1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar
| Factory code | FLHTCI |
|---|---|
| Engine | Evolution 1340 |
| Factory head unit | None from factory — add an aftermarket CarPlay radio |
| Factory USB location | None |
By 1998 the FLHTC/I Sidecar finally got a factory radio pocket built into its batwing fairing, which makes this the easiest year in the run to upgrade. A Diamond Audio MS-HD9813 or Soundstream SG-V2 / WHD.9813 is cut specifically for that 1998-2013 opening and drops straight in, no adapter kit required. That gets you wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on a sidecar rig that predates Boom Box by well over a decade. Add a HogPlay Media Box behind it and streaming apps join the ride too.
Headset Bypass Required
The factory radio locks CarPlay behind a paired headset. A HogPlay headset bypass removes that so CarPlay and the USB port work without one — then a Media Box or Piglet adds wireless CarPlay, Android Auto and streaming apps.
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The Diamond Audio MS-HD9813 or Soundstream SG-V2 / WHD.9813 fits the 1998 FLHTC/I Sidecar's factory batwing radio pocket directly, delivering wireless CarPlay and Android Auto without touching the fairing shell.
Pair it with a HogPlay Media Box tucked in behind the new head unit, and the same touchscreen now streams Netflix, YouTube and more whenever you're stopped or riding two-up in the sidecar.
1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar runs an aftermarket head unit that already handles Apple CarPlay. A HogPlay Media Box or Piglet adds wireless Android Auto and streaming apps (and makes CarPlay wireless), no headset bypass needed.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar?
Your 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar aftermarket radio already runs CarPlay, so just add a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet for wireless Android Auto and streaming apps, no bypass needed.
What apps and streaming can I run on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar?
A HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, maps and music to the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar aftermarket radio; a Piglet adds wireless Android Auto and CarPlay mirroring in a smaller package.
Is the HogPlay install on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar is true plug-and-play — a simple electrical connection with no cutting, splicing or flashing, and it's fully reversible. Setup is easy; exactly how you reach the connector varies by bike (USB adaptors plug straight in, while some radio-mounted bypasses need brief fairing or radio access).
Do I need a bypass to add Android Auto to the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar?
No — the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar aftermarket radio already runs Apple CarPlay, so no bypass is needed. Add a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet for wireless Android Auto and streaming apps.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar?
The 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar fits a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet that plugs into the aftermarket radio for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Confirm the exact set for your bike with What Fits.
For the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Both work on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar aftermarket radio. The HogPlay Media Box is the full media center — Android Auto, CarPlay, Netflix, YouTube and maps; the Piglet is a pocket-size USB adaptor for wireless Android Auto and CarPlay without the extra streaming apps.
Is Android Auto on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar wireless?
Yes — a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet gives the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar fully wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on its aftermarket radio.
The 1998 FLHTC/I Sidecar was the first year Harley gave this rig a real radio pocket, and that makes it the ideal candidate for a full media upgrade. Once a fairing-matched CarPlay radio is in place, the HogPlay Media Box slots in behind it, unlocking Netflix, YouTube and every streaming app on your phone. It's a plug-and-play pairing, no factory wiring disturbed, built to bring this sidecar-equipped Electra Glide fully into the modern touchscreen age while it still looks and rides exactly as it did in 1998.
Android Auto on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar: HogPlay makes the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc/I Sidecar, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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