Pioneer AVIC N2, XM, NavTraffic Install - Page 2 - LotusTalk

steadicam · 04-02-2006, 08:39 PM

That's it!

steadicam · 04-02-2006, 08:40 PM

I hope this has helped at least one person. Enjoy!!!

Bill

teekster · 04-02-2006, 09:30 PM

Nice write up. I didn't know that panel popped out so easily.

I kind of wish that I installed my Sirius and Ipod adapters there instead of cramming them into the dashboard on either side of the radio. My way made the radio a very, very, very tight fit.

MikeW · 04-02-2006, 09:38 PM

Excellent.

You're hired. How much?

Troy_Audio · 04-03-2006, 12:30 PM

Nice that will save a few hrs for some Etalkers..
Great wrightup..
Nice pix..
Peace Troy

BMJM100 · 04-03-2006, 03:56 PM

Excellent write up! It brought back many memories when I saw that picture with the feet hanging out of the roof!

Who's Bulldog? I have a 4 year old that is identical markings to the one in the picture too...

Bruce

Hollywood · 04-03-2006, 04:45 PM

boy that looks just like my install

steadicam · 04-03-2006, 05:43 PM

Jackie the Bulldog is a little 2 year old. She's Chad's (my friend who did the install).

Hollywood. You bet that looks like your install!

I talked to you a year ago when I was getting ready to do the initial installation for just the N2. You were a good help, thanks again.

Bill

got_s54? · 02-28-2008, 05:25 PM

Reviving this post since I couldn't find what I was looking for via search.

Considering getting an Avic N1/2,or 3 + the optional reverse camera for the Elise. What I haven't been able to find is information on where to connect the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) wire of the Avic.

Did you connect yours? Does anyone have info on where this is on the Elise?

Also curious, where did you install the Avic brain?
Thanks!

steadicam · 02-29-2008, 04:26 PM

The answer is: You don't need it. The GPS does just fine on its own, so there's no need to install it.
Why cannibalize the wire harness for
this device? We didn't cut any of the vehicles wire harness at all!

As for the module, it's under the dash, zip-tied to the main unit. Very crowded under there!

Bill

got_s54? · 02-29-2008, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steadicam

The answer is: You don't need it. The GPS does just fine on its own, so there's no need to install it.
Why cannibalize the wire harness for
this device? We didn't cut any of the vehicles wire harness at all!

As for the module, it's under the dash, zip-tied to the main unit. Very crowded under there!

Bill

I had read on the avic411 forum that not having the VSS connected causes the ETA to be off when using the NAV (or the system having to recalculate a few times). I'd never cut any OEM wires anyway. I was just planning on adding a T-tap to it for the VSS. And for the main harness, I was planning on getting an adapter. Thanks for sharing the info on the VW passat harness!

got_s54? · 03-16-2008, 10:20 AM

We're about to install an Avic N2 today. Where did you mount your GPS antenna? Any pics? And did you just use 2-way tape?

big_peaches · 03-16-2008, 12:48 PM

Excellent post

very good images

steadicam · 03-16-2008, 09:45 PM

The GPS antenna AND the XM/Traffic antenna are located right next to each other inside the car on top of the dash wedged into that tiny little "nook" on the far right side where the windshield meets the dash. They are RIGHT UNDER the end tip of the windshield wiper. The wiper doesn't seem to affect their reception. Hope that helps. I'll try to get a picture up.

Bill

got_s54? · 03-17-2008, 08:17 AM

Thanks, Bill. That's where we were planning on putting it too. Glad to hear its reception isn't affected.

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04-03-2006, 05:43 PM	#28 (permalink)
steadicam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 141	Jackie the Bulldog is a little 2 year old. She's Chad's (my friend who did the install). Hollywood. You bet that looks like your install! I talked to you a year ago when I was getting ready to do the initial installation for just the N2. You were a good help, thanks again. Bill Last edited by steadicam : 04-03-2006 at 05:56 PM.

04-02-2006, 08:40 PM	#22 (permalink)
steadicam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 141	I hope this has helped at least one person. Enjoy!!! Bill

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MikeW Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,372	Excellent. You're hired. How much?

04-03-2006, 03:56 PM	#26 (permalink)
BMJM100 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Worcester, Ma. Posts: 400	Excellent write up! It brought back many memories when I saw that picture with the feet hanging out of the roof! Who's Bulldog? I have a 4 year old that is identical markings to the one in the picture too... Bruce

02-28-2008, 05:25 PM	#29 (permalink)
got_s54? Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 56	Reviving this post since I couldn't find what I was looking for via search. Considering getting an Avic N1/2,or 3 + the optional reverse camera for the Elise. What I haven't been able to find is information on where to connect the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) wire of the Avic. Did you connect yours? Does anyone have info on where this is on the Elise? Also curious, where did you install the Avic brain? Thanks! __________________ 02 M3 AW/IR 97 Integra - My Daily

02-29-2008, 04:26 PM	#30 (permalink)
steadicam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 141	The answer is: You don't need it. The GPS does just fine on its own, so there's no need to install it. Why cannibalize the wire harness for this device? We didn't cut any of the vehicles wire harness at all! As for the module, it's under the dash, zip-tied to the main unit. Very crowded under there! Bill

03-16-2008, 10:20 AM	#32 (permalink)
got_s54? Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 56	We're about to install an Avic N2 today. Where did you mount your GPS antenna? Any pics? And did you just use 2-way tape? __________________ 02 M3 AW/IR 97 Integra - My Daily

03-16-2008, 12:48 PM	#33 (permalink)
big_peaches Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: County Durham, England Posts: 76	Excellent post very good images __________________ MY08 INTERCOOLED EXIGE S IN STARLIGHT BLACK WITH TOURING PACK A/C AND T/C

03-16-2008, 09:45 PM	#34 (permalink)
steadicam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 141	The GPS antenna AND the XM/Traffic antenna are located right next to each other inside the car on top of the dash wedged into that tiny little "nook" on the far right side where the windshield meets the dash. They are RIGHT UNDER the end tip of the windshield wiper. The wiper doesn't seem to affect their reception. Hope that helps. I'll try to get a picture up. Bill

03-17-2008, 08:17 AM	#35 (permalink)
got_s54? Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 56	Thanks, Bill. That's where we were planning on putting it too. Glad to hear its reception isn't affected. __________________ 02 M3 AW/IR 97 Integra - My Daily

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