For those wondering, for an automatic car, you need to use a different manufacturer, for loom etc. The units linked will work but if you have flappy paddles, or use the stick to auto shift, when you change up and down the unit volume will also change. I asked on three videos but no Answer, so I called the distributor, and that's the information from them. Hope that helps those like me that were confused :)

@richardworkman1463

Жыл бұрын

I also have an Automatic 93. What is the manufacturer of this loom, I guess not Connects 2?

Thank you for doing such a wonderful job with your installation videos, you are a legend!

Man this is so handy, Ive wanted to put a screen in ours for ages but this has it all!

Great video, it’s super clear. Will install my reverse camera tomorrow. Cheers

Great video. You confidently know these wonderfully quirky vehicles. Love my 6 speed '07 convertible. Thanks. Cheeky like. ✅

Great video thanks for sharing. Almost gives me the confidence to give it a try myself.

Good video. I'm going to try and fit a similar unit. Been looking at a Tunez "plug n go" complete package. It's the only kit I can find that is complete. Not sure about the brand but they're sold on Amazon. What can go wrong. Haha. Famous last words. I'm not very electrically minded but you make it look so easy. Cheers.

Make a video of the settings for that player, the reversing camera and its settings! Would be very interested!

Great video again! I've got a 2006 pre facelift 93 convertible with the standard radio and CD changer. Can this system be retro fitted?

Thanks for the reviews! Do you have a video that shows the installation of power cabling in a Saab 9-3 to an aftermarket unit? I can't get my head around. I am probably overthinking it. And/or hesitant to screw things up - Help is greatly appreciated.

between Xtrons Dasaita Joying and IDoing that you have eviewed, which is the unit that you love most and why?

Maybe make a video showing you just driving around using the Android headunit normally. Basically showing off it's features in daily use

Odd that the sunroof was rare over there. I have yet to see one in the states without, even the base model NG9-3's. Love seeing the 05 Aero rims on the facelift though! Nice looks.

@skunkworks9-3

2 жыл бұрын

Mostly see them missing on the 08+ from what I've seen. Have seen a few poverty spec 03-05 here without sunroof, heated seats and with 15" wheels. Few and far between though.

@roadie3124

2 жыл бұрын

Same here (Oz). Sunroofs are not universal here. I think that some of the cheaper models and variants in the 1980s and 1990s didn't have them, but I could be completely wrong. All the Saabs I've owned going back to 1984 have had one. I've noticed some strange differences between Australian and UK cars. We went to England in 1989 and I drove my father's 1987 325i BMW. It only had electric windows in the front as an option where the Australian version had electric windows all round as standard. I converted my father to Saab and his 2000 9-3 SE manual had a wood-trim dash and wood trim around the doors. I don't think that we ever had the wood trim here. It's a UK thing. Up-market cars had wood trim. My Australian spec 2007 9-3 Aero has leather seats, dual zone climate control, electric sunroof, electric windows all round, bi-xenon headlights, electric front seats with memory for the driver's seat, all as standard. It has headlight washers but not wipers. My old 900 cars had the wipers. Marketing, I guess.

Do you have a link for a double din mounting kit when having a car with automatic gearbox? Thanks

Great video as always 👍 you should try installing the teyes TPMS I'm thinking to getting one

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

I actually have one of those which I will be installing at some point. I was waiting until I had to change the tyres on the convertible!

Many thanks 4 this great video.

Hello, great videos all along on all the topics.. I have an Xtrons HU installed on my Mitsubishi Montero 2003 and I love it. I have issues with the installation of my cameras and since I have an strange setup I am most likely to ask for help to Tech Support on this. How can I get in contact with someone for technical questions on their Head Units? Thanks for all the information an d Happy New Year!!

What would you suggest, i have a 9-3 with nav unit and want a cheap but easy to fit android auto unit

I think a lot of people on the fence about android units involves a lack of detail on how great the various apps can be from the android store in a car. One example would be the ability to say put plex on it and actually download video using the wifi sitting right outside your house for example. Or maybe connecting up a game controller with an emulator on it.. the offline google maps are something I think is really cool aka no need for a phone.... apps to hit up the OBD feature that might provide useful data... maybe even one that can look up a sensor code right there on the headunit with no need to pull out a phone... things like that. I don't know if that makes sense or not, but I do think a lot of videos fall short on this. There is such great value in the apps from the store.

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

This is actually one of my upcoming videos

@roadie3124

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed I'm very much interested in this. I've been trying to find information, but all I've been able to find are ads and reviews of individual apps. I haven't been able to find anywhere that tells me how to use an Android head unit e.g. why do you need an internal sim, how do you link it to an ISP or phone company, how much data do you need to allow for, etc. How do e.g. off-line navigation apps compare with dedicated GPS/Satnav units? And so on ...

Hi buddy I have the teyes cc3 on your recommendation however I can't seem to get the external mic to work. Any idea's cheers

Hi, is it possible to use a powered usb hub if you need more than the number of usb ports provided on the xtrons unit? Cheers Gordon

Hello, I just havet a small question for you, What model is this on Xtrons all versions?

I would like to get this kit for my 9-3 convertible but still like my cds/dvds.... Is there a unit that does GPS Dab Bluetooth and the cameras with dvd?

22:11 min: I had an Xtrons with the some 3 cables (K1, K2, GND). I switched to an Eonon q03pro with only K1, K2. Do i have to connect the GND of the Can-Bus anywhere else or just leave it?

I’m having problems getting the reverse cam to work. I’ve followed your instructions but still no signal. Do you need to connect the power line on the lead that runs from the back to the front to anything? I presumed that the connects2 fly wire did the job of switching to aux, by connecting it to back, and no further connection was required? Help!

Awesome video 📹

Hi,I gave my saab 93 to my dad and bought a nissan navara d40.what would you replace the old satnav/head unit with? Regards Q.

Are there batteries in the tpms units?

Hi, I purchased an xtrons unit for my 2010 saab 9-3 but the electrician who has to install it for me says it's not possible because my car has an amplifier behind the trunk while the xtrons unit is pre-amplified , can you help me?

Will that XTRONS camera work with an iDoing head unit? I've been looking all over for a front/rear dash cam that work with Android head units and that's the only one I've seen so far.

Which is the "best" cheap Xtrons unit? I want one for my 2007 Aero. Do I also need to buy DAB dongle as an extra? I want Android Auto.

Did u ever figure out the TPMS issue? I bought IQP92M245 head unit with DVR030S dashcam and TPMS07 tire pressure monitoring but I cannot get them to work. Dashcam is connected to USB and red light is on but no image in DVR app or any other app. Only orange icon with "!" symbol. Same thing with TPMS. Connected to USB and red light flashes for a second when plugging in but all sensors are red in the app with no data connection.

Is it easy to install in the Saab 93 mines a 2009 1:8 &i no very little about stuff like this . I do however have a friend who said if a simple plug in &swap he might be able to help thanks .

I have an xtrons unti in my Saab 93 I get an error saying system UI isn't available how do I fix this I have reset it over and over but no luck

Why you didn't use a pass through adapter here?

Hi, thanks for videos very useful and well made. Could you answer the following please. Are there any android head units that can operate both the android system and the original equipment in a car, for example if you prefer the car set nav or bluetooth over the android. Thanks - mick

So...the update on the TPMS that you were going to do? Can't find it.

Hi Stuart. Thanks so much for all the content. I have a 2006 Saab 93 and am looking to get either this unit or, more likely a Joying 7". I have seen many of your installs but they are tending to be on 2008+ cars which have the squared off hole for the radio whereas the 2006 ICM1 is curve shaped on the left hand side to the dash bezel. Do you know of any fitting kits / blanking plates or do the manufacturers supply them durng order if you specify the vehicle ?

@lucasjemdahl

Жыл бұрын

The 2003 to 2006 Saab 9-3 uses a fibre optic system for the head unit. You can not chande the original head unit but you can put a new single din head unit (w/o a display) in place of the CD player under the climate contols.

@lucasjemdahl

Жыл бұрын

picture for reference i.imgur.com/rJ5Ygkg.jpg

Cheers very helpful!!

Does this work on automatics, im hearing no...

Did you ever figure out the issue with the TPMS on this XTRONS unit?

Does the steering control module only work on car with a manual transmission?

@colinparks619

2 жыл бұрын

I have asked that on a few videos, no answer sadly

Hi, does the connect2 works with automatic transmission saabs, as they mentioned on their web site that it is only for manual trans. saab

@joshrawks21

2 жыл бұрын

What's connect2 used for?

there's two usb cables with my head unit. one is 4 pin labelled as mirror link and the second one is 6 pin and no label. what's the difference between them and what should they be used for? both start android auto when I connect my phone to it.

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

The mirror link cable is probably connected to an adaptor to allow for Apple CarPlay

What harness would you suggest for a 2010 9-3x combi with bose, not interested in steering wheel controls.

@canadiansaabfreak6530

2 жыл бұрын

either the ones he uses (connects2, but shipping from UK to America is expensive), Spiral audio or a custom Arduino set up (last one requires good experience in programming, especially in C).

@chrisrodriguez1247

2 жыл бұрын

@@canadiansaabfreak6530 I bought a connects harness but its the one with the rca preouts, I was told I woukd need a pass through harness. Wasnt sure if just getting the harness from spiral with the gain Control would be better

Cheers Dude

I tried installing a camera on a 2007 SAAB yesterday but it wouldn’t work. I followed the instructions on the camera I bought from Amazon but it kept giving me an error message that my light was out. So I simply gave up

@roverM30ds

2 жыл бұрын

You probably need to install a relay. I had this issue with a 2010 bmw 1 series, relay fixed it

How did the camera go operating through the glass?

@SaabUnleashed

11 ай бұрын

Its a standard AHD camera with no infrared so it's fine through glass (if your windscreen is clear)

Great video, how different is it to Install the Eonon Q04Pro FLAGSHIP 7 inch?

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

It's the same process but the Eonon does actually fit better because it can be wedged into a standard cage

@richardworkman1463

Жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed Thanks very much

Great video, I was wondering if these Xtrons units support factory reversing cameras? And if not is there a canbus adapter that works with these? I really have no faith in EONON and this brand seems solid

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

So the thing with factory reverse cameras is that they can be used with any head unit, providing you can get an adaptor for your car which changes the factory plug into a video RCA, which is what all the head units need

@airzwatts5626

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed aghhh I see I have located one for my car, thanks. Really like your videos keep it up n all the best 👍

Do the parking sensors function after the install?I would imagine its connected with the original stereo,or am I wrong?

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

Not on this car, it's a separate system so they work fine

@sanderrehepapp5219

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed might have to get a android unit then!

Could you send a list of extra equipment required for all this to work please.

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

It's in the video description

did the dashcam on mines and reversing camera, the dashcam sometimes doesnt startup and the headunit reports no device found, apparently fairly common according to the forums, Unplugging and replugging it sorts it temporarily but its a pain, also oted the app only shows km/h ive mailed xtrons to ask about changing it to mph but had no reply

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

If you tap where it says kph, it will change to MPH. This is actually part of the review video that I am yet to upload. We'll see what happens with the dash cam

@martinclark1411

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed think that may be for the dashcam app you mentioned in this video, mines is something call ucam driving recorder, i will try the above tho, im still on a tma701ls, in fact only had it about 6 weeks, now an avid fan of decent android head units and will be sure to keep watching your reviews, so many thanks for them

Did you disconnect the battery for the A-pillars to avoid the airbag to deploy?

@SaabUnleashed

7 ай бұрын

The trigger for the airbags is nowhere near the a pillar. I wasn't disconnecting the airbags either, so I'm not sure why you're concerned about disconnecting the battery

7 ай бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed Sorry, rather be safe than sorry. So wanted to ask :)

@SaabUnleashed

7 ай бұрын

Ah OK :)

I just ordered a teyes cc3. will my existing parking sensors work with the head unit? (Still beep/maybe be displayed on hu?)

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on car

@jordandoesmx9862

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed it's a bmw 1 series e 87 if that helps

@HAMMER_2.2

2 жыл бұрын

@@jordandoesmx9862 if not, they do now have a front parking sensor system for the cc3. Hopefully eventually a rear kit will come too

@jordandoesmx9862

2 жыл бұрын

I have seen another video an can confirm it does work with the factory pdc 🙌

I did an install but no sound... Is there a wire that turns on the stock amp?

@matjhurst

Жыл бұрын

I had the same problem. Connect the blue ANT cable directly to the amp turn-on lead fly wire on the Connects2 loom. This will power your amplifier and you’ll get sound.

7 ай бұрын

@@matjhurstso you skipped connecting it to the factory amp?

i have an xtrons head unit in my saab 9-3. it's getting really slow now. Takes an age to open spotify. And the DAB only works if i am in the town centre, really poor out of town, it won't work when other DAB radios i have had on rental cars works well out of town. I might change it

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

Slowness happens as apps get more sophisticated. Apps evolve over time to make use of the ever increasing specifications of phones and tablets. If you have an old Xtrons, it's probably starting to feel like it's slowing down because your apps are demanding more from it. As for DAB, sounds like it could be an antenna issue

@roadie3124

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed Ha! The basic rule for computers is that whenever the hardware gets faster and has more memory capacity, programmers will fill it up with bling that may or may not be useful.

Please help, my son has a 2007 Saab 9-3 and had someone install a new Sony head unit with Apple Car Play and now his ignition key won’t turn to the off position so he can remove the key! The key stays in either on or auxiliary position which drains his battery! I’m sure the person who installed it just overlooked at didn’t know of a safety switch or the wiring harness was incorrect. Is there anything involved in a head unit replacement that would prevent the key from being able to remove it?

@whoopurace

2 жыл бұрын

What is the part number for the wiring harness you used and do they come complete with everything you’ve used?

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

Is the car automatic? The key can't be removed if the car is not in park, and that switch may be broken

Good information! I don't own a Saab but the info in this video applies to most installations. As for the TPMS, it is possible to install them without taking the tires to a repair shop and it's not as difficult to do on your own as you might think: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q32Lt9xrhayxlNo.html Not mentioned in the video is that if you need help getting the tire to re-seal onto the rim, you can use a ratcheting tiedown strap around the circumference of the tire to squeeze the tire into the bead until it starts to take air effectively, then remove the strap and continue inflating. Also, many cars already come with TPMS though you may not see any front end info unless there's an underinflated tire or a blowout. To see that stock TPMS info on your Android head unit, you can use something like an OBDII dongle and an app like Torque Pro that runs on the Android hardware (dongle + app is well under $50). Or, have a look at the Open Vehicle Monitoring System (OVMS) for TONS of info about your vehicle and the ability to read info remotely or even control the vehicle, such as remote start, climate control and so on. It's really cool! Current support is mainly electric vehicles, but you can read about it here: docs.openvehicles.com/en/latest/introduction.html

Can you still use the Nightpanel function for this headunit?

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

Nightpanel will not affect any aftermarket screen

@chrisb6022

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed dang, i hope it would

For the TPMS, change the Bluetooth access code to 1234. Don't ask me why, but it solved it for me.

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

But its USB

@robbertkoevoets4004

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed Ah, I have mistaken the issue. Sorry for that

Maybe TPMS module is self powered meaning - you need to install them on wheel and drive around few miles to be powered on. That is how the original TPMS work too.

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

This is an interesting point

@greatyong

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed i guess that it has rechargable battery inside and rotational force generate power.

@garethwilliams1026

2 жыл бұрын

The sensors only transmit once they detect rotational force, they also only transmit intermittently once operational to save battery - they don't stay in constant communication.

Hi again, The fakra connector you used in the is video, was it a fakra to SMA and if so could you list where or do you know were I can get one, Thanks, PS: I tried the antenna splitter from your last video and it don't work no signal

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

I used the window DAB antenna in this video. Remember you can send that splitter back as its from amazon.

@ged5288

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed Do you have an answer about the fakra connector please

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

@@ged5288 The fakra connector in this video is for the standard FM antenna as usual. That splitter you have is not going to have different results going directly from Fakra to SMA

@ged5288

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed I have two fakra cables in the car (Built-in) both look to be antenna cables and look like the white fakra on your video. I was hoping that one would be the DAB and one is the built in GPS that my car have from factory. Thats why I asked the question

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

@@ged5288 If you have a Saab, one is GPS and the other is FM

Xtrons 2gb, teyes cc plus or atoto f7? Stuck between these two

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

The Teyes wins out of those. Also, the Atoto F7 isn't an Android head unit so you won't be able to install DAB (which you previously mentioned)

@colinparks619

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed I ended up getting a grundig gx800 android auto, but now reading this connects 2 only works with manuals? Its confusing tbh as I can't see what difference it would make Thanks mate, great content as usual

This is great. Every 9-3 head unit video you release reduces the cloud of ignorance and uncertainty in my head. I'll probably be getting the 7" T'eyes CC2 Plus for my 2007 9-3 Aero manual, but I've just bought a Maptun leather steering wheel and buying a head unit as well in the same month might cause a ripple in the aura of domestic harmony. Your steering wheel swapping video has been very useful. Is the aftermarket install kit you list here compatible with the T'eyes CC2 plus?

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Glad the videos are useful

@roadie3124

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed Thanks. You're doing good work.

cheeky like!

hello, how to communicate with the author? I have a Saab 95 NG, I want something for it

@SaabUnleashed

2 жыл бұрын

What's your question? I have tested Idoing, Teyes, Dasaita, NVNAV and Witson in the 9-5NG

Hi ,saab ,i saw you have a very good video ,How can I get in touch with you ?

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

stu@saabunleashed.com