Morning All Life long Honda owner. Just bought a 2009 MK3 CRV Ex I-Vtec 2.0 Petrol, 136k FSH paid £2450 for it. I wanted to inquire about possible after market upgrades as compared to the MK4 we already own as its missing a few things. I have a set of questions if you don't mind? 1) Head unit Upgrade Car has reversing camera and forward/front proximity sensors. The head unit is the fold out one. I've seen various models on AliExpress (8 Core, 2K screen) but I am wondering do they work with the existing proximity sensors and reversing camera. Will the sensors show up on the screen as I'm used to this on the Mk4. Does this mean the sub will still work? I also assume it will use the cars amplifier or is that built into the unit you take out? Does anyone have any recommendations for replacements either UK or buying from China and ease of install as was going to attempt this my self as build computers/exotic cooling etc. 2) Auto folding mirrors Is there a way to make the mirrors fold/unfold from the fob or locking/unlocking the car with an aftermarket kit? 3) Auto dimming rear mirror Is this an option as I know it requires power. 4) A/C compressor. The AC isn't working and from my research this seems to be common for it to die off. Can anyone make recommendations for a replacement part/parts. I assume more than one for A/C as I think you have to change something else with it too. 5) I am a big broad shouldered guy at 6"6 and I am finding the lack of big arm rest like there is in the Mk4 a bit of an issue as my left arm is having to rest over on the passenger side arm rest for me to get comfortable. Any options for this? Many thanks!
Not sure on the others as it’s quite specific to the car but on the above there’s loads of “re-gas and compressor” places that sort this kinda thing, have a look around at “air con re-gas” and check any near you for ones that also test and replace compressors and get a price from ‘em
1) This looks like it's possible, e.g. shows a factory reverse camera retro-fit into a double din Android unit. I like Xtrons and have used them before, just a double DIN generic unit would be good 2) If it doesn't work from factory, probably not. 3) Wing mirrors or interior? Was it available from the factory? 4) First step is to have it recharged with gas and a UV dye - if it stops working again you can then have the system inspected for leaks where the UV dye has escaped. The most common failure for all cars is a corroded/damaged condenser in the radiator pack 5) Buy a Mk4?
