Dynavin N6 install -Pics!

[David D]

Originally Posted by semcoinc

Hi David,

Could you elaborate on the location of the factory GPS connector (a picture would be great) and the part numbers for the Sirius extension and Fakra adapter?

Thanks,

Mike

I don't have any pics handy (I'm at work), but the factory connector is plugged into the back of the factory DVD NAV drive in the left rear compartment. It's a small black coax cable. I used a Fakra coax adapter cable plugged into the back of the Dynavin and that connects to a Sirius extension cable that runs to the back of the vehicle and plugs into the factory GPS antenna cable that used to connect to the factory DVD NAV drive. Bought both the adapter and extension cable on Amazon.

Adapter - Amazon.com : SiriusXM Radio FAKRA Antenna Adapter Connector to SMB : Other Products : Everything Else

Cable - http://www.amazon.com/Sirius-Radio-A...ilpage_o02_s00

I did have to swap the adapter Fakra housing with the Fakra housing from the radio extension cable that I purchased with my Dynavin N6. The Fakra coax connectors are keyed depending upon what they are used for (radio, GPS, etc.). As it happens, the Dynavin radio antenna extension cable that comes with the Fakra extension purchased from Jeff has a "universal" Fakra end on it, and the adapter purchased from Amazon is a "radio" end, so swapping the two Fakra housings allowed everything to fit. Let me know if you need additional help and I can take some pics and elaborate further.

[semcoinc]

Thanks David. That gets me a better understanding.

The fakra "dance" is a little confusing but can probably be resolved with pics when you get a chance.

Yeah, the GPS antenna location makes sense behind the DVD drive (DUH)....LOL

Any pics welcome if/when you get a chance.

Thanks again.

Mike

[thrillcat]

Originally Posted by semcoinc

Yeah, the GPS antenna location makes sense behind the DVD drive (DUH)....LOL

Not much of anything with this system makes sense, but it's the NAV unit DVD drive where the GPS antenna is located. So it makes as much sense as anything in this system.

[X5only]

Having trouble with DIS and INSTA-P when attempting to edit vehicle CKM (car Key Memory) settings- error reading Radio module. Short of reconnecting the radio, anyone know of an easier way? May be changing vehicle order? Not sure how to do that.

[mrcarter20]

In regards to the GPS mount placement. Have there been any updates since the release of this unit to where I'll get a signal if I place it behind the dash unit on the metal bracket? Or any coding?


2002 BMW X5 E53 3.0i

200,xxx miles and counting

"If you ain't first, you're last"

It all starts AFTER you paid the X off.......

Nothing is ever easy with a BMW.....but extremely worth it when it's done.....correctly

[David D]

I had mine temporarily stuck to the top of the metal bar behind the head unit and it worked fine. I ended up running a GPS antenna extension cable from the head unit to the factory NAV DVD drive location in the rear and connecting to the factory antenna. GPS signal level reads stronger on my Dynavin N6 now.

[Dking078]

Originally Posted by David D

I had mine temporarily stuck to the top of the metal bar behind the head unit and it worked fine. I ended up running a GPS antenna extension cable from the head unit to the factory NAV DVD drive location in the rear and connecting to the factory antenna. GPS signal level reads stronger on my Dynavin N6 now.

+1 the N6 antenna had poor reception anywhere unless it's on a 100% flat metal surface. Reusing the OEM is a perfect move, no need to worry about surfaces!

[David D]

I haven't had the time yet, but I need to pull the head unit back out and take some pics of the GPS antenna adapter as I promised. The factory GPS antenna works perfectly, and if you're running the Fakra cables to the back, you might as well run the GPS extension antenna cable as well and use it.

[mrcarter20]

Installation is 99% done. Only issue is putting the unit all the way in. It doesn't go all the way back.



That's how the bracket is sitting





Back when I had to use a dremel and drill bit to cut the plastic off





The cuts I made were flush with the middle corners like the instructions said. So I'm not sure why the bracket isn't going all the way in. Any ideas?


2002 BMW X5 E53 3.0i

200,xxx miles and counting

"If you ain't first, you're last"

It all starts AFTER you paid the X off.......

Nothing is ever easy with a BMW.....but extremely worth it when it's done.....correctly

[2001 X5]

Does anyone know if Dynavin sells the mounting bracket seperately? I'd like to buy one if possible. I installed the Eonon D5166X and they don't include this style of mounting.