[JulianB77]

Has anyone replaced their audio unit from a Jeep Renegade with one of these?

Xtrons PEP92RGJ unit

I've just purchased a 2015 model and Jeep have discontinued their UConnect Live services. They can only offer a Mopar Connect unit which can offer very limited capabilities other than some remote control functionality. I would also need to pay TomTom to upgrade maps.

For me, an Android Auto compatible device that uses my mobile data and always up to date mapping services is more use to me than what Mopar can do. At the moment my audio system is stuck in time and I am unable to upgrade it unless I buy a new piece of cabling and commit to paying for annual subscriptions or I buy a more interoperable system such as this.

Would welcome any thoughts and feedback from people who have tried something else.

 

[machnev57]

Hi! Yes I do:

Seicane H203N installation

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There were some problems but I am satisfied with Android device. Please pay attention to CAN module - it must support your car.
If you will replace your audio with Android device - please write about it - it is useful for other guys.

 

[bearded_ed]

Has anyone replaced their audio unit from a Jeep Renegade with one of these?

Xtrons PEP92RGJ unit

Damn, I wish I'd come across this unit in my searching. We've also got a 2015 Renegade with the same system as you do and I've just bought the following;

• A used Kenwood DMX7017DABS
• Fitting Kit including the Connects2 kit + Facia etc

= £285 before any misc bits and bobs.

It isn't clear but it does look like that Xtrons kit would do it all, brand new and for less!

I'll go ahead and get my kit fitted in the next week or so and report back. But I'd clarify if that actually does come with everything you need to fit it, then buy!

 

[Usafle]

I bought something similar. Xtrons / Seicane / etc..etc.. they are all the same Chinese Android head units. The only thing different are the CANBUS decoders. As @machnev57 , pay attention to what CANBUS decoder you are getting. I went through two different ones because the original one they sent was cheap and did not have all the functions required. Of course the company charged me $30USD more to get a better CANBUS adapter and I had to pull the stereo and re-wire everything again.

Other than that small hiccup, it's cheaper, quicker and (IMHO) going with a new expensive brand name Head unit and a Maestro RR kit to decode the CANBUS. Hopefully @bearded_ed bought a Maestro kit (unless that particular Kenwood has one built in?)

 

[machnev57]

The CAN bus adapter converts signals from one interface (CAN) to another(serial). The great importance is the software in the head unit, which processes CAN codes.
I have dynamic parking lines, door open signal on my head unit, but no climate control, no compass output.

 

[Usafle]

The only thing I am missing on mine is the compass heading on the dashboard.

The CAN bus adapter converts signals from one interface (CAN) to another(serial). The great importance is the software in the head unit, which processes CAN codes.
I have dynamic parking lines, door open signal on my head unit, but no climate control, no compass output.

 

[bearded_ed]

Hopefully @bearded_ed bought a Maestro kit (unless that particular Kenwood has one built in?)

So in theory the Connects2 adapter is setup ready to retain the Jeep settings. In theory... When I eventually have time to fit it all, I'll report back and confirm!