se7encrows
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Just received the new version of this headunit 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage with built in WIRELESS CarPlay.
My experience was pretty good. Mostly worked out the box in the first try. I have a 2016 EX sedan trim
Here's what worked:
Here's what didn't work (but a little tweaking in software fixed it all)
- SWC, all buttons were mapped and configured. Software already had Honda Crider CANBUS profile enabled. CANBUS wires actually lined up in the harness
- Wireless CarPlay functions as expected. Even better than the USB wireless carplay adapter for our stock head unit. VSS was detected properly
- Rearview camera displayed normally. It just didn't have the different angles and lines like factory head unit
- Climate control functions as expected
- GPS was accurate
What I did to fix those 3 things
- LaneWatch button did nothing, nor did right hand turn
- AM/FM radio was straight distorted garbage
- Rearview camera angles
LaneWatch Went into Settings > Car > Factory Settings. 126 is passcode. Other > Customer Version > Version 2. Then head over to the CANBUS settings and set Right Hand Camera to normal.
This enabled right signal LaneWatch and hold to view function on the LaneWatch button
AM/FM Dasaita actually includes TWO extra harness to bypass the factory radio module as the "Amplified" harness that comes out of the radio is not meant to be plugged into my EX factory harness. Access the factory radio module in the rear passenger trim and disconnect all cables and use the provided harness with the green end to bypass the module. Then with the other standalone antenna adapter connects to the factory antenna wire behind the radio then into the radio. HD Radio is now received loud and clear with stations and song name shown
Rearview Camera I forgot where I went to, but i'm pretty sure its under car settings, you can enable factory guide lines and camera angles and that fixes these issues
Overall
I'm pretty shocked that EVERYTHING worked after a couple of tweaks and super happy that the head unit is finally not the Honda doo-doo. Since the built in amps in this Dasaita unit is more powerful and has a different sound EQ than the Honda factory ones, I have to retune my DSP with an RTA to get the levels I want back. I've done a complete audio overhaul which you can find in my post history
Now I've read every post in this 38 page thread and was put off by people saying certain things not working, but I just have to say... RTFM. Everything is provided to you by the manufacturer. They did a great job cooking up this custom Android build to pretty much replace the factory headunit to be as compatible as it can be. When things don't work out of the box, you can pretty much find a solution in the box if you have a basic knowledge of Car audio installations.
If anyone has further questions, feel free to PM me and find me in the Civic owners' discord.
Edit:
Tried to perform a manual update as instructed in the manual but it seems like I have a newer build number than what the manual has stated. It's probably because this is an updated hardware that includes wireless CarPlay. The build number (which is also a date stamp) is 2019-08-28
Nice write up. A lot of good information. Can you post a pic of the CarPlay Dashboard screen when navigation is active? One thing I hate about the stock unit is how it only shows the ETA on the dashboard due to its size. I believe the bigger units show more information. Wanting to confirm.
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