Modify your navigation system
A virus for a navi system...Now that would be something...
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Originally Posted by joerockt
I know we've beat the "Where's Bysin" into the ground, but:
Bysin
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Why is he only lurking?
Bysin
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Why is he only lurking?
maybe he's too busy writting a game called "Where in the World is Bysin ?"
Cruisin'
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From: The Bronx
Navidump
The link for Navidump on Bysin's post is not active. Can someone email me the .exe? My email address is mngo@optonline.net.
Came across this thread yesterday. Can't wait to hack my Navi.
Came across this thread yesterday. Can't wait to hack my Navi.
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Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Los Angeles, CA
Here is the last known version of Dumpnavi that I'm hosting on my server:
Console command version.
GUI version (easier to use).
Source Code.
Console command version.
GUI version (easier to use).
Source Code.
10th Gear
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My navi is running again
Originally Posted by monsruzo
PROBLEM WITH MY TSX NAVI UNIT.
Wow, at navi startup, the picture goes away and my navi goes to the screen that says the nag words, but the "OK" or "GO" button never appears. I cannot get to use navi at all because the "OK" button never comes, and I can't push it to get navi.
After about three minutes, it says on the screen "DVD read error, consult your dealer" or some message similar to that. I forget exactly what it says.
I only took my original DVD out one time to swap the CD-R in to load my custom bmp and get rid of the nag words, so it is not scratched up from that one time. And, other than that, I haven't done anything to the navi.
It was working for a good six months with the different bmp and nag words gone, but now all the sudden, the "GO" button does not appear anymore. I took the negative off my battery, and that reset the system and it loaded the original navi DVD. But, it behaves exactly the same, the "OK" button never comes.
Anyone else have that did this navi mod have this same problem?
Wow, at navi startup, the picture goes away and my navi goes to the screen that says the nag words, but the "OK" or "GO" button never appears. I cannot get to use navi at all because the "OK" button never comes, and I can't push it to get navi.
After about three minutes, it says on the screen "DVD read error, consult your dealer" or some message similar to that. I forget exactly what it says.
I only took my original DVD out one time to swap the CD-R in to load my custom bmp and get rid of the nag words, so it is not scratched up from that one time. And, other than that, I haven't done anything to the navi.
It was working for a good six months with the different bmp and nag words gone, but now all the sudden, the "GO" button does not appear anymore. I took the negative off my battery, and that reset the system and it loaded the original navi DVD. But, it behaves exactly the same, the "OK" button never comes.
Anyone else have that did this navi mod have this same problem?
I took my car in for navi repair and my DVD ROM unit in the trunk was replaced. It works fine now.
Anyone else that is swapping disks back and forth with the original navi DVD to enter new splash screen image and nag screen adjustment have your DVD ROM player go bad?
Goodbye.
Safety Car
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From: Atlanta
Originally Posted by Luca1014
hey could someone email me the program. none of the links are working... or could someone post a link thats working.... Thanks
same here. I finally got around to messing with it, but now the link doesn't work
Pro
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My server was down for a little bit but its back up, the links that I posted should be working again.
Originally Posted by drkangel348
Here is the last known version of Dumpnavi that I'm hosting on my server:
Console command version.
GUI version (easier to use).
Source Code.
Console command version.
GUI version (easier to use).
Source Code.
Cruisin'
Joined: Apr 2005
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Hack using OBDII?
I have read this thread to death, but dont remember reading anything reagarding trying to hack the Navi using the OBDII hookup.
Has anyone tried this, the rosstech device with software may be the answer. Also it may allow us to global open and close windows with the remote along with other things.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks.
Has anyone tried this, the rosstech device with software may be the answer. Also it may allow us to global open and close windows with the remote along with other things.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks.
Cruisin'
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Would someone be kind enough to E-mail me instructions on how to defeat the nag screen? I d/l the GUI version of the software, but it seems for legal reasons to only instruct how to change the background .bmp.
Thanks!
john@rolexreferencepage.com
Thanks!
john@rolexreferencepage.com
Canuck
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From: Vancouver
Originally Posted by Rolex_Daytona
Would someone be kind enough to E-mail me instructions on how to defeat the nag screen? I d/l the GUI version of the software, but it seems for legal reasons to only instruct how to change the background .bmp.
Thanks!
john@rolexreferencepage.com
Thanks!
john@rolexreferencepage.com
8th Gear
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Originally Posted by nuprules
has any one done this on the accord? also does any one around the chicago area want to help me do this?
6th Gear
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Originally Posted by narci
Nag screen cannot be disabled.
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Where oh where has the Dumpnavi gone
Can anyone help me find this "Dumpnavi" program, the url listed in Bysin response no longer exists. (http://www.linuxkiddies.com/bysin/navi.zip)
Intermediate
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I am looking into animated bitmap ......
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../animtool.mspx
I wonder how this will work.. assuming such thing will work.. how will I make matrix screen move???
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../animtool.mspx
I wonder how this will work.. assuming such thing will work.. how will I make matrix screen move???
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
that would be really, really cool but because of the way that the BIN files that you are compiling / uncompiling the size of the new file has to be exactly the same size of the old one. Think of every file in the BIN as a puzzle piece - you have to have a piece that fills the space, but that is not too big.
I would guess that it would be too big.
I would guess that it would be too big.
MOC 2006 TL w Navi
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Originally Posted by sticktree
Can anyone help me find this "Dumpnavi" program, the url listed in Bysin response no longer exists. (http://www.linuxkiddies.com/bysin/navi.zip)
http://www.v6performance.net/forums/...6&page=4&pp=30
MOC 2006 TL w Navi
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New Welcome Page
Cruisin'
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Originally Posted by bysin
I've developed a program to modify the navigation system in Acura/Hondas.
The actual navigation system is in Windows CE running a SH-4 processor, similar to a Sega Dreamcast (if not identical). I just bought my TSX about 2 days ago, but luckily I had a lot of experience hacking the Dreamcast so it didnt take me very long to hack the navigation system.
Here is the link to the program including there Visual C++ source code:
http://www.linuxkiddies.com/bysin/navi.zip
This is the ReadMe contained in the zip, it includes step by step instructions on how to use the program:
DumpNAVI by bysin
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This program is used to list, extract, and modify files contained in an XIP BIN file located on Acura/Honda navigation DVD. This system has been tested on the TSX. Use at your own risk.
Some of the things I have been able to modify are:
- Changed the background picture to my own personal image.
- Removed the "nag screen" at the beginning screen.
- Change some of the words that pop up.
Here are some step-by-step instructions on how to modify files in your navigation system. It requires a DVD-ROM drive and a CD or DVD burner.
1. At the main screen of the navigation system, hold down the Map/Guide, Menu, and Cancel buttons for 5 seconds.
2. Hit the "Version" button on the touch screen.
3. Hold down the Menu button for 5 seconds.
4. Write down the filename next to the words "Loading Filename" (ex. BNHN404A.BIN).
5. Open your trunk and find the DVD player attached to the navigation system.
6. Push down the front plate and eject the Navigation DVD-ROM.
7. Place the DVD in your computer and copy all 9 BIN files onto your hard drive (should be around 104 MB), this includes:
BN2HH12C.BIN
BN2HH110.BIN
BN2HH120.BIN
BN2HHMLD.BIN
BN2HN12B.BIN
BN2HN18B.BIN
BN2HN380.BIN
BNHH401A.BIN
BNHN404A.BIN
8. Use the dumpnavi tool to extract the files on the BIN file that was on your car, ex:
dumpnavi BNHN404A.BIN extract
9. The files will extract to the directory associated with the name of the file.
10. After modifying the files, use the dumpnavi tool to update them to the BIN, ex:
dumpnavi BNHN404A.BIN update Back.bmp
dumpnavi BNHN404A.BIN update navi.exe navi-nonag.exe
dumpnavi BNHN404A.BIN update Diag.exe
11. Copy the modified BIN file, including all other BIN files (9 in total) to a blank CD or DVD.
12. Insert the origional navigation DVD back into the DVD-ROM in your car.
13. Start the car normally, and at the main navigation screen hold Map/Guide, Menu, and Cancel for 5 seconds once again.
14. Hit the "Version" button on the touch screen once again.
15. Take the origional navigation DVD out of the car, and replace it with the CD/DVD you just created.
16. Hit the "Load Disc" button on the Version screen.
17. It should take about 20 seconds for your car to load the new BIN and reboot. Once that happens, take out your burned CD/DVD and put back the origional navigation DVD.
18. If anything goes wrong, remove the ground to the battery for 30 seconds with the origional DVD in the car. The old OS will load back on the system.
The actual navigation system is in Windows CE running a SH-4 processor, similar to a Sega Dreamcast (if not identical). I just bought my TSX about 2 days ago, but luckily I had a lot of experience hacking the Dreamcast so it didnt take me very long to hack the navigation system.
Here is the link to the program including there Visual C++ source code:
http://www.linuxkiddies.com/bysin/navi.zip
This is the ReadMe contained in the zip, it includes step by step instructions on how to use the program:
DumpNAVI by bysin
-----------------
This program is used to list, extract, and modify files contained in an XIP BIN file located on Acura/Honda navigation DVD. This system has been tested on the TSX. Use at your own risk.
Some of the things I have been able to modify are:
- Changed the background picture to my own personal image.
- Removed the "nag screen" at the beginning screen.
- Change some of the words that pop up.
Here are some step-by-step instructions on how to modify files in your navigation system. It requires a DVD-ROM drive and a CD or DVD burner.
1. At the main screen of the navigation system, hold down the Map/Guide, Menu, and Cancel buttons for 5 seconds.
2. Hit the "Version" button on the touch screen.
3. Hold down the Menu button for 5 seconds.
4. Write down the filename next to the words "Loading Filename" (ex. BNHN404A.BIN).
5. Open your trunk and find the DVD player attached to the navigation system.
6. Push down the front plate and eject the Navigation DVD-ROM.
7. Place the DVD in your computer and copy all 9 BIN files onto your hard drive (should be around 104 MB), this includes:
BN2HH12C.BIN
BN2HH110.BIN
BN2HH120.BIN
BN2HHMLD.BIN
BN2HN12B.BIN
BN2HN18B.BIN
BN2HN380.BIN
BNHH401A.BIN
BNHN404A.BIN
8. Use the dumpnavi tool to extract the files on the BIN file that was on your car, ex:
dumpnavi BNHN404A.BIN extract
9. The files will extract to the directory associated with the name of the file.
10. After modifying the files, use the dumpnavi tool to update them to the BIN, ex:
dumpnavi BNHN404A.BIN update Back.bmp
dumpnavi BNHN404A.BIN update navi.exe navi-nonag.exe
dumpnavi BNHN404A.BIN update Diag.exe
11. Copy the modified BIN file, including all other BIN files (9 in total) to a blank CD or DVD.
12. Insert the origional navigation DVD back into the DVD-ROM in your car.
13. Start the car normally, and at the main navigation screen hold Map/Guide, Menu, and Cancel for 5 seconds once again.
14. Hit the "Version" button on the touch screen once again.
15. Take the origional navigation DVD out of the car, and replace it with the CD/DVD you just created.
16. Hit the "Load Disc" button on the Version screen.
17. It should take about 20 seconds for your car to load the new BIN and reboot. Once that happens, take out your burned CD/DVD and put back the origional navigation DVD.
18. If anything goes wrong, remove the ground to the battery for 30 seconds with the origional DVD in the car. The old OS will load back on the system.
My Garage
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From: NY
Originally Posted by defeasance
As far as step 18, if something does go wrong and i have 2 remove battery from ground, when the screen for original OS loads again will i b prompted to enter any navi pin numbers.
You need to re-enter the radio and Navi pin when you disconnect the battery
send me a link to JDM??
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From: NoVA
Originally Posted by defeasance
yes, after 30 minutes or quick viewing the whole forum i now c the answer is no. but damn so many nice ideas are floating around.
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From: NYC
For the past hour I have read each post in this VERY long thread!!! 
Bysin, Thank you for taking your time to bother with this. I hope that when I pick up my 06 TSX in a few that I'll be able to get this to work.
Btw I enjoyed reading your posts, But to be honest I did not understand most of the computer stuff...
Now here is my question.
Is there anyone in the NYC area that has done this succesfully and would be willing to do this for me in the near future? A donation of :beer: or money will be offered.
(I'll have images ready to go but on CD)
Bysin, Thank you for taking your time to bother with this. I hope that when I pick up my 06 TSX in a few that I'll be able to get this to work.
Btw I enjoyed reading your posts, But to be honest I did not understand most of the computer stuff...
Now here is my question.
Is there anyone in the NYC area that has done this succesfully and would be willing to do this for me in the near future? A donation of :beer: or money will be offered.
(I'll have images ready to go but on CD)
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Originally Posted by pbmcabrera@yahoo.com
