mande110

Documenting how I added a factory Outlander head unit that has CarPlay and similar support of features as the 2014-2015 navigation head unit, without modifying your loom. Part Numbers Included.
I did not want a Sygic unit as it didn’t look factory enough for me, so I went down this path instead. There has been a few cursory write ups of installing this but with many holes. I also wanted to do this with the least amount of modification as possible, I pretty much only used Mitsubishi parts (largely from the 2019 Outlander and Outlander Sport). The below info is meant to be a guide that I made for myself to figure this out - not instructions. Please note part numbers listed may be incorrect and some parts were not verifiable to work until I purchased them. If you choose to replicate, please proceed at your own risk.

This does not apply to cars from 2008-2013. I assume one could find a way, but I would assume harnesses would need to be changed (i.e., probably not worth it).

Mitsubishi Part Numbers
Head Unit: 8741A001 through 8741A006 ( I personally have 5)
OEM USB Cable: 8755A249
USB Door: 8718A044
Navigation Kit: MZ360438EX

(non-nav - harder) For cars without navigation (I think, but cannot confirm) you will need the Navigation Kit that is sold with 2014-2015 navigation system. This kit should include the OEM wiring harnesses so you do not have to glue microphone cables and such. Since, I already had navigation, I was literally able to plug and play here. I cannot confirm if this will be the case, but my inkling would be it is. Someone else will have to verify.
The harness, I think you will need is part no: MZ360438EX, but I can’t personally confirm. Please see this post for more details on the kit (https://www.evolutionm.net/.../731425-tried-install-last...)

(oem nav - easier) Assuming you have navigation, the only slight, and I mean very slight, incompatibility is the GPS connection. Mitsubishi updated the cable here, but the only update was to the physical shape of the connector. So, you would need an extension cable that converts a GT5-1S-HU (light gray) cable to GT5-1PP-HU(B)(70) (green) cable. If this is not possible, you have two choices: (i) scrape down the GPS cable to fit in the green socket, or (ii) get an extension cable and modify that - I chose the latter. You will still need the USB cables listed above even for this setup. The glove box USB does not work for this. There are alternative cheaper cables from my research, but I went with OEM even if there was a higher price to pay.

Assuming you do not have navigation, you could instead buy a gps unit that just includes GT5-1PP-HU(B)(70) (green) cable, which I think is part 8751A085 (unconfirmed). The issue here may be how it is mounted, but do not know.
See also, http://mmc-manuals.ru/.../54/html/M154401140008300ENG.HTM

Last note, Russian websites including Drive2 are also a good source of information. They have a custom PCB that can add CANBUS info to the screen. I don't know what compels them, but they are gods with respect to head units.

Pictures of the final install:

RobbieOh

Wow! This looks sooo good! I need to figure out the exact differences and do this in my 2011 w/factory nav.

MostIconic

Does anyone know if the apple car play works wireless with this unit or is it only wired? Does the steering wheel controls still work?

mande110

Wired, but I would imagine you could install a wireless dongle behind the unit into one of the usb ports. All steering controls work.

RuCAS

So I am going to be doing this in my 2015 Evo X. I currently have the MMCS in it now, with the Rockford Fosgate audio system.
A friend who is local to me has already successfully done this in his 2015 Lancer SE (his car doesn't have the RF audio system).

You mentioned the Russian website Drive2 has a custom PCB that can add CANBUS info to the screen...would you be able to point me in that direction, or post a link to it?

Also, any chance you may know what or if there are any differences between the 8741A005 and 8741A006 models?
Only difference I could find, is the 8741A005 is from an Outlander Sport (RVR in Canada), and the 8741A006 is from an Outlander.
Curious if there are any other differences internally, like any options or compatibility.
I know the Outlander Sport/RVR tends to be a closer match to Lancers for most things...but I found a model 8741A006 from an Outlander so I hope it will work with my car and RF sound system.

Thanks!

skythian

Is yours a GSR or MR, and if it's a GSR does the backup cam show in the head unit?

Lightsaber

It does. Both the MR and GSR have the potential to adapt the optional backup camera for the head unit. My GSR works perfectly with the backup camera.

sullysnet

does the subwoofer control work with this unit? Does it sound the same as the stock unit? I have the RF setup on my MR. This seems like a great option but I'm worried about the sound control.

thanks 👍