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e30cabrio · 06-26-2020, 05:10 PM

Thanks! I figured it out.

Compelica · 06-27-2020, 04:01 AM

Anyone knows if there is a 'reboot' function on our headunits? I have a DDX918WS and once in a blue moon the Android Auto function freezes and I have to turn the car off and on to reboot the head unit. Obviously a bummer when this happens in the middle of a highway, we can't just stop anywhere...

My Android Auto is on the latest version, with the latest firmware on the Kenwood head unit.

e30cabrio · 06-27-2020, 09:14 PM

From the 919 manual:

Compelica · 06-27-2020, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e30cabrio

From the 919 manual:

Thanks, but that merely turns off the screen and does not actually reboot the entire head unit... I'm looking to see if it's possible to power cycle - and subsequently show the Kenwood splash screen.

Halo_2 · 07-05-2020, 03:23 AM

New unit is Kenwood DDX920WDABS or DMX820WS which one should I get

gpvecchi · 07-05-2020, 03:46 AM

DDX920WDABS

Halo_2 · 08-29-2020, 03:42 AM

Anyone know the what the 3.5mm jack is from the custom harness from carbon car system is for?

Also there was a green plug that doesn't get plugged into the harness and no spare connector for it, what's it for?

2014 MY15 86

Irace86.2.0 · 08-30-2020, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halo_2

Anyone know the what the 3.5mm jack is from the custom harness from carbon car system is for?

Also there was a green plug that doesn't get plugged into the harness and no spare connector for it, what's it for?

2014 MY15 86

3.5mm male jack or female plug? Just curious.

This is just a guess, but the 3.5mm could be for the steering wheel controls on some models or it's for the microphone.

Some connectors aren't used.

Halo_2 · 08-31-2020, 08:03 PM

Got a answer for anyone else

Ignore the green plug thats factory GPS antenna.

3.5mm is steering controls

11-04-2020, 02:19 AM

Old thread I know but,
How did you figure out the backup camera solution without Carbon's harness?

Also, I'm in Canada, where could I get the current headunit? Seems like the ones that fit aren't North American...

Quote:

Originally Posted by e30cabrio

Does anyone know which wire to tap for the speed sensor?

I looked at the wire harness and it seems it's pink/green at the ECU but I am not comfortable tapping it there.

Figured it & reverse out.

Houston we have backup camera!

I guess Carbon did me a favor blowing me off, I did 'er myself & saved $.

Halo_2 · 11-04-2020, 04:24 AM

My backup camera works fine no modded needed to the carbon harness

wolffbite · 11-04-2020, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halo_2

My backup camera works fine no modded needed to the carbon harness

There's definitely some wiring difference between the Australian and North American cars that carbon isn't aware of.

Both myself and many other people on this forum (Canada/USA) reported backup cam issues when using the carbon harness. Mine just didn't work at all. I'm not very wiring savvy so I took mine to a local shop, and they had to add the 6v/12v converter before it would work.

e30cabrio · 11-04-2020, 06:17 PM

My issue was the reverse wire was loose. I have since replaced the OEM camera with a Kenwood that was P&P with the HU.

06-27-2020, 09:14 PM	#143
e30cabrio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2017 86 Location: West Valley Posts: 144 Thanks: 18 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	From the 919 manual: Attached Images

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06-26-2020, 05:10 PM	#141
e30cabrio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2017 86 Location: West Valley Posts: 144 Thanks: 18 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Thanks! I figured it out.

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Compelica Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Drives: 86 GT Location: Malaysia Posts: 398 Thanks: 270 Thanked 229 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	Anyone knows if there is a 'reboot' function on our headunits? I have a DDX918WS and once in a blue moon the Android Auto function freezes and I have to turn the car off and on to reboot the head unit. Obviously a bummer when this happens in the middle of a highway, we can't just stop anywhere... My Android Auto is on the latest version, with the latest firmware on the Kenwood head unit.

07-05-2020, 03:23 AM	#145
Halo_2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Drives: 2014 MY15 86 GTS Location: Australia Posts: 100 Thanks: 29 Thanked 39 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	New unit is Kenwood DDX920WDABS or DMX820WS which one should I get

07-05-2020, 03:46 AM	#146
gpvecchi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: Toyota 86 GT Limited PP (Model G) Location: Italy Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 414 Thanked 359 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s)	DDX920WDABS

08-29-2020, 03:42 AM	#147
Halo_2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Drives: 2014 MY15 86 GTS Location: Australia Posts: 100 Thanks: 29 Thanked 39 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Anyone know the what the 3.5mm jack is from the custom harness from carbon car system is for? Also there was a green plug that doesn't get plugged into the harness and no spare connector for it, what's it for? 2014 MY15 86

08-31-2020, 08:03 PM	#149
Halo_2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Drives: 2014 MY15 86 GTS Location: Australia Posts: 100 Thanks: 29 Thanked 39 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Got a answer for anyone else Ignore the green plug thats factory GPS antenna. 3.5mm is steering controls

11-04-2020, 04:24 AM	#151
Halo_2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Drives: 2014 MY15 86 GTS Location: Australia Posts: 100 Thanks: 29 Thanked 39 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	My backup camera works fine no modded needed to the carbon harness

11-04-2020, 06:17 PM	#153
e30cabrio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2017 86 Location: West Valley Posts: 144 Thanks: 18 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	My issue was the reverse wire was loose. I have since replaced the OEM camera with a Kenwood that was P&P with the HU.

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