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this post was submitted on 21 Dec 2024
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There's probably some form of regulation preventing you to install arbitrary software on your entertainment system, even when you are the manufacturer.
I thought head units where of standard sizes with standard plugs that can be replaced at will by the end user? Or is this something thats been killed due to anti competitive bullshit?
Also u would be suprised how much u can legaly modify ur multi ton death machine. Everyone is so brainwashed by anti consumer tech that we have forgotten what ownership means and what u can do to ur car.
I just installed a new head unit in my car this year. It's still a thing. I do think the sizing standard is dying as car manufacturers currently favor integrated units over modular. I hope that fades as these cars age and people see the flaw of "my car wont start because a capacitor in my radio dried out and it fails post".
For most common vehicles there exists at least one third party bezel that you can install to get a standard DIN mount. Then you can install a third party device into that.
Even better there’s whole head units designed to fin nicely into the dash and look relatively OEM. My co worker was looking at one that was like $300 but came with a massive nice screen vs the stock 6” display.
Well I'll be. Poked around and even teslas have aftermarket head units available.
Well shit thats great. If tesla ia doing it then surly compatability must be required by law otherwise no way in hell they would do it.
It's likely a third party that's doing it, not tesla themselves.
You are probably right, always check local laws when modifying your vehicle. Even if there are no laws you will probably run afoul of your insurer in some way.