2011 Tahoe Android radio swap

[hillstrubl]

Picked up a chinese Android radio that supposedly is a factory fit. Install after laying everything out and pulling off the trim was quite easy. The issue (apparently known) is the rear has a buzzing and very little sound coming from the speakers. Its almost like all of the sound is bridged to feed the front only (which sounds great but is VERY loud). I'm being told to cut a specific wire while I'll try tomorrow. If it works, this is a great upgrade. The interface is quick (despite having only 2GB RAM) and Android Auto (wireless) connected immediately.

Amazon link -> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM6HC5W6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Some pics, I'm not going to put the dash back together until I know I'm keeping it, etc

(Support says cut the brown wire on Harness labeled "2")

 

[hillstrubl]

**Update** can't get the rear speakers to work, but went back and forth with support trying 2 or 3 things, apparently I missed a harness to harness amp trigger wire (not sure why that's not presoldered but whatever). Will re-re-swap tomorrow and report back.

 

[hillstrubl]

**another update** amp trigger wire re-attached, now as soon as its powered on a LOUD buzzing plays over the rear speakers. Spoke to support again and they're sending me another radio. Swapped back to the factory radio and all works (so its not the wiring or amp). This is frustrating... I might end up with a name brand Pioneer, etc

 

[tuckerrnr1]

Good luck on your project, hope the new unit fixes it.

 

[tooleyondeck]

I know I probably sound like a broken record, but crutchfield.com can provide you a true plug-n-play setup for not much more than the one you have now plus a warranty.

 

[Charlie207]

I know I probably sound like a broken record, but crutchfield.com can provide you a true plug-n-play setup for not much more than the one you have now plus a warranty.

Do you have one or two to recommend?

 

[tooleyondeck]

Do you have one or two to recommend?

BOSS Audio has some cheap options:

BOSS Audio BE62CP

Digital multimedia receiver (does not play discs)

www.crutchfield.com

^^ I have 2 of these, one in my 03 Denali and one in my daughter's Mazda

BOSS Audio BE7ACP

Digital multimedia receiver (does not play discs)

www.crutchfield.com

^^ This one has a full 7" screen and a 5 year warranty

 

[B-train]

I like that the radio has the factory look. Keep us posted. I've been thinking about the same idea.

 

[hillstrubl]

This was a hail mary, as the feature list is great. I received a replacement radio (same model) and have the same exact issue. I'm giving up and ordering something from crutchfield. I solved the humming and buzzing, but can't get the amp to wake up for the rear speakers enough to have anything but VERY low volume.

**Update** just ordered this

 

[Gearz]

I installed a Phoenix 13” radio plug and play and it has better sound than the original one. $550 on sale . Just google it. There is a learning curve but I’m very happy with it. No buzz and retained most all features in including the back up camera.

 

[enginehead]

**another update** amp trigger wire re-attached, now as soon as its powered on a LOUD buzzing plays over the rear speakers. Spoke to support again and they're sending me another radio. Swapped back to the factory radio and all works (so its not the wiring or amp). This is frustrating... I might end up with a name brand Pioneer, etc

if you look at Crutchfield.com, they show there are adapter kits for vehicle with the Bose audio systems. you can go to their site and buy just the adapter kit if you need to.

I am not a fan of those generic after market andoid radios. I installed a version of this Sony unit in my parent's 4Runner and will probably put this in my Tahoe

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Mobile-XAV-AX3200-Receiver-WebLink/dp/B09P9JTC8Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MGXXPYBLI3TP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.m9fQRYmbHHQOyfMxIfqx3Jyz505z9C9pBlWRV1I3S8gmch3YlRpPkIw7UL6afUPUjNqc-Mj-sbu2qPKjCoaB4kLDjj2k4hC8UfTPFSuj5_ZLnfl6VBvyRsL8FOULfi9Kv01qx48Bj8X4J3M_C5oVAj33CwCGYXAqjWMUk2HFzG0JirFyAiaw6v9vb0-e9feUu4HHhx86KMGKgBdTZI7r-cBfSvYUin-p9cBe8TaRm6ZWY_aV389n-eg46ExXihjhE77vGelYdwMlqLDqcW_8YDBoFvmmW0FpGspz4FLxdcI.zDbAYNR6PNy0-hlf7hYOru2e60hH2Df71HrR3B18nb4&dib_tag=se&keywords=sony+apple+car+play+radio&qid=1716836269&s=electronics&sprefix=sony+apple+car+play+radio%2Celectronics%2C104&sr=1-1

 

[hillstrubl]

Good luck on your project, hope the new unit fixes it.

New unit was exactly the same, can only get a tiny amount of sound from rear speakers and if the amp trigger wire is spliced together it buzzes LOUD the entire time it's powered on.

 

[tooleyondeck]

You should be happy with your crutchfield unit, did you take advantage of their ready-wire service by chance? It was worth the $25 to save me a bunch of splicing and soldering.

 

[TollKeeper]

Have you looked into Atoto? Know of a couple people that have them, and love them.

I am looking at getting the Atoto S8 Ultra myself.

 

[hillstrubl]

You should be happy with your crutchfield unit, did you take advantage of their ready-wire service by chance? It was worth the $25 to save me a bunch of splicing and soldering.

I think I will, I've had good luck with Crutchfield in the past. I did have them build the harness for me, $25 is well worth it. I will have to cut 1 wire though to ground out the parking brake trigger wire.

 

[hillstrubl]

Have you looked into Atoto? Know of a couple people that have them, and love them.

I am looking at getting the Atoto S8 Ultra myself.

Initially yes, but the lack of volume knob was the dealbreaker

 

[TollKeeper]

Initially yes, but the lack of volume knob was the dealbreaker

I would typically agree, but I use steering wheel controls almost exclusively now, so it was a mute thing for me.

 

[hillstrubl]

Crutchfield "Dual" branded unit in. Its very basic, which is exactly what I wanted. Basically its an AM/FM radio, reverse cam and vehicle to use Android Auto (wireless). Works perfect.
I also rewired both front power plugs with relays to be ignition switched (changed out the drivers side one for a QC/PD flush USB port) and added aforementioned camera. All in all, very happy, sounds great.

 

[Charlie207]

I would typically agree, but I use steering wheel controls almost exclusively now, so it was a mute thing for me.

*moot

 

[Malii Denali]

This was a hail mary, as the feature list is great. I received a replacement radio (same model) and have the same exact issue. I'm giving up and ordering something from crutchfield. I solved the humming and buzzing, but can't get the amp to wake up for the rear speakers enough to have anything but VERY low volume.

**Update** just ordered this

Looking to swap my factory boss with nav and res…. Were you able to get crutchfield to provide you a solution that retains everything?

Also how do you like that Dual head unit?