"Tesla Style" 10.4 Android Radio Information

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I have a 2017 Ram 1500 with a 12.1 PX6 4/64 HU installed, back of unit pic below, i want to install a 7 keys wireless steering wheel smart car remote control button pic below. Factory wiring diagram does not show a "Key1 or SW1" wire on factory wiring diagram. I think steering wheel volume control signal comes over Can Bus to OE radio. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for this head unit? Or hooked one of these Volume control remote in a 2017 Ram? If so I would appreciate any info you may have View attachment 494358View attachment 494359
I would recommend installing the OEM steering wheel controls instead or buy a new steering wheel with factory controls. They will work with the PX6
 

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I would recommend installing the OEM steering wheel controls instead or buy a new steering wheel with factory controls. They will work with the PX6
Adding to this ... Switched 12v can be found at the 12v dash outlet below the radio
 
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Adding to this (even though this thread is not about your aftermarket radio... There are other dedicated Tstyle threads) ... Switched 12v can be found at the 12v dash outlet below the radio
Switched 12 volts is not the problem...volume control wire going to the T-Style HU is what I am trying to find. Sorry posted in wrong thread, My mistake feel free to remove.
 

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I have a 2017 Ram 1500 with a 12.1 PX6 4/64 HU installed, back of unit pic below, i want to install a 7 keys wireless steering wheel smart car remote control button pic below. Factory wiring diagram does not show a "Key1 or SW1" wire on factory wiring diagram. I think steering wheel volume control signal comes over Can Bus to OE radio. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for this head unit? Or hooked one of these Volume control remote in a 2017 Ram? If so, I would appreciate any info you may have. Thanks
 

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You fool! No good can come of this!

But I'm pretty sure all steering wheel function is signaled over CANBUS, even the horn.
That's true it does come over thru the can buss, but it has to enter the head unit from can bus...that's the wire I am trying to find.
 

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That's true it does come over thru the can buss, but it has to enter the head unit from can bus...that's the wire I am trying to find.

Put your truck info in this site and search "radio c1" (I think?)...that should give you the connector wiring diagram and function.

 

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Put your truck info in this site and search "radio c1" (I think?)...that should give you the connector wiring diagram and function.

I have wiring diagram for truck, can bus decode module is inside factory radio, The aftermarket Android HU has a external can bus module. Wiring diagram from aftermarket external can bus module to android HU is what I need.
 

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I have wiring diagram for truck, can bus decode module is inside factory radio, The aftermarket Android HU has a external can bus module. Wiring diagram from aftermarket external can bus module to android HU is what I need.
I do have an extremely low res wiring diagram that did work for me to identify speaker wiring. Maybe it will help...

Maybe instead, identify the CANBUS signal wires in the factory harness from that website previously posted and try to trace those wires/pins to the external CANBUS module in the T-Style radio harness then on into the radio (if needed).
 

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I wouldn't try to rely on any CANBUS wiring diagrams you may find for these radios as they are used in A LOT of different makes/models worldwide. Instead, identify the CANBUS signal wires in the factory harness from that website previously posted and try to trace those wires/pins to the CANBUS module then on into the radio.

I do have an extr

I do have an extremely low res wiring diagram that did work for me to identify speaker wiring. Maybe it will help...

Maybe instead, identify the CANBUS signal wires in the factory harness from that website previously posted and try to trace those wires/pins to the external CANBUS module in the T-Style radio harness then on into the radio (if needed).
Thank You
 

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Thank You
No problem, sorry for the poor editing in the response, I switched to my computer so I could add attachments I realized I had on hand and didn't realize the prior draft was preserved...
 

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I'm looking at this unit. I have an iPhone and the main reason for looking at it is for Apple CarPlay. Could anyone who has this post photos/videos of those CarPlay screens so I can get a feel for how that works? Does it auto connect wirelessly? Is it true Apple CarPlay? Any other apps/settings needed to make this work? Thanks in advance.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256802830558087.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
 

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I'm looking at this unit. I have an iPhone and the main reason for looking at it is for Apple CarPlay. Could anyone who has this post photos/videos of those CarPlay screens so I can get a feel for how that works? Does it auto connect wirelessly? Is it true Apple CarPlay? Any other apps/settings needed to make this work? Thanks in advance.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256802830558087.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
I can't comment on performance as this was done using a buggy Iphone 5 but here is a picture.
 

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I can't comment on performance as this was done using a buggy Iphone 5 but here is a picture.
@SitKneelBend Looks great. Do you have the AliExpress version radio VIKNAV?

Since I started looking into this, I've got some other questions, if you don't mind...

Does wireless Apple Carplay work? If so, does it need the wireless dongle for it, or is it just built in?
Does the AM/FM radio display song & artist info?
Do all of the steering wheel controls work (volume +/-, chapter +/-)?
I have a 7 speed manual climate system. Is this compatible?
Does the steering are display console info still work (is this called the EVIC console)? To show things like TPMS, etc.
Does the new screen show TPMS info?
Can it use built in mic or do you have to install a new one?
Have you needed to contact the seller and if so, how do you contact them?
Any idea if AlfaOBD still works along with this new radio?

Did you update the FW from Sergey?
Does it include time and compass direction at the top of the screen?

I know this is alot, and I appreciate it! Thanks.
 
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@SitKneelBend Looks great. Do you have the AliExpress version radio VIKNAV?

Since I started looking into this, I've got some other questions, if you don't mind...

Does wireless Apple Carplay work? If so, does it need the wireless dongle for it, or is it just built in?
Does the AM/FM radio display song & artist info?
Do all of the steering wheel controls work (volume +/-, chapter +/-)?
I have a 7 speed manual climate system. Is this compatible?
Does the steering are display console info still work (is this called the EVIC console)? To show things like TPMS, etc.
Does the new screen show TPMS info?
Can it use built in mic or do you have to install a new one?
Have you needed to contact the seller and if so, how do you contact them?
Any idea if AlfaOBD still works along with this new radio?

Did you update the FW from Sergey?
Does it include time and compass direction at the top of the screen?

I know this is alot, and I appreciate it! Thanks.
Q: Does wireless Apple Carplay work? If so, does it need the wireless dongle for it, or is it just built in?
A: Not natively but I would think the wireless CarPlay dongles would work in the same way the AA ones do.

Q: Does the AM/FM radio display song & artist info?
A: I believe the answer is no unless they have done some updates since last I used it (see picture)

Q: Do all of the steering wheel controls work (volume +/-, chapter +/-)?
A: Yes

Q:I have a 7 speed manual climate system. Is this compatible?
A: Yes

Q: Does the steering are display console info still work (is this called the EVIC console)? To show things like TPMS, etc.
A: Yes

Q: Does the new screen show TPMS info?
A: I don't remember if it does or not

Q:Can it use built in mic or do you have to install a new one?
A: It can use the built in mic but it is horrible IMO, some sellers offer a modified harness that allows for an external mic (Linkswell is the only one I know of)

Q:Have you needed to contact the seller and if so, how do you contact them?
A: Mine was gifted to me. I have contacted many of the sellers and some are better than others. Phoenix Android support generally is terrible, Linkswell's is great and there are many others in between. I would not expect much support from an AliExpress seller though.

Q:Any idea if AlfaOBD still works along with this new radio?
A: Yes it works.

Q: Did you update the FW from Sergey?
A: No, but he helped me do a lot of root functions on my radio when I used it and he's a great guy. I think his firmware is a great product for someone that wants more from the radio but isn't very into Android development themselves.

Q: Does it include time and compass direction at the top of the screen?
A: Time Yes, Compass No
 

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Q: Does wireless Apple Carplay work? If so, does it need the wireless dongle for it, or is it just built in?
A: Not natively but I would think the wireless CarPlay dongles would work in the same way the AA ones do.

Q: Does the AM/FM radio display song & artist info?
A: I believe the answer is no unless they have done some updates since last I used it (see picture)

Q: Do all of the steering wheel controls work (volume +/-, chapter +/-)?
A: Yes

Q:I have a 7 speed manual climate system. Is this compatible?
A: Yes

Q: Does the steering are display console info still work (is this called the EVIC console)? To show things like TPMS, etc.
A: Yes

Q: Does the new screen show TPMS info?
A: I don't remember if it does or not

Q:Can it use built in mic or do you have to install a new one?
A: It can use the built in mic but it is horrible IMO, some sellers offer a modified harness that allows for an external mic (Linkswell is the only one I know of)

Q:Have you needed to contact the seller and if so, how do you contact them?
A: Mine was gifted to me. I have contacted many of the sellers and some are better than others. Phoenix Android support generally is terrible, Linkswell's is great and there are many others in between. I would not expect much support from an AliExpress seller though.

Q:Any idea if AlfaOBD still works along with this new radio?
A: Yes it works.

Q: Did you update the FW from Sergey?
A: No, but he helped me do a lot of root functions on my radio when I used it and he's a great guy. I think his firmware is a great product for someone that wants more from the radio but isn't very into Android development themselves.

Q: Does it include time and compass direction at the top of the screen?
A: Time Yes, Compass No
Another question, if you remember-
With wireless Apple Carplay, does it read texts out loud?

Also, do you not have this unit in your truck anymore?
 

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Another question, if you remember-
With wireless Apple Carplay, does it read texts out loud?

Also, do you not have this unit in your truck anymore?
I don't know if I tried it but I'm pretty sure it reads text out loud (native to carplay). I only fiddled with the iPhone to see if I could get Android Auto to display full screen by detecting what commands were executed when turning on CarPlay.

I took the T-Style out in favor of a factory 8.4 UAQ.
 
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