for less than $300 old cars can achieve features some new cars still dont have because the head units are replaceable now a lot of cars are using built in tablet screens that can never be upgraded.
Cheers for a brilliant video! Very informative and easy to follow. Other videos on Car stereo installs skip over basic things that someone who hasn't installed a car stereo before (me) wouldn't know. You nicely covered everything from start to finish!
Nice! Im planning on updating my audio system also i have a 2010 rav4 with close to 90milage so im still going to be with this car for a good time, but i think you could do my installment since idk anything about this lol
Your video is a life saver in regards to the parking brake wire. I too kept getting that same message on my phone and couldn't figure out why it was not connecting even though I had it professionally installed. Make a long story short the tech soldered the wire to another wire why I have no idea but I ended up getting the parking brake wire grounded and it works. Thanks man.
Justin Akwetey it didn't cost anything I found a youtube video on how to install a radio on my truck and I just pull out the panel and saw how the radio was installed and found the wire. I would've taken it back where I got it installed at but they were giving me the run around.
I had a similar problem, I bought the radio on Ebay, the harness lacked the ground wire. Bought a replacement harness then grounded the wire and Android Auto works great! The ground I used there's a medal bar behind the radio, some Gorilla duct ape and it's fixed
I think this sony unit is better than the pioneer and kenwood android auto systems because of that volume control dial that acts as the voice control button when pressed, The best thing about carplay and android auto is the speed of the interface is based on the phone you have connected,
Mr Sneaky Shadow I can't compare as I haven't used any other units. But my reason for getting the sony was the volume control and price. I agree, android auto and apple carplay are great!
I have the sony xav602bt in one of my vehicles and a kenwood in the other. The sony is easier to use. The kenwood has a whole lot of audio settings makes it very complex. Both are great systems but I get confused switching from vehicle to vehicle.
It's a Sony and it's Chinese made rubbish. Mine was less than 2 years and still under the 3 year warranty. One day, mid of last year of 2020, I noticed that the screen was no longer functioning. It turned a light blue and that's all I could see. I thought, maybe I will leave it off for a while. Then when I turned it back on 3 weeks later, the screen turned light grey with a band shown in a wavy pattern. I didn't know that the actual LCD was leaking. So I had to go through all the usual dismantling of the entire centre console to remove the receiver and in doing so, I had noticed that the leaked liquid had seeped out and onto the console trim, causing a bond and hard stain similar to super-glue and slightly damaging it, costing me a replacement of the trim a hefty AU$280, including the heating/air conditioning black fascia (trim). I returned it back to store and demonstrated the damaged receiver and the console plastic trims. The salesperson then had it sent to Sony for inspection and if that was a manufacturing malfunction, I'd get a new one or money back This is what the store person of Autobarn in Narre Warren told me and before I left I told the salesperson that if they are going to work on it by replacing the LCD , then it is considered second hand because it was probably a bad batch and I paid over AU$950 for the receiver, including 2 reversing cameras. I had reminded the salesperson that I do not want it repaired, I want a new unit. So, I left the store and waited. Weeks turned into months. I decided to go and check it out on why it's taking so long the receive a replacement and was told that due to COVID-19 there are limited techs at the Sony place where they sent the unit for inspection under warranty. I reminded the salesperson about my request for a new one, I did not want it repaired as it then becomes a second hand item and, at over AU$950 that is an expensive second hand replacement. 3 week before Christmas, still I hadn't heard from the salesperson. 5 days before Christmas I received a SMS (text), from the salesperson, saying that the unit has been repaired and returned. So, all that I wanted in relation to new replacement has been all bullshit? Which means, Autobarn has failed to keep the promise. So, I no longer go to Autobarn, nor will buy another Sony products. They were once made in Japan with quality. Since Sony now makes junk in China, the quality of workmanship is not the same as when they were made in Japan. The same with Panasonic. Then Panasonic products were made in Japan they were the best and lasted years. Today, Panasonic is certainly also in China. I am sure of it. I have two Panasonic DVD with Network Wi-Fi. the first one was occasionally causing screen freeze and video smears on Playback. Since contacting Panasonic is a pain in the butt, I went to buy another one. This new one has been connected 7 months ago, not once it had a screen freeze or video smear. So, obviously the first one was already faulty. As I said, contacting Panasonic is a pain in the butt. They may respond but they do not know what you're talking about because these days the DVDs are so complicated, it's impossible to explain the problem over the phone or email. And they don't have services centers anywhere near you. That's the problem. Had Sony or Panasonic, or any appliance manufacturers remained in their native country, this wouldn't have been a mess we are all in. Now that my radio receiver is still at Autobarn, I have no intention to collect it and no intention of replacing it in my car, why? I fear it will leak again. All I can do now is contact the Consumer's Affair and have to explain everything, including the delays and the discomfort of not having had a radio for months. Is it worth it? The console is just a skeleton with a large hole in it and wires sticking out. Thank you Sony for the mess you put me in
Starting at the 9-minute mark, you can see he pops out an unneeded console button and feeds the USB through the empty slot. It's not mounted via a bracket.
I made a 3 month review video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C_zIaPvZYOoI.html have also put the faceplate info in the description
kilometers? and you don't even have a British accent. Thanks for the video, installing a JVC on my daughter's 2010 Rav4 now, the green park brake tip is God send.
Thank you for the GREAT tips!!. I do have RAV4 2007 looks just like yours and I am about to install the exactly the same configuration. Can you please offer some tips on how you wired the microphone for the unit?
i wish the car audio people here use the green thing to remove the facet instead of using screwdrivers and scratching your console everytime you need to remove your deck...god people are idiots/careless
I have a RAV4 limited 2011 with Push button start engine also I installed a screen radio also comes with a back up camera 😎😎. 2 cameras 1 for mirror and 1 for screen touch 😂😂
I have the same rav4 but I have a question, for some reason rear speakers sound really low. I already checked fade configuration but even setting all power to the rear speakers they sound very low. Is this a normal behavior ? thanks
Awesome video, not the same as my car in any real way for install but still good to see how it works and get an understanding of how the parking works etc. Thanks!
What I like about these Sony 100 & 1000 ones is the feel of the physical buttons, just like you said. Its screen is on the smaller side (6.2” - my iPhone 13 Pro is a 6.1” and just barely smaller when I held it up next to it). But it looks&feels almost like this belongs in there, and not like somebody added an aftermarket piece. Also looked at JVC ones (NO buttons at all) and Pioneer ones (cheap buttons, cheap looking rgb lights) and even the newer Sony 1500 & 3000 ones - buttons felt really cheap & wobbly
Can you take that green ground wire and solder it to the black ground wire for the radio, since they all go to ground? that seems like a cleaner way to do it.
I'm glad to read your reply. I soldered mine that way last night ;0) I'm using the extra cable from the parking brake trigger and using it to extend the reverse light trigger from the fuse panel to the radio harness.
Hey I just installed this in my 2007 Honda Civic last week (I also grounded my parking break wire.) it worked perfectly up until yesterday where now it’s just a black screen and the lights aren’t lighting up. But when I press the buttons or touch the screen I can still hear the beep. Also when I plug my phone in it doesn’t even charge it. I have triple checked that all my connections are good but nothing seems to be working! Can anybody help?
I have a 2011 Rav4 V6, the dash panels are the exact same, only thing that's different is the AUX input is next to the mirror adjustment. I have been looking every were for a seamless double din trim piece. Thanks for sharing the companies name that makes it!!
Great video! New to electronics, what exactly did you ground the parking wire to on the unit? Did you loosen a screw on the unit and pin it under? Metal side bracket? Also thought about splicing it into the ground wire but like the idea of going directly to the head unit
Thanks for the video. Would crimping the parking brake wire to the ground wire on the harness be a safe/effective way to bypass the parking brake safety feature? If not, how should I ground the parking brake wire?
Hi Colin, thanks for your video, it helps me a lot as I have a 2010 rav4, basically the same as yours. Just want to have your suggestion on the backup camera position: do you think it's a good idea to put the backup cam to the top of the roof? or how about to attached it to the rear mirror? thanks in advance, Merry Christmas! Justin
I installed mine a couple of years ago and I found quite a problem with these unit's screens on sunny days. Sunlight striking the seats glow back on the screen like a mirror, blocking the drivers ability to see the details and even the clock from being seen, especially with seats that have a lighter fabric or a sheepskin covers, etc. A total waste of time having one in the car. In my car, a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, I have grey sheepskin covers and that's all I see almost all day especially if the sun is in front. I contacted Sony about it and they hadn't been aware of it. They said the next models will have a matte screen, not glossy screen surface. So, with that, it sounded like I've got a lemon. I never bothered going further, nor enjoyed the unit like when I used to enjoy the original Radio/stereo, because, one day I was trying to check a station and took my eyes off the road a bit too long, I nearly lost control and on my way towards oncoming vehicles. I was just that close for a head-on collision. Lucky Karma gave me another chance. These gadgets may be good, but the distraction and the risk of collision is greater, trust me.
I purchase this 2 years ago, it is a good concepts product, but I do not recommend Hizpo to all (Probably other companies do it better). They said they will provide 2 years warranties, when the shit hit the fan, they just ignore you, This goes to asking about how to upgrade from the 7.1 Andriod to 8.0 and so on, Reset all to the original factory functions, The rear camera that given, is huge and it is not clear when it is raining, The connectors, it was stated it should be connect to the video for the rear camera, but it is not working I end up connecting to the "CD" label cable which works, There is no instructions how to change the logo from Hizpo to what ever your car logo is or any logo you wish, The Wi-Fi reception is not strong, etc. The radio constant has "Hiz" as I drive, probably it is going through the "Black spot" radio receiver, which mean it is hard to enjoy a decent music or live broadcast radio (Regardless the radio station), Same goes to GPS, there are many "Black spot" where the GPS constantly searching for satellite and when the car is station (Stopped at traffic lights), the GPS saying I am still moving at 5 km/h ... I do not recommend Hizpo.
From 2012 and later Toyota made it super easy. 2013 up, the new CEO is a westerner and FUBARed Toyota. Thanks for the video man, I have a 2011 Rav4 it's the exact same set up
@@Minnowlawl there are no controls on the steering wheel, other than Outside Temp and fuel usage button. The 2011 Toyota Rav4 Basic 4WD V6 didn't come with blue tooth or other media in or output. The other Rav4 models have blue tooth but they were the 4 cylinder models I believe.
I've been looking into this head unit for my 2008 Rav4 because it has a simple OEish look to it. Was there an improvement to the sound out of your factory speakers?
Hi there, great video with very clear instructions. How did you find a kit with the Toyota trim? All the ones I see on Amazon look like generic kits with a metal surround but no trim. The centre of standard console trim isn't rectangular so doesn't look as though the standard factory console will accept this unit. Thanks
hi,I have 2009 rav4 and the factory backup camera stopped working .I found and OEM one and will be attempting to replace it .how do I remove the factory camera??do I need to remove the the spare tire?
I have a 2011 Toyota Rav 4 and plan on getting a new radio. I went to Best Buy and they gave me an estimate that is above my budget, so I decided I will install it myself. One thing that is confusing me because I don't see it on any video is that they wanted me to also buy an antenna adaptor. Are these necessary? How do I figure it out? Thanks
Matching those wiring colors in the harness is a hassle. A few companies make ready made wiring adapters. I think Pioneer does for Toyota applications.
Can you post a picture of how you wired the USB cord to replace the existing AUX port? I cannot find a switch that allows for charging and audio through the same port.
What are the rca on the back for? What are they connected too? They say rear and front left and right speakers but obviously speakers don't have rca inputs! Why can't i find an answer anywhere?
This head unit can work well with your car: www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Joying-NEW-IPS-Car-Multimedia-Player-Android-Car-DVD-GPS-navigation-for-Toyota-RAV4-2007-2008/2227061_33006684069.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.6.24c623d5EjuD3D
Dont know if this was commented already but to bypass the parking brake safety feature just integrate the parking brake wire with the other stereo ground wires.
I'm looking at this unit for my 1993 RX7. I have a VW CC daily driver that has an SD card input. I've found I like to use those better than everything else. What I have not found out is if I can put mp3's on a USB drive and plug into the rear input and play directly. I won't use my phone for this. I want it on a USB drive. Can this unit operate like that and how does the interface operate if it can?
Can you set it such that it doesn't auto-launch Android Auto? Just use it to charge your phone and connected via BT only, so you you can use your phone instead of being locked out.
Hope there's someone out there who can help with an installation issue: I have the XAV AX100 which I need to connect to an Axxess LC-GMRC-01 harness. The problem is the head unit has one wire per speaker, while the harness itself has one +ve and -ve wire per speaker. Do I need some way to split the speaker wire coming out of the head unit? How do I "merge" the +ve and -ve wire connections?
You did not say what vehicle you are installing in. The LC-GMRC-01 only works with certain vehicles, per Metra's wiring instructions. www.metraonline.com/files/products/INSTLC-GMRC-01.pdf
I just installed mine recently (XAV-AX5000) and was getting bad radio reception until I connected the power antenna wires on each harness. The Rav4 requires power to the antenna. I noticed in your video you left the blue wires disconnected.
Does your RAV4 have the Bluetooth? I'm thinking about buying this radio but want to keep the functionality of the steering wheel controls and microphone
I would to try this stereo to my 2016 corolla. However, the best buy said I need to change lots of harness, adaptor, steering wheel control interface and reinstall for my backup camera. the materials and labor will cost my more 500 dollars. Just want to ask does these materials are necessary?
Thinking about getting this unit. I have 2008 Rav4 Sport with JBL sound. I have one question can I somehow connect already installed bluetooth mic to this unit? I have functioning Toyota bluetooth system installed and can I have my steering wheel volume up down and radio controls functioning with this Sony unit?
The whole reason for me not choosing this radio is because of the lack of color illumination. My mazda 3 have red orange illumination and I wanted my radio to match.
There's a downloadable software update available from Sony that fixes this. It also shortens the "mandatory" user notification period that appears on-screen on start-up.
The easiest way to check is to go to the Crutchfield.com website and plug in your year, make model and sub-model then do a search of car stereos using the SONY search function. Crutchfield's site is really user-friendly and, once you have your vehicle entered, you can find anything stereo-wise that fits your vehicle. If you haven't already jumped in and made a purchase - I did a check and yes, it does fit your vehicle. One suggestion though. I bought the XAV-AX200SXM which has a Sirius XM Radio tuner included plus a free 3-month trial subscription and is fair-market priced. Crutchfield even offers a service for a nominal fee ($25) to actually make up all the necessary connections from the head-unit to the supplied wiring harness so that it really turns into a "plug-n-play" setup. All you do is install the unit and plug the connections into your car's stereo harness. I can't say enough about Crutchfield's pre-sales and technical support people. Crutchfield's people seem to be genuinely interested in YOU getting just what you want/need and supporting you along the way with the install and any troubleshooting.
