Replacing the head unit on a 2012 cx9 sport trim

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Hi, I have a 2012 cx9 sport and would like to upgrade the head unit. I had the dealer install the Sirius sat radio when I purchased the car. I was wondering if the unit that comes with the higher trim level would work seamlessly in my car or if I have to upgrade to aftermarket. If anyone has done that, I'd appreciate your feedback on the experience and brand and model of radio you used.

Thanks

Gerard
 
I am in the same boat. I have a 2010 and the bose headunit with the smaller screen for backup camera. Will the navigation had unit plug in and work .... I do have sirius radio ... will I need additional gps antenna ?
 
Navigation is an add on separately from the radio. When you add it, they dont change your radio at all. Its just a little module that plugs in on the left side of the steering wheel. I added one to a friends Mazda for him and its actually VERY easy.
 
xxxmonoxidechil said:
Navigation is an add on separately from the radio. When you add it, they dont change your radio at all. Its just a little module that plugs in on the left side of the steering wheel. I added one to a friends Mazda for him and its actually VERY easy.
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Thanks for your reply. However, your explanation only applies to 2013+ cx-9s. 2012 and older cx9s had a totally different head unit for vehicles with nav, a different HU for tech package vehicles with backup camera and no navigation and yet a third HU for base w/o nav / camera.
 
Ah, Yes, my experience was with a 2013. I hadnt realized the older cars had a different set up. At least all you 2013+ guys have it insanely easy. lol
 
Hey xxx, do you know if the 2013 add-on nav was bought from a dealer or elsewhere? Any idea what they paid for it?
 
FunkHouse9 said:
Hey xxx, do you know if the 2013 add-on nav was bought from a dealer or elsewhere? Any idea what they paid for it?
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My friend purchased his kit off Ebay. It was an OEM kit though. Not sure if thats the cheapest route or not though. It was over $200 though.
 
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