Thanks man, you are a hero for trying this out. The community thanks you for your sacrifice. Hopefully Toyota actually gives '19 HB owners android auto.

 

Update - I was able to get it to mount to the dash without falling out, but steering wheel controls and backup cam don't work still. It sure is big, though.

 

how did you get it mounted so it is secured ? Also, how is the sound quality ?

 

You have to remove these 4 little red clips from the OEM bezel and add them to the Seicane unit. Their instructions make absolutely no mention of that part.

 

care to comment on the sound quality ?

 

Oops, missed that part. It's on par with the OEM system. I haven't done a ton of comparing yet though, but it's by no means atrocious.

 

Wu Tang Clan ain't nothin to F with.

 

From looking at the seicane site it looks to me that the steering wheel control signals are available on 2 different type of connectors on the seicane wiring harness. Didn't your harness have these 2 different type SWC connectors ? Maybe they just sent you the wrong harness.

 

The harness they sent definitely does not match the one in their instructions, but their support refuses to acknowledge that or try to assist. It's definitely a gamble going with them.

I'm still going through with my paypal dispute because the SWC and backup camera don't work with the harness they sent and they don't seem interested in sending the right one.

 

I think that it all a matter of communication. They don't understand the problem. Send them as many photos as you can and try to explain to them the situation. Explain to them that you are a member of a large community and if they do not fix the problem they will loose a lot of sales.


Fortunately I can buy this locally and have them install it. It will cost me about 100 euros more but I will let them worry if something will not work.

 

I think that it all a matter of communication. They don't understand the problem. Send them as many photos as you can and try to explain to them the situation. Explain to them that you are a member of a large community and if they do not fix the problem they will loose a lot of sales.

That's definitely part of it. The other part is due to the time difference and how slow they are to respond, you literally get one email a day from them. That's it. It makes troubleshooting damn near impossible, especially when the 1 email you receive from them was them asking a question that I had already answered (with a picture) in the previous email I had sent them.

 

In my line or work I work all the time with our Eastern brothers. I have learnt that due to the time difference it is best to contact them via skype. this way you can have a good chat with them and provide proof of the problem in a few minutes that would require days with emails going back and forth.

 

I like the look of it, it just looks like a PITA. All I want is Android Auto. Thanks for the heads up.

 

Huh never seen how the back of the unit looks. Thanks for posting this. So it is a single din system.

Guess I'll wait for the new one Sony is releasing in December that includes Android Auto

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Huh never seen how the back of the unit looks. Thanks for posting this. So it is a single din system.

Guess I'll wait for the new one Sony is releasing in December that includes Android Auto

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The Sony was my first mental comparison when I saw this. The single din on this car was kind a shocker. But it opens it up this Sony.

 

If they provide you with the right harness, I assume it will work with rear cam or someone suggested it can be converted to a RCA video signal.

For the steering wheel to work, I read that you have to train it. Check P.26 in the user manual: https://www.seicane.com/2019-toyota-corolla-cd-radio-upgrade-repalcement-installation-guide-h6015k

I think filing a dispute may require you to send the unit back which is another $40-$50... maybe eventually they will work it out with you.

 

Yeah, the training doesn't work because the harness that carries the SWC control wires doesn't have anywhere to connect on the harness they sent. I'm going to have to tap them manually if i want.

Dispute is going well, looks like I'm getting a full refund and getting to keep the head unit since they won't provide a prepaid shipping label and PayPal won't hold me responsible for return shipping costs as a result of a falsely advertised product. Should have final word in the next day or so.

 

FWIW My local dealer said it would be a free update for the stock head unit to Android auto after the 2020 hatch releases. But maybe that's not the only reason to switch head units.

 

I know one thing for sure, most Corolla Sport (Hatchback) in Asia are sold with aftermarket headunit. When you buy the car new, there is just a hole there with exposed wiring and it's up to the dealer to sell and install one.

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Roughly about USD$600 for that 10" unit.

 

I would love to see what the dash looks like with the OEM head unit removed and what the dash and hole look like. Any pics of that?

 

So how did this end up, did you get a refund, did they send you a new harness?

 

Nope and nope. Fuck that company.

I'm eventually gonna get around to fixing the wiring myself, but not at the top of my priority list though.

 

Do a charge back on your card. At least get the money back, and that usually makes them more responsive.

 

I was an idiot and paid through paypal so i have to go through paypal's dispute process. won't make that mistake again.

 

Won't paypal eventually refund you due to the product not being as advertised ?

 

I recently had filed a dispute with pp. It worked in my favor. Had buyer protection. They will communicate on your behalf and could take around a week or so.

I assume you have buyer protection on this transaction?

 

Yep, I tried. They would only refund my money if i paid $80 out of pocket to ship the head unit back to china. I'm not losing any more money on this deal, so I'm SOL. oh well.

 

Who is requiring the unit back? PayPal or the manufacturer?

That is the risk we take anytime we buy from a source country like China. Takes the slow boat and difficult to resolve issues. Hit or miss on quality.

Pretty sure your solution will be cheaper and better than the manufacturers.

 

Who is requiring the unit back? PayPal or the manufacturer?

That is the risk we take anytime we buy from a source country like China. Takes the slow boat and difficult to resolve issues. Hit or miss on quality.

Pretty sure your solution will be cheaper and better than the manufacturers.

Manufacturer is requiring i send it back for the refund and paypal is supporting them in that. I've got no problem senidng it back if they send me a prepaid shipping label. For paypal to expect me to come out of pocket though is absurd. Oh well, lesson learned, and i'll learn a little more about wiring in the process. ?

 

apart for not being able to use the SWC and the rear view camera how is the other quality of this thing like the touch screen functiinality, lag, sound quality, glare compared to the original head unit ?

 

Check PayPal Return Shipping program, I think they cover the shipping up to certain amount and you can ship by USPS surface https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/returns

 

UPDATE: I was able to get the steering wheel controls working. Now all I have to do is get the backup camera working and I'll be happy. Wireless carplay is a god send.

 

How did you get Steering wheel controls working?

 

Basically just had to cut and crimp 2 pairs of wires on their harness to connect them to the right location. I'll get some pictures on exactly which ones they are next time i'm in there to figure out the backup camera.

 

Besides these problems, are you happy with the functionality of the head unit??
Is it responsive? Does it function as it should?
It would be very kind of you if you could write a small review for us!!
Thank you in advance!!!

 

I'm hoping to get the backup camera issue fixed first, then I'll be making a review video that goes over everything from my impressions, to how to fix things like the SWC and backup camera. Thanks for your patience!