Plug and Play Bypass Kit (DVD, NAV and backup Camera) Discussion

bdl99 · 08-16-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Meric1837

Brian was even nice enough to provide a ground for the rear-video wire. Incidentally Brian, if you make another one like that you might want to make the ground wire at least as long as the wire leading to the toggle switch. I grounded it to one of the 4 bolts in the transmission boot area, but barely on the end of the fork. It was hard to get the bolt tightened with that grounding fork on there and there was a great place to ground next to the toggle switch but the cable just wasn't long enough. Just a small suggestion, I really appreciate you providing that extra piece.

I was thinking that it could be grounded to one of the screen screens or the AV casing (that is where I did it on a Murano). I need to add a way for people ordering to let me know this is being used with a factory camera so I can include the extra ground wire for simplicity.

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Originally Posted by Meric1837

The install wasn't too difficult. My only notes:

1. There's a black box on the kit which I'm guessing is a relay. It's not that big but finding a place for it behind the head unit can be tricky. There's a place behind the start button wire or the airbag wire it can easily fit. This really helped getting the head unit back in place properly.

Yes, that is a relay. I'm pretty sure with Jeff's install the relay was under the AV unit basically on the floor/carpet.

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Originally Posted by Meric1837

2. GET SOME TOWELS. This is a biggie if you don't want to scratch your plastic pieces.

I've added this to the instructions, thanks.

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Originally Posted by Meric1837

That's about it. The kit works as advertised. Once you flip the switch back from VSS-bypass to normal mode the GPS only takes about 50-70 yards before it queries the satellite and gets your position correct again. Piece of cake. Buy this kit. Can't recommend it highly enough. Brian is the man!

Thanks and glad you are pleased.

xTIMMYxCOREx · 08-25-2011, 02:12 PM

Just making sure, but the bypass kit will work fine with the reverse camera kit I bought from you last year and installed?

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Originally Posted by bdl99

Sorry, I thought I had already answered this; there are two version of the bypass kit: 1) Switch based and 2) Remote. The Roaster owners seem to prefer the the remote version because it doesn't require a blank switch plate (the one between the existing heated seat switches for most owners). Both kits are available and several have already purchased. With the switch based kits there is a waiting list because demand is slightly greater than supply

Do you mean add the side cameras? The bypass kit basically makes the car think it is in reverse, so what ever you get when you put the car in reverse is what you will get when you enable the cameras via the bypass switch.

I do have it on the list to see if I could "Add" side cameras, but it is low down the list because:
1) I have already established that none of the wiring is present, meaning this would be a major undertaking if even possible.
2) I think the demand would be low given the complexity of install and the cost.

bdl99 · 08-25-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by xTIMMYxCOREx

Just making sure, but the bypass kit will work fine with the reverse camera kit I bought from you last year and installed?

Absolutely, it was designed to do so. It will also work with cars with factory cameras.

N8GTOL · 08-25-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bdl99

I have had one other person (I think it was a GT-R) who reported something similar. I would check the Kenwood connector that is at the rear (or where ever you positioned it), that connector is probably more likely to have oxidized and I would try re-seating it. Let me know how you get on.

You were right, Brian. The Kenwood connector in the rear was the issue. I re-seated the connector and re-adjusted the wiring storage. Since then I have had no more issues due to bumpy roads.

So for anyone still following this I will reiterate...Brian's product (camera kit/bypass harness) was in no way related to my intermittent video feed. The Kenwood harness was the culprit.

Thanks again Brian for the great products and the product support!

gurneyeagle · 09-01-2011, 10:39 PM

Installed my by-pass harness last weekend and it works great. Thanks Brian!

While the console was disassembled, I also installed my GTR red start button. The metallic red really pops in the black interior.

While I love the functionality and fit of the third toggle switch, the fact that it's got a seat symbol on it kind of bothered my inner-OCD nerdness. Since the symbol is engraved in the switch, painting it isn't a solution. I looked for a decal that might work, but nothing is small enough that makes sense in the interior, plus a decal is not thick enough to cover the engraving.

Then it hit me. I just received my set of Z valve stem caps from the Z Store. The Z cap is simply a vinyl button glued to a generic chrome stem. The button is black with a chrome Z symbol.

It looked like a possible fit, so I took an exacto knife and carefully pried one of the buttons off the valve stem cap. Most of the adhesive seemed to come off with the cap.

I then carefully centered it on the switch and it almost completely covered the seat symbol. Just the very corner of the seat top (practically a dot) remained exposed. Unless you are staring down at the button looking for it, you would never see it. If you didn't know to look for it, you would never notice it.

So you end up with three switches - the outboard seat toggles, and the center toggle with a small chrome Z on it. It actually blends in well with the silver trim and the black interior.

If anyone is interested, I'll post some pictures this weekend.

marrim · 09-02-2011, 03:30 AM

pics???

gurneyeagle · 09-02-2011, 10:10 PM

Here's a crappy cell phone pic at night. I'll try and take a picture during the day tomorrow.

bdl99 · 09-03-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Here's a crappy cell phone pic at night. I'll try and take a picture during the day tomorrow.

Looks good and looking forward to seeing a better picture.

For those who are on the fence regarding the bypass switch kits, I have just received the parts for another 6 kits and I'm seriously considering putting the price up for the next batch as the harnesses are so time consuming to make.

xck2034 · 09-07-2011, 07:30 AM

Hi,

just want to say "many thanks" to Brian, I installed the rear view Camera Kit and the DVD in Motion with remote last week.
It works perfect. Just got a little trouble with the config of the camera, the positioning lines didn't appear. After a reinit and the introduction of the exact values it works perfect.

best regards
Pascal

Billarf · 09-08-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by xck2034

Hi,

just want to say "many thanks" to Brian, I installed the rear view Camera Kit and the DVD in Motion with remote last week.
It works perfect. Just got a little trouble with the config of the camera, the positioning lines didn't appear. After a reinit and the introduction of the exact values it works perfect.

best regards
Pascal

Indeed, if you enter the wrong numbers in settings during set-up/install then things don't work right. Correcting the numbers and all works well from then on as you found out. The numbers entered have to be exact. Brian's kits are terrific to say the least...

bdl99 · 09-08-2011, 02:15 PM

Thanks Pascal and Bill

xTIMMYxCOREx · 09-16-2011, 08:35 PM

Loving my bypass kit!! Very easy to install. And if you need to ground it, you can ground to the silver screw that holds the screen on. I also tucked the relay box under the screen resting on top of the stereo/dvd player. Everything fit perfectly.

bdl99 · 09-16-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xTIMMYxCOREx

Loving my bypass kit!! Very easy to install. And if you need to ground it, you can ground to the silver screw that holds the screen on. I also tucked the relay box under the screen resting on top of the stereo/dvd player. Everything fit perfectly.

Glad you are happy and loving the kit.

Cheers,
Brian

Billarf · 11-01-2011, 04:31 PM

For those of you with the remote based bypass kit Brian offers, you might be interested in knowing that you can program your HomeLink mirror to the buttons on the Car Kit Company bypass remote. The remotes buttons, pair EASILY with the buttons on the rear view mirror with Homelink. SO, you can either use the remote that comes with Brian's remote based kit or just use the buttons on the HomeLink rear view mirror instead of the kit's remote.. Slick as chitt........

Programming your HomeLink mirror with the Car Kit Company bypass remote transmitter:

1. For first time training, press and hold the two outer HomeLink® buttons, releasing only when the HomeLink® indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. (Do not perform this step when training the additional HomeLink® buttons.)

2. Turn your vehicle’s ignition switch to the second (or "accessory") position. If you have a Start button, press it twice to get to accessory..

3 Position the Car Kit Company bypass kit's handheld remote transmitter 1 to 3 inches away from the HomeLink® surface (located on your mirror), keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view.

4. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the desired HomeLink® button and Car Kit Company bypass kit's handheld remote transmitter button. Continue to press hold both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light flashs, first slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, release both buttons. (The rapid flashing light indicates successful programming of the new frequency signal.)

5. Now press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light is solid/continuous, programming is complete.

After you have done the pairing of each button you will be able to hear a very slight audible click coming form the area where you installed the Car Kit Company harness and remote receiver each time you press one of the buttons you paired on your HomeLink® mirror. You may not have noticed but when you press any button on the Car Kit Company remote transmitter you will also hear that slight audible click..

wheee! · 11-01-2011, 04:31 PM

Cool tip!

09-01-2011, 10:39 PM	#275 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	For the terminally OCD Installed my by-pass harness last weekend and it works great. Thanks Brian! While the console was disassembled, I also installed my GTR red start button. The metallic red really pops in the black interior. While I love the functionality and fit of the third toggle switch, the fact that it's got a seat symbol on it kind of bothered my inner-OCD nerdness. Since the symbol is engraved in the switch, painting it isn't a solution. I looked for a decal that might work, but nothing is small enough that makes sense in the interior, plus a decal is not thick enough to cover the engraving. Then it hit me. I just received my set of Z valve stem caps from the Z Store. The Z cap is simply a vinyl button glued to a generic chrome stem. The button is black with a chrome Z symbol. It looked like a possible fit, so I took an exacto knife and carefully pried one of the buttons off the valve stem cap. Most of the adhesive seemed to come off with the cap. I then carefully centered it on the switch and it almost completely covered the seat symbol. Just the very corner of the seat top (practically a dot) remained exposed. Unless you are staring down at the button looking for it, you would never see it. If you didn't know to look for it, you would never notice it. So you end up with three switches - the outboard seat toggles, and the center toggle with a small chrome Z on it. It actually blends in well with the silver trim and the black interior. If anyone is interested, I'll post some pictures this weekend. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim Last edited by gurneyeagle; 09-02-2011 at 12:50 PM.

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Billarf Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 132 Drives: . Rep Power: 15	For those of you with the remote based bypass kit Brian offers, you might be interested in knowing that you can program your HomeLink mirror to the buttons on the Car Kit Company bypass remote. The remotes buttons, pair EASILY with the buttons on the rear view mirror with Homelink. SO, you can either use the remote that comes with Brian's remote based kit or just use the buttons on the HomeLink rear view mirror instead of the kit's remote.. Slick as chitt........ Programming your HomeLink mirror with the Car Kit Company bypass remote transmitter: 1. For first time training, press and hold the two outer HomeLink® buttons, releasing only when the HomeLink® indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. (Do not perform this step when training the additional HomeLink® buttons.) 2. Turn your vehicle’s ignition switch to the second (or "accessory") position. If you have a Start button, press it twice to get to accessory.. 3 Position the Car Kit Company bypass kit's handheld remote transmitter 1 to 3 inches away from the HomeLink® surface (located on your mirror), keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. 4. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the desired HomeLink® button and Car Kit Company bypass kit's handheld remote transmitter button. Continue to press hold both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light flashs, first slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, release both buttons. (The rapid flashing light indicates successful programming of the new frequency signal.) 5. Now press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light is solid/continuous, programming is complete. After you have done the pairing of each button you will be able to hear a very slight audible click coming form the area where you installed the Car Kit Company harness and remote receiver each time you press one of the buttons you paired on your HomeLink® mirror. You may not have noticed but when you press any button on the Car Kit Company remote transmitter you will also hear that slight audible click..