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I just got it installed 2 days ago and having a good experience so far. I had the fiber optic cables, and the top hifi amp, and did need to use the aux line. Came with no directions but figured out from watching other videos online and piecing together. The hardest part was running the aux to center console. Sounds through the aux actually sounds really good though I think the navigation speaking could be better quality, but that’s no big deal. Still testing the unit but with phone calls I had one where person in the car sounded very faint (I think it’s using the built in min on Android unit), and another call which my wife said sounded fine. If the android mic is too faint for calls, I’m looking into microphones I can put into the dome lamp with the OEM one and wire to android. Wireless CarPlay built in works great but takes a few seconds to load. In general startup loading is longer than factory screen. Still trying to figure out the screen mirroring and all the features. The 1920x720 screen is extremely clear and looks great. I would also get the faster processor since mine even with snapdragon feels like it could be faster at times. |
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The unit i got is really nice. 2 issues i'm still working on:
1 - Microphone quality through carplay. I'm considering a few options for external mics - Fiscon or Enfig Mics in the overhead lamp area so nothing is seen, a lavalier mic that i could clip on somewhere conspicuous, or any other options anyone suggests. I dont want to use the OEM side for bluetooth calls because i like using carplay exclusively and dont want to have to be switching. 2 - Screen mirroring. It seems i have to be connected to my phone on wifi for the screen mirroring to work, but not sure if this is how it should be. |
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06-14-2020, 11:52 PM | #71 |
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Thanks for the update. So is the existing mic completely unusable?
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I reordered with the same company as the first link in the forum based on the fast shipping.
I have spent the last 2 weeks trying to see how the Audio wire can be run from the front panel all the way to the center armrest in the middle so that it can be plugged into the Aux. Most videos just partially refer to this portion of the installation and do not provide details. I think - you run the Audio cable from the front dash to the Pax side of the Central Console and go below the carpet. i.e. no need to go into the glove box right? Then you run along the carpet towards the Center Armrest Box. Here is where I get stuck. I do not know how to get into the center armrest box from here. Are there any drawings or instructions on how to do this? Or can I request others to share their experience? Thank you in advance. |
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Next remove the front most A/V cover in the armrest...pry from the top, pops off easily. Open access. You'll need to file some holes in that panel to allow the cables to pass through. I used a triangle cross section file to start, then finished with a round file. Note that the location on the bottom right is not a good location. Go up midway on the panel instead. In the bottom right there was a thin tab on the armrest console that interferes. It's tight down there, but I used solder to melt the thin tab and remove interference. MORE references: Shifter Console Cover: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...nsoles/OOJi70Q Shifter Assembly: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...nsoles/OHPF4xn A/V Cover: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...nsoles/OQzTdAr
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I’ve only tested using CarPlay. I’ve noticed a little over half the time the audio on phone calls sounds normal OEM, and the other half is really hard to hear the person in the car. Originally I just thought the head units mic is low quality and is using that for audio. I asked xtrons who also sells the same head unit but had better customer support if theirs supports the oem microphone as it said in their description and they confirmed it does. So I’m thinking at least some of the time this head unit is using the oem mic. To confirm today, I had a good quality phone call and with another phone played white noise all around the head unit. The person on the phone didn’t report anything odd. This confirms with me that it must be using the oem microphone sometimes. Now my theory is sometimes it’s using the head units microphone instead. I will do the same test on a poor quality call. If this is the case I’m wondering if there’s maybe a setting somewhere to disable the built in mic? Or maybe I’ll have to cut it off. Any ideas where the mic is on this unit? |
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I ran a 4ft Anker aux cable Down the side, there was a gap that led to the passenger side footwell, along the side of the center console, back up into the center console in the shifter tray area, then drilled a hole into the console box. So first I removed the 2 carpet panels on the passenger side. Then dropped the aux down the side of the compartment it’s in, so I could pull it down into passenger area. Then removed the shifter trim and tray like Argento showed. Then pushed the cable up through an existing hole into that shifter area. Then I used a 1/4” bit and drilled a hole from inside the console box through the already existing slit to lead to the shifter area. Then was able to just push the aux through that hole and plug it in. 4ft cable had about 3” to spare. It wouldn’t have been long enough for other routings. |
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[UPDATED WITH FINAL CONFIG] Here are some pix. I couldn't find a way under the cupholders, but as soon as I found the side access, I stopped looking. From behind the radio I went left to behind the carpet panel. Then there is a direct path from there up to the area under the shifter. With the Media Cover (under armrest) removed it's straight access.
Plenty of room to pass from under the shifter to the armrest console: Easy routing; same on passenger side: Plenty of room under the shifter to store excess cable Regarding the locations of the filed down areas highlighted by red arrows, on the Armrest console there is a thin backing that would interfere with this hole, unless you slot it more. To avoid hassle, check your backing and pick a location where there's no interference...see following pix. Depending on your Aux Cable thickness you may need to max out the slot depth as shown here: My Aux Cable was too thick so I needed to modify the armrest console as well: Pretty rough, but hard to get to, you also want to file down some of the armrest console for the USB pass through: All done. I went ahead and order a Mic off Amazon...I was going to install an upgraded aux cable and while back there I thought I might as well as connect a mic, in case it's needed. Jeremy
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I have yet to reorder...but some great info posted in this thread....certainly a lot more to this than plug and play....After all all these years...decided its time to set up my vehicle for towing at capacity....I'll start a fresh thread on that...
The screen is my Pri 2 at the moment... Thanks again to the thread contributors,,, |
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I did some more testing of the microphone issues with phone calls in CarPlay. My unit has wireless CarPlay by the way.
I noticed with one of our phones, the Bluetooth connection was dropping. CarPlay still worked as it was using wifi to connect. With Bluetooth dropped, CarPlay uses the screens microphone, I believe when the Bluetooth is connected, it uses the OEM mic. Testing is done by speaking either around the screen or near OEM mic to see if significant change in volume. I’ll try troubleshooting the bluetooth dropping on one of the phones. But would love to have it still use OEM mic even just using CarPlay without Bluetooth. |
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An update from my end.
1. Thank you guys for posting the AUX Cable routing instructions. This is very helpful. Can I ask jvirgi to post pictures / drawings as well if possible. I plan to go via the Pax Side and go through the Shifter Console. Want to see which existing hole in the shifter console he used and also where did he drill to go into the center console. 2. I am hoping to route the AUX Cable and the 2 USBs via extensions all the way to the center. Not sure if there is enough space to do that or if anyone has tried. 3. The positive news on my order is there is DHL shipping label after a 2 day delay. But the item is yet to be received by DHL. I did get my refund on time for the last cancellation I did with the same seller. I looked at other sellers. I could not find one that offered (1) wireless Carplay, (2) 1920 screen, (3) black bezel and (4) Snapdragon. So I decided not to cancel again and stick with the Seller. The Seller keeps saying there is a shortage of HD Screens and hence the delay. Now that I have a shipping label, I am really hoping it really really ships. |
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Something like this is a good idea if putting a regular mic in the factory location: That is why the factory one is both active and only opens into the cabin. has anyone put a piece of tape over their head unit microphone to confirm that it really is using the signal from the factory mic? For now I am just using the car's bluetooth (yes my father still sometimes complains). -Rich
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I was able to get all those options via 4x4shop. The screen pixelation in the first image is due to me resizing the image.
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Good news on the DHL #, hope you get an origination scan soon. It took mine a few days. i actually had an unrelated package coming DHL from china shipped today and i was quoted 7/6 delivery. If i were you i'd wait it out and if nothing happens you can always dispute the charge with aliexpress or your credit card. Sorry for the delay, i just got around to taking pictures. Here's how i routed the aux Line. Side View - Near the footwell, you can drop the aux line through the sidepanel (there are openings) in the back there with all the wiring. once pushing it through an opening i pulled it through to then route behind the carpet panels. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZwQGCDj8Tyx7Jgii9 From Side Trim to Center Console - there are openings behind the carpent panels that lead into the center console area, but it routes this way: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4oFNG6N8eaPEtNgEA Entering the Center Console: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZBywPDA5BbqeDMNQ8 Above Center Console and into armrest - the aux comes up underneath and I was to pull it up through. i drilled the hole from the armrest to the shifter area along the dotted line. But just drilled only as far as to create a hole in the armrest box to slide the aux into. https://photos.app.goo.gl/QN6GdBgsEkp9opvLA Inside Armrest - Here you can see the hole i brought it through. There was already a wide cutout here where the snap in phone locks into (i removed mine completely prior to this), so there was already a cutout. I just drilled one hole straight back which widened some of this section. https://photos.app.goo.gl/hSv7oEa6i9K48DYx9 Last edited by Aferanova; 06-24-2020 at 01:49 PM.. |
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Nice Argento, good pictures. I like your routing better than where i drilled. I think i had trouble removing that panel. I also had issues removing the tray in my glovebox which seems impossible to remove while i see videos that show it should simply lift up with ease. I never got that out to run the USB there cleanly.
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Interestingly, the first phone we originally connected to BT works great and never drops the BT and uses OEM mic. The 2nd phone has consistently had the issue, I notice it will connect, then drops either immediately after or once I open carplay with the 2nd phone. Today I tried removing the 2nd phone from the android BT and forgot the car from the phone. Re-paired it and still have same issues. Yet no issues with phone 1. I’m starting to wonder if there’s an issue with having multiple phones in the android list to pair or something. Argento or others- is yours the same unit? Can you do the same test to check which mic it uses? And do you have issues with a 2nd phone? |
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Testing - Try Testing like this: You can call a 2nd phone (mute the 2nd one if you have it in the car) and listen to it. Tap your finger on the OEM mic, and tap on the side of the new screen where mic is and you'll be able to tell which one its using. Tests: 1 - Pair 1st phone and check which mic its using during a call - Using android bluetooth 2 - Now check this same phone using carplay call to make sure its the same mic. 3 - After the call, confirm if it still shows your phone is connected in the communication section. 4 - Pair a 2nd phone and do the same testing (now calling the 1st phone). For me, the 1st phone successfully showed OEM mic and never dropped the BT. But on the 2nd, it was dropping BT. It would initially show it connected, but then once you went to the home screen and looked at the communication section it showed no connection. |
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Perfect, thanks. Will do. I have 1920 resolution and Wireless Carplay
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