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New Radio with Carplay

June 07, 2019, 12:54:16 pm

Wanted maps, so replaced old Ford radio with an Alpine ILX-W650. About $300 for the unit.  It has two camera inputs so I was able to move my backup camera and tank monitor feed to the Alpine.  Had to be a bit creative with the install, but not bad.  Added a cheap relay to bypass the parking brake requirement.  Now my flip up next to it is also totally obsolete, adding a drink holder, since the pull out one doesn't hold drinks well.  And bonus, I got a nice clock. also replaced the cigarette lighter with a USB connector, since that's how you tie into CarPlay with the Phone.

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Re: New Radio with Carplay

Reply #1 – June 07, 2019, 12:59:05 pm

Drink holder!

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Reply #2 – June 07, 2019, 04:20:17 pm

That looks factory. Nice job.
jor

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Re: New Radio with Carplay

Reply #3 – June 15, 2019, 07:12:28 pm

Nice install! We are ready for a receiver update as well.

That Alpine IL X-W650 receiver is the thinnest (depth) I've ever seen for a double DIN.

Here's the cupholder I found worked for me, surprisingly the suction cups have never come undone. Despite the best efforts of the nations Interstates!

Jeff

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Re: New Radio with Carplay

Reply #4 – June 17, 2019, 01:18:39 am

Thanks Jeff, the radio is indeed very small, no cd etc, means not much needed.  Went in nice.  Like the cup holder!

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