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    Add Carplay/Android Auto and retain steering wheel controls and backup camera?

    The maestro unit did keep the backup camera function with no splicing or anything. Maybe I should let Crutchfield know. Swapping out the cigarette lighter power adapter below the radio was relatively easy and the unit I ordered came with a bunch of adapters to make the installation even easier...
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    Add Carplay/Android Auto and retain steering wheel controls and backup camera?

    Got the head unit installed today. Looks great!!! I didn't realize that the Maestro RR wouldn't integrate the factory bluetooth mic though, so I need to pull it out of the dash again. The sound quality of the factory speakers has been greatly improved! I ordered a usb adapter to replace the 12v...
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    Add Carplay/Android Auto and retain steering wheel controls and backup camera?

    I ended up purchasing the Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX with the Maestro RR and the F01 kit. I received it a couple days ago, so this weekend I will be figuring out how to hook it all up. I went with the Pioneer over the Kenwood because I was reading that despite the higher resolution screen, the UI on...
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    Add Carplay/Android Auto and retain steering wheel controls and backup camera?

    I am remotely handy for sure. I haven't ordered anything yet, but the Maestro RR with the FO1 harness is what was recommended by Crutchfield. The video for the backup camera is part of the Ford navigation head unit.
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    Add Carplay/Android Auto and retain steering wheel controls and backup camera?

    Hello Everyone. My wife's birthday is coming up and I would like to replace the factory head unit with a newer one with Carplay. She has a 2012 Expedition Limited with factory Navigation. I am looking at one of the Kenwood Excelon units, but the Crutchfield install accessories say they will...
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