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igloo77055

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I've seen a thread here of someone replacing their 7 inch unit for an 8 inch.
I'm wanting to do the same for mine as it refuses to recognize my phone for Android Auto. I had to jump through hoops to get it to work with my AAWireless dongle, and as of my latest phone reset I cannot get it to work anymore, wired, or wireless.
From what I understand, NA units don't need the security chip mod and are just plug and play?
All of the part numbers on the original thread seem to be for overseas units, I've found one here in the US from a 2022 model, has anyone done a swap in the US without issue other than the wiring changes?
I plan to make a harness due to the updated pinout.
 
I purchased the following one recently. When I buy it, I hope anything works as expected but "NOT"
https://smarty-trend.com/en/nissan-...2FHQh5ek4SSdCTzogC500EuqAB6JCQjc5_B7eNuEX12Ra

Problem:-
(1) wiring. It comes with a set of wires and it doesn't work "AT ALL". I contacted the seller, and they said I must first connect GND. Okay, I connected GND but the unit still cannot power up. Then, the seller sent me another set of wires. They told me I must connect GND and ACC this time. I have to modify the wires by myself. Finally, I can power the unit up

(2) Canbus. The first model of canbus that came with the first shipment will not work. The seller sent another model of canbus. It also doesn't work. The backup camera and steering wheel control don't work at all. What the hell?

I asked around locally. Luckily, I found a car stereo installer selling me another canbus and wires. The technician did the installation for me. The canbus is not perfect but at least, the backup camera and steering wheel control "seem to be" working. The only thing that doesn't work is the air conditioning control cannot be displayed.

This Smarty Trend doesn't seem to test or know the issue. They just simply sell the product without any knowledge. The seller offered me US$50 for part of the installation fee. Unfortunately, up to now, I didn't receive a cent. I have to purchase the canbus and wires and the installation fee by myself. US$50 cannot even cover it. If you want to buy anything from them, it is on your own risk.

The biggest problem is to find a Nissan Leaf 2018 Canbus.

see attachment. This is the canbus sold by the locally installer. I guess 80% works (better than nothing work)
 

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