For any folks out there with the older generation model who would like to have Carplay or Android Auto I figured I'd share my experience. I just installed a headunit I purchased from Crutchfield, a Boss BV800ACP. It allowed me to keep my back up camera, steering wheel controls etc... as well.
Since my CX-9 is a GT I had the Bose with navigation, but frankly the navigation was pretty useless without updates so I never used it. Anyway, Crutchfield sold the unit and all the other parts needed to make this retrofit work. I won't say it was a seamless install but with some tech help via the phone I got it done.
I am happy with the results and the fact that I now have Carplay available, it was worth the effort.
Since my CX-9 is a GT I had the Bose with navigation, but frankly the navigation was pretty useless without updates so I never used it. Anyway, Crutchfield sold the unit and all the other parts needed to make this retrofit work. I won't say it was a seamless install but with some tech help via the phone I got it done.
I am happy with the results and the fact that I now have Carplay available, it was worth the effort.