Android head unit for ZE01?

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Astral

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Hi, I saw from Dala videos that he has some aftermarket android unit in his Leaf. Just wondering if anyone has tried this with some success? Ebay is full of options that apparently fit the ZE01 Leaf, I have a 2018 model and i'm keen on trying it, as for around 100-150€ it should be possible to get a nice unit.

I did this in my previous car which was the Subaru Forester and it worked flawlessly, however this car was way simpler.

Any thoughts?
 
Depends on your trim level, if you have the lower trim (climate controls with round knobs instead of the bowtie-shaped button panel) you can install pretty much anything, and a company called Unavi makes one that looks like the higher spec head unit. However replacing the higher spec head unit is not really feasible due to the amount of features and controls linked to it.
 
Hm, I have prettly low trim level, actually not sure exactly which one as I bought it second hand and there was nowhere this information. But I don't have ProPilot or heated seats/steering wheeel, etc. For me it seems pretty basic trim. But, I do have the bowtie shaped button panel. So probably I have the most basic trim that has this kind of dashboard.

So, I basically have no upgrade options?
 
I follow, because I also have the version with the two wheels without the square buttons (ver ZE1 2017 before 2019) ... and I would like to switch to a version without the compatibility problems described in the tread "HOW-TO: 2018 Leaf ZE1 OEM headunit replacement (7" -> 8")"
To be clear, I would like to know how to replace the version with the "red NO" in the image

TNX
 

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Upgraded mine last year. The Atoto S8 10-inch model more or less fits the space without really needing a dash kit (not that any are available on the market at this time anyways). I posted about it here. I had to pull up wiring diagrams and make a custom harness adapter to make sure pins were all accounted for. And on the gen 2 it will break your dash clock, steering wheel controls, and extra features like navigation and eco reports. on SV/SL the climate control will work but you won't be able to see the temperature/fan value anymore.

Im currently working on engineering a solution to fix the clock, SWC and the climate control stuff. Will make a comprehensive thread when im done.

If you want a perfect install with a smaller standard-sized unit you might be able to get a faceplate from 18-19 Leaf S with the 7 inch radio and use a bezel from the standard Nissan dash kit.
 
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