Thanks buddy , it's really not your job you don't own us anything, but if it can be done it would be superb.

 

i had it in my x-type ,it can be done

 

I've done this already with my XK and did a write up . Not terribly difficult. GVIF convertor to an Android streaming media box but that's just Android. I don't know of a high quality Android Box where you can load those Apps. Also No CarPlay app is available or Carlink. No Android Auto either for that matter. The lossless sound system with the Chinese aftermarkets is much improved imo. My biggest complaint it the resolution on the OEM screen. I would go back to my old setup if our screens had higher resolution. I think there are. newer convertor boxes that have android built in so no need to add the media streamer but still poor resolution

 

what i did was make it 1024x600 witch was decent for 2014 back then when i did it, now ill improve it by 1920x720 or somewhere in that range , we have a odroid-c4 and a odroid n2 .....back in 2014 i was using a tired c2
also my camera isn't doing it any justice


i did this in 2014 i borrowed my wifes camera ,and this is with the sun beeting on it

 

Just installed today on my 2012 Jaguar XJL. Didn't take long, because this is the 3 aftermarket Android head unit I have installed in this car.

Initial impressions:
Pros:
1. Good picture
2. Good sound.
3. Can control AC from front panel relatively easy.
4. Has autosleep function, so that it turns on immediately. Previous aftermarket units didn't have it, and it would take a while to boot. This was one of my biggest complaints about my previous units. Waiting for it to boot up. This alone makes it worth it to me.
5. Reverse camera works good, and has picture of radar around the car.
6. Shows when the door is open.

Cons:
1. NO valet function. I looked in every menu and setting, and could not find it. I will continue to look though. Although I seldom use it, it is still a feature I would prefer to have. Will definitely report back if it is not there.
2. The Sync function in climate control, only syncs the passenger side when you press the sync button. If it is already turned on, you have to turn it off and back on for it to sync. In the OEM unit, if you set it to sync, whatever you change changes for the other areas of the car(left, right, front, rear.)
3. Because it uses a two channel MOST for the fiber connection to the amplifier, you can only fade from left to right, not from front to rear. Not a big deal for me, because I never fade anyway.
4. The IAM2.1 Level 3 navi/dvd box has dual fakra connections for the radio antenna. The Android unit only comes with a regular antenna cable. Even though I never listen to the radio, I will go ahead and order an adapter off of Amazon.
6. Hazard lights button does not work. I will try the fix suggested by Dennis, about removing the board on that side, and remounting.

To address the issue of the temperature display: There is a menu where the temperature can be changed from Celsius to Fahrenheit. However, it doesn't do anything when you change it. It displays whatever you have your temperature units set to in your car. It changes back and forth when you change it in your dash menu. No big deal, but previous units allowed me to have a different unit of measure on my head unit than what I had on my dash.

Before anyone says anything, yes, I know I am posting in the XF forum, but this unit is designed for the XJL as well, and the settings can be changed in the CANBUS settings screen. In fact, I will probably try changing it to XF, and see if the valet function is there.


Edited to add: I can not map my steering wheel buttons. I am stuck with the factory settings for the steering wheel buttons. I have ran across this before in other cars that had a canbus box, so I am not that surprised.
Also, the Car Launcher Pro app does not look the same as it does with smaller screen head units. The app wisely doesn't try to fit the same graphics into a bigger screen by stretching it, so it doesn't look bad. It just isn't the same.

 

sgtm7 I have pretty much the same issues as you, except syncing works fine (though there's no rear climate on the XK:-). I found that changing vehicles to XF just displays a different climate screen but nothing on that screen functions so it'll be interesting to see what you come up with.
Regarding "To address the issue of the temperature display: There is a menu where the temperature can be changed from Celsius to Fahrenheit. However, it doesn't do anything when you change it. It displays whatever you have your temperature units set to in your car. It changes back and forth when you change it in your dash menu. No big deal, but previous units allowed me to have a different unit of measure on my head unit than what I had on my dash. ", I'm a little confused and it's probably a feature specific to your XJ but how are you able to change it in your dash menu? I don't know what that means. On the XK, the selection is only available on the touch screen unless I'm missing some process. With the new unit, mine behaves the same as you describe. You can select it, but it doesn't do anything. I even went so far as to reconnect the OEM screen and confirm I had Fahrenheit selected (I did). Can you elaborate on what you meant by changing the dash settings?

​​​​​​​Also a pic of your setup would be appreciated.

 

I guess the XJL has a different setup from the XK. On the XJL, if you press the "OK" button on the right hand side of the stereo wheel, it brings up the menu you see displayed in the picture. That menu allows you to change units, check the oil level, etc. Seems to me, they tried to make a "one fits all" unit, and you are suppose to just change the canbus. However, they overlooked a few things.

 

Thanks. I suspected you just had better/ other options. There is no OK button on the wheel of the XK and all those functions are in the touchscreen only. Thanks for the quick reply though.

 

Update:

Definitely no valet function. Hazard lights still not working. I can not remove the small board behind of those switches, because it appears that in addition to the 3 screws holding the board, I also need to remove the dial that is attached to it, and I can't find a nut or screw on the dial. I have gained some things, and lost some things with this "upgrade". I will keep it in for now, but not sure if it will become a permanent installation. I have never seen a car without hazard lights, so I think working hazard lights might be a requirement to pass my annual safety inspection. So I might have to swap out the system next year, just to pass my inspection.

I am not disappointed with the unit, but I am not completely happy either. If I could get the hazard lights to work, I would definitely keep this unit installed.

 

i hope this helps for your hazard button

here's a video i made how to figure out your pins for the hazard button on a lexus similar procedure

 

The Jaguar has no missing connectors that have the hazard lights. Got a chance to mess around with it this weekend. The connection that has the wire needed to turn the hazard on and off, appeared to be a little lose. I pressed it all the way in, and the hazard lights turned on. And wouldn't turn back off! I disconnected the other plug that was going to the board that had the lose connection, and then plugged it back in, and the hazard lights turned back off. I can disconnect and reconnect that wire to turn them on. Then I can do the same to turn them back off. If I can disconnect and reconnect the connection, I can get it to turn on with the hazard button as well. However, I have to disconnect and reconnect the connection to turn them back off. So it isn't the button, and isn't a missing wire. Can't find anything in the settings that might effect it either.

You wouldn't happen to have contact info for the actual manufacturer of these units do you? The vendor is pretty much useless. Also, do you think selecting the "upgrade canbus" option would help? Could it possibly hurt?

 

Hello mate.
After about 3 months of backwards and forwards with the manufacturer of theses units I sent mine back for a refund of purchase price

 

Probably the best thing you could have done.
I've been saying this form the very start, these units are not ready for market, they have a lot of problems.

 

You have to remove the back panel for the hazzard button, remove the screws then press hard as you put the screws back press the hazzard that it clicks as you are screwing it in, some of these units have bad quality control

 

My explanation of what I did, probably wasn't clear enough. Although I was hoping it was a simple fix like that, it isn't the button not contacting the switch on the circuit board that is the problem. I unscrewed the circuit board, and pressed the switch on the circuit board directly, while I was troubleshooting.

 

You have the contact information for the manufacturer? What problems did you have? My AC zone sync issue is not a big deal, and the valet function not being available was actually expected, once I determined that they don't actually use the circuit boards from the OEM unit. Not being able to turn off the hazard lights is my only real dead lining fault.

 

well the wires are wrong like i show in my video ,ill look at the wiring diagram ,what model and year vehichle so i can look it up

 

2012 Jaguar XJL. Yeah, since I can make the hazards turn on and off just by disconnecting and reconnecting the jack, I am suspecting something wrong with the wiring at that jack, the wiring going from that jack to the canbus, or the canbus itself. However, unlike with your Lexus, the line for the hazard light is hooked up, otherwise I wouldn't be able to get them to turn on or off just be connecting and reconnecting. Plus, the wiring diagram shows the BN-YE wire going from the switch to the junction box. Assuming that BN-YE is "Brown-Yellow", it is definitely one of the wires from the car harness into the head unit. Problem is, I don't have a wiring diagram or pin out for the head unit, only for my car.



The black connector up front is the harness from the car, going to the connection of the head unit. Disconnecting and reconnecting the small connector with the black and green wire, will turn the hazard lights on. Then doing it again will turn them off. Can also do the same thing at the circuit card end containing the switch. Can also use the switch itself, after doing a connect/reconnect with the harness.

 

Have you tried bridging those 2 wires from the small connector, from what you describe it seems to be a problem with the switch, try a small piece of wire and touch the solder points with the small connector disconnected.

 

This one is for the 7". It's similar to the 12" Tesla for the XK. I don't have your Model so I don't have much to go on in terms of a diagram for the buttons as there are none on the 7". It uses OEM. But I made this one for the 7" - should help a little

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...0/#post2398970