Installing an Android Head Unit in a MINI Cooper with Harman Kardon! (R50, R52, R53 + HK Enabler)

In this video, I'm upgrading the radio in my 2006 Mini Cooper S that has the Harman Kardon sound system. I'm installing a Joying head unit that can run Android Auto and Apple Carplay, but you can use the same method to install any single DIN head unit!

To retain the Harman Kardon system, I used a HK Enabler harness, which I got with the optional steering wheel control module.
https://incartec.co.uk/product/Mini-P...
(don't forget to choose a patch lead for steering wheel controls - universal may be the most versatile option)

Head unit:
Joying 8.8 in head unit I installed (amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/47kpKi4
Newer Joying 8.9 in head unit, with touch buttons (amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3IyLsqy

Steering wheel control wiring references:
https://incartec.blob.core.windows.ne...
https://incartec.blob.core.windows.ne...

If you don't have an HK system, you should just need an adapter harness like this (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4mAC0Bp

Shortcuts:
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Radio removal
5:55 - New radio and harness overview
8:03 - Steering wheel control overview
9:09 - Wiring connections
12:00 - Radio connections and test fit
16:09 - First power on
16:33 - Important wiring note and steering wheel control fix
19:34 - Taping up the harness
19:59 - Radio harness install
23:53 - DIN cage install
26:05 - New radio install
27:44 - Trim reassembly
28:41 - Microphone routing
31:02 - Completed install!

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