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Saab 9-3 radio upgrade

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  • 12-02-2018 4:41pm
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    duffman3833
    Registered Users Posts: 1,034 ✭✭✭


    Im looking for some advice. I want to upgrade the stereo in my 08 saab 93 and was looking at android units similar to link below
    Link

    Has anyone any experience with these or help on sourcing one or if people had any trouble with these

    Id like it to:
    keep the steering wheel controls working
    Sat Nav
    Bluetooth
    A method for storing music, either through an SD card or the likes
    hook up reversing camera

    Appreciate any help on this
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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    There is a bunch of videos on youtube that should help you with installation
    https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=saab+9-3+android


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    duffman3833
    Registered Users Posts: 1,034 ✭✭✭duffman3833


    its not really the install im concerned with, its more getting the correct radio
    im looking into this one but just not sure if it will work in the saab


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    kao123
    Registered Users Posts: 302 ✭✭kao123


    duffman3833 wrote: »
    its not really the install im concerned with, its more getting the correct radio
    im looking into this one but just not sure if it will work in the saab

    I recently got a Pumpkin android head unit and their site shows what models they can be fitted to, I have a 2010 Mondeo so it was easy to find for me, but they mention on their site that if you email them pictures of your current head unit in place then they will advise if they have one for your car.
    There are a few suppliers out there that supply for different models, just a few I checked into before buying:

    https://www.autopumpkin.de/
    http://xtrons.co.uk/
    https://www.eonon.com/

    Chances are though if you buy an Android head unit you may need a facia adapter to make it sit flush, oh and for steering controls it depends if your car has a canbus connector already.
    Sat Nav can use google maps or a 3rd party purchased Sat Nav app for Android, I use SYGIC - it installed no problem and works just fine.
    Bluetooth works fine for me, Phone pairing and Music streaming no issues so far.
    Mine came with 2 x external USB ports and 2 x SD card slots so I now have more than enough space to store and play music.
    My unit came supplied with a reversing camera and the necessary connections on the supplied canbus loom, I just haven't had time to run the cable and install the camera yet.


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    duffman3833
    Registered Users Posts: 1,034 ✭✭✭duffman3833


    ill send them email, see what they recommend, thanks for the advice


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