Tom Tom Headunit Replacement Facia

p_man13 · 16 February 2023 22:33

My model of MX-5 is: 2012 NC Venture
I’m based near: Blackpool
I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: Head Unit Replacement

Hello
I currently have a 2012 NC which came from the factory with a double DIN headunit, which I believe is what came with the car from the factory.

I would like to replace the current head unit with one that has Android Auto. I think I know what cables I’ll need (linked below, if something doesn’t look right, please point it out!), but I’m unsure about the facia.

Will I need to buy a replacement facia? It seems like the stock one is close to, if not an actual double DIN facia. I don’t want to buy a new facia to only find out I didn’t need one in the first place.
Has anyone done a similar swap to what I have planned?

If anyone has any recommendations on an actual head unit, I’d also appreciate that. Really my major requirement is that it has Android Auto, but DAB and physical buttons would be bonuses.
I understand some people on the forums have had problems with some of the cheaper Sony head units (unrelated to the car, they’re just unreliable), so I may give them a miss. I also understand I have to replace the aerial in order to receive DAB. I’ve linked one below that I’ve seen recommended here. Saying that, if a windscreen aerial isn’t too obtrusive, I may save my pennies and go for that.

Any and all help and guidance is appreciated.

InCarTec 70-964

MickAP · 17 February 2023 08:17

The shape of that facia does look different to mine after an aftermarket head unit install. Not 100% sure you’ll get away with not changing the facia part, maybe a member who’s changed theirs can comment. I think it’s a Sanyo later an Alpine that were installed in these.

Anyways you may be in for a complete kit, if so they have those at Dynamic Sounds with everything you need including SW controls and patch lead.

I’d get the head unit of choice then make sure to get the lead kit correctly. If in doubt ring said company and they’ll put you right. I use them for any such parts, been spot on and pretty quick delivery.
Mine’s a JVC, have heard Pioneer are pretty good too.

Compare head units facia…

Scarletpimpernel · 17 February 2023 09:07

Yes this one as I bought.
CONNECTS 2 FACIA CT24MZ20.
I replaced my TomTom Unit with a Kenwood.
A few threads on here of what we have all done.
If you get stuck more than willing to help with pictures etc.
The wiring is a tad confusing behind there depending what you are going to fit.
As I added a reverse camera to mine at the same time.

Scarletpimpernel · 17 February 2023 09:13