1. Introduction
This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation and setup of the Pinmany MTC23 Car Radio Cable with CAN Bus Decoder. This cable harness is designed to connect an Android Head Unit to your car's existing wiring system without damaging the original car cables, eliminating the need for wire cutting. It ensures a standard and simplified installation process.
The MTC23 harness provides essential control signals from your car to the Android Head Unit, including ACC (Accessory), reverse gear, parking, lights, and steering wheel button controls. The specific functions available will depend on the CAN Bus interface of your original car radio and the capabilities of your Android Head Unit.
2. Product Overview
The Pinmany MTC23 Car Radio Cable is available in two main configurations:
- MTC23 with CAN Bus Decoder: Includes the full wire harness and a CAN Bus decoder box.
- Only Power Harness (NO CAN Bus Decoder): Includes only the power wire harness, suitable if your head unit does not require CAN Bus integration or has its own decoder.
Components Included (MTC23 with CAN Bus Decoder):
- 1 x Power Wire Harness
- 1 x CAN Bus Box (Raise CAN Bus Decoder)
Components Included (Only Power Harness):
- 1 x Power Wire Harness
Connector Details:
3. Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model Name | MTC23 |
| Brand Name | Pinmany |
| Item Type | Cables, Adapters & Sockets |
| Interface | 16-pin |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| IS It With PCB | Yes |
| Special Features | Harness connector |
| CAN Bus Brand | RAISE |
| Suitable Head unit | Android 7'/9'/10'/etc |
| Item Weight | 120g |
| Origin | Mainland China |
| High-concerned chemical | none |
4. Compatibility
This cable harness is compatible with the following car models:
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2018-2021
- Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2020-2022
- And other compatible models (indicated by "etc" in product description)
Important Note:
Due to regional differences and variations in car models, the above compatibility list is for reference only. It is crucial to confirm whether your car's original wire harness plug matches the socket on the back of your old radio and the plugs provided with our harness BEFORE purchase.
This Android stereo wiring harness is ONLY compatible with a 16-pin main interface and specific extended interfaces as shown in the diagrams below.
Checking Original Car Radio Connectors:
16-Pin Interface Definition:
Android Head Unit Compatibility:
This product is designed to adapt to various Android Head Units, including 7-inch, 8-inch, 9-inch, and 10-inch models.
5. Setup Instructions
Follow these steps to connect and configure your Pinmany MTC23 Car Radio Cable with your Android Head Unit.
Visual Guide:
Step 1: Connection of Cable Adapter
- Connect Android Head Unit: Find the 16-pin power plug and the 8-pin UART plug of the wiring harness. Plug these into the corresponding 16-pin power socket and 8-pin UART socket of your Android Head Unit.
- Connect CAN Bus Box (if applicable): Find the 16-pin and 20-pin CAN plugs of the wire harness. Plug these into the corresponding 16-pin and 20-pin sockets of the CAN Bus Box.
Step 2: Set up CAN Bus on Android Head Unit
The setup method for the CAN Bus varies between different Android Head Units. The following steps demonstrate a common method. Please consult your head unit vendor or its manual for precise instructions.
- Enter Settings: Navigate to the main settings menu on your Android Head Unit. Look for an option related to