I don’t believe it did. There were no extra outputs on the factory unit
itself, and there were no un-terminated wires that I could see that came
off the DIN plug. That said, the factory wiring was not labeled. So if any
of those wires were reserved for an amp but unused, I wouldn’t be aware of
it without a service manual to indicate what each one was for.
All the cables were included, so it was a very quick installation. I did
lose the analog audio jack function on the front of the dash. I’m not sure
if your 2010 model has that or not. If I wanted to restore functionality to
the audio jack, I would have had to locate which wire fed the analog audio,
splice it, and then feed it to the AUX inputs, so that would have been an
additional cable. I’m using the USB functionality and play my music off of
that so the analog audio isn’t a factor.
Thanks so much for the video. Just used this to get to the wiring of my
head unit and this made a huge difference to give me the confidence to get
the trim apart without breaking anything.
On my Kia, there was really no iPod port, just a small USB port and analog
audio port which required a proprietary cable for the iPod supplied by Kia.
My guess is that your cable will no longer work, because the analog audio
port will cease to function. They supply you with a new iPod cable and I
ran mine into the glove box. The USB port on the dash still works, and I
can plug a thumb drive into it with music and it plays. Just no analog
audio from the small 1/8″ stereo port.
Thanks skysurfer, just another question, I saw a few videos about the same
installation and people mentioned that they couldn’t use the usb, aux and
ipod ports originally provided. Did you have the same issue? Have you tried
to modify the cables of this stereo unit in order to keep using those ports?
Great video thanks man! I already get to replace my RCA cables running to
one of my amps and was procrastinating until I saw your video! Check my
Skar Audio videos out on my channel, running around 3000W in my 2011
Sorento!
I don’t know anyone with a 2011 KIA, but I do know that the stereo I
installed was originally designed for a 2011 and it fit perfectly in my
2012 so there are similarities between the console designs. There is also
another video on YouTube that shows a 2011 specifically (this was the video
that inspired me to do mine), and lo and behold the guy has trouble with
the exact same part that I did. Do a search for mikesaudioimports.
Skysurfer hello there. Can you help me out with my sorento 2012? … The
volume button on the right side of the screen (which I’m always using, not
on the screen) is broken. Like whenever I’m pressing it, it does not “tick”
like before. And I think it is stuck because when I press the + volume, the
volume automatically goes up while the same thing with – volume. Both are
broken. That’s why I use the volume in the screen. How can I fix the volume
buttons? Thank you…
The one I bought was $380 from [auto dvd gps dot com]. I see they have a
couple newer models out now as well. The screen on mine is not the same
quality as you would see on something like an iPhone. Because of the angle
of the unit, when the sun shines through the windshield it washes out the
image. The unit is curved to match my 2012 dash exactly, but I can’t speak
to the fit on a 2013 Kia.
Hi Skysurfer. Thanks for the video, quite informative. I have question for
your. My sorento 2010 comes with the standard kia stereo system and I want
to replace it with one of those chienese graphical stereo systems. When you
installed yours, did you find all the necessary cables to connect it?
Thanks dude, this vid is really helpful, wanted to ask you, what brand did
u get? I found like 4 or 5 brands, i was hoping to find the geniune screen
that comes with full optioned sorento but no luck yet, I dont want to get a
cheap screen, what do u recommend? I have factory rear view camera and
steering control.
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I don’t believe it did. There were no extra outputs on the factory unit
itself, and there were no un-terminated wires that I could see that came
off the DIN plug. That said, the factory wiring was not labeled. So if any
of those wires were reserved for an amp but unused, I wouldn’t be aware of
it without a service manual to indicate what each one was for.
Great tutorial! Thanks for making it so clear. Do you remember if the
factory stereo has any outputs for an amp?
Liked ur video but do u have a installing one??
Thanks a lot man!!! This video is perfect for what I need!!! Great job!
Great video helped out alot
All the cables were included, so it was a very quick installation. I did
lose the analog audio jack function on the front of the dash. I’m not sure
if your 2010 model has that or not. If I wanted to restore functionality to
the audio jack, I would have had to locate which wire fed the analog audio,
splice it, and then feed it to the AUX inputs, so that would have been an
additional cable. I’m using the USB functionality and play my music off of
that so the analog audio isn’t a factor.
Thanks so much for the video. Just used this to get to the wiring of my
head unit and this made a huge difference to give me the confidence to get
the trim apart without breaking anything.
You’re welcome. So glad this helped you out!
On my Kia, there was really no iPod port, just a small USB port and analog
audio port which required a proprietary cable for the iPod supplied by Kia.
My guess is that your cable will no longer work, because the analog audio
port will cease to function. They supply you with a new iPod cable and I
ran mine into the glove box. The USB port on the dash still works, and I
can plug a thumb drive into it with music and it plays. Just no analog
audio from the small 1/8″ stereo port.
Thanks skysurfer, just another question, I saw a few videos about the same
installation and people mentioned that they couldn’t use the usb, aux and
ipod ports originally provided. Did you have the same issue? Have you tried
to modify the cables of this stereo unit in order to keep using those ports?
btw My car is 2013, the head unit looks a bit curvy. Thanks dude
Sorry, the console removal is the only video I made. I do recall the
install was orders of magnitude easier than pulling the console apart
though 🙂
Thanks man! Not bad for two little 8’s, I think I need to go through a re
tighten every screw in there now though!
Great video thanks man! I already get to replace my RCA cables running to
one of my amps and was procrastinating until I saw your video! Check my
Skar Audio videos out on my channel, running around 3000W in my 2011
Sorento!
I don’t know anyone with a 2011 KIA, but I do know that the stereo I
installed was originally designed for a 2011 and it fit perfectly in my
2012 so there are similarities between the console designs. There is also
another video on YouTube that shows a 2011 specifically (this was the video
that inspired me to do mine), and lo and behold the guy has trouble with
the exact same part that I did. Do a search for mikesaudioimports.
Skysurfer hello there. Can you help me out with my sorento 2012? … The
volume button on the right side of the screen (which I’m always using, not
on the screen) is broken. Like whenever I’m pressing it, it does not “tick”
like before. And I think it is stuck because when I press the + volume, the
volume automatically goes up while the same thing with – volume. Both are
broken. That’s why I use the volume in the screen. How can I fix the volume
buttons? Thank you…
Thanks!
Can this same technique be used for a 2011?
Thank you for the video. I knew I could count on YouTube. I had to remove
the carpet from a 2013 Sorento and the center console is the same.
thank you so much been looking for something like this, very informative,
very well explained with measurements and everything, subscribing
Glad it helped, it was enjoyable to make, especially since I’ve
accomplished so many other projects with the help of Youtube video creators.
Thanks – glad it helped!
The one I bought was $380 from [auto dvd gps dot com]. I see they have a
couple newer models out now as well. The screen on mine is not the same
quality as you would see on something like an iPhone. Because of the angle
of the unit, when the sun shines through the windshield it washes out the
image. The unit is curved to match my 2012 dash exactly, but I can’t speak
to the fit on a 2013 Kia.
Hi Skysurfer. Thanks for the video, quite informative. I have question for
your. My sorento 2010 comes with the standard kia stereo system and I want
to replace it with one of those chienese graphical stereo systems. When you
installed yours, did you find all the necessary cables to connect it?
Excellent, I’m really glad you found the video useful. Your roof flex video
made me smile man, that was great. 🙂
Thanks dude, this vid is really helpful, wanted to ask you, what brand did
u get? I found like 4 or 5 brands, i was hoping to find the geniune screen
that comes with full optioned sorento but no luck yet, I dont want to get a
cheap screen, what do u recommend? I have factory rear view camera and
steering control.
thank you for the info .
Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to do that!