Dynavin N6 install -Pics!

[four.8is]

Originally Posted by X5only

I see, thanks. I was just a little perplexed by this last night.

Jeff, I've had to install the unit without the metal bracket otherwise it won't sit flash to the console. It was protruding out about .25" no matter what. I've given up on that bracket. Now the unit is siting flash and nice.

What's supporting the back of the N6 if you don't have the bracket?
I remember having the same problem but after much wiggling around it finally sat nice and flush with the dash.

[525iT_Feen]

My only gripe so far is the bluetooth for voice calls.

When I'm on the phone I have to turn volume all the way up and it has an echo. When I hang up my music is on full blast. Anyone know what setting to enter or if there is an update that fixes this. I installed my system out of the box and haven't checked for updates yet.

[jeffb325]

You have DSP right? This was discussed at length on the ....E39.....bimmer.....forum....thread. Since the DSP system actually controls the volume the dynavin cant level the call volume like it would in a non-DSP application.....what you need to do is lower all the source volumes in the settings menu and make sure the volume on your phone is all the way up.

Also lots on changes with the way volume is handled in the newer firmware, make sure you read up about it on the other thread....or at least make sure you understand the DSP specific instructions that are with the firmware download.

[X5only]

Originally Posted by four.8is

What's supporting the back of the N6 if you don't have the bracket?
I remember having the same problem but after much wiggling around it finally sat nice and flush with the dash.

May be it's tougher on cars that had factory NAV- we did battle 'till late in the night and I gave up. We'll have a rematch soon as my hands heal because I know I'm asking for trouble to leave it with no support in the back, basically resting on the cables.

Left pic without bracket.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by X5only

May be it's tougher on cars that had factory NAV- we did battle 'till late in the night and I gave up. We'll have a rematch soon as my hands heal because I know I'm asking for trouble to leave it with no support in the back, basically sitting on the cables.

Left pic without bracket.

I had to use a couple washers on the top mounting screws of the Avin mount in order to close the gap at the bottom to nil. Maybe something like that would help in your case as well? It has the effect of rotating the top out a tiny bit and the bottom in an 1/8" or so. My X5 was a factory nav truck though...

Just a thought as my initial installation looked much like yours.

[jeffb325]

X5only,

The issue you are having is that there are two slots on the back of the dynavin that interlock with the bracket, with the dynavin out of the car you can see plainly how the unit interfaces with the bracket. When you mount the bracket you are screwing to the dash....which is mostly foam and vinyl...and is not very precise. So if the brackets dont end up in the right place the brackets wont line up with the slots, and the unit wont go all the way in.

There are a few options, get the brackets lined up better, sometimes not tightening the screws very tight helps as it keeps things from getting warped and allows for some wiggle when you are putting things together....although sometimes easier said than done depending on how far away from "standard" your dash is. OR just cut or bend that part of the bracket back out of the way so that it no longer hits the back of the dynavin. Those slots are basically redundant and dont really need to be there as the head unit is already securely held in a couple other ways as well.

Because a picture is worth a thousand words....


This is a pic looking at the bracket and the BOTTOM of the dynavin, you can see the slot and the part of the bracket that goes into it


This is probably what yours is doing, its slighting misaligned in the dash and is not going in all the way.



This is what it should do when everything is lined up correctly







Crystalworks,

The Avin doesnt really have a bracket like the dynavin, they are fixed to the dash quite differently.

[X5only]

That is exactly what is going on Jeff because with the bracket it sits flush on top and not the bottom. I probably need to tilt the unit a little back so that the slot engages the bracket then tilt forward and push the unit all the way in.

I'll report back. Otherwise the N6 is absolutely fantastic transforming the entertainment tech and looks of our X5. And the wife loves its bluetooth, NAV and having her entire music collection in the car (SD card). Now I suspect it will be quite a while before hearing talk of getting another car

[jeffb325]

From looking at the way the bracket engages on the bottom Im thinking that you probably need to tilt the unit UP a little in the back....so you put the bottom in position first, then click in the top. Although without seeing it in person its hard to say.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by jeffb325

Crystalworks,

The Avin doesnt really have a bracket like the dynavin, they are fixed to the dash quite differently.

Yep, I see that now from those pics.

Great customer service Jeff.

[525iT_Feen]

Originally Posted by jeffb325

You have DSP right? This was discussed at length on the ....E39.....bimmer.....forum....thread. Since the DSP system actually controls the volume the dynavin cant level the call volume like it would in a non-DSP application.....what you need to do is lower all the source volumes in the settings menu and make sure the volume on your phone is all the way up.

Also lots on changes with the way volume is handled in the newer firmware, make sure you read up about it on the other thread....or at least make sure you understand the DSP specific instructions that are with the firmware download.

Got you. Thanks Jeff