VW Transporter T6 Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB 9" Car Stereo Fitting Kit with CANbus Ignition

This premium stereo upgrade kit is tailored for VW Transporter T6 models, allowing you to install the Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB-1D modular head unit with its innovative 9” floating touchscreen. The EVO98 provides a modern infotainment solution with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio, and a user-friendly capacitive display that enhances your in-car experience.

The kit includes a CANbus ignition interface (20-186-IGN), which provides a stable ignition feed and power connection when replacing the original radio system

PLEASE NOTE: This is for a new style (2015 onwards) Quadlock connector used on select VW vehicles. This can be identified by the 2 larger pins in the corner of the connector

This head unit fitting kit includes the following:

Fakra DAB male to DAB SMB female antenna adapter (21-037)

Use to convert the original (Fakra DAB) antenna connector in a car to a female SMB (used on aftermarket head-units)

Double Fakra to DIN aerial adapter (Phantom Power) with Bullet connector (21-139K)

Double Fakra to DIN antenna adapter cable with 12v phantom power from a male bullet connection. This antenna adapter cable adapts from the original Double Fakra connector in the vehicle to a standard aftermarket radio DIN antenna connection for the fitting of a stereo upgrade.

VW Group (Skoda/ Seat/ VW) USB port retention cable (24-257)

USB adapter and extension to retain the use of the original dashboard mount USB socket when fitting an aftermarket head unit.

This cable allows you to retain the use of the original USB port when replacing the original head unit

Suitable for various VW Group car models including Skoda, Seat and Volkswagen from around 2016 Onwards.

Quadlock to ISO radio adapter harness with CANbus ignition (20-186-IGN)

The interface generates a key present ignition supply so no extra ignition feed needs to be provided. The key present ignition feature will continue to give an ignition supply until the key is removed from the ignition barrel.

Single DIN flush fit fascia (50-172)

Car radio fascia adaptor panel to allow the fitting of an aftermarket Single DIN car radio upgrade.

The fascia adaptor allows the fitting of an aftermarket radio into the dashboard by matching the shape, style and colour of the original radio.

This fascia kit comes with a removable pocket. For double DIN installations, the central bar needs to be cut out and a radio cage used.

Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB-1D 9 inch car stereo head unit with wireless Apple Carplay, Android Auto, DAB+

The Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB-1D brings modern connectivity and premium design to virtually any vehicle, even those without traditional stereo slots. Featuring a 9″ floating capacitive touchscreen, this modular multimedia receiver is designed for vehicles with a 1-DIN installation slot, but its clever tablet-style installation also suits motorhomes, vans, and vehicles with limited dash space.

The SPH-EVO98DAB-1D is equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Bluetooth®, DAB+ digital radio, and WebLink® Cast for smartphone mirroring. It also supports dual camera inputs, enabling both front and rear camera connectivity. With advanced audio tuning, including a 13-band EQ, 48-bit DSP, and 3x high-voltage pre-outs, the unit delivers superb sound customisation.

What makes this model truly unique is Pioneer’s new Split Screen Mode, which lets you dynamically resize the Apple CarPlay interface to simultaneously display navigation and music, for example. In addition, Selectable Viewing Modes allow users to toggle between Light and Dark Modes for better screen visibility and personal preference.

Whether you're upgrading a modern vehicle or retrofitting a classic, the SPH-EVO98DAB-1D offers the flexibility, functionality, and clean floating-screen design to deliver a factory-finish look with the latest infotainment features.

A Single DIN radio cage is included with this head unit

Key Features

• Navigation: Via Android Auto™, Via Apple CarPlay®

• Screen Size: 9.0 inch

• LCD Screen Type: Capacitive Touchscreen

• Apple CarPlay®: Wireless / Wired Connection

• Android Auto™: Wireless / Wired Connection

• Wi-Fi®: WebLink® Mirroring supported

• Pioneer Split Screen Mode: Supported for Apple CarPlay®

• Pioneer PxLink Companion App: Supported

• DAB+ Digital Radio: Yes

• DAB Antenna: Optional (CA-AN-DAB.001 – sold separately)

• Bluetooth®: Hands-free and streaming support

• Customisable Key & Display Illumination: Yes

• Multi-Colour Illumination: Yes

  
  

Audio Features

• Graphic Equaliser: 13-Band

• Advanced Sound Retriever: Yes

• Listening Position Selector: Yes

• High Pass Filter: Yes

• Low Pass Filter: Yes

• FLAC Audio Playback: Supported via USB

• Subwoofer Control: Yes

  
  

Tuner Features

• DAB+ Digital Radio: Yes

• Digital Radio Tick Mark Approved: Yes

• RDS FM Radio: Yes

Connections

• Camera Inputs: 2 (Front & Rear)

• RCA AV Inputs: None

• RCA Pre-Outs: 3 (Front, Rear, Subwoofer – 4V)

• Aux-In: 1 × Rear AV Aux-In

  
  

Accessories Included

• External Bluetooth Microphone

• GPS Antenna

• USB Extension Cable

  
  

For more details and specification see the Pioneer website

Compatibility

This fitting kit is compatible with Volkswagen original head units fitted with the newer quadlock and a double Fakra connection, Please see pictures below.
 
VW Composition Media (also fits Composition Audio and Composition Colour)

 
VW Discover Media

This fitting kit is often Purchased With:

• Trim Panel Tool Set - A must have for any installer who has to remove plastic trim, to avoid damage to the delicate finishes on both interior and exterior trim. These trim tools are made from a nylon with a non-damaging finish to avoid cosmetic blemishes to the interior or exterior of your vehicle from removing panels and trim.