Pinmany SAC2 Car Radio Cable 16-pin Power Wire Harness Adapter with CAN Bus Decoder

1. Introducción

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation and operation of the Pinmany SAC2 Car Radio Cable 16-pin Power Wire Harness Adapter with CAN Bus decoder. This product is designed to connect an Android Head Unit to your car's existing cable harness without requiring modifications to the original car wiring. It ensures a consistent and simplified installation process.

The adapter facilitates the transmission of essential car signals, including ACC (Accessory), reverse gear, parking, lights, and steering wheel control signals, to the Android Head Unit. The full range of functions depends on the specific CAN Bus interface capabilities of your original car radio system.

2. Producto terminadoview

The Pinmany SAC2 kit includes a CAN Bus decoder, a power wire harness, and an FM antenna adapter, designed for seamless integration with compatible Android head units and SAAB 9-3 vehicles.

Figure 1: Complete SAC2 Car Radio Cable Kit with CAN Bus Decoder and FM Antenna Adapter.

The power wire harness features various connectors to match your vehicle's and head unit's interfaces.

Figure 2: Power Wire Harness with 14-pin, 16-pin, 20-pin, and 8-pin connectors.

The CAN Bus Box is a critical component for decoding vehicle signals.

Figure 3: CAN Bus Box with 20-pin connector port.

An FM antenna harness is included to ensure proper radio reception with your new head unit.

Figure 4: FM Antenna Harness connection diagram.

The product is compatible with various Android head unit screen sizes.

Figure 5: Compatible Android Head Unit Sizes (7, 8, 9, 10 inches).

3. Especificaciones

Nota de compatibilidad: This android stereo wiring harness is ONLY compatible with 16-pin main interface and specific extended interfaces. Due to regional differences, the above compatibility is for reference only. Always confirm whether the car wire harness plug matches our wire harness socket before purchasing.

Figure 6: Android Head Unit Interface Check and 16-pin Definition Table.

4. Instalación y configuración

4.1 Comprobación previa a la instalación

Before proceeding with the installation, it is crucial to verify the compatibility of your car's original radio connector and your Android head unit's interfaces with the provided harness.

• Ensure your head unit has the necessary interfaces (16P, 20P, 8P, 4P, 6P, 10P) as shown in Figure 6.
• Compare your original car radio wire harness connector with the images provided to confirm a match.

Figure 7: Original Car Radio Connector for verification.

4.2 Cable Adapter Connection

1. Connect Android Head Unit: Find the 16-pin power plug of the wiring harness and plug it into the 16-pin power socket of the Android head unit.
2. Connect UART Plug: Locate the 8-pin UART plug of the wiring harness and plug it into the 8-pin UART socket of the Android head unit.
3. Connect CAN Bus Box: Find the 20-pin CAN plug of the wiring harness and plug it into the 20-pin socket of the CAN Bus Box.
4. Connect FM Antenna Harness: Connect one end of the FM antenna harness to the Android Head Unit and the other end to the car's existing FM antenna cable harness.

Figure 8: Power and UART Plug Connections to Android Head Unit.

Figure 9: CAN Bus Box Connection.

4.3 CAN Bus Setup on Android Head Unit

The following steps outline a general procedure for setting up the CAN Bus on an Android head unit. Specific menu paths and options may vary depending on your head unit's manufacturer and software version. If you encounter difficulties, please consult your head unit vendor.

1. Ingrese a la configuración: Navigate to the main settings menu of your Android head unit. Look for an icon or option labeled "Car Settings" or similar.
2. Acceder a la configuración de fábrica: Within "Car Settings," find and select the "Factory" or "Factory Settings" option.
3. Enter Factory Password: You will be prompted to enter a factory password. Common passwords include: 3368, 1617, 8317, 8888. Try these passwords. If none work, consult the seller of your Android radio for the correct password.
4. Navigate to CAN Bus Settings: Once in the factory settings, locate and select the "CAN bus setting" option.
5. Seleccione el fabricante de la caja de bus CAN: Choose "Raise" as the CAN Bus Box manufacturer from the available list.
6. Seleccione el modelo y año del vehículo: Select "Saab 9-3" and the appropriate year range (e.g., 2006-2011(16GEN)).
7. Guardar y reiniciar: Save your settings and reboot the Android head unit for the changes to take effect.

Figure 10: Android Head Unit CAN Bus Setup - Part 1 (Settings & Factory).

Figure 11: Android Head Unit Factory Password Input.

Figure 12: Android Head Unit CAN Bus Setting Navigation.

Figure 13: Android Head Unit CAN Bus Manufacturer and Car Model Selection.

5. Operación

Once correctly installed and configured, the SAC2 harness and CAN Bus decoder will enable your Android Head Unit to receive and interpret various signals from your SAAB 9-3 vehicle. This includes:

• ACC (Accessory) Signal: Allows the head unit to power on and off with the vehicle's ignition.
• Señal de marcha atrás: Activa la parte traseraview camera (if installed) and displays parking guidelines when the vehicle is in reverse.
• Parking Signal: Provides information related to parking status.
• Lights Signal: Allows the head unit to detect when vehicle lights are on, potentially adjusting screen brightness.
• Steering Wheel Control Buttons: Enables the use of your vehicle's steering wheel buttons to control functions on the Android Head Unit (e.g., volume, track skip).

The specific functionality and features available will depend on the capabilities of your Android Head Unit and the original CAN Bus interface of your SAAB 9-3.

6. Solución de problemas

• No hay energía en la unidad principal: Double-check all power connections, especially the 16-pin power plug to the Android head unit. Ensure the vehicle's ignition is on.
• Los controles del volante no funcionan: Verify that the CAN Bus Box is correctly connected and configured in the Android head unit's settings (Steps 4.2 and 4.3). Ensure the correct car model and CAN Bus manufacturer are selected.
• La cámara de marcha atrás no se activa: Check the reverse gear signal connection and ensure the CAN Bus settings are correctly configured to transmit this signal.
• Incorrect CAN Bus Password: If the provided factory passwords (3368, 1617, 8317, 8888) do not work, contact the seller of your Android head unit for the correct password.
• Unsure About Wiring: If you are uncertain about any wiring connections or the installation process, it is highly recommended to consult a professional car audio installer.
• Mal funcionamiento general: Re-check all connections for looseness or incorrect insertion. Ensure the Android head unit is fully updated and functioning correctly independently.

7. Consejos para el usuario

• Verificar compatibilidad: Always double-check your specific SAAB 9-3 model and year against the product's compatibility list. Regional variations can exist.
• Head Unit Pinout: Before making any connections, carefully review the pinout diagram of your Android head unit to ensure correct matching with the harness.
• Instalación profesional: If you lack experience with car electronics or wiring, consider professional installation to avoid potential damage to your vehicle or the product.
• Prueba antes del ensamblaje final: After making all connections but before fully reassembling your dashboard, perform a basic test of all functions (power, audio, steering wheel controls, reverse camera) to ensure everything is working as expected.

8. Garantía y soporte

Pinmany is committed to providing quality products and customer satisfaction. For any questions or support regarding your SAC2 Car Radio Cable, please contact the Pinmany Official Store directly.

We offer a free return guarantee program in many countries. If the product is displayed with the "Free Return" service logo, you may return the goods if there is any dissatisfaction within 15 days of receiving the product. Please refer to the specific return policy details provided at the time of purchase.

For any issues or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are dedicated to assisting you until you are satisfied with the resolution.