[Spelvin]

I just did the firmware update on my wife's 2016 CR-V. Now I am looking at doing the CR-V head swap on my 2014 Civic. Only thing I am concerned about is the 2014 Si has a factory amp. I have not been able to find anything on the CR-V sites about a factory amp. A NOS CRV head unit is just over $100 on Ebay, so I may just go for it anyway and will report back.

 

[Spelvin]

Well, After a bunch of hoops, I have the CRV head running in my Si, mostly...
Looks like I may need to chat with a dealership to get a PIN as I get an odd diagnostic screen that comes up asking for the PIN. I can get out of this screen by pressing and holding Power, Home and eject for 2 seconds and that will drop me into the normal menu. Problem is I have to do this EVERY time I start the car. I tried getting the PIN from radio-navicode but it says the serial number is not valid for my VIN. I also tried using the VIN from my wife's CRV, but get the same error.

Here is the weird diag screen I get in case any one knows how to get rid of it:

 

[Spelvin]

WOO! Thanks to suggestions from Johan0600 I have CarPlay in my 2014 Civic Si for less than $150 and while retaining Lane watch, Backup camera, Imid, steering controls and everything.

I will be doing a short write up with my process in a new thread soon.

 

[Spelvin]

Write up done:

DIY: Carplay in Si using CRV stock head unit

Here is my write up for adding Carplay to a 2014 Civic Si for less than $150 while retaining all OEM capabilities. Parts needed: A 2016 Honda CRV EXL stock radio, its the 7 speaker one that uses an external amp. Model number 39100-T1W-A41-M1 NR-244UH 5CV50-T $120 from here CRV 2015-2016...

www.9thgencivic.com

 

[Spelvin]

My 2015 EX doesn’t have a subwoofer. Do you think the CRV head unit will still work?

I don't believe so. Possibly this unit

CRV 2015-2016 touchscreen CD radio 6-speaker NEW

This item has been marked as SOLD OUT. This usually means we can no longer get it and/or it was discontinued. We do not expect it to be available again any time soon, if at all. If it comes back in...

replacementradios.com

But it is listed as sold out there so you would need to find it somewhere else.