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iPhone 5 cable for Alpine unit in v2.5 Roadsters?
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The JVC doesn't have a USB port on the unit. The iPhone cable is run from an adapter box in the area to the left of the driver's footwell and run under the carpeting to the center console.
Ohhhhh... im dropping off the car to swap the single din car audio stereo.
I took out the jvc and bought another single din jvc with rear camera view function. -_- i thought they are both jvc no adapter needed. I was wrong..
Do you think they can handle swapping the usb cable? Im also thinking ask them to put the ovms antenna under the window dash. But i dont really trust third party...(the owner drives model S)
I took out the jvc and bought another single din jvc with rear camera view function. -_- i thought they are both jvc no adapter needed. I was wrong..
Do you think they can handle swapping the usb cable? Im also thinking ask them to put the ovms antenna under the window dash. But i dont really trust third party...(the owner drives model S)
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Peter.h
Since 2017
I recently had my dash apart and swapped in a single slot unit from pioneer with a large 8” screen.
I’d say anyone with decent interior trim expertise should be able to do it (and route the cables while they are at it)
Two watch outs:
(1) the passenger airbag cover requires single use clips. I understand they are only available through Tesla or Lotus so your shop may not have them on hand. But they can do what I did - attach the cover with blue tape until they arrive from Lotus
(2) There are A LOT of wires in there unser and behind the dash, and Tesla has used a bunch of electronics (non automotive) style connectors - it’s a recipe to dislodge something and create a weak contact when poking around there and pulling wires through. I got errors related to the airbag and ABS along the way, and fixed them by cleaning and repeatedly unplugging and replugging connectors on the airbag control unit and the switch pack. The ABS error only cleared after a short drive - Something to watch out for when you’re chasing it down.
But overall - all doable for a skilled and diligent individual.
Good luck!
I’d say anyone with decent interior trim expertise should be able to do it (and route the cables while they are at it)
Two watch outs:
(1) the passenger airbag cover requires single use clips. I understand they are only available through Tesla or Lotus so your shop may not have them on hand. But they can do what I did - attach the cover with blue tape until they arrive from Lotus
(2) There are A LOT of wires in there unser and behind the dash, and Tesla has used a bunch of electronics (non automotive) style connectors - it’s a recipe to dislodge something and create a weak contact when poking around there and pulling wires through. I got errors related to the airbag and ABS along the way, and fixed them by cleaning and repeatedly unplugging and replugging connectors on the airbag control unit and the switch pack. The ABS error only cleared after a short drive - Something to watch out for when you’re chasing it down.
But overall - all doable for a skilled and diligent individual.
Good luck!
nah i didnt ask. I thought about it. My single din does not have navigation system. I will need to a good vent mount to hold the phone for navigation. The good news is the stereo system has an USB port to charge my phone.
Any suggestion on a phone holder that works on the roadster’s vent? I tried a few but the vent is too thick.
i use this one from Bestrix.
i think it's a standard ball mount size, if you wanted to swap for something other than the magnetic.
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