Monthly Archives: March 2016

Mar 24 2016

Install Mazda 3 GPS Head unit for 2010 2011 2012 2013 Mazda 3 Radio Upgrade

Installation for an aftermarket car radio GPS head unit is always easy, because the special wiring harness is customized to fit the factory plug, so you will not need to modify wires to install it. Besides, the design of the new radio is customized to fit the existing dashboard, so it can fit perfectly in the dash without cutting anything else.

Last year, we have provided a video showing how to install 2004-2009 Mazda 3 radio,  but it’s just for old model of Mazda 3 including 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Mazda3. The installation for this 2004-2009 Mazda 3 radio is plug and play. Installing the new 2010-2013 Mazda3 GPS radio is more or less the same as the old one.

You can see how the new dashboard looks like for a 2010-2013 year Mazda 3:

2012 mazda 3 radio

If your factory Mazda 3 radio is the same as above, this new Android 7.1 & 8.0 system Mazda 3 gps dvd head unit can fit your car.  The new head unit is special for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 year Mazda 3.

mazda 3 radio upgrade

Learn more about this Android 8.0 Mazda 3 head unit: http://www.dvdgpsnav.com/mazda-3-android-gps-dvd-navi-radio-bluetooth-touch-screen-headunit-1024-600-quad-cores-16gb-for-2009-2014-mazda3.html

In general, there are 3 easy steps to follow installing this 2010-2013 mazda 3 gps dvd unit.

  • Remove the factory mazda 3 radio
  • Plug power cable with the factory wiring harness
  • Push the new mazda 3 gps into the dash and fix it

Below are some photos taken from the installation in one of the customers’ Mazda3, as you can see it’s not difficult for installation.

  1. Firstly you will need to take out the air vents in the center console using a plastic knife, pry both sides
    1
  2. Then you are able to take out the air vents and unplug a small plug for hazard warning light
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  3. Now you are able to see 2 screws on both sides fixing the existing car radio, use a cross screwdriver to remove them
    factory mazda 3 radio
  4. After removed the 2 screws, you are able to pull out the factory car radio and CD, the new head unit will replace it.
    pull out factory radio mazda 3
  5. There are 2 brackets included in the accessories bag, install them in both sides of the new unit
    brackets for mazda 3 radio gps
  6. Check the power cords, GPS antenna, USB cable, iPod cable, CAN-BUS box, radio antenna as below, plug all cables, remove 2 screws at the top of the new Mazda 3 radio gps unit, these screws are used to protect the DVD during shipment, but you should take them out in order to use DVD player function after installation, if not, the DVD disc can not fully go into the unit.
    all accessories
    The power cords just plug with the factory wiring harness
    GPS antenna connects to a round GPS port at rear of the unit
    USB and iPod cable connects to the rear plugs
    CAN-BUS connects to a small white plug from the power cords, it used to support steering wheel controls.
  7. Push the new unit into the dash, fix it, plug back the small plug for hazard warning light, install the air vents, done!

By the way, if your Mazda 3 is 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 or 2009 year model, please check this mazda 3 radio.

Android mazda 3 radio

Source from: http://www.dvdgpsnav.com/2-din-mazda-3-radio-gps-dvd-navigation-bt-quad-core-android-os-1080p-hd-1024×600-touch-screen.html

Installation tools: If you need to buy installation plastic tools, you can also contact us, or buy our Mazda 3 head unit and ask to send installation tools for free, you should leave a comment requesting of a set of installation tools during checkout online.

Last modified: July 4, 2018 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Mazda • • Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Mar 8 2016

How to Install Suzuki Alto Radio DVD GPS Navigation?

Many Suzuki Alto car owners prefer to replace the original Suzuki Alto radio with a new look of in-dash car DVD player and GPS system, since the original car radio system just comes with few features and the new Suzuki Alto radio DVD GPS can bring you many other features like Bluetooth hands-fee phone calling, Bluetooth streaming music, car DVD player, USB playing, and most importantly, the GPS navigation system.

The aftermarket Suzuki Alto radio looks OEM after installing in your car, it also comes with a 7 inch large high definition screen and touch screen. Installation is quite easy for a car stereo shop, because they have installed similar units before.

The installation fees may be different for different car stereo shops, the professional mechanic can install such a unit within one hour if he has done that before.

suzuki alto radio dvd gps

This Suzuki Alto radio DVD GPS can be installed in 2009 Suzuki Alto, 2010 Suzuki Alto, 2011 Suzuki Alto, 2012 Suzuki Alto, 2013 Suzuki Alto and 2014 Suzuki Alto.

Latest Android version available here:

https://www.dvdgpsnav.com/suzuki-alto-stereo-radio-upgrade-with-android-gps-navigation-bluetooth-wifi-navi-head-unit.html

You can check the following steps for installing a Suzuki Alto radio DVD GPS head unit. If you are able to remove the factory Suzuki Alto radio, you should also be able to install the new head unit.

  1. Firstly let’s check how the factory radio looks like, it seems this dashboard can install an aftermarket Suzuki alto dvd radio gps, most Suzuki alto comes with this dashboard:
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  2. use some plastic knives(special installation tools) to pry the trim on both sides of air outlet.
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  3. then you are able to see 4 screws, use a screwdriver to remove them
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    3_2
  4. take out the air outlet panel after removed the 4 screws
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  5. now you can pry the panel for the air conditioner controls
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  6. pull out the a/c control panel for a little
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  7. pull out the original alto radio and cd, unplug the wiring harness at back of the radio
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  8. use a scissor to shear the plastic buckle on both left and right sides, so that you can push the new suzuki alto radio dvd fully into the dash. Plug new power cords with the factory wiring harness, connect GPS antenna, USB cable, iPod cable. You can run the USB and iPod cables into the glove box.
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  9. fix screws, install back the trims, then you can turn on the unit and test it now.
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As you can see, you will not need to modify wires for installation, and not need anything else to make it work after installing in your Suzuki Alto. The GPS navigation is built-in, and we can send you GPS maps for free, available for countries all over the world.

Last modified: July 13, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Suzuki • • Tags: , , , , ,

Mar 7 2016

Installation Guide for Volkswagen Golf 7 DVD Player Radio GPS Nav

Seven generations in the making, the new Volkswagen Golf Mk7(also known as Golf VII) lauhched, and the aftermarket VW Golf Mk7 DVD radio GPS also comes out. In recent years upgrading the factory car radio with aftermarket head units with car DVD player, GPS navigation system and Bluetooth has becoming more and more popular as the new replacement comes equipped with more features than the factory one.

So what features does the VW Golf mk7 radio DVD GPS unit comes with? The main features are GPS sat nav, Bluetooth hands free phone calling, Bluetooth stereo music to play music through your mobile phone, built-in DVD player allowing you to watch DVD videos in the car, and USB, SD, iPod playing.

Volkswagen Golf VII Radio DVD GPS

Installation is not difficult for a mechanic in the car stereo shop. All you will need to do is taking our the factory radio, then install the new VW Golf 7 radio DVD GPS. You will not need to do any modifications for wires, because the wiring harness included in the package is special for the factory connectors.

Below is the installation guide of this Volkswagen Golf 7 radio DVD GPS head unit.

  1. the factory VW Golf VII car radio in the dash
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  2. use a plastic knife to pry the silver front panel, remove the panel and trim
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    2_2
  3. take out the factory screen unit, unplug the wiring harness
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  4. use the special key to insert into the hole of CD, take out the CD player, unplug the wiring harness, take out the CD player(high end Golf 7 need this step)
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  5. put the new wiring harness in the position of factory CD
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  6. plug the wiring harness with factory connector
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  7. detach the air outlet cage, install with the new Golf 7 radio DVD, plug the power cable at rear.
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  8. push the new DVD GPS into the dash, turn on the unit, test every function, install back the panel and trim
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The difference between high-end VW Golf 7 and low-end Golf 7:

High-end model: with factory screen and rear view camera, steering wheel controls, main unit is in the glove box
Low-end model: without parking camera, without steering wheel control, with parking sensors, main unit is together with the front buttons panel.

This installation guide for VW golf 7 DVD GPS radio was made by DVDGPSNav, if you have any questions for this installation, you can contact us for further information.

Last modified: October 25, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Volkswagen • • Tags: , , , , , ,

Mar 4 2016

Car Trunk Lid Handle Back up Camera for BMW E46 E90 E39 E60 E70 F10 F30 E82 E88

What’s the best option if I want to install a back up camera for my BMW? Do I need to drill a hole? Does it look OEM? These are the questions which may ask for those who want to purchase and install the backup camera for BMW 3 series or 5 series like BMW E46, BMW E90, BMW E39, BMW E60, BMW E70, BMW F10, BMW F30, BMW E82, BMW E88,  BMW X1, BMW X5 and so on.

bmw trunk lid handle back up camera

As we all know, the universal reversing cameras are developed for all vehicles, for those universal ones, you may need to drill a hole from the rear position near the license plate, or you will need to drill 2 holes for screws fixing the camera. Besides, the universal one means it’s for every car, so it does not look oem or even ugly for your specific car.

Thanks to the modern technology, the trunk lid handle backup camera for BMW comes out now. Obviously the BMW trunk lid handle back up camera should be installed in the trunk handle, and the camera is hidden in the trunk handle, you are even not able to see it from the back of your BMW E90, BMW E60 or BMW F10. Unlike the universal ones, this BMW trunk handle rear view camera is easy for installation, you will not need to drill any holes, just fix it into your trunk lid handle, and it doesn’t replace your license plate light for night vision, you can check below picture showing how it looks like after installing:

Can this BMW trunk handle back up camera fit my car?

It’s easy to check if this BMW trunk lid handle backup camera fits your car by measuring the dimensions from the trunk handle, if the measurements are about 110x39mm as below:

110mm

39mm

You should choose the No.1 model which is with measurements of 110x39mm. While if your measurements are 162x47mm, No.1 model is the correct one. For more information about this reversing camera just visit: https://www.dvdgpsnav.com/bmw-trunk-handle-rear-view-camera.html

trunk handle rear view camera for BMW

 

Main Features:

HD CCD image sensor
520TV line
with parking lines
PAL/NTSC
170 degree viewing angle
Waterproof: IP 68
Price is only US$26.9.

 

Last modified: April 22, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in backup camera, BMW • • Tags: , , , , ,

Mar 2 2016

How to Install DVD Player Radio GPS Navigation system for Nissan March Micra

For those who plan to replace the factory car radio and CD player of Nissan March(also named Nissan Micra), you can check this installation instruction before buying the new aftermarket car DVD player radio GPS navigation system.

Installation of such a Nissan March DVD GPS radio is very easy, you will not need to modify any wires during installing, overall, what you need to do is removing the factory radio unit then install the new unit into the dashboard.

You can check step by step installation manual as following.

  1. just take a look at the original radio and cd player system in the dash from Nissan March/Micra
    before installation of nissan march radio
  2. Pry the housing of the air outlet of air-conditioning system, unplug the wires behind and remove them, at this step you should be care of the buckles.
    pry the housing
  3. Remove the fixing screws of the factory radio/CD player, unplug the plugs behind then take out the radio/CD.
    remove radio
  4. Remove both left and right brackets from the original CD player and radio, then install the brackets into the new Nissan March DVD GPS radio.
    brackets
  5. Remove the buckles from the factory radio and CD player, then install them in the new head unit.
    buckles install
  6. Plug the new wiring harness with  the rear connector of the new unit, then plug the other end of the wiring harness with the original connector. Then connect other cables like GPS antenna, USB cable, iPod cable with the correct port at rear of the new unit. You will also need to remove 2 screws at top of the new unit before push into the dash.
  7. Push the new Nissan March DVD player GPS head unit into the dashboard, then install the screws to fix the new unit.
    push into dash
  8. Install back the housing of the air outlet. Be careful for the buckles.
    housing
  9. You are able to see the effect when installation finished now.
    installation complete
  10. Turn on the new car DVD player with GPS navigation for Nissan March, Nissan Micra, test every functions, including sat nav system, Bluetooth handsfree phone calls, USB, DVD player, etc.

Where can i buy this Nissan March DVD player radio GPS sat nav unit? You can buy it via this link:

http://www.dvdgpsnav.com/in-dash-car-dvd-player-gps-for-nissan-march-micra-with-navigation-bluetooth-radio-touch-screen-2010-2014.html

 

Nissan March Micra DVD Radio GPS Sat Nav Bluetooth

Main features of this Nissan March/Micra DVD radio GPS navigation:

FM/AM car radio, car DVD player, GPS Sat Nav, Bluetooth hands free phone calling, Bluetooth stereo music, USB, SD, support steering wheel control, support rear view camera video input.

ONLY US$299.

Buy now get a 8GB SD card with IGO Primo GPS maps for free, available for all over the world.

 

Last modified: March 2, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Nissan • • Tags: , , , , , , , ,

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