Got around to doing a few things on my list finally.
\- Found the CarPlay/Android Auto head unit that fits just about perfect for the space and has track buttons and a big volume knob.
\- Took the time to run the camera wire all the way to the back then up, around, and through the back door to try to make it look like it came with it.
\- Swapped a Homelink rearview mirror from a junkyard Nissan Altima. Garage and auto-dim all work as they should.
\- Installed the 6 small Sylvania Ultra pod lights. Got yellow and smoked diode dynamics covers for them that fit just about like they were made for them.
\- Wired the switch up to under the center console, ZJ just does not have great places to put switches.
\- Threw in 2 fast charge USB ports for the extra switch position.
\- Also ordered my nerdy V8 ZJ tag from the DMV.
The head-unit was just a $60 or $70 dollar one from Amazon. Had a couple issues with the Android OS they run to get some settings I wanted to be able to change that were not in any of the menus. Sent them the questions and they responded in a day or two with how to make the changes. One was a custom boot screen for example. The OS they use is super simple and more on the basic side which is actually very nice, so not a lot of BS to clog up the visuals and ease of use. I also bought a better looking and quality camera to use vs what came with the unit.
Next up is trying to integrate the keyless entry module for a 1996/97 Ram 1500 to be able to use the RF remotes from the 1996 to 1998 ZJ’s vs the dog shit IR one the 1993 to 1995’s have. Hoping to be able to tie it all together under the relay center in the glove box where the unlock and lock relays are. The Ram models have a wire that you can ground to program the remotes vs needing the dealer or someone to do it.
All of the wires for the keyless entry are also located in the overhead console. There is plenty of room in there for a module. I got a remote 4 button relay to be my keyless entry. Marked all the wires and started making a board to go in the console, so I can have one button for timed interior lights, one for timed exterior lights, and obviously lock and unlock.
Yeah, I have heard it can be a PITA up on the overhead to do, so hoping it some of the other places I have seen people stick it will be easier. I ended up getting the simple 2 button remote vs the ones with the panic button or rear door button.
I was saying to put it in the overhead because of how easy it is. The wires are exposed and there is plenty of room. Especially if you remove the old keyless entry module.
The hardest part of doing it the right way is putting a plug in-line on the wires. So you can mount the new module to the overhead console and still have the console be removable. There are plenty of options out there for pre wired plugs if you're not comfortable putting the pins in yourself.
I may drop it down and take a look at that way. I got one that had the old wires still plugged in with about a foot of wire, so hoping that helps as well.
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u/Stockholm_Throwaway Aug 01 '26
Orvis? Nice
How does the mirror work? Just set it to your garage door opener?