Upgrade peugeot boxer radio

[garry63]

Hi all
Wanting to upgrade the radio on our
2012 boxer
The dash has 2 slots one for radio and 1 above thats a little compartment.
Can both be removed to fit larger unit and has anyone done this?

 

[Lenny HB]

Yes, you take the carrier out and cut out the centre bar.

 

[MisterB]

Radios (and media centres) are referred to as Single DIN or Double DIN which relate to the number of 'slots'

You can usually cut away the centre easy enough as Lenny HB points out or alternatively you can go for a single DIN with screen that retracts back into the 'slot'when not in use. So you end up with a larger unit/screen but still retain the little compartment, which allows you to replace the original radio and transfer the new radio if you wanted to.

Cutting away the centre bit also gives you more access to get your hand in and connect cables a bit easier ....

 

[Sapper520]

Ours is a Fiat Ducato, but I’m assuming it’ll be more or less the same.

 

[garry63]

Yeafter taking out bar

s, you take the carrier out and cut out the centre bar.

Yes, you take the carrier out and cut out the centre bar.

After taking bar out i assume the whole left is a standard size to take the larger unit

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[garry63]

Yeafter taking out bar

s, you take the carrier out and cut out the centre bar.

Yes, you take the carrier out and cut out the centre bar.

After taking bar out i assume the whole left is a standard size to take the larger uni

Ours is a Fiat Ducato, but I’m assuming it’ll be more or less the same.

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[Sapper520]

If you look closely, you can see where the piece separating the two compartments has been cut out, making one large aperture.

Originally my van came with the two compartments.

This similar to yours?

 

[Two on Tour]

I originally swapped our bog standard Boxer radio for a Chinese Android head unit on our 2013 Boxer, but have recently upgraded again to a Tesla type 9.5" Chinese Android head unit.

 

[The Artilleryman]

If you are trying to get a better radio reception by updating your radio, you may be disappointed, not sure where the aerial is in a 2012 Boxer but in a 2017 it's in the nearside mirror and with mirror guards fitted our Pioneer Avtec is useless (for radio, satnav brilliant). There are several threads on here covering aerials.

 

[garry63]

If you are trying to get a better radio reception by updating your radio, you may be disappointed, not sure where the aerial is in a 2012 Boxer but in a 2017 it's in the nearside mirror and with mirror guards fitted our Pioneer Avtec is useless (for radio, satnav brilliant). There are several threads on here covering aerials.

Mine is on side of van above passenger door the radio at mo is a crapy cheep one so any upgrade is improvement
Think ill upgrade aerial aswell

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[garry63]

I originally swapped our bog standard Boxer radio for a Chinese Android head unit on our 2013 Boxer, but have recently upgraded again to a Tesla type 9.5" Chinese Android head unit.

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When you fit first upgrade did it fit perfect with bezel covering where old radio fitted?

 

[Lenny HB]

After taking bar out i assume the whole left is a standard size to take the larger unit

Yep.

 

[Two on Tour]

When you fit first upgrade did it fit perfect with bezel covering where old radio fitted?

Yes, the bezel on the head unit is curved as the original Boxer unit.
On the new Tesla type I fitted, the unit fits on the front of the dash radio housing, but still follows the curvature.


First head unit I fitted

New Tesla type unit

 

[Lenny HB]

When you fit first upgrade did it fit perfect with bezel covering where old radio fitted?

Bezel normally comes with the mounting kit and you can buy different bezels, you can get ones that curve onto the top of the dash just depends on how much you want to spend, once fitted they all look fine.

Just used the plain square one on mine it either came with the radio or fitting cradle can't remember which.

 

[MisterB]

Yes, the bezel on the head unit is curved as the original Boxer unit.
On the new Tesla type I fitted, the unit fits on the front of the dash radio housing, but still follows the curvature.


First head unit I fitted

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New Tesla type unit

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Looks good I assume sat nav etc? Do you still have details of model/purchase price etc ? Thanks

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[Two on Tour]

Looks good I assume sat nav etc? Do you still have details of model/purchase price etc ? Thanks

I have both Copilot and Sygic as well as Google maps loaded on at present plus the likes of P4N, SforS etc.

Different seller, but the same unit, I went for the top spec one.

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[MisterB]

I need one for a 2019 fiat Ducato, I assume same size and shape but potentially different wiring adapter. I will do a search, thanks for the info.

 

[garry63]

Yes, the bezel on the head unit is curved as the original Boxer unit.
On the new Tesla type I fitted, the unit fits on the front of the dash radio housing, but still follows the curvature.


First head unit I fitted

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New Tesla type unit

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Yes, the bezel on the head unit is curved as the original Boxer unit.
On the new Tesla type I fitted, the unit fits on the front of the dash radio housing, but still follows the curvature.


First head unit I fitted

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New Tesla type unit

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Where did you get them from I would go for the first one for mine as dont need something too tecy

 

[Bobbydaisy]

Yes, the bezel on the head unit is curved as the original Boxer unit.
On the new Tesla type I fitted, the unit fits on the front of the dash radio housing, but still follows the curvature.


First head unit I fitted

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New Tesla type unit

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You got a link to where you bought that please , ta . Ah you already done that further down the thread , thanks

 

[Two on Tour]

Where did you get them from I would go for the first one for mine as dont need something too tecy

I bought both of mine from China via Aliexpress which is cheaper and both arrived within 10 days,

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............... but if you prefer to buy for a UK based seller, then have a hunt on eBay.
Check what you are buying has a reasonably fast processer and an amount of RAM and ROM so it's not to sluggish.

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Built-in Apple CarPlay module, support iPhone iOS 7.1 and above version to use the latest CarPlay function. - CarPlay In: One. FIAT DUCATO 2007-2015. CITROEN JUMPER 2011-2015. PEUGEOT BOXER 2011-2015.

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[garry63]

You got a link to where you bought that please , ta . Ah you already done that further down the thread , thanks

Hi Bobby daisy
Why did you swap from the first you fit to the second?
And how did the first perform?

 

[Two on Tour]

Hi Bobby daisy
Why did you swap from the first you fit to the second?
And how did the first perform?

I think that your question was aimed at me rather than Bobby daisy?

Two reasons really, firstly the new one is a faster processor, has more memory and is a newer version of Android.
Secondly, the larger screen and the screen not being inset on the unit gives me much more visibility of the navigation screen when driving which means I only need a quick glance at the screen now and spend more time concentrating on driving.

 

[garry63]

I think that your question was aimed at me rather than Bobby daisy?

Two reasons really, firstly the new one is a faster processor, has more memory and is a newer version of Android.
Secondly, the larger screen and the screen not being inset on the unit gives me much more visibility of the navigation screen when driving which means I only need a quick glance at the screen now and spend more time concentrating on driving.

Sorry about that two on tour
How did the first perform as not sure i want a big screen?
How much was both units?

 

[Two on Tour]

Sorry about that two on tour
How did the first perform as not sure i want a big screen?
How much was both units?

The first was fine as it was a good specification at the time I bought it but newer ones are now faster as technology advances and we want things to happen instantly with computers.

I posted links to both units that are currently available on post #20 of this thread.

If you are interested, I still have the first unit that I swapped out a few weeks back and have not got around to listing in the classified yet. You can have it for £60 plus the postage at cost if you want it. PM me if you are interested.

 

[Mikeco]

I did my 2012 okay, just make sure that you buy the correct surround.

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[garry63]

The first was fine as it was a good specification at the time I bought it but newer ones are now faster as technology advances and we want things to happen instantly with computers.

I posted links to both units that are currently available on post #20 of this thread.

If you are interested, I still have the first unit that I swapped out a few weeks back and have not got around to listing in the classified yet. You can have it for £60 plus the postage at cost if you want it. PM me if you are interested.

Does it come with the curved bezel?

 

[garry63]

Does it come with the curved bezel?

How do I pm you?

 

[Two on Tour]

Does it come with the curved bezel?

Yes, it is all integral to the unit, comes with two types of wiring harnesses and a canbus unit for steering wheel controls if you have them.

How do I pm you?

I'll PM you and you can then reply to my PM.

 

[Brianmor]

I have just bought a tesla type upgrade radio, anyone got any info on the connection lead I need to get to join the cab wiring to the radio wiring

 

[Two on Tour]

I have just bought a tesla type upgrade radio, anyone got any info on the connection lead I need to get to join the cab wiring to the radio wiring

Mine came with a ISO connectors, did yours not?
If you need a cable identification chart then I'll lookout the small booklet that came with my Tesla type unit.