The reason it's different is cuz the EXL and touring have amplifiers and the lower trim don't. Just an FYI.

 

Hello guys, so I have update on this, and it is possitive. I installed unit from 2021 Accord today and it is working fine

One problem, which happens was, that radio wants unlock code 😮 and I don't have anything from eBay seller. So I enter diagnostic mode (home, power and source keys) and find VIN code of original car "Initial registered VIN". I also write down radio SN from label. Them I navigated to Honda Radio / Navigation Code Retrieval and Reset Instructions and was suprised how easily I can get code, love Honda 😍

I entered code and viola, it was working. I did factory data reset of unit from settings menu, to get rid of previous owner data and paired phones.

Wireless Apple Carplay is working like charm, I happy with this upgrade.

Some photos from installation.

Where it is located in a car:

Connected cables to original unit:

Original VIN of replacement unit:

After entering unlock code:

and finally result:

 

So would I be able to do the same on my 2020 sport 2.0?

 

Hello, I think yes, but you need unit from 2021 Sport 2.0 - 39540-TVA-AC1. Actually, there is one on eBay for sale.

 

Looks like they only added wireless carplay/android auto to EX-L and Touring trims 2021 onward, and those trims are the 10 speaker 450W systems. I think those of us with Sport trims are out of luck =(

 

Hello, I think, that Accord 2.0T Sport 2019-2020 can upgrade to 2021 model, which does have wireless carplay/androidauto. As you can see, backside of unit is same on both.

 

Ah yes looks like the 2021 sport 2.0L has wireless but the sport 1.5L does not. So it should work if you can find a unit from a sport 2.0L. I was confused because the website stated that the wireless integration is only available on EX and above models.

Accord Audio and Connectivity Specs - 2021 Honda Accord | Honda Info Center

Learn More on Honda Info Center

www.hondainfocenter.com

 

Just to be correct, wireless is available on after facelift EX-L, Touring and Sport 2.0. So you should be able to upgrade these trim models before facelift to wireless. I can confirm, that EX-L is working. There is one unit on ebay from Sport 2.0, would be fine, if someone try and confirm too

Trim LX is out of luck.

 

@feldsam thanks for leading me here. Again, I am a novice so I have questions that others may know but I certainly don't

Just to be correct, wireless is available on after facelift EX-L, Touring and Sport 2.0. So you should be able to upgrade these trim models before facelift to wireless. I can confirm, that EX-L is working. There is one unit on ebay from Sport 2.0, would be fine, if someone try and confirm too

Trims Sport 1.5, EX, LX are out of luck.

What do you mean when you say Trims EX and LX are out of luck? Does this mean that since I have an EX there is no way for me to upgrade to wireless Android Auto/CarPlay by getting a different unit like the 39540-TVA-AC1 or am I misunderstanding?

 

I found a unit from a 2021 Sport 2.0T at a really good price and was able to put it into my 2020 Sport 1.5T. Everything is working perfect! The only difference is I am missing a connector for the XM radio antenna but it makes no difference to me; I never wanted XM radio.

Thanks for all the good info Feldsam!!

 

Hi @Rawrer, nice to hear that, would you share photo of your old unit?

 

Here you go, seems the only difference is two extra ports at the top are missing. Those are for the XM antenna and NFC according to the service manual.

 

Great info, so on sport 1.5 there was no XM? So you effectivelly doesn't lost anything, only gain wireless?

 

Hi @radgatt, old info, looks like only LX is out of luck. Sport and EX needs unit from Sport 2.0 2021. EX-L and Touring have to use respective units from 2021 models.

 

Late to the party but I have a 2019 sport 1.5, what exact part do I need to get the wireless CarPlay?

 

So, I should be good to go if I get a 2021 Sport 2.0 unit and put it in my 2019 EX?

 

Yes

 

Just found 39540-TVA-AC1 from a crashed accord, I have a 2020 Sport 2.0T so I bought one from a 2021 Sport 2.0T. I'll update once it arrives.

 

Confirmed working.

 

Hope this gets " Sticky in " Tech Info Compiling " Spot - Where needed as Our Memory's & Search Engine may NOT
Cut It !

 

I Wonder about " Actual Navigation " as Touring Models still have Navi ?

2018 EX-Navi & maybe 2019 EX-Navi to Up Grade to Navigation - would also be More then
" Interesting " as have to be Code from Donor Car to Access the Satellite ./.

 

Hi, EX-L Navi and Touring models shares same part number and it is also called "Navigation unit" instead of "Audio unit". So you, you can upgrade to Navi version too, if you are interested. I didn't metion this, because 1) I am using Google Maps via CarPlay, 2) I am in Europe, so USA maps are useless for me 3) Had EDM Civic X with Nav, and it was not as good as Google Maps.

 

Hi, EX-L Navi and Touring models shares same part number and it is also called "Navigation unit" instead of "Audio unit".

Are the EX-L and the Touring Navi units also the same on Accord Hybrid?

Where do you guys search for these units? Is it ebay or do you also have some other sites?

 

Hi @desmil, as I wrote you in private message, for hybrid you need different part numbers:

2021 Hybrid Touring - 39540-TWA-AK1

 

This is some great work guys! I have a 2018 Accord Touring 2.0 with navigation and 10 speaker system. I was doing some research on my own before finding this thread. I have been looking for head unit 39540-TVA-AF1 to replace my head unit which has an intermittent problem where the navigation and talk to text does not actually output anything. Intermittently works a few times a year since 2019. Dealership won't fix the issue. I tried to order head unit 39540-TVA-AF1RM being a remanufactured unit as I do not want to spend over a $1000.00 for a new one. You cannot order them online as Honda stops the order claiming it needs to be done within the dealership. The dealership will not let me order the newer model that does not match my car even though it is out of my pocket and If I'm spending the money on a replacement head unit, might as well get wireless carplay included.

I have not been able to find a used head unit 39540-TVA-AF1 on eBay or online outside of the dealership websites. Is there any other online sources available or another model number that works?

 

Hi @Guntharia, check this site Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market

select Audiovisual A/V and it offers your requested part number AF1, and there are some results.

 

Hi @Guntharia, check this site Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market

select Audiovisual A/V and it offers your requested part number AF1, and there are some results.

Thank you very much. I did not know about that website for used car parts. I put an order in already and will post back here with the results once I install.

 

Thanks for researching this.

This is what the forum is about.

Any chance this will connect to 2020 LX?

Thanks.

 

Hello @PhilipS, everything is possible if there is desire, but this will be expensive and time consuming work, which should be done by guy with knowlage of electrical engineering, to be able to read schematics and figure out what and how to connect it to car.

I think you need unit from 2021 Sport 2.0, Display - it is same on all models, harnesses and lot of patience.

 

Vehicle: 2018 Accord Touring with10-speaker audio system.
Head Unit Mode l# 39540-TVA-A52

Doner Vehicle: 2022 Accord Touring with10-speaker audio system.
Head Unit Model # 39540-TVA-AF2 (This an updated head unit to Model # 39540-TVA-AF1)

I swapped out the head units and did a side by side comparison. All the plug connections were identical. The unit required a code to unlock the software. I followed @feldsam's instructions in Post #3 where I looked up the vin # by going into diagnostic mode. Took both the doner vehicle vin # and the new head unit serial # to Honda where they provided an unlock code immediately after entering the information. This paired the new unit to the car and I was able to go in connection settings where I now had a wireless carplay option. I have connected my phone and been using wireless carplay for a few days now without any issues. Thanks for creating this thread and to everyone who has added to it.

 

Vehicle: 2018 Accord Touring with10-speaker audio system.
Head Unit Mode l# 39540-TVA-A52

Doner Vehicle: 2022 Accord Touring with10-speaker audio system.
Head Unit Model # 39540-TVA-AF2 (This an updated head unit to Model # 39540-TVA-AF1)

I swapped out the head units and did a side by side comparison. All the plug connections were identical. The unit required a code to unlock the software. I followed @feldsam's instructions in Post #3 where I looked up the vin # by going into diagnostic mode. Took both the doner vehicle vin # and the new head unit serial # to Honda where they provided an unlock code immediately after entering the information. This paired the new unit to the car and I was able to go in connection settings where I now had a wireless carplay option. I have connected my phone and been using wireless carplay for a few days now without any issues. Thanks for creating this thread and to everyone who has added to it.

Any idea what the difference between the AF1 and the AF2 are? I'm wondering if I should be extra picky in getting an AF2 or not

Any improvement in terms of general lagginess/jank as compared to your old head unit?

Thanks for writing this up!

 

Hi @Guntharia, thank you for info! I updated my first post.