Following on from :link: Upgrade GD-02 to GD-03 (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=40445)
So I bought my daughter a mint 2015 i30 (to replace her old 2009 i30) but like a few was keen to get the carplay/android auto version. Unfortunately it was an early 2015 so had the GD-02 head unit. Read through numerous posts and considered an aftermarket option but as a user of android auto in my 2016 Tucson have been really impressed with how it functions. So for all those considering an OEM option here is what I have done. For the record I an reasonably capable engineer but this task is easy for anyone.
Firstly found a late 2015 at a wreckers (shout out to Delta Wreckers in Brisbane, highly recommended for price and customer service) and confirmed it was the GD-03 head unit. Removal is easy as shown by a couple of Utube videos if you google it.
IMPORTANT - REMOVAL
As well as the actual head unit you will need to also remove the USB lead and the AUX/USB connection point (see photos). The USB lead can just be separated from the wiring loom if you also remove the aircon controls (also shown in Utube video maybe someone could add a link to a good version). You will need the whole lead (see photo). The other set of wires goes to a separate connector on the AUX/USB connector point. If you want a full conversion make sure you also retrieve this connector with about 3 or 4 inches of wiring ie. cut the wiring.
Removing the AUX/USB connection point requires you to push in lugs on each side and it if you push from the rear will simply pop out.
FITTING
To confirm I have a June 2015 model that had a GD-02 radio so all I can say is that for me this was a perfect swap which fitted in with existing facia/aircon control facia etc.
Initially I have only connected the USB cable to the connection point as I have not sourced a wiring schematic to allow me to match the new wiring of the AUX connector to the existing wiring. Colours don't match and I think I have an extra wire (possibly speed vs volume control). Daughter doesnt use AUX so I might not even bother. So to confirm with just the USB cable connected I have full functionality of USB/carplay/android auto.
As a footnote the head unit I got was $180 including all leads etc. It didnt have the latest firmware update which I was able to download and subsequently upload to the new head unit with the need for a visit to Hyundai (google it and find the cartronics link)
PHOTOS
Note the separate USB connection point on the head unit.
Note the pencil pointing out the lug on one side of the AUX/USB connection point.
Hope I covered everything but pop a reply on if you have any questions.
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