My new NavTool
#81
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??
#82
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??
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??
#86
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.
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.
#87
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.
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.
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
#89
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?
#90
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
#91
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.
#93
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
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
#94
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
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
#95
Have you ever installed any electronics in a car ?
#96
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
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
#97
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
#98
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,
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,
#99
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,
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,
#100
Note: I am not even too sure which one is the H connector.
thanks,
#101
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,
Note: I am not even too sure which one is the H connector.
thanks,
What am I missing?
#104
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
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
#106
Hi Mj,
wondering if you got any solution to the car wont shut off problem?
thanks
wondering if you got any solution to the car wont shut off problem?
thanks
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
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
#107
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?
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?
#108
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,
thanks,
#109
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
I saw earlier about reversing the grey wire but what does this mean? Please help
#110
Well I change my mind on doing the installation. But, I do have a question. I'm wondering if its possible to replace the whole radio and replace it with the new Pioneer AVIC-8100nex and use the NAVTOOL to run the video out put from the pioneer to the dash screen. Since the Pioneer has video out. Please someone with more knowledge give me some feedback. Thanks
#111
Android?
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.
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.
#114
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.
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.
#116
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
#117
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
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.
#118
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!
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!
#119
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!
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!
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