Navigation Hack DIY Part One - Enable DVD, Phonebook & MP3 Folder While Moving
Pit Crew
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 139
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From: TX
Ok.. i'm stuck..
I finally did the Nav hack with switch.. but ran into a problem.. its jumpy..
Ok.. so I have a 07 350..
remove everything,
cut the pink wire and white with silver
attached the pink wire(from the car) to the switch
then attached the white with sliver (from the bottom plug, forgot whats the number plug) to the switch.
this the switch I used.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...rt&tab=summary
result.. = everything work during moving... switch on or off everything still work??? wtf.
and its jumpy?
Where is my problem? the switch? or the wiring?
the pink wire (from the nav HU) remind cut and not connected
white and sliver (from the P1- HU) remind cut and not connected
Pink wire(from the car) is connected to the switch
White and Silver (from Under J50 Plug) is connected to the switch
HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP.. thx
I finally did the Nav hack with switch.. but ran into a problem.. its jumpy..
Ok.. so I have a 07 350..
remove everything,
cut the pink wire and white with silver
attached the pink wire(from the car) to the switch
then attached the white with sliver (from the bottom plug, forgot whats the number plug) to the switch.
this the switch I used.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...rt&tab=summary
result.. = everything work during moving... switch on or off everything still work??? wtf.
and its jumpy?
Where is my problem? the switch? or the wiring?
the pink wire (from the nav HU) remind cut and not connected
white and sliver (from the P1- HU) remind cut and not connected
Pink wire(from the car) is connected to the switch
White and Silver (from Under J50 Plug) is connected to the switch
HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP.. thx
when you switch it OFF, you should be able to access the Destinations and Add address.
It doesn't matter how the switch is hooked up. The switch is interrupting the circuit.
I would double check the connection to the switch.
I find it hard to believe that you were able to connect the switch without extensions.
How did you complete the extensions to the pink and white wire?
Is it soldered? Butt connector? Spade connector? Or just simple twist w/ black tape method?
One more thing, have you bypassed the switch? Is it a good switch? Did you test it?
Maybe technique can chime.... Since he did developed this portion of the hack.
It doesn't matter how the switch is hooked up. The switch is interrupting the circuit.
I would double check the connection to the switch.
I find it hard to believe that you were able to connect the switch without extensions.
How did you complete the extensions to the pink and white wire?
Is it soldered? Butt connector? Spade connector? Or just simple twist w/ black tape method?
One more thing, have you bypassed the switch? Is it a good switch? Did you test it?
Maybe technique can chime.... Since he did developed this portion of the hack.
Pit Crew
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: TX
when you switch it OFF, you should be able to access the Destinations and Add address.
It doesn't matter how the switch is hooked up. The switch is interrupting the circuit.
I would double check the connection to the switch.
I find it hard to believe that you were able to connect the switch without extensions.
How did you complete the extensions to the pink and white wire?
Is it soldered? Butt connector? Spade connector? Or just simple twist w/ black tape method?
One more thing, have you bypassed the switch? Is it a good switch? Did you test it?
Maybe technique can chime.... Since he did developed this portion of the hack.
It doesn't matter how the switch is hooked up. The switch is interrupting the circuit.
I would double check the connection to the switch.
I find it hard to believe that you were able to connect the switch without extensions.
How did you complete the extensions to the pink and white wire?
Is it soldered? Butt connector? Spade connector? Or just simple twist w/ black tape method?
One more thing, have you bypassed the switch? Is it a good switch? Did you test it?
Maybe technique can chime.... Since he did developed this portion of the hack.
Yes I had to use some wire to extent the OEM wire.
I then use a simple split then twist, and tape..
bypassed the switch? what do you mean?...
The switch should be good. its brand new from Radio Shack.
The switch does have led.. but do we have to connect the ground cable?
thx
Try removing the switch and cross the two wires together.
If it is crossed, it should disable Destinations and address while moving.
If bypassing the switch works, that means you either have a defective switch OR installer error.
If it is crossed, it should disable Destinations and address while moving.
If bypassing the switch works, that means you either have a defective switch OR installer error.
Pit Crew
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 139
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From: TX
but then if i'm right.. when I remover the two cross wire... it should enable the Destinations and address while moving. Correct? but it doesn't..
maybe my wire gauge is too small..... going to rewire everything again later.
And there is only two cable involve in this whole matter correct.... Pink and white with silver... Thats it correct?
OK.. so I remove the switch.. cross the wire together... and its back.. Destinations and address while moving. is disable...
but then if i'm right.. when I remover the two cross wire... it should enable the Destinations and address while moving. Correct? but it doesn't..
maybe my wire gauge is too small..... going to rewire everything again later.
And there is only two cable involve in this whole matter correct.... Pink and white with silver... Thats it correct?
but then if i'm right.. when I remover the two cross wire... it should enable the Destinations and address while moving. Correct? but it doesn't..
maybe my wire gauge is too small..... going to rewire everything again later.
And there is only two cable involve in this whole matter correct.... Pink and white with silver... Thats it correct?
If the white and pink wire is not connected, it will enable destinations and address while moving.
when I remover the two cross wire... it should enable the Destinations and address while moving. Correct? but it doesn't..
when you disconnect the crossed wires, no speedo is connected, so you will have a jumpy nav.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: MA
Navigation hack questions
Hi i just have a few questions about this navigation hack firstly does it affect the navigation speed or how fast you move on the map, secondly i would like to know what you mean by grounding the parking brake wire. also whats this override function what does that do and how do you do it thank you in advance
Sal
Sal
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: VA
Thanks to everyone's guidance, I can now watch DVDs and access Bluetooth while moving.
However, now my Passenger Air Bag indicator light (in the middle of the dash) does NOT illuminate, and the Air Bag light (on the dash) is always on.
Ideas?
However, now my Passenger Air Bag indicator light (in the middle of the dash) does NOT illuminate, and the Air Bag light (on the dash) is always on.
Ideas?
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: VA
Actually, I realized this morning that nothing in the "clock" panel works. I do not have time, hazard, or airbag indicator light. I will go back and check to see if everything is plugged in.
BTW - I had my NAV unit disconnected for about 5 hours since I got distracteed while working on it. Good thing I left the vent covers off until I knew it was all working right!
BTW - I had my NAV unit disconnected for about 5 hours since I got distracteed while working on it. Good thing I left the vent covers off until I knew it was all working right!
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: California
Hey Everyone,
I'm in Mountain View. While everyone says this is an easy hack I still would hate it if i damaged my new car and would rather have someone with experience do it. Anyone in the area willing to help me out? what's your price and where are you at? Thanks!
I'm in Mountain View. While everyone says this is an easy hack I still would hate it if i damaged my new car and would rather have someone with experience do it. Anyone in the area willing to help me out? what's your price and where are you at? Thanks!
Lead Lap
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 688
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From: Ottawa,Ontario
I have performed the nav hack last weekend and so far so good. No mistakes on my part.
I would like to thanks everyone who contributed on this thread. Especially tim817 with the good write up and photos.
I would like to thanks everyone who contributed on this thread. Especially tim817 with the good write up and photos.
Rookie
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 71
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From: TX
Hey all i HAVE to say this and i feel entitled to since i just read through all 34 pages and about 500 posts.
First ill help, ***** there is a little plug on the passanger side of the nav you either forgot to connect or it came undone so you need to go back in and make sure EVERYTHING is connected...
Now what i have to say...I would like to thank the big contributors to this thread such as technique and brian. I cant believe this thread has made it this far with the same questions being answered OVER AND OVER AND OVER again. There was no flaming and no getting mad and you were always ready and willing to answer. That is amazing from a car forum and i thank you.
Now that being said ill probably be tackling this in a week or two after i get my car and if i have anything weird come up ill post but i think i know how to fix the most perceived errors.
First ill help, ***** there is a little plug on the passanger side of the nav you either forgot to connect or it came undone so you need to go back in and make sure EVERYTHING is connected...
Now what i have to say...I would like to thank the big contributors to this thread such as technique and brian. I cant believe this thread has made it this far with the same questions being answered OVER AND OVER AND OVER again. There was no flaming and no getting mad and you were always ready and willing to answer. That is amazing from a car forum and i thank you.
Now that being said ill probably be tackling this in a week or two after i get my car and if i have anything weird come up ill post but i think i know how to fix the most perceived errors.
Rookie
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 78
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From: CA
To enter addresses while driving, you don't have to cut or splice any wires. You can select the overide button by going into the volume menu then:
touching the top left corner
bottom left corner
top left corner
bottom left corner
then hold the override button for 5 seconds.
The reason for the wore cutting is so that you can use all of the other functions of the nav system while you are moving. For example: dial a phone number, look at folders or song titles on your cd's and stuff like that.
touching the top left corner
bottom left corner
top left corner
bottom left corner
then hold the override button for 5 seconds.
The reason for the wore cutting is so that you can use all of the other functions of the nav system while you are moving. For example: dial a phone number, look at folders or song titles on your cd's and stuff like that.