1. Introduction
The Pinmany Aftermarket Android Car Head Unit Cable Adapter, also known as the Android Head Unit Conversion Cable or Car Android Large Screen Adapter, is a core accessory for automotive aftermarket modification. Pinmany is a professional brand dedicated to the R&D, production, and sales of automotive electronic adapter accessories, adhering to the philosophy of "Stability, Reliability and Convenience."
This product is specifically designed to solve the interface incompatibility between original car head units and aftermarket Android head units. It ensures a perfect connection between the original car wiring harness and the aftermarket Android head unit interface, guaranteeing stable operation of all functions and preventing issues caused by interface incompatibility.
Key Features:
- Interface Adaptation: Compatible with most mainstream car models (sedans, SUVs, MPVs) and various aftermarket Android head units (7, 8, 9, 10, 10.25, 12.3-inch). It eliminates the need for additional processing or modification.
- Multi-signal Transmission: Integrates power supply, speaker, radio antenna, USB data, and reverse image signal transmission, simplifying installation by avoiding additional wiring.
- Plug and Play: Features a standardized interface design, allowing direct installation without wire cutting, welding, or professional modification experience.
- Anti-interference & Protection: Uses high-quality shielded wires to isolate electromagnetic interference and includes built-in overload and short-circuit protection modules to prevent damage.
- Wide Compatibility: Supports normal operation of all core Android system functions, including navigation, music playback, Bluetooth, and reverse image display, across different Android system versions.
This cable adapter connects the Android Head unit to the car cable harness without damaging the car's original wiring. It provides essential control signals like ACC, reverse gear, parking, lights, and steering wheel buttons to the Android Head unit. Additional functions depend on the CAN Bus interface of the original car radio.
2. Safety Warnings
Please strictly adhere to the following safety warnings to avoid personal injury, vehicle damage, and equipment failure caused by improper operation, and ensure safe use.
- Before Installation/Maintenance: Always turn off the vehicle engine, remove the car key, and ensure the vehicle is completely powered off before disassembling, assembling, or debugging this product. This prevents short circuits, electric shocks, and damage to components.
- Operation While Driving: It is strictly forbidden to disassemble, assemble, plug, or debug this product while the vehicle is driving. This can lead to distracted driving, traffic accidents, and endanger personal and property safety.
- Environmental Conditions: This product is for on-board use only. Keep it away from fire sources, high-temperature areas (e.g., near the engine compartment or exhaust pipe), humid environments, oil stains, and corrosive liquids (e.g., gasoline, antifreeze) to prevent wire aging, short circuits, and fires.
- Product Integrity: Do not privately disassemble, modify, squeeze, or violently pull this product. This can damage the internal circuit structure and cause faults like short circuits, electric leakage, and fires. Non-professional personnel should not forcibly plug or unplug interfaces to prevent bending or breaking of pins.
- Abnormal Conditions: If you observe smoke, peculiar smell, abnormal heating, or wire damage, immediately stop using the product, disconnect all connections, remove the car key, and contact after-sales personnel. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.
- Children: Children are not allowed to touch this product or related wiring harnesses to prevent electric shock, suffocation, or other hazards from incorrect insertion, ingestion, or pulling of wires.
- Grounding: Ensure the vehicle is well grounded during installation to prevent static electricity and short circuit risks.
3. Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Name | PAC5 |
| Brand Name | Pinmany |
| Item Type | Cables, Adapters & Sockets |
| Special Features | Harness connector |
| Interface | 16-pin |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| CANBus Brand | Hiworld |
| Suitable Head Unit | Android 7'/9'/10'/etc |
| Suitable Car Models | Peugeot, Citroen (e.g., Peugeot 206 2001~2008, 307/307CC 2001~2005; Citroen Xsara 1997~2006, Jumpy 2000~2006) |
| Item Weight | 100g (0.08 kg) |
| Package Dimensions (L x W x H) | 25 cm x 15 cm x 4 cm |
| Origin | Mainland China |
Note: Due to regional differences, the listed car compatibility is for reference only. Always confirm your car's wiring harness plug matches the product's socket before purchase.
4. Setup Instructions
4.1. Preparation
- Park your vehicle in a flat and safe area. Engage the handbrake, turn off the engine, and remove the car key to ensure the vehicle is completely powered off.
- Gather the necessary tools: this product, the aftermarket Android head unit to be installed, and disassembly tools (e.g., pry plate, screwdriver) suitable for your vehicle model.
- Verify that this product's model matches your vehicle model and Android head unit model. Inspect the product's appearance and wires for any abnormalities such as damage, breakage, or bent pins before proceeding.
4.2. Removing the Original Car Head Unit
- Gently pry open the original car head unit panel using a pry plate. Be careful to control the force to avoid scratching the panel surface and vehicle interior.
- Remove the panel and place it safely to prevent loss or damage.
- Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws fixing the original car head unit.
- Gently pull out the original car head unit with both hands. Be careful not to pull the original car wiring harness forcefully to avoid wire breakage.
- Disconnect all wiring harness plugs from the back of the original car head unit. Remember the position of each plug for subsequent connection.
- Place the original car head unit safely to avoid collision and damage.
4.3. Connecting the Adapter
- Align the "original car end plug" of this product with the reserved wiring harness plug of your car, and gently insert it in the direction of the interface. Ensure the plug buckle is completely in place without looseness or skew.
- Connect the "Android head unit end interface" of this product to the corresponding interface behind the aftermarket Android head unit. Insert the buckle tightly and confirm all interfaces are firmly connected.
- If your adapter includes a CANBUS decoder, ensure the CANBUS interface is connected correctly to avoid affecting original vehicle functions (e.g., air conditioning, instrument display).
- Organize the wires of this product and the original car wiring harness. You may use cable ties (optional) to fix them. Reserve sufficient activity space to prevent pulling or compression of wires during head unit installation.
Figure 1: Pinmany PAC5 Car Radio Cable with CAN Bus Decoder and components.
Figure 2: Power Wire Harness connections to Android Head unit and car cable harness.
Figure 3: FM Antenna Connector and CANbus Box details.
Figure 4: Step 1 - Connecting the cable adapter to the Android head unit (16P and 8P plugs).
Figure 5: Connecting the 16-pin CAN plug of the wiring harness to the CAN Bus Box.
5. Operating Instructions
5.1. Installation and Testing
- Gently push the Android head unit (connected with the adapter) into the original car head unit installation position.
- Align with the screw holes and tighten the fixing screws with a screwdriver to ensure the head unit is firmly installed without looseness or abnormal noise.
- Reinstall the original car panel, gently pressing its edge to ensure it fits closely with the vehicle interior.
- Insert the car key, turn on the vehicle power supply (engine start is not required), and turn on the Android head unit.
- Set the relevant parameters in the Android head unit.
- For cable adapters with a CANBUS decoder, configure the CANBUS settings in the Android head unit.
- Test all functions: navigation, music playback, radio, reverse image, and Bluetooth connection. Confirm all functions are normal, with no noise and no signal interruption.
5.2. Setting up CAN Bus on Android Head Unit
The following steps demonstrate a general setup method. Actual steps may vary depending on your Android head unit model. Please consult your head unit vendor if needed.
- Step 2: Set up CAN on Android head unit. Navigate through the Android head unit's settings to find Car Settings, then Factory settings, and finally CAN Bus settings. You may need a factory password (common ones include 3368, 1617, 8317, 8888).
- Step 3: Select CAN Bus Box manufacturer & the correct car model. Within the CAN Bus settings, select "Hiworld" as the CAN Bus Box manufacturer, then choose your specific car model and year (e.g., PSA_W06 (2007-2014 Peugeot 307)). Save and reboot the head unit.
Figure 6: Step 2 - Navigating Android head unit settings for CAN Bus setup.
Figure 7: Step 3 - Selecting CAN Bus manufacturer and car model.
6. Maintenance
- Cleaning: Do not directly spray or soak this product with water, alcohol, cleaning agents, or other liquids. If cleaning is needed, gently wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to prevent liquid from entering the interface and causing short circuits.
- Connection: Avoid frequent plugging and unplugging of the product's interface to reduce wear and extend its service life.
- Storage: When storing this product, place it in a dry, ventilated, and cool environment, away from high temperatures, humidity, magnetic fields, and corrosive substances.
- Long-term Disuse: If the product is not used for a long time (more than 15 days), it is recommended to disconnect the connection between this product and the Android head unit to avoid vehicle battery drain or equipment damage. Always check wires and interfaces for abnormalities before reconnecting and using after storage.
7. Troubleshooting
| Common Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Android head unit fails to start | First, check if the vehicle power supply is normal and the car key is inserted. Confirm the product's interface is fully plugged in and the connection direction is correct. If the issue persists, contact after-sales support. |
| Poor radio signal / unable to receive stations | Check if the antenna interface is tightly plugged in. Drive to an open area away from strong electromagnetic interference sources (e.g., car chargers, driving recorders). If no improvement, verify product model compatibility with vehicle and Android head unit. |
| Audio noise | Separate the product's wires from vehicle power supply wires to avoid entanglement and electromagnetic interference. Keep the wiring harness away from ignition coils and on-board computers. Re-fix the wiring harness position, clean dust/foreign objects from the interface, then plug it in again. |
| Abnormal reverse image | Check if the reverse image interface and camera wire are firmly connected and free from damage. If wires are normal, adjust brightness and contrast in the Android head unit settings. |
| Abnormal heating of the adapter | Immediately disconnect all connections, turn off vehicle power. Check for poor contact or short-circuit, clean foreign objects. Verify vehicle power supply voltage. If heating persists, contact after-sales support; do not disassemble or repair yourself. |
8. User Tips
- Compatibility Check: Always double-check the compatibility of the PAC5 adapter with your specific car model and year (e.g., Citroën Berlingo 2014, Citroën C3 2003) before installation. Regional differences or specific car configurations can affect functionality.
- CANbus Settings: For optimal performance, ensure you correctly configure the CANbus settings on your Android head unit. If you encounter issues or are unsure, consult your head unit vendor for specific instructions and factory passwords.
9. Warranty & Support
9.1. After-sales Service
- Warranty Period: This product comes with a 12-month free warranty from the date of purchase (subject to the purchase certificate). Free repair or replacement service is available during this period.
- Warranty Scope: Covers performance faults caused by non-human damage under normal use and correct installation (e.g., poor interface contact, wire aging, abnormal signal transmission).
- Non-warranty Scope: The free warranty does not cover damage caused by improper human operation (e.g., forced plugging/unplugging, violent pulling, disassembly, modification, water ingress, fire), failure to operate according to this manual, use with incompatible equipment/vehicle models, force majeure (e.g., earthquake, flood, collision), or vehicle faults.
- After-sales Process: If you discover a product fault, contact the customer service of the sales channel. Clearly explain the fault, vehicle/head unit model, and purchase information. Customer service will guide you through troubleshooting. If unsuccessful, send the product with the purchase certificate to the designated address for testing, repair, or replacement.
9.2. Contact Us
For professional consultation and technical support services, please contact us:
- Customer Service WeChat: Pinmany
- Customer Service WhatsApp: Pinmany
- Company Email: pinmany@163.com
- Official Website: www.pinmany.com
When contacting, please mention "Adapter Consultation" for quicker assistance.
10. Disclaimer
- The company shall not be liable for any vehicle damage, equipment failure, or personal safety accidents caused by improper use, mismatch between product models/vehicles/Android head units, or use with irregular equipment and original car wiring harnesses.
- The installation steps provided in this manual are for reference only. Due to differences in vehicle models and Android head unit models, installation details may vary. It is recommended to operate under the guidance of professional automotive modification personnel.
- To improve product quality and user experience, the company reserves the right to optimize and upgrade the product's appearance, specifications, and functions without prior notice. The product shall be subject to the actual product; technical parameters, compatible vehicle models, and other information can be obtained from the official website or by consulting customer service for the latest content.
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