I'm SOO Excited!!! Just completed my Non-Navi -> Navi Conversion!!! DIY Included!
11-04-2009, 06:48 PM
#81
Mistuh DRiiVA
i was asking myself that same question for the past 4 years...after seeing so many TLs with it and then i have my boring non navi TL i had to jump on this and finally get started. its really worth it in the end.
11-04-2009, 08:39 PM
#82
No problem keep us posted on your progress and post pics in this thread when you are done! Or ask any questions here if you need any help!
Lucky! mine got stripped to pieces!! You got to meet martin? thats awesome.. seems like a cool guy over the phone.. did you tell him that a guy on this site recommended him? I told him more and more people would go to him after my post.. or at least i was hoping so! lol
lol .. yah maybe you should just have your carpc connect via Doms.. oh wait.. but then you lose the touch screen function.. dogh.
yeah it only took 4 hours. i was amazed myself, i think it was easier because of the writeup you made and the instructions from martin. Plus he was able to show me easy ways to get some of the panels off since i went to pick up my cable directly from him in NJ. I ended up using the same bolts, it wasnt that hard to come out.
lol .. yah maybe you should just have your carpc connect via Doms.. oh wait.. but then you lose the touch screen function.. dogh.
11-05-2009, 10:21 AM
#83
Maybe I'll find the SubDisplay problem I have, and slowly gathered the Navi parts...and relocate the Navi screen below the Stereo and leave my carPc on top....
BUT FIRST I WANT TO FIX MY SUBDISPLAY, CANT BELEIVE MOAHDIB is no longer on the forum...if anybody on here know how we can reach him I would appreciate since I'm stuck here...I redide for a 10th times my harness without success...
Do you think I should remove all other wires from the E connectors?? maybe that is the problem??
BUT FIRST I WANT TO FIX MY SUBDISPLAY, CANT BELEIVE MOAHDIB is no longer on the forum...if anybody on here know how we can reach him I would appreciate since I'm stuck here...I redide for a 10th times my harness without success...
Do you think I should remove all other wires from the E connectors?? maybe that is the problem??
11-05-2009, 10:36 AM
#84
Maybe I'll find the SubDisplay problem I have, and slowly gathered the Navi parts...and relocate the Navi screen below the Stereo and leave my carPc on top....
BUT FIRST I WANT TO FIX MY SUBDISPLAY, CANT BELEIVE MOAHDIB is no longer on the forum...if anybody on here know how we can reach him I would appreciate since I'm stuck here...I redide for a 10th times my harness without success...
Do you think I should remove all other wires from the E connectors?? maybe that is the problem??
BUT FIRST I WANT TO FIX MY SUBDISPLAY, CANT BELEIVE MOAHDIB is no longer on the forum...if anybody on here know how we can reach him I would appreciate since I'm stuck here...I redide for a 10th times my harness without success...
Do you think I should remove all other wires from the E connectors?? maybe that is the problem??
Ill email him to let him know you will be getting in contact with him .. pm me if you want his number..
11-05-2009, 07:55 PM
#89
Im not 100% sure how to do it on the UA5 TLs.. but I would give it a shot! lol
11-05-2009, 09:06 PM
#90
Mistuh DRiiVA
11-05-2009, 09:12 PM
#92
Mistuh DRiiVA
i know a couple people who will be adding their names to this list pretty soon, el.profe is working on getting all the parts for his conversion right now
11-05-2009, 10:07 PM
#93
Please .. if you guys get the custom harness through the guy on ebay.. please let them know the guy from acurazine sent you!! He has helped me alot and i told him that i would get people to get it from him.. his harness is great and his customer service is even better! I hope you agree maddsiick..
11-06-2009, 01:06 AM
#97
11-06-2009, 09:15 AM
#98
Mistuh DRiiVA
Please .. if you guys get the custom harness through the guy on ebay.. please let them know the guy from acurazine sent you!! He has helped me alot and i told him that i would get people to get it from him.. his harness is great and his customer service is even better! I hope you agree maddsiick..
11-06-2009, 09:23 AM
#99
i definitly agree. martin is a great and honest guy, most of the parts he uses are new, the screen and dvd unit are used but in almost perfect condition, he said new parts are un-affordable. but he is really helpful, he'll answer any question to the best of his knowlegde, and hes know alot about this. he was able to show me how to take certain parts on my car apart without breaking clips and struggling. hes like a walking TL service manual haha...and he always gets back to you as soon as he can.
11-06-2009, 10:01 AM
#100
Originally Posted by bzyrice
Cool.. Im going to call martin for some info today. I will make sure to ask him to reply to you lol
Oh and I also purchased the GPS antenna from acuraoemparts.com so I could eventually get that clock setup good
. I'll have to check which connectors I need from you 
11-09-2009, 02:11 PM
#101
I'll receive my GPS antenna later this week. If my tests are not successful for the NAVI clock, how much could I ask for the Navi-DVDrom UNIT ?? I'll probably sell this on ebay...so I need a minimum
I got in touch with Martin from acura, he will get back to me tomorrow about the SubDisplay swap....I'll post back his experience ASAP!
I got in touch with Martin from acura, he will get back to me tomorrow about the SubDisplay swap....I'll post back his experience ASAP!
11-09-2009, 02:18 PM
#102
I'll receive my GPS antenna later this week. If my tests are not successful for the NAVI clock, how much could I ask for the Navi-DVDrom UNIT ?? I'll probably sell this on ebay...so I need a minimum
I got in touch with Martin from acura, he will get back to me tomorrow about the SubDisplay swap....I'll post back his experience ASAP!
I got in touch with Martin from acura, he will get back to me tomorrow about the SubDisplay swap....I'll post back his experience ASAP!
Yah hope you get everything working.. Dont forget to make a thread on how you did it!! lol
11-10-2009, 01:57 PM
#105
Ok, just got some feedback from Martin. He did a Navi conversion today and told me as soon as he disconnected the NavDVD Unit, the Radio Display went off.
So I guess I'll need to connect this Unit if I want to achieve this mod. Piss me off a little since I'm sure it's not required and maybe I can hack the connector so it thinks the Unit is connected.
PM me how much you want for your NavUnit connectors bro
Thanks!
So I guess I'll need to connect this Unit if I want to achieve this mod. Piss me off a little since I'm sure it's not required and maybe I can hack the connector so it thinks the Unit is connected.
PM me how much you want for your NavUnit connectors bro
Thanks!
11-10-2009, 02:11 PM
#106
Ok, just got some feedback from Martin. He did a Navi conversion today and told me as soon as he disconnected the NavDVD Unit, the Radio Display went off.
So I guess I'll need to connect this Unit if I want to achieve this mod. Piss me off a little since I'm sure it's not required and maybe I can hack the connector so it thinks the Unit is connected.
PM me how much you want for your NavUnit connectors bro
Thanks!
So I guess I'll need to connect this Unit if I want to achieve this mod. Piss me off a little since I'm sure it's not required and maybe I can hack the connector so it thinks the Unit is connected.
PM me how much you want for your NavUnit connectors bro
Thanks!
11-10-2009, 02:34 PM
#109
You can add me to the list of complete conversions.
Vmt, do you have the stock navi display? I am looking at the schematics and even though the sub display connects to the main display, I am pretty sure that the data goes from the audio unit, through the navi controller and then to the displays. There is a screen on the main display to control balance, fade, tone, etc that is for sure has to be generated by something other than the head unit.
I am getting ready to dive back into my dash and will try to get back to replacing the stock lcd with an aftermarket lcd. I have a rgbs converter already wired to connect to the existing wiring and will use a kbd switch to go between the carputer and stock system.
You mentioned a mac mini. Are you going to use it with Windows XP or MacOS? I was thinking the same thing, but there are also a lot of mini itx solutions now and there's a place here in VT locally that sells this stuff (logicsupply.com) so I might go homebrew for less money.
Vmt, do you have the stock navi display? I am looking at the schematics and even though the sub display connects to the main display, I am pretty sure that the data goes from the audio unit, through the navi controller and then to the displays. There is a screen on the main display to control balance, fade, tone, etc that is for sure has to be generated by something other than the head unit.
I am getting ready to dive back into my dash and will try to get back to replacing the stock lcd with an aftermarket lcd. I have a rgbs converter already wired to connect to the existing wiring and will use a kbd switch to go between the carputer and stock system.
You mentioned a mac mini. Are you going to use it with Windows XP or MacOS? I was thinking the same thing, but there are also a lot of mini itx solutions now and there's a place here in VT locally that sells this stuff (logicsupply.com) so I might go homebrew for less money.
Last edited by KN_TL; 11-10-2009 at 02:38 PM.
11-10-2009, 02:41 PM
#110
bzyrice, do you have a source for the connectors or just some spares? If VMT doesn't go for them, I would be interested in the navi controller connectors. Are they pigtail? Please PM me if that's more appropriate. THanks!
Last edited by KN_TL; 11-10-2009 at 02:44 PM.
11-10-2009, 04:31 PM
#112
^^Yes I do have, but I won't need to connect it to the NaviUnit since it's a complet different module. Only thing I don't have is a XM Radio.
So, according to this pic
1 - Connector A will be needed
2 - Connector B doest look really important as it is connected to the voice command and Steering wheel button, which I dont have...
3 - Connector C will be needed
4 - Connector E will get it with the GPS Antenna later this week
5 - Connector F is HFL, so no need...
So if you could PM me a price for connector A and C + ur paypal info that would be appreciated
I'll do some test with the NavUnit + SubDisplay + Antenna later when I'll get all the parts. When this will be done I'll probably find a way to hack the connectors and fool the Display so it thinks the NaviUnit is there.
I understand what you sayin KN_TL but it's pretty much the same data processed that is passed to my NON-Navi display.
I'll do what I can and create the proper thread as this one is getting a little jackedup
Thanks!
So, according to this pic
1 - Connector A will be needed
2 - Connector B doest look really important as it is connected to the voice command and Steering wheel button, which I dont have...
3 - Connector C will be needed
4 - Connector E will get it with the GPS Antenna later this week
5 - Connector F is HFL, so no need...
So if you could PM me a price for connector A and C + ur paypal info that would be appreciated
I'll do some test with the NavUnit + SubDisplay + Antenna later when I'll get all the parts. When this will be done I'll probably find a way to hack the connectors and fool the Display so it thinks the NaviUnit is there.
I understand what you sayin KN_TL but it's pretty much the same data processed that is passed to my NON-Navi display.
I'll do what I can and create the proper thread as this one is getting a little jackedup
Thanks!
11-19-2009, 05:08 PM
#113
^^Yes I do have, but I won't need to connect it to the NaviUnit since it's a complet different module. Only thing I don't have is a XM Radio.
So, according to this pic
1 - Connector A will be needed
2 - Connector B doest look really important as it is connected to the voice command and Steering wheel button, which I dont have...
3 - Connector C will be needed
4 - Connector E will get it with the GPS Antenna later this week
5 - Connector F is HFL, so no need...
So if you could PM me a price for connector A and C + ur paypal info that would be appreciated
I'll do some test with the NavUnit + SubDisplay + Antenna later when I'll get all the parts. When this will be done I'll probably find a way to hack the connectors and fool the Display so it thinks the NaviUnit is there.
I understand what you sayin KN_TL but it's pretty much the same data processed that is passed to my NON-Navi display.
I'll do what I can and create the proper thread as this one is getting a little jackedup
Thanks!
So, according to this pic
1 - Connector A will be needed
2 - Connector B doest look really important as it is connected to the voice command and Steering wheel button, which I dont have...
3 - Connector C will be needed
4 - Connector E will get it with the GPS Antenna later this week
5 - Connector F is HFL, so no need...
So if you could PM me a price for connector A and C + ur paypal info that would be appreciated
I'll do some test with the NavUnit + SubDisplay + Antenna later when I'll get all the parts. When this will be done I'll probably find a way to hack the connectors and fool the Display so it thinks the NaviUnit is there.
I understand what you sayin KN_TL but it's pretty much the same data processed that is passed to my NON-Navi display.
I'll do what I can and create the proper thread as this one is getting a little jackedup
Thanks!
Updated the list!
People who have completed this mod that I know of!
- bzyrice
- jptl04
- maddsiick
- kenny416
- Zeppelin
- el.profe (Had Martin from ebay do install)
- KN_TL
11-19-2009, 07:37 PM
#116
1. https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-audio-bluetooth-electronics-navigation-94/completed-non-navi-factory-navi-conversion-600316/
2. https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-audio-bluetooth-electronics-navigation-94/my-non-navi-navi-conversion-05-tl-622349/
3. https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-audio-bluetooth-electronics-navigation-94/i-142-yet-another-non-navi-navi-conversion-success-story-640304/
i could do it with my eyes closed
11-19-2009, 09:30 PM
#117
^^Since you did it 3 times, is there a way to achieve a NonNavi Display to a SuBDisplay Conversion with only the GPS Display plugged in? I'm missing the Stereo data when I connect the SubDisplay on the Navi Display.
Many say I need the DvdUnit..if so I'll give up this conversion
Thanks!
Many say I need the DvdUnit..if so I'll give up this conversion
Thanks!
11-20-2009, 07:23 AM
#118
^^Since you did it 3 times, is there a way to achieve a NonNavi Display to a SuBDisplay Conversion with only the GPS Display plugged in? I'm missing the Stereo data when I connect the SubDisplay on the Navi Display.
Many say I need the DvdUnit..if so I'll give up this conversion
Thanks!
Many say I need the DvdUnit..if so I'll give up this conversion
Thanks!
I saw in BM that you had the unit. Why did you give up?
11-20-2009, 09:27 AM
#119
^^LOL its not my style to give up on sometin... but I'm in the middle of my MacMini Install and I still have a lot to do to make it looks like I want 2.
So, the SubDisplay issue was pissing me off a little even if I had all the parts required. I was missing the freakin connectors and didnt really know which one would be needed.
So, in the end I received a PM requesting my Navi parts and the guy was attempting a full conversion. I know how hard it is to find all the parts, I had the Unit, the SubDisplay and a brand new GPS Antenna. It's now in the mail....lol
BUT! I still have the SubDisplay, NaviDisplay so I may reattempe this conversion one day since I decided to keep the car forever, I'll simply never sell this beauty
Thanks for all the help guys!!!
Oh and be ready for my next thread, I'll create a new WorkLog on my MacMini Install This will be out soon !
So, the SubDisplay issue was pissing me off a little even if I had all the parts required. I was missing the freakin connectors and didnt really know which one would be needed.
So, in the end I received a PM requesting my Navi parts and the guy was attempting a full conversion. I know how hard it is to find all the parts, I had the Unit, the SubDisplay and a brand new GPS Antenna. It's now in the mail....lol
BUT! I still have the SubDisplay, NaviDisplay so I may reattempe this conversion one day
since I decided to keep the car forever, I'll simply never sell this beauty Thanks for all the help guys!!!
Oh and be ready for my next thread, I'll create a new WorkLog on my MacMini Install
This will be out soon !
Last edited by VmtSquad; 11-20-2009 at 09:29 AM.
11-20-2009, 11:34 AM
#120
^^LOL its not my style to give up on sometin... but I'm in the middle of my MacMini Install and I still have a lot to do to make it looks like I want 2.
So, the SubDisplay issue was pissing me off a little even if I had all the parts required. I was missing the freakin connectors and didnt really know which one would be needed.
So, in the end I received a PM requesting my Navi parts and the guy was attempting a full conversion. I know how hard it is to find all the parts, I had the Unit, the SubDisplay and a brand new GPS Antenna. It's now in the mail....lol
BUT! I still have the SubDisplay, NaviDisplay so I may reattempe this conversion one day since I decided to keep the car forever, I'll simply never sell this beauty
Thanks for all the help guys!!!
Oh and be ready for my next thread, I'll create a new WorkLog on my MacMini Install This will be out soon !
So, the SubDisplay issue was pissing me off a little even if I had all the parts required. I was missing the freakin connectors and didnt really know which one would be needed.
So, in the end I received a PM requesting my Navi parts and the guy was attempting a full conversion. I know how hard it is to find all the parts, I had the Unit, the SubDisplay and a brand new GPS Antenna. It's now in the mail....lol
BUT! I still have the SubDisplay, NaviDisplay so I may reattempe this conversion one day
since I decided to keep the car forever, I'll simply never sell this beauty Thanks for all the help guys!!!
Oh and be ready for my next thread, I'll create a new WorkLog on my MacMini Install
This will be out soon !What OS are you using with the mini?