[maddentune]

Hi all, i'm Daniel,

I recently purchased a brand new 2016 chevy cruze ls in Aruba (Caribbean island) I been wanting to swapout the stock radio with a Apple Carplay radio just like I did with my Kia Rio. The issue is that it seems like the model being sold in mt county is a mix and match of different Cruze models. To startof, the body seems to be identical to the U.S 2016 Cruze limited. The radio headunit however seems to be odd. Se the attached pictures. Does anyone have any idea where this unit comes from?

The car seems to have been manufactured in Korea,


Thanks guys!

 

[maddentune]

Thanks for the reply, it's a 2016 LS model, the base model I believe would be just the L version. The car has Cruise Controls and Leather steering wheel wrapping. I've been able to find Chinese android radio models and bank fascias for this particular radio model, but have been unable to find ANY information online on it's origins and radio wire harness. Like I said, I found a faceplate for it but no wire diagrams on how to wire an aftermarket radio. The Climate settings are also displayed on the radio's LCD when a change has been make to adjust the fan speed or vent. Will it cause issues if the radio is swapped for an aftermarket?

Thanks for the help.

 

[maddentune]

Thanks for the reply,

Does it use the same radio wire harness as the 1st Gen US models? I want to swap out the stock radio for a nice JVC apple car play radio. I already found a 2 din faceplate, but I need help figuring out the wirering any ideas ?

 

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Thanks, I just read the post. Did you ever find a solution?

 

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Any idea on the wire harness adapter?

 

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That's the standard base radio for all non-Lordstown produced generation 1 Cruzen.

Any idea on the radio wiring harness type?

 

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Going from the base radio to the MyLink will require a harness mod.

I dont wsnt to the Mylink, I want to install an aftermarket 2 din radio from sony or JVC

 

[maddentune]

That's the standard base radio for all non-Lordstown produced generation 1 Cruzen.

Does it use the same radio wire harness as the 1st Gen US models? I want to swap out the stock radio for a nice JVC apple car play radio. I already found a 2 din faceplate, but I need help figuring out the wirering any ideas ?

 

[maddentune]

Keep in mind that much of the communication between the radio and the car is done via the car's computer bus. You'll need a radio or adapter that "speaks" the car's language. How well it does that will determine how well you like the install.

My car doesn't have onstar and any of the fancy features. The canbus connection on the current headunit is only to display climate control settings right? I don't care too much about not being able to see how fast the fan is in the car is spinning as I can see on the knob itself.

 

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Some the functions of the GMLAN:

• Turn signal sounds
• Hazzard signal clicks
• Warning Chimes
• Turn on/Turn off
• A/C settings
• Personalization of the car (setting options)
• Steering wheel controls
• Coordination with the Telemetrics unit, such as handsfree calling.
• Activate backup camera

There are adapters that do some of that, but I think they fall short on doing all of them.

I give up, I can't find any info on my particular radio...

 

[maddentune]

Welcome Aboard! :welcome:


Not sure, but that looks like a very basic model. There are plenty of radio threads on this forum, so take your time and look through them. Most are from the GEN I's but they may give you some valuable insight just the same.

i figured it out. My 2016 cruse ls came with an old 2012 US Spec Sonic. I was able to find the right wiring harness and steering wheel controls to install an aftermarket radio like JVC or sony.

 

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Yep, this is the same as the one in my wife's GCC spec Cruze.

http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/36-g...89778-damaged-factory-radio-best-options.html

Its a US spec chevy sonic 2012 radio. If you go to crutchfields website and select sonic 2012, you will find all the part you need. I spend months trying to figure ot out. I also have the partnumber for that specific radio of yours.

 

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I figured it out. My 2016 cruse ls came with an old 2012 US Spec Sonic. I was able to find the right wiring harness and steering wheel controls to install an aftermarket radio like JVC or sony.

 

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Are you saying that the 2016 has the same radio as a 2012 Sonic?

Yes.

 

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In Europe (and Russia), all Gen 1 Cruzes used the same BYOM (bring your own media) MyLink radios that are found in the US Sonics (maybe the Sparks and Aveos too?). That is why the hacks posted online do not work on US Cruze MyLink radios.

Makes perfect sense that the Sonic's base model radio would also be repurposed outside of the US.

Correct, where I live (Aruba) the 2016 LS models come with the US sonic radio. I had a really hard time trying to find parts to replace my radio with a Pioneer Apple CarPlay Radio. After I found out about the sonic radio, I was able to find all the wiring parts and steering wheel controls to do so. I will post pictures when I finally get them imported. The faceplate is being shipped form the UK (ebay) the wiring harness from US (Walmart) and the Radio from US (Amazon). It's a lot just to install a nice radio, but the idea that my 2016 Chevy cruze has the same radio as the 2012 sonic feels weird to me, almost like it devalues my car