DIY: Rearview Camera & DVD

drtony · 08-13-2010, 04:22 PM

do you need a separate DVD player. I saw a comment that the factory setup can not play DVDs.

J. Dub · 09-30-2010, 04:22 PM

This is great. Thank u

SeattleLion · 10-01-2010, 10:53 AM

NavTool now has a model for the 2010. You need to order it directly from them (so no bargain price, in fact it is more than the standard 2009 NavTool). Also, it is not plug and play. You have to interrupt the video line to the nav screen directly.

I am having mine installed next week by a professional installer. I like the lcense plate location. It is out of the way and less subject to road dirt.

Jeffblue · 10-01-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeattleLion

NavTool now has a model for the 2010. You need to order it directly from them (so no bargain price, in fact it is more than the standard 2009 NavTool). Also, it is not plug and play. You have to interrupt the video line to the nav screen directly.

I am having mine installed next week by a professional installer. I like the lcense plate location. It is out of the way and less subject to road dirt.

post the results in a new thread!

DeLRo · 10-23-2010, 04:31 PM

Zyonara or rarwz would you happen to have a bigger picture of the back of the stock NAV units wiring harness that shows the wiring color of each wire connected into the plug-in.

And to anyone else out there that may have what I'm searching for. What I'm really looking for is a pic of the 2010 harness so I can confirm the location to wire into the stock camera settings.

rarwz · 10-24-2010, 10:04 AM

nope, can't say that i do. sorry!

DeLRo · 10-25-2010, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rarwz

nope, can't say that i do. sorry!

No worries. I just pulled mine out this morning and got what I needed.

Paul_S · 03-12-2011, 06:56 AM

Quick question guys - it says in the PDF on the NavTool site that the 370Z version should be plugged into the nav and not the back of the screen. However, it looks like it's plugged into the back of the screen here.

Who is right? I hope NavTool is because it would be an easier job!

rarwz · 03-13-2011, 09:46 AM

When I did my writeup there was no instructions from navtool, I see where they say that on teh website, but I have no idea where that interface is

Paul_S · 03-14-2011, 03:32 PM

Thanks for replying

On my car the nav is a DVD-based system and the disc is loaded behind a flap behind the drivers seat - this is the actual nav computer too. I guess it's similar in yours.

Since its in the boot (trunk) of the car then it would be an easier install because the reverse light feed is there, you could take the power from the nav computer and you don't need to pull the dash apart.

I'm hoping to buy one of these so I'll let you know how I get on

Paul_S · 04-02-2011, 06:36 AM

Help!!!

I'm just fitting this right now and I have a problem - the screen shows the nav whatever I do. At first I thought I'd wired it wrong but when I was diagnosing it I made a discovery...

When I remove the 9-pin connector from the NavTool box the nav screen still shows. This makes me think the loom on the 'Y' shaped wire is wrong. My car is a 2009 UK model.

Could someone do me a favour and pull the 9-pin wire from there box and confirm the screen goes blank?

By the way, I did get in contact with NavTool before I started the job and they said the cable should go straight into the back of the screen so this is what I have done.

Any help much appreciated

Paul_S · 04-02-2011, 04:52 PM

I've emailed tech support but in the mean time I've been looking into the wiring. I'm convinced it's because the loom is wrong for my car. Checking the wiring I can see it's trying to switch the correct cables when looking at the US schematics. I think the UK schematics must be different. Strange, you would have thought the screens would be the same for both.

I wonder if my screen is the same as the 2010 ones in the US? Maybe the other type of switcher will work. However, I don't have the reversing camera option on the screen menu...

Paul_S · 04-02-2011, 04:52 PM

I've emailed tech support but in the mean time I've been looking into the wiring. I'm convinced it's because the loom is wrong for my car. Checking the wiring I can see it's trying to switch the correct cables when looking at the US schematics. I think the UK schematics must be different. Strange, you would have thought the screens would be the same for both.

I wonder if my screen is the same as the 2010 ones in the US? Maybe the other type of switcher will work. However, I don't have the reversing camera option on the screen menu...

Paul_S · 04-08-2011, 05:19 PM

OK, so nearly a week goes by and I've heard nothing from NavTool tech support. I've sent reminder emails too.

It looks like a good product (once I can get it to work) but the support is zero right now

Paul_S · 04-16-2011, 01:04 PM

Right, I finally got this working today. I've still not heard back from Navtool and have to give them 0 out of 100 for tech support. If I could give them less than zero I would.

In the end I got hold of the US & UK car wiring diagrams and remade the y shaped loom myself. I'm really pleased with the result.

Like I said - nice product, just don't expect to hear from them once they have your money.

08-13-2010, 04:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
drtony Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	dvd player do you need a separate DVD player. I saw a comment that the factory setup can not play DVDs.

03-12-2011, 06:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 258 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 16	Quick question guys - it says in the PDF on the NavTool site that the 370Z version should be plugged into the nav and not the back of the screen. However, it looks like it's plugged into the back of the screen here. Who is right? I hope NavTool is because it would be an easier job! __________________ In the UK? Check out nissansportz.com - 350Z, GT-R, 370Z and more... 2004 Sunset 350Z to 2009 Limited Edition Ultimate Yellow 370Z

03-14-2011, 03:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 258 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 16	Thanks for replying On my car the nav is a DVD-based system and the disc is loaded behind a flap behind the drivers seat - this is the actual nav computer too. I guess it's similar in yours. Since its in the boot (trunk) of the car then it would be an easier install because the reverse light feed is there, you could take the power from the nav computer and you don't need to pull the dash apart. I'm hoping to buy one of these so I'll let you know how I get on __________________ In the UK? Check out nissansportz.com - 350Z, GT-R, 370Z and more... 2004 Sunset 350Z to 2009 Limited Edition Ultimate Yellow 370Z

04-02-2011, 06:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 258 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 16	Help!!! I'm just fitting this right now and I have a problem - the screen shows the nav whatever I do. At first I thought I'd wired it wrong but when I was diagnosing it I made a discovery... When I remove the 9-pin connector from the NavTool box the nav screen still shows. This makes me think the loom on the 'Y' shaped wire is wrong. My car is a 2009 UK model. Could someone do me a favour and pull the 9-pin wire from there box and confirm the screen goes blank? By the way, I did get in contact with NavTool before I started the job and they said the cable should go straight into the back of the screen so this is what I have done. Any help much appreciated __________________ In the UK? Check out nissansportz.com - 350Z, GT-R, 370Z and more... 2004 Sunset 350Z to 2009 Limited Edition Ultimate Yellow 370Z

04-02-2011, 04:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 258 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 16	I've emailed tech support but in the mean time I've been looking into the wiring. I'm convinced it's because the loom is wrong for my car. Checking the wiring I can see it's trying to switch the correct cables when looking at the US schematics. I think the UK schematics must be different. Strange, you would have thought the screens would be the same for both. I wonder if my screen is the same as the 2010 ones in the US? Maybe the other type of switcher will work. However, I don't have the reversing camera option on the screen menu... __________________ In the UK? Check out nissansportz.com - 350Z, GT-R, 370Z and more... 2004 Sunset 350Z to 2009 Limited Edition Ultimate Yellow 370Z

09-30-2010, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
J. Dub Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In your Internets Posts: 118 Drives: 09 370z 7AT Rep Power: 15	This is great. Thank u

10-01-2010, 10:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
SeattleLion Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 226 Drives: '13 Mustang GT Prem. Rep Power: 234	NavTool now has a model for the 2010. You need to order it directly from them (so no bargain price, in fact it is more than the standard 2009 NavTool). Also, it is not plug and play. You have to interrupt the video line to the nav screen directly. I am having mine installed next week by a professional installer. I like the lcense plate location. It is out of the way and less subject to road dirt.

10-23-2010, 04:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
DeLRo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: CA Age: 42 Posts: 343 Drives: 10 370Z MB T/S 6MT Rep Power: 15	Zyonara or rarwz would you happen to have a bigger picture of the back of the stock NAV units wiring harness that shows the wiring color of each wire connected into the plug-in. And to anyone else out there that may have what I'm searching for. What I'm really looking for is a pic of the 2010 harness so I can confirm the location to wire into the stock camera settings.

10-24-2010, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
rarwz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 370z Posts: 178 Drives: 09 Touring Rep Power: 16	nope, can't say that i do. sorry!

03-13-2011, 09:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
rarwz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 370z Posts: 178 Drives: 09 Touring Rep Power: 16	When I did my writeup there was no instructions from navtool, I see where they say that on teh website, but I have no idea where that interface is

04-02-2011, 04:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 258 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 16	I've emailed tech support but in the mean time I've been looking into the wiring. I'm convinced it's because the loom is wrong for my car. Checking the wiring I can see it's trying to switch the correct cables when looking at the US schematics. I think the UK schematics must be different. Strange, you would have thought the screens would be the same for both. I wonder if my screen is the same as the 2010 ones in the US? Maybe the other type of switcher will work. However, I don't have the reversing camera option on the screen menu... __________________ In the UK? Check out nissansportz.com - 350Z, GT-R, 370Z and more... 2004 Sunset 350Z to 2009 Limited Edition Ultimate Yellow 370Z

04-08-2011, 05:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 258 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 16	OK, so nearly a week goes by and I've heard nothing from NavTool tech support. I've sent reminder emails too. It looks like a good product (once I can get it to work) but the support is zero right now __________________ In the UK? Check out nissansportz.com - 350Z, GT-R, 370Z and more... 2004 Sunset 350Z to 2009 Limited Edition Ultimate Yellow 370Z

04-16-2011, 01:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 258 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 16	Right, I finally got this working today. I've still not heard back from Navtool and have to give them 0 out of 100 for tech support. If I could give them less than zero I would. In the end I got hold of the US & UK car wiring diagrams and remade the y shaped loom myself. I'm really pleased with the result. Like I said - nice product, just don't expect to hear from them once they have your money. __________________ In the UK? Check out nissansportz.com - 350Z, GT-R, 370Z and more... 2004 Sunset 350Z to 2009 Limited Edition Ultimate Yellow 370Z

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