Are these HU's interchangeable?
 

Hi all,

I have a 2013 FR-S with the base Pioneer (non-touchscreen) HU. What I want to know is, are both the PT546-18130 (the 2013 touch screen HU) and the PT546-00140 (the 2014/15 touch screen HU) interchangeable? In other words, if I pick up the 2014/2015 version, will it fit and work in my 2013?

Thanks!

steering wheel controls included?
they should swap over..

I don't have steering wheel controls (although I wish I did!).

Should swap without issue, but in my limited understanding of things, mostly from other members posts, the OEM HU the 13 base had was actually one of the better ones without audio issues, and with more functionality, (ie XM ready).

Yeah, I've heard the same, but I hate the display. I'd really like a large color touchscreen display. I'm open to aftermarket options as well...this seems to be a reasonable option. Any other recommendations?

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130X360....html?tp=20217

ca-fi (android HU), i think theyre coming out with a new version soon

I have the 5600BHS, it's a solid choice

:w00t:

That's good to know, thanks! And it solves the problem of how difficult it is to add Sirius satellite to the OEM HU's...I can use the cheapo plug and play Sirius tuner with this one. Yay! Now, to save the money!

My 2013 FR-S had the base Pioneer (non-touchscreen) HU. I installed a 2014 PT546-00140 HU. Plug and play install, took about 15 minutes.

That's exactly what I initially wanted to know...thank you!

Get the new AVH-X5700BHS. It's $30 more and has the 3-way networking mode (all the new AVH models have this) if you want to use it in the future.. I set it up in the BRZ and love it the way it is. Replaced the door speakers with good mids, the dash speakers with good highs and put a sub in the trunk. Sounds great! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA2CP26H5664

I've had all 3 headunits in my 2013.... 100% plug and play

Any comments / preference?

Same here, although it took me about 20 minutes because I added the NAV module to it which requires a few extra screws and head-scratching...

After much debating, I think I'm going to stay OEM and pick up a PT546-00140. That way I can retain the functionality of the stock bluetooth mic and not have to mess with jumping the USB connection...plus, I like the look of the unit.

Seems easy enough to pop the trim plate off, unbolt and unplug the existing HU, then replug and re-bolt the new one in....right? I've never done any sort of installs like this before, but I hate to pay someone to install something I can easily do myself. Tell me I can do it! RAWR!

that's pretty much it. You may have to transfer the brackets, I don't recall. I did because I added the GPS unit.

2013 bespoke is crap as the aux port only works for the app. 2014+ is perfect other then Bluetooth that's lik 60 seconds to connect and has no ports rear ports for sub/amp hookup so u gotta tap in

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Got my PT546-00140 today....gonna switch it out tonight! Anything I need to know before I start? I think I'm most nervous about popping the damn trim plate off without breaking it....

I'm pretty proud of myself!! I swapped them out tonight, with some help from my awesome son. So glad I didn't have to pay someone to get this done. :)

Thanks for sharing! Really good info.