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Effective methods to deal with the steering wheel control problem of a 2005-2013 Alfa Romeo 147 car stereo DVD player GPS navigation

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2005-2013 Alfa Romeo 147 car stereo DVD player after installation

Frankly speaking, one of the simplest ways to improve your driving experience in a 2005-2013 Alfa Romeo 147 is to replace your factory radio with a brand new stereo integrated with numerous practical and entertainment features. With a new multifunctional car stereo in your car, you can be offered with not only the greatest convenience but also the entertainment. Although the installation is not difficult, you might encounter any problems. Today I would like to introduce effective instructions to deal with the steering wheel control problem during your installation for a 2005-2013 Alfa Romeo 147 car stereo DVD player.

2005-2013 Alfa Romeo 147 car stereo DVD player after installation
2005-2013 Alfa Romeo 147 car stereo DVD player after installation

Steering wheel control connection instruction

About the steering wheel control, please connect the steering wheel control plug (the red one) to your original car’s steering wheel control plug. Then you will enter the steering wheel control learning interface, you can follow the instructions step-by-step.

The steering wheelcontrol learning instructions are as followings:

After you finish the steering wheel control learning, your original car’s steering wheel buttons will work.

If the steering wheel control still can’t work, then it is the problem of your original car’s steering wheel control cables. Maybe the steering wheel control PIN of your original car’s steering wheel control plug is different from ours. Please find out your original car’s steering wheel control cables: 2 steering wheel control wires and 1 steering wheel GND wire. Please connect these 3 wires to our 3 steering wheel control wires which are on the red steering wheel control plug. You can see that these 2 green wires are steering wheel control wires, and the white wire is steering wheel GND wire. After you connect these 3 wires well, your original car’s steering wheel buttons will work perfectly.

Please note: the following wiring diagram is provided for your reference.

2005-2013 Alfa Romeo 147 car stereo DVD player
2005-2013 Alfa Romeo 147 car stereo DVD player

 

Above is about how to solve the steering wheel control connection problem. If you still have any problems, you can turn to a professional for help.

Anyway, before the installation, please be 100% sure that you have a stereo which can work well with your car. If you don’t have a car stereo for your car, I’d like to recommend one from Seicane for you.

http://www.seicane.com/alfa-romeo-147-dvd-player-with-gps-navigation-radio-bluetooth-ipod-srd-8805

With intelligent WinCE6.0 operation system and the newest 800MHz ARM11 processor, this Seicane stereo is specially built for Alfa Romeo 147 of year from 2005 to 2013.

There are a wide range of attractive features being supported by this 2005-2013 Alfa Romeo 147 car stereo which can meet your various needs in car, including 3D GPS, Bluetooth hands-free calls, Bluetooth music, FM/AM radio, RDS, Aux in, iPod, etc.

What are you waiting for? Just install this 2005-2013 Alfa Romeo 147 car stereo in your car now. This unit will perfectly upgrade your factory radio with both its comprehensive practical and entertainment features.

How to install a 2003-2011 Porsche Cayenne gps dvd car stereo and make it work effectively

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2003-2011 Porsche Cayenne gps dvd car stereo after installation

Here comes an advanced 2003-2011 Porsche Cayenne car stereo from Seicane after installation. It is equipped with the stable Android 5.1.1 operation system and the powerful quad-core CPU for you to upgrade your factory radio for your 2003-2011 Porsche Cayenne. Today I would like to show you a detailed 2003-2011 Porsche Cayenne gps dvd car stereo installation guide for your reference and introduce you how to make this stereo normally work if there is no sound coming out from it.

2003-2011 Porsche Cayenne gps dvd car stereo after installation
2003-2011 Porsche Cayenne gps dvd car stereo after installation

Please pay attention to the tips about the installation:

1.Please disconnect the power before the installation.

2.Please prepare a lever and a screwdriver before the removal and the installation.

3.Please keep all the separate parts from the car. Please take great care of the dashboard to avoid scratching it during its detachment and installation. Please keep handy any parts from the car and make use of all the original screws from the car as much as possible. so each related part of the unit can be fixed securely.

4.For your convenience, here’s the recommended tools for removal and installation from Seicane, please check for more details: http://www.seicane.com/car-dvd-dismantling-devicesrd-400

2003-2011 Porsche Cayenne car radio installation guide

1. Pry out the trim piece along the perimeter of the center dashboard with a lever.

Pry out the trim piece along the perimeter of the center dashboard with a lever
Pry out the trim piece along the perimeter of the center dashboard with a lever

2. Remove 2 screws holding the stereo in the dashboard frame (green arrows). Please note that there will be four screws in the cars with navigation.

Remove 2 screws holding the stereo in the dashboard frame (green arrows). Please note that there will be four screws in the cars with navigation
Remove 2 screws holding the stereo in the dashboard frame (green arrows). Please note that there will be four screws in the cars with navigation

3. Carefully take the factory stereo out of the dash. When removing the factory radio, please note that there are two locking tabs on the lower tray that can break easily.

Carefully take the factory stereo out of the dash. When removing the factory radio, please note that there are two locking tabs on the lower tray that can break easily
Carefully take the factory stereo out of the dash. When removing the factory radio, please note that there are two locking tabs on the lower tray that can break easily

4. Here is a close-up of the underside of the stereo. These two plastic fingers (green arrows) fit into the tabs on the top edge of the lower tray.

Here is a close-up of the underside of the stereo. These two plastic fingers (green arrows) fit into the tabs on the top edge of the lower tray
Here is a close-up of the underside of the stereo. These two plastic fingers (green arrows) fit into the tabs on the top edge of the lower tray

5. Press the tab (green arrow) on the antenna lead and pull it out of the stereo.

Press the tab (green arrow) on the antenna lead and pull it out of the stereo
Press the tab (green arrow) on the antenna lead and pull it out of the stereo

6. Pull out the connectors at the back of the stereo (green arrows). Note that some cars may have different setups based on the vehicle’s different years.

Pull out the connectors at the back of the stereo (green arrows). Note that some cars may have different setups based on the vehicle's different years
Pull out the connectors at the back of the stereo (green arrows). Note that some cars may have different setups based on the vehicle’s different years

7. Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car radio.

Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car radio
Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car radio

8. Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane car radio.

Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane car radio
Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane car radio

9. Connect the Seicane car radio to your original car radio’s plugs. And put the new Seicane car radio back into the dash.

10. Install two screws and trim piece.

11. Turn on the new car radio and have a comprehensive test.

 

Before or during the installation, if you have any questions, you can turn to a professional for help. Besides, if you are interested in this intelligent 2003-2011 Porsche Cayenne gps dvd car stereo from Seicane, please check out the following link:

http://www.seicane.com/seicane-s127014-quad-core-android-in-dash-car-dvd-gps-system-for-2003-2011-porsche-cayenne-with-am-fm-radio-bluetooth-music-mirror-link-obd2-3g-wifi-hd-1024-600-multi-touch-capacitive-screen

This amazing 2003-2011 Porsche Cayenne gps dvd car stereo is integrated with a wide range of features to meet almost all your needs in car, which mainly includes GPS navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, DVD player, radio tuner, USB/SD connection, etc. Apart from these basic features, there are also some optional features that can be added to this unit according to your preference, such as backup camera, OBD2, DAB and so on.

Just install this powerful 2003-2011 Porsche Cayenne gps dvd car stereo in your beloved car and you will embrace a more wonderful driving experience than ever before.

A Guide of How to Install a 2007-2010 Ford Expedition Stereo Carplay Radio Navigation System Easily

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2007-2010 Ford Expedition Stereo after installation

Nowadays, more and more people prefer to use Carplay on their drive way. According to the new statistics, the number of car radio with Carplay owner has been increased to more than 40 million this year. However, some people may still wonder how to install it correctly .Thus it is important to get the right skills of installation. Suppose you are are the owner of 2007-2010 Ford Expedition, what will you do when you start to upgrade your new car radio system? Here are some steps that can help you to finish these complex procedures.

 

Before and during installation, you should notice:

1.Before connecting, please make sure the ignition is off to avoid short circuit.

2.Ensure connect the yellow and red power cable at last.

3.Ensure that all loose wires are isolated with electrical tape

4.Ensure don’t tangle the wire when tighten the moving parts(Such as seat rails).

5.Ensure that all ground is connected to the same place.

6.Using the improper fuse may cause damage of fire, so when replace the fuse, please consult the professional.

2007-2010 Ford Expedition head unit installation instruction

Step 1: Remove the trim around gear shifter.

Remove the trim around gear shifter
Remove the trim around gear shifter

Step 2: Remove screws securing center console lid with a screwdriver.

Remove screws securing center console lid with a screwdriver
Remove screws securing center console lid with a screwdriver

Step 3: Remove the center console trim.

Remove the center console trim
Remove the center console trim

Step 4: Remove console side panels on both driver and passenger sides.

Remove console side panels on both driver and passenger sides
Remove console side panels on both driver and passenger sides

Step 5: Remove bolts securing radio bezel and AC controls.

Remove bolts securing radio bezel and AC controls
Remove bolts securing radio bezel and AC controls

Step 6: Unplug AC controls (from passenger side).

Unplug AC controls
Unplug AC controls

Step 7: Remove the radio bezel and AC controls.

Remove the radio bezel and AC controls
Remove the radio bezel and AC controls

Step 8: Remove screws securing radio to the vehicle, and take the original radio out of the dash.

Remove screws securing radio to the vehicle, and take the original radio out of the dash
Remove screws securing radio to the vehicle, and take the original radio out of the dash

Step 9: Check all the accessories for the new Seicane stereo.

Check all the accessories for the new Seicane stereo
Check all the accessories for the new Seicane stereo

Step 10: Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane stereo.

Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane stereo
Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane stereo

Step 11: Connect the Seicane stereo to your original car radio’s plugs, and put the new Seicane stereo into the dash.

Step 12: Turn on the new Seicane stereo and check whether the radio is working properly.

Step 13: Install all screws, trims, panels, bolts and the radio bezel and AC controls into their original place.

 

By now you should have some idea of what is involved in removing and installing a new car stereo in a 2007-2010 Ford Expedition. If you have questions during this process, you can ask your dealer or professional for help. Still find it too hard and not sure what to go with? Please go to a car stereo upgrade center directly to have the radio installed by a mechanic.  

This 2007-2010 Ford Expedition car stereo is running on the latest Android 11.0 and a powerful RK3188 1.5 GHz Cortex A9 8-core processor, which can provide fast response and a stable operation for you.

With ringtones and voice coming out from the car speakers, you can dial, answer, reject and mute calls without taking your hands off the steering wheel. Its phonebook function enables you to search for contacts directly on the big screen of the head unit. The capability to stream your favorite tunes from the Smartphone wirelessly is also desirable. An internal microphone is included for distortion-free talking.

Not only can it provide multifunctional options including backup camera, radio tuner,high speed 4G&wifi internet, but also it supports multi-touch screen with smooth operation, high sensitively and abundant interaction for the better view of your road ahead.

You can buy this fantastic Android car radio system on Seicane official.

How to Upgrade a 2004-2009 VW Volkswagen GOLF Stereo Pure Sound System with Audio Navigation

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2004-2009 VW Volkswagen GOLF Stereo Pure Sound System after installation

Nowadays, it needn’t cost you too much money on purchasing a car, so the car has become an ordinary transportation when people go out. As people spend more and more time in their cars, most of them are very keen on creating a more convenient, comfortable and relaxing in-car environment as well as pursuing a wonderful driving experience. Thus car owners will usually replace their factory radios with new aftermarket stereos to achieve these goals. If you own a 2004-2009 VW Volkswagen GOLF, you can take the following installation instruction for a 2004-2009 VW Volkswagen GOLF car stereo.

2004-2009 VW Volkswagen GOLF Stereo Pure Sound System after installation
2004-2009 VW Volkswagen GOLF Stereo Pure Sound System after installation

Some tips before the installation:

1.Please disconnect the power before the installation.

2.Please prepare a lever and a screwdriver before the removal and the installation.

3.Please keep all the separate parts from the car. Please take great care of the dashboard to avoid scratching it during its detachment and installation. Please keep handy any parts from the car and make use of all the original screws from the car as much as possible. so each related part of the unit can be fixed securely.

4.For your convenience, here’s the recommended tools for removal and installation from Seicane, please check for more details: http://www.seicane.com/car-dvd-dismantling-device-srd-400

2004-2009 VW Volkswagen GOLF car stereo installation instruction

1. The original car radio.

The original car radio
The original car radio

2. Prepare four removal keys.

Prepare four removal keys
Prepare four removal keys

3. There are four removal slots in this radio. Insert the removal keys in the holes of the radio.

There are four removal slots in this radio. Insert the removal keys in the holes of the radio
There are four removal slots in this radio. Insert the removal keys in the holes of the radio

4. Pull outwards to release the radio.

Pull outwards to release the radio
Pull outwards to release the radio

5. Remove the four removal keys from the radio.

6. Disconnect the connectors and cables at the back of the radio.

7. Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car stereo.

Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car stereo
Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car stereo

8. Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane car stereo.

Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane car stereo
Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane car stereo

9. Connect the Seicane car stereo to your original radio’s plugs.

10. Turn on the new Seicane car stereo to have a careful check if everything works well. If it doesn’t, please check whether all the cables are connected correctly.

11. Put the new Seicane car stereo into the dash.

12. Put everything into their original place. All the installation is done.

 

The above is the basic instruction for a 2004-2009 VW Volkswagen GOLF Stereo Pure Sound System removal and installation. Most car radios are with the same guide and there may be little difference at some point, but it will not have much influence on the whole process. Before and during the installation, if you meet any difficulties, you can contact with your dealer for a wiring diagram, seek help from an experienced person or a professional. If you have no ideas about selecting a car stereo, you can check out the link below which is a great 2004-2009 VW Volkswagen GOLF car stereo from Seicane.

http://www.seicane.com/seicane-s127648-2004-2009-vw-volkswagen-golf-pure-android-autoradio-gps-in-car-dvd-system-with-3g-wifi-mirror-link-obd2-bluetooth-steering-wheel-control-aux-rearview-camera

Upgraded to pure Android 5.1.1 operation system and has a high quality RK3188 1.6 GHz Cortex A9 Quad-core processor, this car stereo runs faster than ever because of its better performance. A 7inch HD multi-touch screen with 1024*600 resolution enables you to enjoy the amazing display effect of videos, TV programs, movies, etc as well as have a perfect view of the road ahead. With wifi built in and 3g internet supported, you can freely get access to convenient e-life anytime and anywhere for online entertainment such as video, TV, movie, music, radio and online communication including Skype, MSN, YouTube, twitter and other services. Don’t hesitate to take it right now and wish you embrace an unforgettable driving experience.