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Any recommendations for a single DIN stereo that has CarPlay? Been looking for a while and was thinking of the Jensen CAR910X. There aren't many to choose from that arent crazy expensive
There is now a double DIN Jeep XJ dash trim piece available. It’s not hard to find, just Google it. A small mod to A/C vent duct is needed but easy to do.works great.
Any recommendations for a single DIN stereo that has CarPlay? Been looking for a while and was thinking of the Jensen CAR910X. There aren't many to choose from that arent crazy expensive
The only single DIN that is worth considering is created by Porsche for their older cars. But like you said, crazy expensive at $1500.
I installed a Kenwood DMX47S using the a dual din kit from Crutchfield, it was a little scary modifying the vents but the kit is pretty good. I used a hacksaw blade with a handle that just grips the end of the blade to cut the vents and the kit comes with metallic tape to cover the holes. I recommend using a Apple USB cable to plug in your phone as the aftermarket cables will cause the Car Play to freeze.
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Actually a pretty decent solution to single/double din problem. Doesn't block the vents, doesn't block the AC controls, and adjusts up and down (and is quick removable if you wanna throw it in the center console).
Works fantastically as far as I can tell, backup camera too.
Actually a pretty decent solution to single/double din problem. Doesn't block the vents, doesn't block the AC controls, and adjusts up and down (and is quick removable if you wanna throw it in the center console).
Installing this same one right now! Agree on all counts. We did a Double DIN modification on the last XJ and although it wasn't bad I was never really happy about having to monkey with the A/C flow to get it to fit properly.
Actually a pretty decent solution to single/double din problem. Doesn't block the vents, doesn't block the AC controls, and adjusts up and down (and is quick removable if you wanna throw it in the center console).
Works fantastically as far as I can tell, backup camera too.
@dog_ Thanks for the suggestion and the pics. It looks like this might be the best option for an XJ. I have a manual transmission and it looks like the display might be pretty close to getting in the way when I shift. When you have a chance, could you post a pic from the side with the display tilted all the way up, and one with the display tilted all the way down? That way I could get an idea of the maximum clearance I would have. I know it's a big ask, but I would really appreciate it.
Plug n play? No. You'll need to butt-splice the harness that comes with your new head unit to an adapter harness, that then connects to the factory wiring. Of you can just butts-splice the heat unit harness directly to the factory wiring after cutting off the OEM connector, eliminating the need for the adapter harness. if you already have an aftermarket heat unit, you more than likely already have the adapter harness, but you'll still need to splice on the harness for the new head unit because it will almost certainly be different than the one you have now. Murphy's Law...
I guess I don't have to say it since it's probably apparent but yeah... I don't have much knowledge of this kind of stuff. I will say though that this forum (and Youtube) have been super helpful to learn how to do a whole bunch of stuff on my vehicle. Thanks for the info. It would be nice to be plug n play, but what you're saying sounds very doable.
06-07-2021, 09:55 AM
Single DIN w/ Apple Carplay?
