Avin Avant 2 Install E53 w/Nav - Very Long and Detailed

[crystalworks]

My wife and I really enjoyed the Android ecosystem on a head unit. Personally, I'm still trying to figure out how to do it with my setup if I can (I have nav & DSP now). Might have to run all new wiring and install all new drivers.

The only thing I didn't like about the Avin was the loss of the OBC functions. Looking at an NBT retrofit if I can figure it out and not go broke in the process. One of the other members here turned me on to it.

[4.8isguy]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

My wife and I really enjoyed the Android ecosystem on a head unit. Personally, I'm still trying to figure out how to do it with my setup if I can (I have nav & DSP now). Might have to run all new wiring and install all new drivers.

The only thing I didn't like about the Avin was the loss of the OBC functions. Looking at an NBT retrofit if I can figure it out and not go broke in the process. One of the other members here turned me on to it.

I've been looking at the NBT retrofit also. I just haven't found a dash bezel and cup holder replacement for the two cup holders I'd be losing to sell me on it yet.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by 4.8isguy

I've been looking at the NBT retrofit also. I just haven't found a dash bezel and cup holder replacement for the two cup holders I'd be losing to sell me on it yet.

Yeah, I'm okay with fabbing a bezel if I need to... my problem is the lack of info on it yet. I don't want to invest that kind of money into it until I see it on some vehicles (hopefully an e53). I see it retro'd into e90's and stuff like that, but those vehicles had iDrive as an option to begin with...

[4.8isguy]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Yeah, I'm okay with fabbing a bezel if I need to... my problem is the lack of info on it yet. I don't want to invest that kind of money into it until I see it on some vehicles (hopefully an e53). I see it retro'd into e90's and stuff like that, but those vehicles had iDrive as an option to begin with...

Check out this thread http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...in-E39-E38-E53. There is a few people that have done it on the E53, E39, and E38 already.

[crystalworks]

Yeah, I'd still need more info. I see too many posts referring to "niggles" and "issues." New firmware is updated all the time, which is nice from a support standpoint... but still. For $2000+ all-in I want to be able just run wiring, plug it in, and have it all working the way it's supposed to. I did find the below picture on germanik's website which shows promise.

[4.8isguy]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Yeah, I'd still need more info. I see too many posts referring to "niggles" and "issues." New firmware is updated all the time, which is nice from a support standpoint... but still. For $2000+ all-in I want to be able just run wiring, plug it in, and have it all working the way it's supposed to. I did find the below picture on germanik's website which shows promise.

It definitely does look promising. I'm hoping in the next few months all the kinks will be worked out. Although, I still cant figure out where cup holders can go.

[andy1973]

hope u keeping well sorry to bother you again i am trying to get my steering wheel controls working for the same unit u installed my main prob the mid in her didnt work so i got one off ebay with telephone button on only prob old one didnt have that on it i have hooked it up and volume works but no other functions except radio no time on unit is this because wrong mid also strangely the aftermarket one always went off with ignition now on all the time have to turn off manually i did get one with the same buttons on right only 2 sadly doesnt work any thought would be grateful my friend

andy

[rkthoka]

Hi

someone helped me to install 2 years ago, and he did not complete backup camera since he is going to drill a hole and he is not confident it seems. Well, what so ever the case, I am living without it. Support is kind of no help some extend for installation, the software provides or any other apps help are good, though!

after seeing your steps, I tried to plug it rear view camera to the car and put it in reverse, I could not see anything or at least a blank screen.

Do I need to make any changes to the console settings!!, please help

I need to check weather camera is working or not!

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by rkthoka

Do I need to make any changes to the console settings!!, please help

I need to check weather camera is working or not!

Sorry, just saw this. I show in the DIY how to test the camera away from the truck to make sure it's functional.

[xbimma]

Crystalworks can you please re-send the offline word doc of this DIY. I thought I had saved it a while back bur I cannot find it.