DIY: OEM Navi Conversion to DVD Receiver/Etc.

[CameronJr9]

Please read this entire document before you take on this project. If you don't know wiring, find someone who does. You WILL mess up your car and your warranty if you don't know what you're doing. In writing this DIY, I'm assuming you have worked on at least one previous car, know at least the basics of electricity, and can use a voltmeter and soldering iron.

This first process takes roughly 30 minutes. Shipping* your OEM Navi takes roughly a week. Based on your experience and knowledge of wiring and general automotive work, the second process requires about 2-3 hours. Deciding where your DVD player will go will probably be the toughest part. Things you'll need for this project are as follows.

• TVandNav2Go RGB Interface
• OEM 2006+ Honda Civic Navigation System
• Navigation Code Number/Serial Number
• DVD Player with Video/Audio out (separate FM modulator optional)
• Regular-sized Phillips head screwdriver
• Voltmeter
• Soldering iron and solder
• Electrical tape
• Socket wrench with an extension
• 8mm and 10mm sockets
• Shop light or flashlight
• Wire strippers/Crimpers
• Numerous wire ties
• Ring terminal
• 2 RCA male-to-male barrel connectors

*This depends on how much you want to spend on shipping. In-store turn around for my system was roughly 5 hours. Your experience may vary. For more information about my experience with TVandNav2Go, read this thread.

PROCESS 1: Removal
Step 1: Contact TVandNav2Go (P&L Electronics) at the above link or contact user domoftvandnav2go. Let them know you’re interested in getting this setup, get pricing information, shipping details, etc.

Step 2: Using this link, http://collegehillshonda.com/instruc...rmusiclink.pdf, follow steps 1-4 and 6-8. During step 7, be careful not to scratch your steering wheel or the dash itself. It’s slightly resistant, and it may require steps 7 and 8 to be performed at the same time. See photo:

Step 3: Place your dash and Navi facedown on a soft surface (couch or carpeted floor). Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the three screws that attach the air vent.



Step 4: Use the 8mm socket to remove the 8 bolt screws (4 on each side) attaching the Navi unit. Leave the brackets screwed to the dash piece.

Step 5: Lift up on the dash panel, allowing the Navi unit to slide out forward.

Step 6: Ship your Navi unit to TVandNAV2Go.

Step 7: (Optional) Replace your air vent, then your dashboard. I recommend doing so since you may need to reset your trip-meter, dim your gauge lights, use your hazard lights, and/or change your temperature controls. You can elect to leave the rest of the under dash for replacement later. You should have 10 bolts (2-10mm and 8-8mm) left over. Keep these in a VERY safe place. You’ll need these for when the Navi unit comes back.

PROCESS 2: System Installation
(If needed) Remove your dash according to the steps above.

Step1: Decide where you want to place your DVD player and RGB Interface. These are probably the hardest decisions. I suggest the glove box or under your seat, as long as your DVD player is small enough. The DIY from this point is less detailed, based on the fact that your installation may vary. I’ve done my best to include wiring diagrams and instructions. Your experience mounting your DVD player and Interface will probably be different.

Step 2: Mount the RGB Interface. I placed mine here.

I’m sure there are other suitable places, as there may be a need to access the Interface, and by placing it here, I think I’ve screwed myself. Learn from my mistake.

Step 3: Mount your DVD player. I placed mine here. Again, you may find a more suitable place depending on the size of your DVD player.
Front seat all the way forward:

Front seat in a comfortable position:


Step 4: From the RGB Interface, you’ll find a green and a white wire intertwined. Using a ring terminal, ground these wires together. This will give you video while in motion.





Step 5: If you are NOT going to use a backup camera, tape off the blue and white wires, separately, and tie them somewhere.


If you ARE going to use a backup camera, tie in the blue wire to the reverse sensor. The white wire should be grounded. I didn’t do this, but you can use this page as a guide. Where is the reverse sensor wire? - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum Also, see step 9 for more help in ripping apart your car.

Step 6: Find this harness. That’s where you get power for your DVD player and Interface.


From the car’s harness, the purple wire is your ignition wire, and the black wire is your ground. Of course, you’ll want to use your voltmeter to double check. On the Interface, the solid black wire is the ground wire, while the black/grey wire is your power wire. Splice, solder, and tape your power wires from your DVD player and your Interface here.

Step 7: Double check your connections before you hook everything up permanently. Run your video wire from the DVD player to your Interface (Video 1) and your audio wires to your aux input jack. For audio, you can use 2 barrel connectors to a Y-adapter. You can tape them together later.



You can also splice into the aux wires, creating an integrated system. I didn’t have the time or the patience to mess with that. You can use this thread as a guide if you choose.

However, the EX and LX setups are different. If you go this route, you’re on your own.

Be sure to hook your navigation system to the RGB Interface. You may want someone to help you hold that while you hook all the harnesses into the back of the navi.

Step 8: Now, test your wiring by turning the car on (you don’t have to start it). If everything works (video, audio, Navi-DVD switch, reverse camera) go to the next step. If nothing works, try again.

Step 9: Unplug your navi and set it aside and then start running your wires where you want. Again, this depends on where you’re putting your DVD player. I would recommend hiding the wiring. You want this to look as OEM as possible. For a complete teardown guide for your car, check this thread.


Step 10: Don’t forget to mount the switch that comes with the Interface. This will allow you to switch from normal OEM operation to DVD. My DVD player also came with a remote sensor extension. I mounted them near each other in the cubby underneath the navi.


These are hidden enough so that when you’re in the front seats, you can’t see anything.

Step 11: Once the DVD player is mounted and your wires are run, hook your navi back up and try your connections again. You never know what could have come loose. If everything works (video, audio, Navi-DVD switch, reverse camera) go to the next step. If nothing works, try again.

Step 12: Replace your dash, console, and anything else you may have removed.

Step 13: Clean up your work area and the interior (yeah, that’s the step I skipped), and then take the Civic out for a spin. Enjoy your new entertainment system.



Disclaimer:
THE VEHICLE DRIVER MUST ALWAYS KEEP HIS/HER EYES AND ATTENTION ON THE ROAD AT ALL TIMES.
In some states it is illegal to have video viewable by the driver while the vehicle is in motion. It is your responsibility to know and adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. By reading this DIY, purchasing, and installing this system from TVandNAV2Go you hereby agree that TVandNAV2Go, its owners, employees, and affiliates (namely, 8thCivic.com and CameronJr9) cannot be held liable for any accidents, fines, tickets, or misuse of its products which may result from the driver’s distraction. Use of this product should be limited to and is intended solely for passenger entertainment and off-road use only. In addition, it your responsibility to provide this disclaimer to any party that may purchase your TVandNAV2Go system from you in or out of your vehicle. After the unit is sold to a party other than the original owner, it is the previous owner’s responsibility to provide this disclaimer in writing to the purchasing party.
TVandNAV2Go, defined as "the creators, sellers and resellers" are in no way responsible for any damage or malfunction, which may occur to your car and/or your car’s electrical system by installing this unit. And neither is 8thCivic.com or CameronJr9.

[DNieves]

WOW!!!! Good job!

[Sprecher]

Superb write up. Did you opt for the back-up camera as well? For some reason I would like that feature. Maybe more than DVD playback.

[CameronJr9]

I just didn't want to buy the backup camera. I'm trying to save some money instead of spend it all on my car.

[marc-o-lishuz]

Holy badass mod!

[domoftvandnav2go]

Hi CameronJr9
Hope all is well.
You don't have to worry about the warranty on the Nav unit. If the radio ever goes bad we will remove the mod and put the radio back to stock FREE of charge for 1 year. We will also install the mod in the NEW radio FREE of charge for 1 Year. When we remove the mod, you can never tell anyone was in the radio so there is no problem with the warranty. The Chrysler REC radios have problems with the Joy sticks and 6 CD changers all the time and there has NEVER been a problem with warranty because of a mod. We are the cheapest around, with 24 hour turn around and the only company to offer 1 year warranty parts and labors (install the mod in a replacement radio) FREE of charge for 1 year. Nav Tv will not mod this radio for $450 they will charge more like $700-$800, but you guys can call to verify this for yourself. Yes you still need a EXTERNAL dvd player either way, the nav unit will NOT play DVD's there is no such device on the market. Here is 1 of the examples of Nav TV's pricing structure. We charge $450 (1 day turnaround) to mod a chrysler radio they charge $1600 (2-3 day turn around).

http://www.300cforums.com/forums/car...eve-price.html

TRANCEBOY if Nav TV used your car as a demo they should have done your car for FREE like I did
CameronJr9 radios. This is the price you have to pay for using someone else car as a demo to sell product, not you paying them $450 to play with your radio to advertise their product. You should ask for a refund. It is also very strange that they need 2 demo cars Vadersi and yours?? I guess they needed 2 just in case they didn't get it right the first time. There will not be a DIY kit for this radio mod because the mod is VERY difficult to do. This has nothing to do with trade secrets. If you don't think it is difficult, then you can take apart any radio that we mod and see what we did. We don't hide or cover up the mod so if you really want to see it you can. You will then see for yourself how much labor and skill is involved. If after you take apart the radio you still feel you can do this mod yourself I can sell you the parts for $250 and you can do other forum members radios no problem. If you get a group buy doing of 6 or more radios I will mod the radios for $399 each. Feel free to call us at 718-763-7367 or email us at sales@tvandnav2go.com
Thanks Dominic www.TVandNav2Go.com

Originally Posted by marc-o-lishuz

Holy badass mod!

[binarypower]

I called NavTV and spoke to "Bob". He said it's $1,500 and a 2-3 day turn around for 2 video inputs.

[domoftvandnav2go]

Hi Everyone
Hope all is well
JUST LIKE I SAID. They won't touch this mod for $450 even to a dealer. If I had to bet dealer cost to do this radio is about $700-$800. If there are any Nav Tv dealers around please feel free to call them and let us all know.
Thanks binarypower
Thanks Dominic www.TVandNav2Go.com

Originally Posted by binarypower

I called NavTV and spoke to "Bob". He said it's $1,500 and a 2-3 day turn around for 2 video inputs.

[domoftvandnav2go]

Hi Everyone
What happened to the GB???
Thanks Dominic www.TVandNav2Go.com

Originally Posted by domoftvandnav2go

Hi Everyone
Hope all is well
JUST LIKE I SAID. They won't touch this mod for $450 even to a dealer. If I had to bet dealer cost to do this radio is about $700-$800. If there are any Nav Tv dealers around please feel free to call them and let us all know.
Thanks binarypower
Thanks Dominic www.TVandNav2Go.com

[csalcido]

What if I only want the backup camera? will this be the same price/procedure?

[CameronJr9]

Originally Posted by csalcido

What if I only want the backup camera? will this be the same price/procedure?

Yeah, pretty much. Ship it off the TVandNav2Go for the interface. If the Group Buy goes through, you'll save $50.

You would follow the DIY partially. I didn't install a backup camera, so you'll have to run the wires and figure out where you want the lens yourself. You can use the link in Step 9 as a guide.

[TRANCEBOY]

hey cameron i payed the 450 to get the dvd player installed
nav tv did all the connections and everything for free : )
awesome work thanks to nav tv and sounds good sterio in miami

[tp '07 Si]

i'm about to install a kenwood nav system in my '07 Si, and i'd really like to know how i can keep the stock aux input. some people say i can't but some say i can. i'd need instructions also, rather than just a yes or no answer please help....i wanna install it this weekend.

[CameronJr9]

Originally Posted by tp '07 Si

i'm about to install a kenwood nav system in my '07 Si, and i'd really like to know how i can keep the stock aux input. some people say i can't but some say i can. i'd need instructions also, rather than just a yes or no answer please help....i wanna install it this weekend.

Welcome to the site. I'm not sure, but you may be able to use this as a guide and figure something out. Other than that, I have no clue.

Pinout for Aux Input on LX

[Zaxx81]

Originally Posted by domoftvandnav2go

Hi Everyone
What happened to the GB???
Thanks Dominic www.TVandNav2Go.com

Wow, that site is confusing and the music is horrid. It also restarts with every click. Some people real need to spend more time on their webpages.

[thechAd]

Would you happen to have a wiring diagram for the OEM Navi? I am about to install an amp and sub and am unsure of the remote wire.

[CameronJr9]

Originally Posted by thechAd

Would you happen to have a wiring diagram for the OEM Navi? I am about to install an amp and sub and am unsure of the remote wire.

Chad, give these threads a quick look. Might be what you need.

Audio Wire Diagram

DIY: Aftermarket radio Install in an EX

[shoppingformeeh]

anyone in socal done this?? i would like to see or get some help!

[nese005]

awesome DIY , dont know if i could do that . bleh

[bizzybearfigiblue]

bump for maybe coming soon...