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It's tricky for some cars. Things like non-standard sizes for the opening. Important functionality baked into the head unit (Volvo, for example, has paths to
by tyingq 3y ago
It's tricky for some cars. Things like non-standard sizes for the opening. Important functionality baked into the head unit (Volvo, for example, has paths to configure some safety options, trip/mpg display, etc). Integration for steering wheel controls, rear displays, backup cameras. And more that I'm missing off the top of my head.
For some vehicles, some of the above have options to tie in with a 3rd party setup, others don't.
- RajT88 3y agoMy current head unit for (admittedly a 10 year old VW) does all of those things. Backup camera, steering wheel buttons, MPG, fuel level, low tire warnings... It's actually really impressive for for $190 I spent on it. The only thing which it disabled when I replaced the head unit was the built-in handsfree bluetooth stuff. It all goes through the stereo now (and doesn't work that great). YMMV on these aftermarket head units. A lot of the stock head units look like weird sizes, but it's really just trim on the front of it looking highly custom. Aftermarket units sometimes (often?) come with matching trim pieces to make it look OEM.
- tyingq 3y agoSure. Just saying there are some setups that either don't work, or don't work completely. Steering wheel controls is a good example. You can go to the product site for one of those expensive integration units, and their "product fit guide" will show you it works with some cars and not others. And, yes, some cars can fit a head unit even though the opening looks odd. Others can't, at all. Volvo has several cars in that category.