Installing an Android Head Unit in a Citroen C5 X7

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  • Опубліковано 4 лис 2024
  • I replaced my PSA-specific radio with an Android head unit. This is how it went.
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  • @BartokandBadIdeas
    @BartokandBadIdeas 4 місяці тому +9

    It’s a shame they don’t make one that replaces the stock screen without sticking out ridiculously far from the dash

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  4 місяці тому

      100% agree

    • @spider0sly
      @spider0sly 2 місяці тому

      @@comcarclub Jest takie urządzenie ja go mam

    • @spider0sly
      @spider0sly 2 місяці тому

      Robili taką wersje ja ją mam ua-cam.com/video/oWy7zTA0BkI/v-deo.html

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  2 місяці тому +1

      @@spider0sly Does it work well? Android 6.0 is a bit old and might not be compatible with modern apps

  • @captaincusto5857
    @captaincusto5857 Рік тому +6

    Love your videos!

  • @HairpinMagazine
    @HairpinMagazine Рік тому +5

    Yes, it's an functional improvement over the old multimedia, but it's an eyesore.

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому +3

      It really is a fricking eyesore

    • @nocturnal1970
      @nocturnal1970 Рік тому

      I'm a C5 X7 2012 owner and I'm trying to find a unit that replaces the original screen if possible. Also weirdly my C5 doesn't have USB sockets that these android units must need for power. He doesn't say which Junsun model this is.

    • @nocturnal1970
      @nocturnal1970 Рік тому +1

      ​@@comcarclubGood video, could you tell me which Junsun model it is. Thanks. It's weird the CD player plays mp3 data discs and there is no USB socket to do the same, if it had this I could live with the original unit in my C5 X7 2012 even if the sat nav is Jurassic to use it works.

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому +1

      @@nocturnal1970 it's a Junsun v1 pro 2gb 32gb RAM. I'm surprised to hear your 2012 C5 doesn't have USB input. It should have an RT6 which has USB support. In fact, it sounds like the horrible RNEG unit that came with the car and was utter crap

    • @nocturnal1970
      @nocturnal1970 Рік тому +1

      @@comcarclub Yeah, watched a later video of you with 163bhp car review and you say the Junsun was garbage. The problem is you bought a 2GB 4 Core version and it runs Android 12 which really needs 6GB 8 cores so that is the one I might get for about £200. The wireless Android Auto unreliability sounds bad though but I assume your phone is at least Android 11? They shouldn't sell 1GB or 2GB units with Android 12, I seen videos of 8GB versions and they are like lightning.
      Yeah the car is RNEG, I remember that from updating the firmware. I'll have to wire USB sockets into the fusebox using piggy back connectors but the car doesn't allow much power to stay on after the ignition is switched off, you can't listen to the stereo parked after a few minutes if that.
      Thanks again and maybe the Junsun units are unreliable, it's difficult to find out long term reliability.

  • @MrChavinet
    @MrChavinet Рік тому +2

    Thanks a lot for the video, it’s been very helpful , i’ve installed the Junsun is a C5 Tourer 2011, just the Canbus setup has been different one for the volume to work. Regards

    • @TheZiganet
      @TheZiganet 6 місяців тому +1

      What did you use for it to work? I am trying to find the right one so my steering wheel buttons will work but cant seam to find the right one… thanks!

  • @yuragimla8258
    @yuragimla8258 10 місяців тому +4

    And this is a man who said that big multimedia in cars is useless 😂

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  2 місяці тому +2

      Don't come here for consistency 😄

  • @empireages241
    @empireages241 2 місяці тому

    Thanks a lot for this video; i have the same car and option so it will help a lot.
    Do you remember the aliexpress listing for this junsun unit ? the one I see have pictured the monochrome lcd. Are they compatible with the plastic trim / lcd holder thing ?
    Thanks

  • @74Grizzlyman
    @74Grizzlyman Рік тому +2

    Hey man really nice video again, just q quick question were do you buy this Head Unit?

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому

      Aliexpress. The brand is called Junsun. I made a video on the pros and cons: ua-cam.com/video/r8W75b2Dy-w/v-deo.html

  • @franaquelador3714
    @franaquelador3714 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey mate did you tryed at last connect the bipbip sound of sensors parking in ech speakerslike settings factory?? Nice video I got one c5 hdi 2013 year and with similar radio I have to change the wire completly because all are dry and broken connectors, bad quality.

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  5 місяців тому

      No unfortunately not. The radio was crap so I put the original one back

  • @davidhalvorsen4878
    @davidhalvorsen4878 5 місяців тому +1

    At 6:26 into your video, there's a blue, white and grey connector that went into the old RNEG unit. Do you know or have a diagram on what each of the cables are for?
    Silly me bought the 3d models for the 2 cup holders that are not the retractable one x) - Oh well. It fitted nicely.

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  5 місяців тому +1

      I don't know at the moment, but I think the grey one is for the radio antenna, and blue is the satnav antenna. I'm not 100%sure though

    • @davidhalvorsen4878
      @davidhalvorsen4878 5 місяців тому +1

      @@comcarclub I googled a bit, and Marc from the forums mentioned that the blue one is gps, grey is fm2 and white is fm1. (radio signals) - I was thinking of using the excising antennas for gps and radio for my android head unit with some fakra adapters.

  • @roumanianbodybuilder
    @roumanianbodybuilder 11 місяців тому +1

    Good job man ❤ but the optical cable? When plug-in

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  11 місяців тому +1

      Sorry, not going to happen

  • @walera039
    @walera039 11 місяців тому +2

    Футболка клёвая 👍 👍 👍 а с5 как у меня, тоже на механике 6 ступенчатой, дизель, эксклюзив. Не знаю как у вас, а у меня ещё универсал. Возможно нашлись две одинаковые машины 🚀

  • @guslopezparejo2
    @guslopezparejo2 6 місяців тому

    Great video. It has helped me a lot. Just a question. What is done with the original canbus cable? Should I connect it to the new screen?

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  5 місяців тому

      Original canbus cable? Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean

    • @guslopezparejo2
      @guslopezparejo2 5 місяців тому

      @@comcarclub I'm sorry. I didn't explain myself well. I mean if the two connectors of the old screen must be connected to the new screen in some way or they remain unconnected

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  5 місяців тому

      @@guslopezparejo2 Ah, I see. Yes, If memory serves me correctly, they remain unconnected afterwards

    • @guslopezparejo2
      @guslopezparejo2 5 місяців тому

      @@comcarclub Thanks a lot.

  • @ilijaireland333
    @ilijaireland333 11 місяців тому

    i have mekede 2km500s, awesome unit, beautiful 2k screen, really fast... cost ~280 euros (unit only)... Aw, forgot to mention, car is 2002 Citroen xsara coupe

  • @Rustynuts410
    @Rustynuts410 Рік тому +1

    Very good video i done it a couple of months ago very fiddly job. My radio signal is crap though.

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому

      Did you connect the grey antenna cable? It's what made my radio work, before it was just static

    • @Rustynuts410
      @Rustynuts410 Рік тому +1

      @@comcarclub yeah I even added a booster and I changed the sensitivity level in factory settings it did help but reception is awful. Mine is a different brand, can't remember what it's called.

  • @Ivan-jz9by
    @Ivan-jz9by Рік тому +1

    It would be an upgrade to the original screens if it wasn't gigantic.. I am still considering that thing but it's goddamn huge, that's such a drawback it's like those 2013 Mercs with ipads stuck on the dash

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому

      I know what you mean. If I could I would have a screen of the same size as the one relpaced, but it's too expensive

    • @Ivan-jz9by
      @Ivan-jz9by Рік тому

      @@comcarclub So there are Android head units of the original size? I couldn't really find any just these giant ones

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому +1

      @@Ivan-jz9by there are the NAC units that are Android Auto compatible. I've mentioned them in videos but they're very expensive. I've seen a Russian video where it's been done, and there's a thread on the French car forum: frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=69891

  • @spider0sly
    @spider0sly Місяць тому

    It's a pity that you don't have a video of the installation of 360-degree cameras in the Citroen C5

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Місяць тому

      That's because I never got round to installing a camera (I wasn't going to install 360º cameras, I don't think they even exist for my car). I got rid of the Android unit because it was so awful

    • @spider0sly
      @spider0sly Місяць тому

      ​@@comcarclubI bought 2 versions for 2 cars. This expensive one is terrible and the cheaper one is great. I had a small problem with the ADAS camera. It wouldn't show me the ADAS system, but I already did it and the Chinese still wonder why it doesn't work.

  • @alegonzaf3a
    @alegonzaf3a Рік тому +1

    Excelente tutorial...saludos desde Argentina!!!!

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому +1

      Gracias, saludos para usted!

  • @mforce2
    @mforce2 Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @paulafuentesbahamonde3558
    @paulafuentesbahamonde3558 Рік тому +1

    Hi, I got a Sony ax6000 to put into a c52012, but the people who did it did not plug in the computer cables at the back so now I have a permanent check engine light on. I did not see in this video hope you managed to close the computer loop, does that particular unit come with the right slots for the computer plugs? Thank you.

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому +1

      Yes, all the cables had what seemed to be the correct slots for everything to connect. I hope yours goes well!

  • @sassimedis2906
    @sassimedis2906 Рік тому

    Very good video how much cost this

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому

      It varies according to spec. I don't remember exactly but I think it was 117€

  • @spider0sly
    @spider0sly 2 місяці тому +1

    Do you know that Aliexpress treats your video as an instructional one for all radio models they sell?? 😀

  • @Theag393
    @Theag393 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your video. What about the hole left by the rneg unit? How do you sort it?

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому +1

      I'm working on it. It's a long process as I have to test and modify the solution

  • @br0k3nminds98
    @br0k3nminds98 7 місяців тому +1

    I got the C5 with the little monochrome display. Is it possible to install an android car play there as well?

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  7 місяців тому

      Yes, but you would have to change the fascia. Some sellers provide that, otherwise, you can look online for a replacement fascia.

    • @adriankierzkowski5116
      @adriankierzkowski5116 3 місяці тому

      For future users: If seller gives you two frames to install the device (one for device and one behind the fascia (that part with hole for screen, ventilation and knobs)) then this frame is universal. It will perfectly fit the monochrome display version. The part of the frame between LCD and storage will be between the given frames. I just installed a 10" Android multimedia device and it fits perfectly. In future I consider removing center of the metioned frame part, because cooler isn't fully exposed.

  • @mheijne2
    @mheijne2 Рік тому

    When you use Android Auto, the limited amount of RAM is not so bad

  • @NikolasMokras-hl8kw
    @NikolasMokras-hl8kw 4 місяці тому

    I have problem with my steeringwheel controls not working can somebody help?

  • @VelaCornelius
    @VelaCornelius 9 місяців тому

    I just have a question about this. If you install this head unit or any other, is it possible to keep the parking sensor?

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  9 місяців тому

      If you install this particular unit, you use the car's parking sensors but not the sound from the speakers. As for other head units, it's case by case, as far as I know

  • @sweter0016
    @sweter0016 11 місяців тому

    grate video ..where did you get cup holders .?

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  11 місяців тому

      I made them ua-cam.com/video/_RazUHWlPgo/v-deo.htmlsi=WFFcJLTwuLWPytvZ

  • @franciscofuentes3716
    @franciscofuentes3716 Рік тому

    I have the same screen installed from two days ago, for android auto did you download the headunit reloaded emulator? Because my screen is not working just plugging the USB into the phone and most of the people solved it using that app

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому

      No, I didn't. I searched for the Android Auto setting in my smartphone, opened it, clicked "connect car" and went from there

  • @TheCreepyGuyfzn
    @TheCreepyGuyfzn Рік тому

    Im curious about the hole in middle of the dashboard, what are you planning for that?

    • @tonistoykov3544
      @tonistoykov3544 Рік тому

      I've recently installed a similar headunit myself and realized that I can't insert the trim piece after the headunit is in the dash. I've seen cars with this headunit and the trim installed so my best guess is that you need to put the trim piece in its place and then put the whole thing in the dash, then gently lift the right hand side of the trim and do the 2 torx screws with a 90 degree angle bit (if possible at all without breaking the trim) and just leave the most left one without a screw. That's my plan but I can't bring myself to to disassemble this again :D. I'll try not to forget to come back and post a comment with how it went once I try it out :)

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому +1

      @@tonistoykov3544 I made a new trim piece of cardboard and felt.
      As for the hole in the middle of the dashboard where the original radio was, well, maybe in a future video. I'm still testing a solution

    • @tonistoykov3544
      @tonistoykov3544 Рік тому +1

      @@comcarclub Oh, I didn't realize we are talking about the hole where the original radio sits, there is a tray that goes there in the later original Satnav versions (SMEG) I'm sure a Citroen dealer can source that for you. We'll be waiting for that video if you find a more interesting solution ;)

  • @LuigiVentriglia
    @LuigiVentriglia Рік тому

    Hello, could you please provide the name and model of that Android Unit? Is it not possible to reinstall the silver band in the console after installing this unit?

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому +1

      It's a Junsun for Citroën C5, 2gb Model. The silver strip cannot be reinstalled without breaking it. I hope this helps!

    • @nocturnal1970
      @nocturnal1970 Рік тому +1

      ​@@comcarclubThanks

  • @kovacspis
    @kovacspis Рік тому

    Why did you upgrade again from rneg2 after upgrading from rneg to rneg2?

    • @comcarclub
      @comcarclub  Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/9av89pzo-zY/v-deo.html
      That's why

  • @chrisoconnor6429
    @chrisoconnor6429 Місяць тому +1

    Hilarious..rather you than me but i have to. Great informative video

  • @maximealmeda9845
    @maximealmeda9845 5 місяців тому

    Vous avez le son qui sort

  • @garybookless4543
    @garybookless4543 6 місяців тому

    The bald guy at the end was just trying to be passive aggressive. What a complete tool. If they accept they have zero power and light heartedly engage with the auditor they will stop looking like clowns. They can't though because their arrogance won't let them.

  • @pedrojorgejeninho2472
    @pedrojorgejeninho2472 2 місяці тому

    Mataste o interior do carro
    Mas gostos sao gostos