370Z - 2009 Reversing Camera

Fountainhead

Hi, I think I know. In one place in the install manual for the 2009 370Z Navtool, they say "put the adapter right at the Navi box located behind the drivers seat". Then in another place they say, "Put the adapter right behind the Navi screen". I've seen other members here put it behind the Navi screen and get working results.
I think that may be what they are talking about. If you look behind your seat the narrow channel in the trunk has the amp box (Bose) in my car and to the right of it (looking from the trunk end), you'll see another small box that is the Navi system (hard drive, controller, etc.). Anyway you probably wouldn't get anyone that knows installing, maybe housekeeping answered the email, ha-ha. I've got one ordered and when I install it I'll post back. I'm putting my adapter right behind the screen as per instructions and another poster here.

My_Tampa_Z

FH, Thanks! It's all the conflicting info I've read that keeps me from pulling the trigger on this but I definitely determined ...just want to be sure I buy the right module and install using the easiest method possible. I wouldn't mind doing it myself if I could see someone actually pull the dash apart. I've seen some pics but there's nothing like a video to get a feel for exactly how hard to pull, which wires not to confuse, etc... I look forward to reading about your install.

Are you going to have it come on automatically when you shift into reverse?

Has anyone here installed without removing the screen?

kenhdcgov

Hey there Tampa Z,
I just had my Navi Tool installed yesterday! I got the RGB 2.0. I ordered the Nissan.
Back-up camera from Hong Kong. Loving it. There was a MD installer and he did a good
Job. Next weekend, he will install a DVD player. I will post pics when the job is done.

__________________
DARKSDE

Fountainhead

Hi My_Tampa_Z,

I haven't got any video of my install but what I can say is I took my time and followed the directions in this thread and on the instruction packet that came with the Navtool adapter. This thread and the others linked herein gave very good instructions from the rear fender mounting the camera all the way to the rear of the Navi screen. I have read all the threads here and everyone installs at the screen as is required by Navtool instructions. I suspect there may be a signal loss if you install at the rear box instead of the rear of the Navi screen. Sometimes these add on boxes don't have the high current low impedance drive circuits that the OE equipment does and you may have video signal loss and degradation of signal quality running at the rear box instead of behind the screen. Remember, you're converting a Composite Signal to an RGB *Red Green Blue signal, this may not hold up too well for long distances for the reason I mentioned above. You are welcome to try it I don't think you will harm anything trying that method. I was under a time crunch and followed the instructions to the letter, if I had time I might have tried installing at the box.

My_Tampa_Z

I guess having a backup camera is not meant to be for me. I finally ordered from Navtoolproducts seller on ebay like others here have but the seller put off shipping for over a month after receiving payment. Communication was extremely vague and slow. Seller's last message to me was that he was shipping the next day but that I had to close my case I had opened with ebay to ship. Another week went by with no navtool or response. Ebay then tells me they can't help me because I closed the case. TOTAL BS IMHO. Never had a worse buying experience. I had to fight with ebay all week to get a refund. Future buyers beware.

pfdaxe

I've been doing business buying and selling on Ebay since July 2000 with very little negative transactions. I think when I purchased my Navtool on Ebay, it was directly from them. Best of luck and you should be able to receive refund.

__________________
Build Thread: http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...xes-build.html

kenhdcgov

Sorry to hear that. My experience with them was all positives! Ranging from my initial email with them all the way to purchase and delivery. They even referred me to an installer in my area! It worked out so well that I purchased a DVD player as well. But I did not go through Ebay. I went right to Navtool directly.
Hope it works out!!

__________________
DARKSDE

kenchan

If you paid by credit card you can dispute it.

My_Tampa_Z

I did finally receive a full refund. I talked to a local prominent local installer who agreed to install the navtool for me. He has a close relationship with another leading navtv manufacturer. He said that the manufacturer of navtool used to work for him but stole his designs and that I should be very careful. Now...I don't know the validity of these claims but the whole experience just makes me want to go by a new 370 and be done with tinkering with this crap. I have really spent more time trying to get this stupid cam than it's worth. I am really glad others have not had the same troubles. Some times things are just not meant to be... glad I eventually got my money back. Appreciate all the wishes of good luck...

My_Tampa_Z

The saga continues.... Yesterday I received an empty box from the seller via UPS. I went to log into my ebay account and found that I have been suspended with no real explanation. Upon contacting Ebay via phone (for the 5th time..each call about 45-60 minutes of holding they informed me that someone was calling ebay to access my account repeatedly but could not answer verification related questions about my Identity. The negative feedback I left (first time I've ever felt compelled to do this) for the seller was removed due to my suspension. I got it all straightened out with ebay and they filed a fraud investigation and told me the empty box trick is pulled by both buyers and sellers. It all seems really manipulative and fishy to me. Really wish I could trust this seller because I really wanted to the device. oh well. live and learn as they say.