My Lancer already has Bluetooth, which is great for music and calls, but it doesn’t have a built-in navigation system. Living in a new city like Vancouver without maps has been… awkward, to say the least. I’ve definitely gotten lost more times than I’d like to admit, and relying on my phone while driving just isn’t ideal.
That’s why I decided it was finally time to order a proper head unit with navigation. At first, I thought it would be as simple as picking any touchscreen, but there’s actually a lot to consider to make sure it fits my Lancer perfectly.
So I started looking at head units to add navigation. I narrowed it down to two options. The first one looked decent in the photos, but it bulged out a bit from the dash, which didn’t sit right with me. The second option was a smaller 9.1-inch screen, and after checking the customer reviews, it seemed to fit much better in the dash and had more of an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) look. I also made sure to get a model with a CANbus adapter. This is really important because it lets me still use my steering wheel controls with the new head unit, so I won’t lose any of the convenience I already have.
While searching for the right unit, I stumbled upon this YouTube video that replaces the head unit in a car exactly like mine (linked below). It was reassuring to see how the process works, and it gives me confidence to try installing it myself.
In my next post, I’ll attempt to install the new unit with my friend so hopefully everything goes well!
Hazza, you are ambitious and determined. I have to admit, I leave this type of stuff for my son to do! Looking forward to hearing how this goes. Oh, and where would we be without all the help on Youtube!