The problem is that I cannot use my navigation system at all, as I am living in Europe (Romania); the car is a '08 RDX with Tech Pack

What I need is to replace the standard system with another one that supports Europe maps. With my little knowledge about these systems I can guess that the entire system is composed of 2 primary pieces:
1) the screen
2) the system itself, that reads the DVD and send the info to the screen

A) Is it possible to replace only no2 and get something that reads EU maps and also communicates with standard screen? For this I would need the system(no2) manufacturer and maybe even model; having this information I could search for compatible modules.

B) How difficult is it to replace both pieces of the system and what standard functions would one loose? I am thinking here about voice control, bluetooth and maybe others..

sorry for my English, not my native language

 

In the factory navigation system, no changes are recommended. Within minutes you can do so:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTZG2DPiVMg

 

thanks slden! I like what I see

please provide me with some more details:
1) what is the new device and how is it linked to Acura Tech systems
2) what maps are being used by the GPS software (iGo, TomTom, Garmin..)
3) does the new GPS software use the car GPS antenna?

thanks a lot, my problem seems solvable now

 

Connection diagram:



GA-Net+:



Knowledge of Electronics is not necessary - all connections PnP. You will spend time for reading of this message, than for installation more.
We search and it is found DVD Navigation Unit. It is disconnected 3 sockets 8, 20, 14 pin:



Set the transition connectors (cross):



Install GA-Net + and Audio Adapter:



Cables VGA-RGB HV, Audio, USB, ON-Lan (or ON-USB, or Power ON) lay in the glove box and connect to PC.



That's it.


You can use any navigation software. You can also use several programs navigation simultaneously . The computer allows it. The choice is wide enough: IGO8, Sygic Drive, Auto Mapa, PC Navigator ...
I prefer Garmin Mobile PC:



For a computer uses a separate USB GPS receiver. Usually this is BU-353 or SkyTraq

 

Thanks Sergey!

I would say this is one of the most informative posts I've ever read around here that is maybe because I'm in need of such system.

I will be emailing you with an order when I get back from my holidays

 

This is absolutely amazing...wow!

I never even knew that this was available!

Hey Azzie what you think?!!

 

Verrry nice...now what about that crappy screen?

 

Can we buy GAnet in the states??

 

Unfortunately, OEM monitor has low resolution 480x234i. Can use a converter VGA to RGBs, but we recommend configure the video card directly to PC (800x480i).
In this case no costs for converter and achieves much better image quality.
In addition, rescues special frontend for applications. For example it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DyIQ...eature=related

Yes, of course. Many have already done so. Details in PM

 

I think this is what I have been looking for!!!!

I posted this last night: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-audio-bluetooth-electronics-navigation-94/custom-carpc-812731/

No replies yet but hopefully I can get some more information on GAnet, and place to buy it here in the states!!!

 

Thank you! We think so too
Yes, of course. We provide advice on all aspects of the project CarPC

You can order all the elements of the project in United Technologies or dealer in the US

 

i have an 08 RDX without the nav package, can i do this to my car??

 

Sounds like a nice new project for my car

 

PM: Cyberflow has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space.

 

Slden,
I am def, interested my navi died in my 07 and Apline was no help. One question I added an iPod and hd radio inputs (Isimple) products will the two units be compatable?
Thanks

 

If it is, then:
Acura:
- Not compatible in vehicles equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment
- Acura vehicles equipped with XM Nav-Traffic are not compatible
GA-Net+ is compatible with all AUX adapters for RDX

 

Hey there everyone, you'll have to excuse me if I'm repeating something that has already been posted elsewhere but I could not find it. Here is my situation:

I bought my mom a 2009 Acura RDX non-tech package but she wants the factory navigation in the vehicle. I told her there were probably other ways to go but she's all about factory. So here is my theory. In order for this to happen, I would have to replace:

- 6 disc changer (because of the DVD and control differences)
- Climate Radio Navigation Control bezel (did I spell that right?)
- Have to add the DVD navigation drive
- Install the GPS antenna? (unless it's already included in the base model for the XM)
- Replacement navigation display to accompany the new bezel.
- And possibly a replacement harness for the Technology Package because the non-tech package harness might not be the same.

So basically this is what I am trying to accomplish. If someone has some insight on this, I would be more than appreciative. If I'm missing something, need to add or remove something, etc, please help me make this job go a lot easier (if it's possible). Thank you all!!!!