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Offline RyanGTI

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Plug and play android?
« on: April 19, 2015, 08:57:33 am »
Hey guys  I just purchased my first mk5 gti, and want to upgrade to an android stereo with sat nav / Bluetooth etc as I did In my previous car.

I wondered if there is a plug and play no messing option I can use without loosing things like stalk controls? I'd like everything to work with it as it should buy I'm not very good when it comes to fitting /wiring stereos. Thanks for any help in advance Ryan.

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Re: Plug and play android?
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2015, 11:27:47 pm »
any aftermarket stereo is gonna need a switched live and illumination wire (ive only managed to find a variable 3-12v one so far not the required 12v one). Then your gonna need a decent fascia adapter kit with cage. your also gonna need a twin fakra aerial adapter and wire 12 volts to that. wheel control will need adapter also. so its not plug and play.
you could look at the Chinese android units on ebay which are plug and play with no fascia adapter needed. They use the canbus but they get mixed reviews and doubt youd get much warranty or customer service if needed.
ive gone for a clarion vx404e as its well priced with warranty and does most of what I want. 
« Last Edit: April 20, 2015, 11:29:20 pm by Blackgtiman »

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Re: Plug and play android?
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2015, 07:08:21 am »
any aftermarket stereo is gonna need a switched live and illumination wire (ive only managed to find a variable 3-12v one so far not the required 12v one). Then your gonna need a decent fascia adapter kit with cage. your also gonna need a twin fakra aerial adapter and wire 12 volts to that. wheel control will need adapter also. so its not plug and play.
you could look at the Chinese android units on ebay which are plug and play with no fascia adapter needed. They use the canbus but they get mixed reviews and doubt youd get much warranty or customer service if needed.
ive gone for a clarion vx404e as its well priced with warranty and does most of what I want.
Thanks for the info I'll look into it :D

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Re: Plug and play android?
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2015, 12:39:16 am »
I did a review on my chinese android sat nav with uk warranty mate, had about 2 weeks now and no problem and having android is such an advantage over other systems in my opinion, heres the link http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,96384.0.html
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Re: Plug and play android?
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2015, 07:09:28 am »
I did a review on my chinese android sat nav with uk warranty mate, had about 2 weeks now and no problem and having android is such an advantage over other systems in my opinion, heres the link http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,96384.0.html
if  you have any questions let me know ill answer the best i can
Cheers buddy I'll check that out now! I had an android in myasthenia car and loved it buy can't find a similar model so will probably go with yours! Thanks a bunch

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Re: Plug and play android?
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2016, 09:29:08 am »
any aftermarket stereo is gonna need a switched live and illumination wire (ive only managed to find a variable 3-12v one so far not the required 12v one). Then your gonna need a decent fascia adapter kit with cage. your also gonna need a twin fakra aerial adapter and wire 12 volts to that. wheel control will need adapter also. so its not plug and play.
you could look at the Chinese android units on ebay which are plug and play with no fascia adapter needed. They use the canbus but they get mixed reviews and doubt youd get much warranty or customer service if needed.
ive gone for a clarion vx404e as its well priced with warranty and does most of what I want.
Hi, I'm currently looking at these as there on sale at the mo, how is yours after this time? Still impressed?
Thanks.