Modify your navigation system
Jon (PWP FTW)
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From: Walnut/Diamond bar
please tell me that is a 07 tsx with the 4.56 version dvd. if SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU DID THAT....
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR LIKE A MONTH TO GET DONE IT TO MY CAR AHHHHHHHHHh
lol i really want to change the splash screen. anyone out there can help out too
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR LIKE A MONTH TO GET DONE IT TO MY CAR AHHHHHHHHHh
lol i really want to change the splash screen. anyone out there can help out too
Racer
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Originally Posted by liquidg3n3rati0n
please tell me that is a 07 tsx with the 4.56 version dvd. if SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU DID THAT....
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR LIKE A MONTH TO GET DONE IT TO MY CAR AHHHHHHHHHh
lol i really want to change the splash screen. anyone out there can help out too
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR LIKE A MONTH TO GET DONE IT TO MY CAR AHHHHHHHHHh
lol i really want to change the splash screen. anyone out there can help out too
Please forgive me if this was already addressed in the past, but this thread is super bloated lol.
I have an '04 navi with disk version 3.60 (latest as of December '06), and I'm trying to remove the no-nag screen. I downloaded the GUI version of the utility, and when trying to apply the no-nag fix, it gives me the message "Nag modification isn't supported on your car".
Is it really true?!
I have an '04 navi with disk version 3.60 (latest as of December '06), and I'm trying to remove the no-nag screen. I downloaded the GUI version of the utility, and when trying to apply the no-nag fix, it gives me the message "Nag modification isn't supported on your car".
Is it really true?!
Let me help you!
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From: So. Cali
I finally got around to pulling my navi dvd to hack it. I don't know if i have an old version of bysin's program, but mine seems to crash often.
Also, does anyone know which file contains the nag screen for the 06? I don't have any of the files bysin mentioned for the 04/05...holding the menu button for 5 seconds doesn't display which file it's loading...a screen just instantly displays showing various settings
Instead of reading 56 pages, I need a recap so I don't have to learn stuff that has been found out already. I want to try to and get through all the code and see if i can make the nag screen go by without me having to press on go... (ie: i don't want to just blank out the nag screen)
I don't care about the splash screen...I just want to kill the nag screen =(
Also, does anyone know which file contains the nag screen for the 06? I don't have any of the files bysin mentioned for the 04/05...holding the menu button for 5 seconds doesn't display which file it's loading...a screen just instantly displays showing various settings
Instead of reading 56 pages, I need a recap so I don't have to learn stuff that has been found out already. I want to try to and get through all the code and see if i can make the nag screen go by without me having to press on go... (ie: i don't want to just blank out the nag screen)
I don't care about the splash screen...I just want to kill the nag screen =(
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Northern Kentucky, USA
bypass the nag screen ok
This appears to be an easy fix; just buy and install the module. About $45 plus under an hour install. This may work for folks who are handier with a soldering iron than a computer.
http://www.kptechnologies.com/
Click on products,
Click on Navigation “OK” bypass (Standard) appears appropriate for the 06 TSX; I’m unclear on other models.
I do not have personal experience; I got the lead from another forum.
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86 Acura Legend, 90 Miata, 00 Acura TL
Current life: 06 TSX 6sp, 05 Mercedes SLK 350 7sp, 03 Toy RAV4
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http://www.kptechnologies.com/
Click on products,
Click on Navigation “OK” bypass (Standard) appears appropriate for the 06 TSX; I’m unclear on other models.
I do not have personal experience; I got the lead from another forum.
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Earlier life: 1966 Datsun 1600 Sport, 1972 BMW 2002tii, 1973 Volvo 142e, 72 Datsun 240Z, 72 Mercedes 250, 73 BMW 2002, 73 Datsun 260Z, 73 Volvo 164e, 71 BMW 2800cs, 77 BMW 320i, 82 Mercedes 300D, 84 BMW 325e
86 Acura Legend, 90 Miata, 00 Acura TL
Current life: 06 TSX 6sp, 05 Mercedes SLK 350 7sp, 03 Toy RAV4
Cars are expensive PITA; get one you like.
Racer
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"The KPtechnologies Nav 'OK' bypass is intended for vehicles with physical buttons that can be pushed, it will NOT work on touch screens! Sorry!
Our navi bypass module is not for the average DIYer. Finding the correct points on a circuit board can be overwhelming, especially if component level work has not been done before.
I would love to give it a shot. If you can find a TSX owner with Navi within 120 miles of Dayton, Ohio I'll work something out with them, and I'll post pics when its done!
Thanks!"
These are from the KP Forum
Our navi bypass module is not for the average DIYer. Finding the correct points on a circuit board can be overwhelming, especially if component level work has not been done before.
I would love to give it a shot. If you can find a TSX owner with Navi within 120 miles of Dayton, Ohio I'll work something out with them, and I'll post pics when its done!
Thanks!"
These are from the KP Forum
Let me help you!
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From: So. Cali
I think the KP Technologies thing works on our cars. You can press down on the joystick when the "OK' button appears. The module just waits on a timer and then "presses" the button for you after an elapsed time. It doesn't get rid of the nag screen...it just pushes the "OK" button.
If no one has done the 06 yet, I guess I'll have to start from scratch...unless someone has already done that and stated that it can't be done....
If no one has done the 06 yet, I guess I'll have to start from scratch...unless someone has already done that and stated that it can't be done....
The Power of Dreams
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Originally Posted by liquidg3n3rati0n
i have a 2007 tsx with dvd version 4.56. i want to be able to cutomize the navi screen. anyone out there figure out or know how i can do this?
The Power of Dreams
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Originally Posted by synstsia
For those of you with 2007 TSX Navi's that have unsucesfully tried to change your splash screen, please note the following:
For some of the newer DVD's, the splash screen is no longer Opening1.bmp. Instead, as in my car, the opening screen is comprised of 3 different BMP's- "OpeningBase.bmp", "Navi_title.bmp", and "Acura_emblem.bmp"
So if you've tried to update your splash screen and it didn't change the pic, this is most likely your solution. IE, Instead of replacing Opening1.bmp, replace OpeningBase.bmp.
For some of the newer DVD's, the splash screen is no longer Opening1.bmp. Instead, as in my car, the opening screen is comprised of 3 different BMP's- "OpeningBase.bmp", "Navi_title.bmp", and "Acura_emblem.bmp"
So if you've tried to update your splash screen and it didn't change the pic, this is most likely your solution. IE, Instead of replacing Opening1.bmp, replace OpeningBase.bmp.
2nd Gear
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Originally Posted by mea79
Does anyone know how to get a European map DVD to work in an American Honda nav system?
10th Gear
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Originally Posted by RedLeg
Any luck on your issue? I will move to Germany in Dec 08 and will take my 2008 Honda Odyssey w/ DVD Navigation and want to get a Euro DVD for the navigation. How much was your Euro Nav DVD? Where did you get it? The issue not being able to use it may be because it is made for a PAL DVD player versus the United States NTSC type DVD reader. Or maybe just a DVD Region issue? In any event I'd see if Honda Europe sells a DVD NAV reader (for under the drivers seat) that is a PAL DVD Reader and see if you can just unplug the US specification (NTSC) and plug in the Euro PAL DVD reader. Please keep me advised of any success you have so I can get my NAV system up as soon as I get there. I'll be there for 3 years, so a Euro DVD Nav will be awesome for traveling around Europe. I can also be contacted at: tikrit_soldier@hotmail.com Thanks in advance for sharing any tips you have. RedLeg
9th Gear
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From: Old Bridge, NJ
I recommend piking up a TomTom. The discontinued model can now be found for under $200 now on the net and maybe even in stores like Radio Shack.
This unit works really well, it's small and portable. It even has a walking mode, so if you are visiting some place in Europe and are walking around, you can use if you get lost walking around.
I had to work in Italy for a year and a half and I bought one in Italy for 300 Euros. Best 300 Euros I ever spent.
You just would have to buy the European maps. You can even by a bigger SD card and put both North America and Western Europe on one SD card.
If you can get the navi thing worked out great, but if you can't, you won't go wrong with the TomTom.
Now that I'm back in the states, I plan to use mine whenever I rent cars that don't have navi. It's that small and easy to use. It also gives you 2d maps which I think are easier to follow than the flat ones Honda uses.
Good luk and you will enjoy Europe.
This unit works really well, it's small and portable. It even has a walking mode, so if you are visiting some place in Europe and are walking around, you can use if you get lost walking around.
I had to work in Italy for a year and a half and I bought one in Italy for 300 Euros. Best 300 Euros I ever spent.
You just would have to buy the European maps. You can even by a bigger SD card and put both North America and Western Europe on one SD card.
If you can get the navi thing worked out great, but if you can't, you won't go wrong with the TomTom.
Now that I'm back in the states, I plan to use mine whenever I rent cars that don't have navi. It's that small and easy to use. It also gives you 2d maps which I think are easier to follow than the flat ones Honda uses.
Good luk and you will enjoy Europe.
Originally Posted by RedLeg
This PAL vs. NTSC makes sense to me. So, could it simply be a Region 1 vs Region 2 issue? I've heard you can "hack" into the players and make them multi region readers. Your thoughts?
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2006
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Modifying images to fit the 06 TL navi screen
Sorry I got lost in this jungle of posts but can someone please give me some directions or lead me to the right thread/post on how to modify an image so it works on an 06 TL navi screen? I wanna customize a picture for my girlfriend's navi as part of our anniversary surprise. Thanks in advance guys. 
10th Gear
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I just wanted to add something to this forum, although I am not sure how important it is. I have a 2006 that is using the 4.56c dvd (one used for hawaii, so yes 06 owners can have functional navi on the island.) I was able to Change the splash screen with very little difficulties. The only issue is that you have to make 3 seperate files in 3 seperate sizes. If you google 07Touch2.bin then click on the ridgeline forum that comes up there are very good directions on the sizes that are needed for each pic as well as the info for burning and updating the system. The main thing is the commands when using the extractor program are case sensitive. Looking forward to the nag removal.
Racer
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I've the OK bypass on my 05 TSX. I've it working on version 3.60, but decided to go back to the factory one. The reason? I don't like having the map on all the time while driving. With the OK bypass I would have to manually turn the screen off because it doesn't shut itself once you passed the OK screen.
Racer
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Racer
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I've just posted another thread with the patch file to do this conversion. This is for version 3.60 orange DVD only. https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...530#post743530
10th Gear
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Originally Posted by blutsx2004
i tried this many times and it never works! its all a lie!!!!!!!! 
Hey I am willing to walk you through the process if you would like in order to get your navi tweaked. Just let me know.
Help!
Cruisin'
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I have tried reading through this thread but have gotten lost - is there a way to get the nag removed for 2008 nav models? I see working instructions for the older units, but I haven't seen anything for the newer ones.
Is somebody working on this? Or is it impossible because of some new architecture?
Is somebody working on this? Or is it impossible because of some new architecture?
I Quit
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Portland, Oregon
Originally Posted by nicu420yem
i just got a used 2003 honda accord with navigation and i have a mac...any idea on how to do the process with a mac...
The Power of Dreams
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From: Columbus, Ohio
taken from post by EcksBill in the Ridgeline Owner's Club Forums...
it's the same situation for '07 and '08 TSX's...let us know if anyone tries this and gets it to look seamless
I guess that depends on how you look at the issue.
One view might be that it is more work to deal with three images.
Another view might look at it as more flexible: a custom emblem, a custom title, and a custom background/main image.
There are three images that form the splash screen.
OpeningBase.bmp is 480 x 234 pixels.
It appears on the screen at coords: X:0,Y:0
This is the background or main image.
Honda_emblem.bmp is 96 x 68 pixels.
It appears on the screen at coords: X:192,Y:36
Navi_Title.bmp is 290 x 16 pixels
It appears on the screen at coords: X:95,Y:137
With a little effort (in PhotoShop perhaps) you could build your own composite image that when combined appeared not to have an emblem or a title. Cut out the pieces of a full image and place them in the parts so they fit seamlessly. Sort of like a puzzle without a visible border for each piece.
Another possibility is to modify the registry and change the coordinates of the emblem and the title. This requires more work. I have successfully rebuilt the registry with several other mods but have not burned a new Nav disc with it yet.
Personally, I think three images is not limiting, but is more flexible - allowing for greater creativity.
One view might be that it is more work to deal with three images.
Another view might look at it as more flexible: a custom emblem, a custom title, and a custom background/main image.
There are three images that form the splash screen.
OpeningBase.bmp is 480 x 234 pixels.
It appears on the screen at coords: X:0,Y:0
This is the background or main image.
Honda_emblem.bmp is 96 x 68 pixels.
It appears on the screen at coords: X:192,Y:36
Navi_Title.bmp is 290 x 16 pixels
It appears on the screen at coords: X:95,Y:137
With a little effort (in PhotoShop perhaps) you could build your own composite image that when combined appeared not to have an emblem or a title. Cut out the pieces of a full image and place them in the parts so they fit seamlessly. Sort of like a puzzle without a visible border for each piece.
Another possibility is to modify the registry and change the coordinates of the emblem and the title. This requires more work. I have successfully rebuilt the registry with several other mods but have not burned a new Nav disc with it yet.
Personally, I think three images is not limiting, but is more flexible - allowing for greater creativity.
The Power of Dreams
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Success!
I've been able to swap the splash screen on my '08 TSX. It takes a bit more work to get around the 3 image construction (OpeningBase.bmp + Navi_Title.bmp + Acura_emblem.bmp), but it's easy enough for most novices. This will apply for most (I know TL is one exception) Honda/Acura navigation systems from '07 and later.
It's late at the moment, I'll update with pictures and a tutorial when I get a chance this week.
I've been able to swap the splash screen on my '08 TSX. It takes a bit more work to get around the 3 image construction (OpeningBase.bmp + Navi_Title.bmp + Acura_emblem.bmp), but it's easy enough for most novices. This will apply for most (I know TL is one exception) Honda/Acura navigation systems from '07 and later.
It's late at the moment, I'll update with pictures and a tutorial when I get a chance this week.
2004 TSX NAV 5AT MSM
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Columbus, Ohio USA
Originally Posted by mwschmit
Success!
I've been able to swap the splash screen on my '08 TSX. It takes a bit more work to get around the 3 image construction (OpeningBase.bmp + Navi_Title.bmp + Acura_emblem.bmp), but it's easy enough for most novices. This will apply for most (I know TL is one exception) Honda/Acura navigation systems from '07 and later.
It's late at the moment, I'll update with pictures and a tutorial when I get a chance this week.
I've been able to swap the splash screen on my '08 TSX. It takes a bit more work to get around the 3 image construction (OpeningBase.bmp + Navi_Title.bmp + Acura_emblem.bmp), but it's easy enough for most novices. This will apply for most (I know TL is one exception) Honda/Acura navigation systems from '07 and later.
It's late at the moment, I'll update with pictures and a tutorial when I get a chance this week.
Cool deal.
