Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT is the mannequin that I bought and I made a decision to go concerning the set up by myself.
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Becoming Pioneer Android Stereo in Skoda Very good 2012 MK2 or every other Canbus VAG Car
So, I used to be already seeking to improve the inventory Bolero stereo of my Skoda Very good MK2 1.8 TSI 6MT 2012 and was at all times constrained by the concern of Canbus interference and lack of sound high quality, within the aftermarket programs.
I posted a Detailed DIY on How to Remove the Skoda Superb’s Bolero Stereo – A Guide. Anybody can seek advice from this put up for detailed directions for the inventory stereo removing, so I’m not posting that right here once more.
Additionally, with a purpose to get Android Auto et al in my automobile, I posted a DIY on – DIY: Getting ANDROID AUTO Screen on my Skoda Superb 2012 / BMW R1250 GSA for under 10k.
All this was executed as a result of I used to be not satisfied by the after-market Android Headunits. However as soon as PIONEER, the chief in Automotive Audio Sound High quality, only in the near past launched its personal 9″ Android Headunit, within the actual widespread kind issue, for which car-specific frames have been simply out there, I lastly determined to make the leap. And the most effective a part of this headunit was that it was FULLY CANBUS COMPATIBLE, although it helps solely 3 makes of Canbus producers for now, of which HIWORLD is the market chief and most typical one out there, whose canbus I finally selected.
The mannequin no. is Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT and its MRP is 31,990/-. Although I obtained it for simply 21,900/- with full invoice and 2 years India guarantee. The Hiworld Canbus and Body was Rs. 1900/- further. These are the one gadgets which might be required. So in complete, it costed me Rs. 23,800/- web and I made a decision to go concerning the set up myself as I didn’t belief their native mechanics for workmanship. Right here is the Pioneer India Website Link for this stereo to look into many options that I’ll miss on this DIY.
So here’s what all I obtained from my pleasant neighborhood authentic Pioneer Seller –
A more in-depth have a look at the 9″ Skoda Very good particular body. It’s common with all generic 9″ android headunits floating out there –
A more in-depth have a look at the Canbus and Wiring Harness together with the Antenna Adapter. As you’ll discover, the antenna adapter is a single-port Fakra Adapter whereas my automobile had a Twin Port. However ultimately after set up, it was receiving crystal clear radio reception with the Single Port. Simply be sure that you connect this adapter to the ‘click on lock enabled’ port of the inventory twin adapter (just one of them has the press lock) and insert it totally until you hear it click on to lock –
That is the port that can be used from the wiring adapter –
This can be a image of the Pioneer 6650’s again ports from the web (I forgot to click on one) –
And that is its legend from the Fast Begin Information. Crucial port being – Connector 4 (linked to CAN bus). It is a 4 pin connector however solely 2 wires are used.
And that is my automobile’s inventory wiring harness that went into the inventory stereo.
Some essential issues to notice listed below are that the two x 12 pin connectors on the backside (in inexperienced and blue colors) are NOT USED by aftermarket headunits (they’re for the CD changer and Phone/Mic ports), Pioneer included. The 8 PIN Brown part is for the 4 Speaker Circuits (back and front) and eight PIN Black socket (out of which solely 5 are used, as seen within the image) is the place all of the magic/hassle occurs. Now all Pioneer Stereos (and stereos generally) require a ACC Pink Wire, which supplies switched present from the Ignition Key’s ACC place (in Japanese and Korean vehicles). However there isn’t a ACC place in any VAG automobile as all that’s managed by the CAN bus. So the wire was that was alleged to be going into the pink wire of the Canbus wiring harness after which into the Pioneer Stereo, was a significant difficulty –
As a result of the wires supplying Present to Yellow (at all times on 12V provide) wire and the Pink (ACC Ignition switched 12V provide) have been widespread in my automobile’s inventory wiring harness (as is clearly seen within the image) as they have been each Pink Wires (with a Yellow line) and each of them provided At all times ON 12V provide. This resulted within the stereo remaining ALWAYS ON even after switching the automobile off. This was supposedly a ‘Pioneer’ particular downside. As with most native Android stereos, their circuits have been so designed, that the stereos turned off with ignition key THROUGH CANBUS, as was additionally the case with the inventory Bolero stereo in my automobile.
My supplier additionally didn’t know find out how to clear up this difficulty because of the only a few VAG vehicles he had labored on. So after talking with a Pioneer Technical one that directed me to a VAG specialist installer in Delhi, who was useful sufficient to information me to take a separate wire for the Pink circuit going into the Pioneer Stereo harness. This wire wanted to be taken from the automobile’s fuse field after looking (with a multimeter) for a spare circuit which might reduce off energy on turning the important thing to the OFF place. This wire will also be used to put in any after-market Sprint Cam merchandise in VAG vehicles. Additionally, observe that even the Cigarette Lighter port provide in my automobile was at all times ON.
Automotive’s Proprietor’s Guide and Fuse Wiring Diagram was referred to and after testing with a Multimeter, this Fuse No. 41 was shortlisted. It was a standard-size fuse and it reduce off the 12V instantly on switching Ignition OFF. And it was marked as “Not Assigned” within the wiring diagram –
The Automotive’s Fuse Field is in addition to the Driver’s seat on the aspect of the dashboard. The quilt was simply eliminated and the identical fuse was once more shortlisted –
Right here is the Precise Inside Fuse Field and the required level to faucet is marked in Pink after due testing with the multimeter –
And right here is the Wire really Tapped with a correct connector of 5mm width (similar as the usual fuse specs). Might change it later to a Fuse Faucet (already ordered), for absolute peace of thoughts from jerks and bumps.
The Canbus Wiring Harness was modified, with the brand new Pink Wire going into the Pioneer Stereo harness modified with a socket, as is seen within the photograph. I additionally added a separate 15A in-line fuse in between this circuit (not photographed) going into the Fuse 41 to the Automotive’s fuse field, for complete safety of the automobile’s wiring. Additionally, discover that the Inexperienced Wire from the Parking Brake connector was given Earthing from the Black wire circuit. That is CRUCIAL to activate Steering Wheel Controls (they’ll stay greyed out, in any other case) and likewise to see any Movies on the transfer (not advisable and I by no means watch movies within the automobile on the transfer).
Remainder of the wiring may be very normal as on every other Android automobile stereo and it’s only a matter of connecting all of the connectors of their applicable ports, as marked within the legend, I had posted earlier (like USB, Mic, Aux In, Reverse Digicam and Entrance Digicam Inputs, although not linked any for now as I’m comfy with the automobile’s inventory entrance and rear parking sensors – this stereo helps twin cameras, Pre-out Provide, Aerial Jack, GPS Antenna Connector and Steering Wheel management wires).
Please observe that NO steering wheel management wires are to be linked wherever in these VAG vehicles (neither in Canbus wiring harness nor within the Pioneer wiring harness). They’re all managed by simply the two wires coming from the inventory connector’s wiring harness (proven within the earlier photograph).
Remainder of the job was straightforward and the stereo was fitted within the body by the 4 provided screws. They have been in reality not wanted as a result of the stereo fitted very tightly into the body, however I linked them anyway. After which simply sliding the stereo into the inventory stereo area and VOILA!! It was a Good FIT –
Wi-fi Android Auto, as seen, labored completely instantly after connecting it with Bluetooth on 1st go (WiFi connectivity occurred routinely after that), with my Samsung S22 Extremely. And boy oh boy, the SOUND QUALITY was not less than 20% higher than inventory (which I rated fairly extremely to start with).
This is a have a look at the Inventory Pioneer Residence Display. Word the Album Artwork of the music enjoying on Spotify via Android Auto being displayed on the display. And now the stereo turned off instantly with the important thing, stopping any battery drain potentialities –
The Steering Wheel Controls wanted to be programmed.
Simply bear in mind, on 1st startup, after choosing the right Can Bus producer (HiWorld, in my case) and correct make (Skoda) and Mannequin (Very good Mk2 2012), you have to choose ‘With Adapter’ setting (by no means the ‘With out Adapter’ one, as a result of that’s for Japanese and Korean vehicles and that wants the steering wheel management wires to be linked appropriately) when the steering wheel menu pops up and provides it just a few seconds to detect the Canbus with out touching the steering wheel controls. As soon as the beneath Steering Wheel Management menu pops up, you have to program the suitable buttons by urgent them for 1 second.
In my case, these 6 buttons have been programmed (highlighted in Blue) as there isn’t a Mute Button on my automobile and so forth. And it is working completely –
Listed here are some Canbus associated controls now seen like this Car Data, on the Pioneer Stereo display, a few of which have been not even seen within the inventory Bolero stereo, just like the Battery Voltage that’s being proven right here together with which door is open. Incredible –
Parking Help working and displaying completely –
As is the Local weather Management Display –
All these Automotive Options will be considered –
Alert Settings will be turned on or off within the settings –
Different Information that can be now seen (not seen in inventory stereo display) –
Driving Information exhibits the Odo studying –
Gasoline Consumption display –
And this ‘cool’ full display Tachometer within the Gauges display –
The GPS Antenna and Exterior Mic have been discreetly positioned beside the Driver Facet dashboard space close to the windscreen –
The USB Cable and the Aux In cable was routed to the glove field –
A Frontal View. A incredible improve I might say. All executed in 2 hours on the consolation of my residence. 9″ of actual property now actually appears to be like good in comparison with the inventory 6.5″ and now with so many added options. Zero Errors on the sprint and now a fair higher sound high quality –
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