Dynavin N6 install -Pics!

[Gurjit]

Originally Posted by X5only

They probably meant a bad nav micro sd card. Have you tried with a different one?

was able to fix this problem today
reformatted the sd card to 64kb allocation, fet32 and reloaded all the navi software, works very well now

[David D]

Ordered my Dynavin N6 last night based on the feedback in this thread. I can't wait to get it installed! I did not order the backup camera yet as I need more time to research. I'd like a decent camera with good night sensitivity. Jeff sells one, but it's a little pricey relative to some others out there and I haven't seen any feedback on it. I don't mind the price if the performance justifies it. Anybody have any experience with the one from J&T, or have good experience with another?

[chrisryan1972]

Hey David. I'm in the process of completing my install right now. I went with a camera from Amazon. I actually purchased 4 uniquely different models and did a test of day and night performance as well as quality of build, un-boxing and the whole deal. I'm going to do a write-up for this thread as soon as I get the install complete. Should have it up next week.

This is the one i kept and installed...

http://www.amazon.com/Camera-Chuanga...ilpage_o03_s01

Stay tuned , I owe this forum, Jeff at J&T, and the folks on this thread a full write-up for all of the great info on here, so this will be my contribution!

[David D]

That'll be great! I'm anxious to get it installed, but it's gonna have to wait until I get the car repaired as my passenger side door is stuck closed due to a broken lock actuator and I can't get the door open, even using the coat hanger trick. I'm waiting on another part that the dealer had to order from Germany before I take it back to the dealer .

I like the looks of that camera. I'm curious to know how you like it.

Look forward to your write up!

[David D]

My Dynavin arrived yesterday. Nice looking unit. They changed the bluetooth mic from the typical cylindrical type to one that looks more like a small PC mouse. Nicer looking if you're going to surface mount it (it has an adhesive pad on the back). I did open it up as I want to mount mine behind the factory mic, and it's easily disassembled, so I should be able to mount it the way I want.

I've sent Jeff an email as I'm not sure how to connect the harness. The unit comes with two different harnesses, in addition to the separately purchased Fakra harness that goes from the head unit back to the stock radio module in the rear of the vehicle next to the battery. I'm not sure if I have to use one of the short harnesses, or plug the long Fakra harness directly into the back of the head unit. Anybody here done this yet? I seem to remember reading about it somewhere, but search hasn't turned up anything.

[jeffb325]

Originally Posted by David D

My Dynavin arrived yesterday. Nice looking unit. They changed the bluetooth mic from the typical cylindrical type to one that looks more like a small PC mouse. Nicer looking if you're going to surface mount it (it has an adhesive pad on the back). I did open it up as I want to mount mine behind the factory mic, and it's easily disassembled, so I should be able to mount it the way I want.

I've sent Jeff an email as I'm not sure how to connect the harness. The unit comes with two different harnesses, in addition to the separately purchased Fakra harness that goes from the head unit back to the stock radio module in the rear of the vehicle next to the battery. I'm not sure if I have to use one of the short harnesses, or plug the long Fakra harness directly into the back of the head unit. Anybody here done this yet? I seem to remember reading about it somewhere, but search hasn't turned up anything.

I didnt see an email from you....but to answer your question, Yes it comes with 2 adapter harnesses as there are 2 possible plugs on the X5 depending on year and equipment. You use the adapter harness that matches your car, it plugs into the stock radio harness, then the long extension cable plugs into that and goes up to the dash where it plugs into the back of the Dynavin.

[David D]

Originally Posted by jeffb325

I didnt see an email from you....but to answer your question, Yes it comes with 2 adapter harnesses as there are 2 possible plugs on the X5 depending on year and equipment. You use the adapter harness that matches your car, it plugs into the stock radio harness, then the long extension cable plugs into that and goes up to the dash where it plugs into the back of the Dynavin.

Thanks Jeff! Yeah sorry, I knew the answer was somewhere in one of the many threads I've read about the Dynavin, I was just having a hard time finding it, but I did. It was very apparent when I finally found it (insert headslap here).

Fakra extension harness directly into the head unit, then to the rear of the car, into the appropriate "short" harness that comes with the head unit, and finally into the factory connector that is removed from the factory radio unit next to the battery. Piece of cake.

I'm so excited, I just might hook it up temporarily tomorrow to play with it! Unfortunately, the permanent install will have to wait until after I take it to the dealer to get the passenger side door lock actuator replaced. I can't even open the passenger side door from the inside right now!

[Ricky Bobby]

^Good to hear on the updates - If and when I get an N6 I also want to install it in the factory mic location in the dome panel, for a flawless OEM look

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

^Good to hear on the updates - If and when I get an N6 I also want to install it in the factory mic location in the dome panel, for a flawless OEM look

Only way to do it if you ask me. That's how I did the avin's mic.

I need this unit, an avin, eonon, or NBT system in my X5. I miss my Avin a ton and this OEM Nav unit feels so dated.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Only way to do it if you ask me. That's how I did the avin's mic.

I need this unit, an avin, eonon, or NBT system in my X5. I miss my Avin a ton and this OEM Nav unit feels so dated.

Maybe you're the guy to ask - but since I listen to SiriusXM 99% of the time when I'm in my wifes car and its something I really miss since I got the X - what would be the best way to integrate with the N6? Its kind of the only thing holding me back since I had OEM integrated Sirius in my old car.

Should I get a piggyback module that uses an RCA input on the N6? I wouldn't mind streaming it via my iPhone5s and Bluetooth but how do I get by without streaming data all the time in the car? For example a 10 hour round trip to my in laws place on the Southern Outer Banks would take up a ton of data and battery life.