So, after a week of planning during my free time and a long day of installation, my 2000 non-navi TL has a fully functional, factory navigation system! Its AWESOME, and such a great deal (cost in DIY.) I just finished a DIY, but since it has so many pictures, I had to make an external PDF and put it on my webspace. Of course, the link is here. It's also a pretty fun project, and is, by far, the cheapest full-featured navigation system (of course, if you know how to use eBay.) All questions should be answered in the PDF.



Schematics, More Info Here

 

Absolutely a amazing job...!! The tutorial I'm sure will be used over and over again.. Once people get a chance to check it out I will be putting this info into the FAQ section of the forum..

Congrats again and great job...!!

 

Amazing job dude... I'd never try it, but its well worth the effort that you put into it. Excellent DIY

 

Wow, that's awsome, dude!

Quick question:
Are you experienced in this kind of mods? Have you done something like this before?

 

Never. I installed an aftermarket head unit in an Eagle talon once.

And thanks for the compliments guys.

 

Excellent work, both the install and the documentation.

But you probably should mention the amount of prep time seperately from the amount of time in the car on Saturday...: )

 

Great job! Very very nice writeup. Props to you for taking the time to do this to make it easier for others!

 

You would be the second person I've heard of to accomplish this daunting task (albeit on a different car, but nonetheless...). Congrats.

 

Would the DIY be the same for the 01-03 CL/TL's.

Or is it just the hard drive that's different?

 

dam congratz guys... 2nd person to accomplish this but first 2g tl

 

im speechless! what a wonderful job BIG UPS!!!

 

As stated on the first page of the DIY, this is the exact procedure for installing on any 1999-2003 TL or CL. I think a few of the parts are a little different, like that support bracket for the nav unit and the bracket for the antenna. But other than that, it's a step by step match.

 

Wow.. I would pay money for a write up like this for the TSX.. I'm still nervous to try it.

 

If you have the knowledge in electronics, it's just a mater of getting the wiring connected correctly. I have all the required parts without wire harness (will make my own) for less than 1K. I will be doing my non-navi to navi conversion for the 04 TL in the comming weeks. I wish I could have getting the navi TL, but it wasn't available at that time and I don't have the patience to wait..so I accquired the non-navi one because I know I can get a navi installed later on.

 

Great job.... I wish you lived in my area because I would pay you to do it for me.

JQ.

 

wow. good job on the hard work and effort :thumsup:

 

HUGE PROPS

 

I haven't been checking up on the boards for a while, so if you've sent me a PM in the last 6 months, sorry for not responding. Too many people are asking for the schematic, and while it was nice of the few that gave donations for all the work saved with the diagram, I just don't have the time to email the thing 2 or 3 times a day. Here is a link to the file. Hope this helps a bit.

 

This is awesome! You may have answered my question about what I'm going to do with my '03 CL-s. Want to replace radio, but wasn't sure if I wanted Navi or not. Thanks for the hard work and incredible docs!

 

amazing write up and work!! you are very local to me, mind giving me a hand if I ever attempt this?

 

Sure, if given enough advance. Just let me know.

 

will do, i am beginning to piece together the stuff i need...