VW Crafter 2017–2023 Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB 9" Stereo Kit with wireless CarPlay, Android, DAB+

Transform your VW Crafter’s in-car entertainment with this premium stereo upgrade kit, designed specifically for 2017–2023 models. At the heart of the package is the Pioneer SPH-EVO98DAB-1D, a modular 9-inch floating screen head unit offering the latest connectivity features including wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio, Bluetooth, and USB multimedia playback. Its capacitive touchscreen and customisable display deliver a sleek, modern interface ideal for professional and leisure vehicles alike.

This tailored kit includes everything you need for installation: a single DIN mounting fascia to accommodate the floating screen, a steering wheel control interface to retain your original button functionality, and optional camera and sensor inputs (if supported). The steering control module also provides outputs for park brake, reverse gear, speed pulse and mute—ensuring a fully integrated and safety-aware upgrade.

Whether you're a fleet operator, tradesperson, or campervan enthusiast, this kit is ideal for upgrading your Crafter’s infotainment without compromising on factory aesthetics or usability. The modular design allows for universal fitting while maintaining secure dashboard integration.

This complete head unit fitting kit includes:

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 antenna adapter cable (21-139)

This cable converts the original antenna connector in the car, known as a Double Fakra connector, to a standard aftermarket antenna connector, known as a DIN connector.

The adapter cable has a built in module which provides a phantom power feed to the original antenna in the car. A phantom power feed is a 12v power supply that is sent up the centre wire of the antenna cable, this powers the amplifier built into the original antenna. The antenna adapter cable has a loose wire which needs to be connected to the 12v antenna power output of the new aftermarket stereo.

The phantom power feed terminates in a junior timer receptacle terminal to make it easy to connect into the electric antenna turn on position of a standard ISO connector. We also have this part available with a male bullet connector to make the phantom power lead easier to connect to ISO cables and steering wheel control interfaces with a female bullet connection for the electric antenna turn on, the 21-139K.

Steering wheel control Infoadapter interface (29-CTUVW04)

Car Audio Steering wheel interface allowing use of original buttons with a new aftermarket head-unit.

This interface allows the use of the Steering Wheel audio controls, as well retaining the vehicle menus when installing an aftermarket head unit.

This interface also provides optional input for reversing camera/ parking sensors (if applicable) and outputs for park brake, speed pulse, reverse gear and mute

Product Features

• Retains Steering Wheel Control Functionality
• Retains Phone Button Functionality
• Retains Vehicle Settings and Generates Settings Menus
• Provides Optional Input for Aftermarket Reversing Camera
• Retains Parking Sensor Audio and Generates Parking Sensor Graphics
• Provides Outputs for Park Brake, Reverse Gear, Speed Pulse and Mute

Compatible Vehicles

This Steering Wheel Control/ Infoadapter interface is designed for select Volkswagen Group vehicle models with original MIB II radio systems.

Steering wheel control Infoadapter interface (29-CT-007D)

Pioneer patch lead for 29-CT series steering controls

Suitable for Pioneer head-units that are steering wheel remote ready.

Volkswagen Crafter (2017-2023) Single DIN fascia adapter panel (50-399)

This fascia kit uses side fixing brackets, the brackets fit directly to the sides of the new radio and the fascia panel.

Suitable for fitting MAN TGE (2017-2023) vehicle models

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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

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