Mozer67 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I have the basic AM/FM stereo in my 2016 XL but I’m wanting the SYNC unit with small display above it. Is that a straight up swap with the dash I have? Also, does the small display work with the factory back up camera I’m wanting to install as well? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Adding SYNC1 is not simple. You will need to add a module along with the display. The configuration in the vehicle will have to be programmed with Forscan. I doubt anyone has done this because it's expensive and there are no instructions. It's easier to install an aftermarket head unit with all the desired functions. The small display is used by the factory backup camera. Here is the network connection overview. camera.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozer67 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Thanks Don. Yeah, the more I’ve been researching the more I’m leaning towards aftermarket. Do you suggest any certain brands on touchscreen units and backup cameras? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I have SYNC so I'm no help with the aftermarket products. Search this forum. There are numerous posts about aftermarket cameras and head units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/20/2021 at 6:55 PM, Mozer67 said: Is that a straight up swap with the dash I have? No. You will need the dash with the cutout for the screen. The center curved hump of the dashboard pulls out. Then there are bolts which hold the front of the dash that fits the radio. Then there are probably more bolts which hold the radio down. Remove the radio. That is the easy part. You may not have any of the correct harnesses. Or maybe not. I'm not really sure if all of the radio harnesses are the same. With luck, the van's security system is not integrated with the radio head unit, and you can still start and drive the van without the radio. But you'll need to remove the OEM radio, to see what it looks like behind the dash. Then source whatever it is that you want, and see if you have the correct wire harnesses. The radio is connected to a computer in the car. There will be some programming involved. On 10/20/2021 at 6:55 PM, Mozer67 said: does the small display work with the factory back up camera It works with the factory camera. But this will not be simple. It's not like an aftermarket camera installation. The camera is not a video cable and power wire, running to the stereo. The camera goes to one of the computers in your car. The computer sends the image to the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 18 hours ago, Mozer67 said: any certain brands on touchscreen units and backup cameras? Crutchfield will have a lot of that information. A lot of those aftermarket radios are sold with the camera, GPS, and WiFi. Everything will be included. You will get instructions for installing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mozer67 Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 Thanks for everyone’s input. I did some research on crutchfields site and it looks like aftermarket is the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/21/2021 at 4:33 PM, Don Ridley said: I doubt anyone has done this because it's expensive and there are no instructions. There's a guy in Britain doing these conversions (Sync2/3) and it's expensive, to the level of the best aftermarket units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Yes, I see on the Forscan forums many have upgraded their Sync systems. But I have never seen posts about going from nothing to Sync1. Even Sync1 to 2 seems impossible. There is a third party company that has streamlined the hardware and programming changes for the 2 to 3 upgrade (Cyan Labs) if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 8 hours ago, Don Ridley said: Yes, I see on the Forscan forums many have upgraded their Sync systems. But I have never seen posts about going from nothing to Sync1. Even Sync1 to 2 seems impossible. There is a third party company that has streamlined the hardware and programming changes for the 2 to 3 upgrade (Cyan Labs) if anyone is interested. The guy I mentioned does all kinds of conversions, even from the basic radio to Sync3 and everything between. He posts about it periodically in the facebook group. Mozer67 and Don Ridley 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan3 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 I installed the metra kit and also a double din head unit, with Android auto, only to find out that the glare during the day is HORRIBLE! Also, at night, the lights from lamposts,signage,etc. Wish they would have come up with a design that wasn't quite so angled. The new 2019 TC with sync 3 tablet design is great. No glare. I'm now working on installing that system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jseda Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) This is my setup in TC XL 2014. No glare problems. The best option in my opinion would be a Single Din unit with 8 or 9 inches floating screen Android headunit. Mine is 8 inches screen Edited January 17, 2022 by Jseda Add info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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