[md_st]

Yeah, I tried Jaycar and Altronics and PLE - no deal and they had no ideas who might stock them - everyone has the 2.54mm (0.1") pitch but no 2.0mm
I'll keep looking........

[Damo80]

Just joined this fantastic forum to post my results:
I sourced a GD-03 unit from Ebay for about $300 and followed VTHs guide to install. As a lot of people have found, the usb/cable is a bigger issue than installing the unit itself!!

There is a quick workaround though - the cable Teegan linked to on Aliexpress does work. It's also available on ebay sellers with Australian stock for about $16. There are two versions so buy the one that terminates with the usb port.

Then, just plug the cable I to the back of the head unit and run the usb end down the back of the a/c unit and out the bottom of the fascia (near the glovebox) and that's it!!

The only parts that needed to be removed were the air vent trims and 4x screws holding in the head unit

Firstly, thanks to everyone who has contributed to this very helpful thread across the years.  My 16yo daughter just bought a 2015 Active-X for her first car, so this thread continues to give in 2024!

Anyway, I have a cable like the AliExpress one mentioned - plugs straight into the back of the GD-03 unit, with a female USB plug on the other end. After initially installing, it seems to recognize the phone (iPhone 13) very briefly, but not connecting for CarPlay. Does the existing USB/aux need to be disconnected for this method to work? Have tried a couple of lightening cables, including one we're sure is genuine Apple to no avail. About to update firmware. Beyond that...?

Edit: updated the firmware and CarPlay worked briefly, but now getting the "iphone is not responding" message.  Anyone else have this and able to suggest the solution?

[Itsjustme]

Hey, came across the this a couple of months ago because gd-01 died. Thanks you very much for the detailed guide. Legend. Only issues I ran into were the jack and usb cable. Not many wanted to help but finally found some that went the extra mile. However, got the jack assembly but they cut the usb cable.

So hunted around and found this and it worked perfectly.
I just found this on AliExpress: AU$11.99 | For Hyundai Santafe sonata avante TUCSON  USB cable, high speed USB 3.0 link harness OE 96595 2W051
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOPrpCM

Also found this but didn’t need it but could work if you wanted to try.
I just found this on AliExpress: AU$29.99 | OEM 96120-2Z500 USB Reader iPod AUX Port Adapter for HYUNDAI Tucson ix35 2010-2015
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOmjr0c

Thanks again.

[mike44fer]

updated the firmware.  now I am getting the iphone is not responding.  Can someone help. I called carkitmasters and they are asking $90 to fix.

[ScottyDave]

Many thanks VTH for your excellent guide. Replaced my voiceless GD-01 with a GD-03 unit from Ultimate Spare Parts Ebay store (wreckers in Sydney). $350 including complete USB cable, AUX/USB module, postage and 90 day warranty. Hardest part by far was Step 3 - removing the existing AUX/Jack assembly. Had to use bent needle-nosed pliers on the white clips and a good amount of force to get the clips out. Also just cut the A9 wire as the grey guard wouldn't come out. Updated firmware and all working perfectly.

[Redcari30]

Hi

Does anyone have the latest firmware for the GD03 head unit from cartronics  somewhere they can share. Thank you 🙏

[bmoney]

Hi

Does anyone have the latest firmware for the GD03 head unit from cartronics  somewhere they can share. Thank you 🙏

276.54 MB file on MEGA

[bmoney]

Does anyone know if I can just plug this cable into the back of the GD-03 to get carplay working?
https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/cables-&-adapters/usb/70287-usbmbadapt

[Bluei30hello]

Does anyone know if I can just plug this cable into the back of the GD-03 to get carplay working?
StarTech USB A to USB 4 Pin Header Cable F/F, 6 inch USB 2.0 | Scorptec Computers

Did you end up trying this? i just replaced my GD-01 per this guide but don't have the usb and aux ports to switch out. great to have a functioning stereo but would love to finish the job and get carplay working.