Aftermarket head unit problems on e90

320i_Beemer · 11-27-2014, 05:27 AM

Hi Guys,

I just changed my stock HU with an aftermarket Clarion Vx402a (one that flips out and up).

Problem is:
1. After the install my factory rear parking sensors dont work and dont sound.

What can i do to fix this?

dmatre · 11-27-2014, 07:12 AM

You will need to install the factory head unit in order to keep all functionality.

Most folks who swap head units locate it in the trunk.

Check the audio forums here for more details.

Fundguy1 · 11-27-2014, 07:14 AM

Or add a backup camera/sensors aftermarket

Meeni · 11-27-2014, 08:08 AM

Yes, keeping the head unit in the trunk is best, there are other things you have not found yet that stopped working as well.

bmw325i · 11-27-2014, 09:03 AM

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/inst...sensor-adaptor

ctuna · 11-27-2014, 10:27 AM

320i_Beemer · 11-27-2014, 12:54 PM

Thanks all for the info

320i_Beemer · 11-27-2014, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meeni

Yes, keeping the head unit in the trunk is best, there are other things you have not found yet that stopped working as well.

Nothing yet? Has it happened to u? Do u know of something

11-27-2014, 05:27 AM	#1
320i_Beemer Private 8 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 07 320i E90 Executive Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Aftermarket head unit problems on e90 Hi Guys, I just changed my stock HU with an aftermarket Clarion Vx402a (one that flips out and up). Problem is: 1. After the install my factory rear parking sensors dont work and dont sound. What can i do to fix this?
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11-27-2014, 07:12 AM	#2
dmatre Captain 674 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Carolinas iTrader: (0)	You will need to install the factory head unit in order to keep all functionality. Most folks who swap head units locate it in the trunk. Check the audio forums here for more details.
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Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Or add a backup camera/sensors aftermarket
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Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Yes, keeping the head unit in the trunk is best, there are other things you have not found yet that stopped working as well.
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bmw325i Major General 223 Rep 5,120 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (8)	http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/inst...sensor-adaptor
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1920 Rep 13,122 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	You wil need the factory head unit for a bunch of stuff. You wil need the factory head unit for a bunch of stuff. Most BMW's that we have in the US have an Optical Bus that peripherals are attached to off the Head Unit. The head unit acts a server and junction point for them. You will need the Head Unit if you ever need to get that car repaired at a BMW dealer. Some people do a parallel mount to avoid this problem. head unit http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=head+unit http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1036190 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin http://www.janus-design.net/english/ http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355089 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=head+unit http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=retrofit http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=993447 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1016187 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=dynavin Also there is a stereo sub forum here http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27
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11-27-2014, 12:54 PM	#7
320i_Beemer Private 8 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 07 320i E90 Executive Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Thanks all for the info
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