me
Hey Justin, mine works fine. It's only really channel up and down and volume that works, not much else.
@@ModorFix Hm strange i can only change the Clock i try it again do you use the preset Option or do you customized the function?
Justin S I just used whatever was defaulted, and it works fine. Didn't have to preset anything if that's what you mean? What stereo do you have?
@@ModorFix i meant in the Option of sony Xavax 3250 you can Choose between preset and custom. And the Stereo is exactly the same😅
@@justins4728 I didn't choose anything. It just worked. I don't have the car here with me now else I could check for you.
hi quick question... once you change the head unit what does the original head unit display on top of the dash do?
does it still display anything?
If you get the connects and patch lead you can maintain the time and date and also the steering wheel controls.
@@ModorFix thanks for your help cheers
The new screen on the device has deep scratches can they be removed?
Not sure haven't tried. Apparently you can use polish to get them out. Might give it a go. But they really aren't visible when the screen is on, so not a priority right now.
Did you ever get the reverse cam fitted? I got mine wired in but it isn't working, hoped your video might give me some ideas on where I might have gone wrong. Keep up the good work!
I did indeed and it works amazingly! Will see if I can get the footage edited and out tonight.
@@ModorFix thanks mate appreciate it
Console screws are Philips head/8mm NOT 10mm. Oops 1 minute later, well caught sir! The centre console USB wiring is stock.
I have android model. I did all connect to for Android Auto (dijital screen, reverse camera, gps but I don't do for remote control, because, I can not find to true cable inside for connect. How can I find remote control cable ? From car. Not android device! I known from device true cable.
It's a connects 2 patch lead. You need to buy it.
WOAH ITS GOT DAB?!
Sure has
Your DAB aerial should be horizontal abd the base grounded also set Sony as "Phantom" (unpowered) antenna.
If you use curtain wire or a panel screwdriver from the left end cap you shouldn't have to remove the glovebox.
In regards to the sub install, if your amp is stereo, you just connect the phono cables on either of the front or rear outs on the head unit which will give your amp stereo audio. The only thing that will do is if you you fade your audio to the front on the head unit and the amp is connected to the rear output, the sub will get quieter with the rear speakers and vice versa if the amp is connected to the front out.
No you don't do that at all. You have to bridge the sub +/- across the 2 channels. A sub should always be mono not stereo. The sub has its own dedicated phono lead to the stereo. You have controls on the amp and also the head unit to control the sub independently and even turn it off if required.
You need to ground that green handbrake wire. T-Taps are a big no-no!!
You fitted the Dab ariel the wrong way around dude, the copper part is supposed to earth against the metal pilar of the car and the plastic part on the glass.
The plastic box? How would the copper part earth? Everything is painted??