Mjakaz09TL

iTrader: (7)

Hmm I find this interesting, I too ordered and received my navtool 2 weeks ago and tho it didn't have a label the harness was correct. There were no installation instructions that said what wire was what. Has 3 rca cables, 2 labeled 1 not. I had to contact them to find out what wire was connected where since I think there are 5. They told me yellow and orange u do nothing with.

How did u know to cut the orange, ntm the one ziptied? I also don't understand why by cutting it or just making it short it allows back up cam to work vs leaving alone, how does the wire being long affect the back up cam??

nikewear19

You probably have the older version of the navtool which they are shipping with the proper harness. I only have two video only composite inputs and a built-in HDMI. If you scroll back to page 2 if this thread you will see the harness that is being shipped out with the 3.0 units. On my harness, the only orange wire that exsisted was the one zip tied in and was connected from harness to harness. I contacted tech support and they told me to cut the orange wire. As far as why it fixed the backup camera issue I'm not sure, but it worked.

Photojob

Guys the orange wire explanation is simple, if you have factory camera orange wire must be cut if no factory camera installed orange wore must stay connected

That was I was told by NavTool support and that's what works

8t9gt

I received my blue wire with pin today. Do I install in #4 between the gray and the yellow?

8t9gt

Finally got everything connected and tested and the unit works. Having a bear of a time getting the radio back in along with the NavTool. Are there any helpful hints on how you guys got yours installed?

sympley

So I got mine installed. Followed the various instructions from this tread:

Red: as per the video
Black and Gray: as per the video.
Yellow: no connection
Blue: as per instruction from tread
Orange: I cut mine

Everything seems to work with 2 exceptions:
1. No audio? Can anyone give me some feedback possibly why I have no audio? HDMI supposed to have audio.

2. When in NAVTool mode on the screen and I reverse I get funky lines running across the sceen. I though I supposed to cut the orange wire which I did to avoid this. It is OK when not using the NAVtool.

Photojob

I got email this morning

There is an update for funky lines , reverse wire must be reconnected, to much work to take car apart

To connect audio I used 3.5 mm from NavTool and ran it to my armrest 3.5 mm input

8t9gt

I installed mine under the radio, in the center console, in front of the shifter. Much easier to access down there than behind the radio.

sympley

Thanks for the info. I guess I will have to take mine apart. Did they say where to connect the reverse wire?

I am guessing the reverse wire is the gray wire?

Photojob

According to email I got, if you cut orange wire, restore the connection and update software, if you didn't cut it don't do anything just update software

Mjakaz09TL

iTrader: (7)

I still haven't installed mine nor cut the orange wire. Could someone list a step-by-step guide to do the update? Also curious as to how u got an email about it. My email is listed w them and I've never gotten anything from navtool. I have also checked my junk mail as well.

8t9gt

Use this video to assist with removing your shift knob. Ours is exactly like this.

Mjakaz09TL

iTrader: (7)

Ok, so got this thing updated and it resolved my wavy lines in reverse but still have a few issues....

1- wavy lines on setup screen for navtool...
2- Car won't shut off, accessory power that is. I have push button start. I connected the red wire(navtool) to the purple wire(car) black and gray(navtool) to the black wire(car). Yellow wire not connected.
3- how the hell do I get radio back in, harness isn't log enough. How did u all do it?

I spoke w navtool and they claim it's impossible for car not to power off... well I'm proof it is. Not sure wth is going on

freeurmind69

does/can anyone has/do a step by step instuctions on how to install this bad boy..

after weeks of reading on here and watching the install videos on Navtool, I still have no clue on how to wire this thing up

any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks in advance

Photojob

Have you ever installed any electronics in a car ?

freeurmind69

No Sir, I have not.

the product looks to be plug and play...but with all this confusion of wire cutting and missing wires, I'm afraid I will mess it up.

I've search the Navtool site and gone over all the videos but it seems like there is more to the install.

any clarifications would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

Photojob

All I had to connect power wire, ground wire, parking brake wire I connected to ground , and control wire to use Navtool with cancel wire, rest is plug and play , I took me more time to take the car apart and then close it up. I've done lots of car stuff in my life so this install was really a piece of cake

Ruzty

Hello,

So I finally decided to put in my newly purchased Navtool and followed everyones instruction.

Navtool Red --> Purple accessory
Navtool black & grey --> black ground wire.

However the only thing I am stuck on is the Navtool Blue where (which mine came with). I can't figure where this goes.

thanks,

Photojob

Read this thread from the beginning many people including me posted location of blue wire, it's actually a blue wire in 28 pin connector in pin 26

Ruzty

Yes I have read many time but I am asking what does that mean? The blue wire goes to a H connector and the only plug I find with 28 pins is the same plug that the blue wire is coming out from. Doesn't seem to make sense for me to connect a wire back on the same plug.

Note: I am not even too sure which one is the H connector.

thanks,

Ruzty

Ok I think I finally got what you mean but right now my screen is still black. I must be doing something wrong. So I wired the blue wire back to the 26 hole (along with the other blue wire) that goes to back to the Navtool but still nothing is coming up.

What am I missing?

Photojob

Contact NavTool, their support is great , the quickly reply via online chat

Ruzty

Yah I must be doing something wrong.

Navtool Red --> Purple accessory
Navtool black & grey --> black ground wire.
Navtool Blue (goes into the rear deck) --> 26pin (blue as well) of Navtool

freeurmind69

ok.. contacted Navtool and ask them to clearified the loose wires for the 2012 TL.

and this is what I got....

From Navtool Tech Help......

The unit is plug and play no wire cutting required
However our unit need powers
Red wire is power wire, 12 volt accessory
Black wire is ground connection
Gray wire is parking brake wire parking brake wire must see ground for interface to operate
Orange no connection
Yellow wire no connection
Small USB not used
Large USB is only for charging, charge your smartphone
2.5 mm audio jack is audio output, you can connect directly to audio jack located in an armrest of your vehicle
Blue wire is your control wire so you can switch inputs using cancel button
Blue wire from NavTool connect to blue wire in 28 pin connector back of the radio , blue wire in car radio harness is located in pin 26 of 28 pin connector
Press and hold cancel from 3 seconds to activate NavTool, rotate navigation system wheel left or right to change inputs, HDMI always first one,
Please keep in mind this interface is gears toward installation by car audio technicians , if you need more detailed help in wiring we can help further , but above explanations are industry standard

Ruzty

Finally got the fuzzy lines up which is good progress but still cannot read anything. Just has a blurry video 1 video 2..

BTW did anyone ever had their airbag warning lights turned on?

freeurmind69

Hi Mj,

wondering if you got any solution to the car wont shut off problem?

thanks

Ruzty

Ok really need help!

Got the fuzzy lines, there is a check airbag warning and I think I pretty much did what everyone told me to do. I tried to plug HDMI to Navtool and then to my laptop. When I turn on the car the Navtool green LED will turn on and my laptop will switch to "connected projector mode" (screen auto resize). But when I hold cancel button I just see fuzzy lines and when I turn the knob, I see video 1 and video 2 (in fuzzy lines). Is this a software problem?

Ruzty

Almost have it! Ok so I think I narrowed it down to software. I tried to plug my laptop via HDMI into Navtool and wondered if its the the laptop so I switched by using a CCTV camera to composite and see camera images however the images are still distorted. Can someone tell me how to software update?

thanks,

Ruzty

Ok really need everyones help on this. Finally got most of everything working however everytime when I plug the HDMI in there is no volume. I tried plugging in head phone jack in while the HDMI is in but there is still no sound.

I saw earlier about reversing the grey wire but what does this mean? Please help

Dejan

You'd need this: Metra Online

smokinacura

anyone used ANDROID on this?

and can I get a clear link to the Navtool product page?

i'm interested in tossing a Galaxy onto this and using it as primary because I have a lot of settings and music all set up with android and google apps it'd be perfect...i'd have all my music on my phone , all the time. and

WAZE as NAV.

cyberphox

I never got around to installing my NavTool and now we are getting rid of the Acura, time to post it up for sale

Jam azn

Pm'd you cyberphox

Photojob

I tested with my galaxy note with MHL adapter, works great

smokinacura

i have a galaxy s6 edge plus apparently has no MHL support Lol

ray01

For those that have bought this kit. Does it come with an hdmi out or do I have to get a component to hdmi cable. Based on the pic it looks like I only see a USB and component outputs. There's not much info for a product that costs almost $400. Also would have been nice if they could have wired up the power ground and signal wire into the harness that is running in line with the oe harness. Not exactly plug n play if I still have to strip and tap into my oe wiring

TheMuffinMan

iTrader: (1)

Not trying to be a dick, but did you actually read through the thread?

You've got a video detailing the install for the TL and you have quite a few users posting their experience.


You've got User Manuals - http://www.navtool.com/manual_DVI+HA-HDD.pdf

I mean, what exactly are you expecting them to do? Fly someone out for free to install it for you?

Posts #2 and #3 state that the HDMI model hasn't been added to their website yet, but if you were to call or chat with them it's available.

sarge_in

Got the NavTool, read the thread and still have a few basic questions:
1) I see references to "Orange wire do not connect to anything". I don't have a free orange wire. I only have Red, Black, Gray, Yellow and Blue. Am I missing a wire?
2) How are you routing the HDMI, USB and Audio cable to inside the armrest? Did you make a hole in the bottom of the compartment?
3) What length of HDMI, USB and Audio wires did you use? 6 ft?
4) I plan to use the iPhone with it. Are you using the USB from Navtool or other way of charging it (inbuilt USB in handset/car power adapter)?
5) How can I tell if the latest software is installed? And how do I upgrade it if it needs to be upgraded?

Thanks!

navtool.com

Hi I'm from NavTool and will be helping you

1. Orange wire is pre-wired for your convenience.
2. You will need to make an opening bottom of the armrest to route wires into the armrest .
3. 6ft should be enough if NavTool is installed below radio.
4. USB from NavTool is recommended for charging.
5. if you ordered in past 30 days you got it with the latest software.

Thank You

sarge_in

Thanks!