Oct 29 2016

How to Check if My BMW 3 Series F30 Has AUX Function?

BMW 3 series is a popular small family car manufactured by BMW, the sixth generation of BMW 3 series is BMW F30 from 2012 to present, including BMW 316i, 318i, 320i, 328i, 330i, 335i, etc. Nowadays aftermarket touch screen navigation head unit is available for different generations of BMW 3 series like BMW E46, BMW E90 and BMW F30.

For those who want to upgrade the factory BMW F30 screen with navigation system, unlike the BMW E46 navigation unit or BMW E90 navigation, the first question you will need to answer is if your car has AUX function, because the aftermarket BMW F30 navigation system transfers music sound to car speakers through original AUX function. So AUX function is very important, the question is, how do i know if my BMW F30 has AUX function?

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Last modified: November 9, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, DVD/GPS Installation • • Tags: , ,

Sep 13 2016

Installation Guide Toyota RAV4 Navigation System Touch Screen 2013 2014 2015 Year

Aftermarket in-dash touch screen Toyota RAV4 Navigation

For 4th Toyota RAV4 from year 2013, 2014 to 2015, if it does not come with factory navigation system, then you can consider to upgrade the Toyota RAV4 radio with an aftermarket in-dash Toyota RAV4 navigation system which supports touch screen, Bluetooth hands free phone calling, Bluetooth stereo music, USB, DVD Player, iPod, and the most important – GPS navigation system.

Normally the seller will provide free maps, you can also buy other maps like iGo, Route 66, Sygic, Tomtom, etc which support aftermarket touch screen GPS head unit. The GPS maps are copied into a SD card, you just need to insert the GPS card into the GPS card slot, which is usually at the front panel of the unit, set GPS path in settings, then you are able to use the GPS function for navigation.

Before you buy it, you’d better contacting the seller to send your car model, manufacture year and a dashboard photo to them for further checking, so that they can tell you which is the correct unit for your car.

How to install 2013 2014 2015 Toyota RAV4 navigation system?

For most aftermarket Toyota RAV4 navigation head units, installation is straight forward, plug and play. The installation tools are necessary if you are going to install it by yourself, especially for the installer who has never done this before. Continue Reading >

Last modified: November 9, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Toyota • • Tags: , , , ,

Aug 26 2016

How to Connect AUX Adapter Cable for BMW F10 Navigation Unit

When you are installing an aftermarket touch screen BMW F10 navigation head unit to replace the original screen unit, there are some things you will need to pay attention to, though installation of this unit is not difficult for a professional mechanic.

The most issue you will have after installation is no sound, we have written a post before to explain how to solve the no sound issue for BMW F10 GPS unit, and this post will focus on the AUX connection. The AUX function is located in the armrest of BMW F10, so the AUX connection is there.

There comes with a AUX adapter cable with both female and male plugs for this touch screen BMW F10 navigation Bluetooth head unit:

http://www.dvdgpsnav.com/bmw-5-series-f10-gps-navigaton-9-5-inch-touch-screen-tv-bluetooth-hd-video-1080p.html

aux adapter plug

The above AUX adapter plugs should connect the original AUX plugs, just unplug the factory AUX plugs, then connect these new plug between the factory female and male plug. Continue Reading >

Last modified: November 9, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, DVD/GPS Installation • • Tags: , , ,

Aug 16 2016

2012-2015 Honda CRV Navigation DVD Installation Instructions

For those who want to upgrade the factory Honda CRV car stereo with navigation system, it’s much more easier now. The aftermarket navigation DVD player for Honda CRV is so popular that nearly all car stereo shops should have installed these Honda CRV stereo upgrade before, and installation for in-dash navigation unit is more or less the same for different car models.

Honda CRV is a SUV which is sold well, for the basic model it does not come with factory navigation, if you want to upgrade the factory unit with aftermarket navigation system, you just need to pay much less than the original one, no need to cut wires or frames, plug and play.

If your CRV is between 2007-2011 year model, you can contact us for another installation instruction.

While if your Honda CRV is in year 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015, installation is a little different, but all steps are more or less the same. The following is one by one step installation instruction for your reference.

  1. Factory dashboard with only radio and CD player.
    honda crv radio and cd
    If your car’s dash looks like the same, you can upgrade it with an aftermarket 10.1″ Android Honda CRV aftermarket navigation which fits perfectly in your car:

    https://www.dvdgpsnav.com/10-1-android-honda-crv-gps-navigation-car-bluetooth-system-quad-core-16gb-hd-touch-screen-head-unit.html

    Honda CRV Android head unit

  2. Use special installation tools to pry out the air vents on left and right side.
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    After taking out the air vents, you can see screws which fixed the car radio system.
  3. Remove 2 screws, so that you are able to take out the factory radio and CD which will be replaced with new unit.
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  4. Take out the factory radio, unplug cables behind, and unplug the hazard warning light.
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  5. Remove 2 screws from  the light, detach the hazard warning light.
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  6. Install buckles into the new Honda CRV navigation.
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  7. Connect GPS cable with a golden port from the back of the unit, connect the power cable, iPod cable. You can put the GPS antenna at top right of the dashboard.
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  8. After all cables connected well, push the new navigation unit into the dash, fix screws, install back air vents, done.
  9. New Update for the new 10.1″ Android head unit for 2012-2015 Honda CRV:

    The wiring harness is a little different, you can check below photo:
    new wiring harnessAnd all plugs connections:
    plugs connectionsHow does it look like after installation?after installation

Note: If your Honda CRV comes with factory USB and back up camera, you will need to use a adapter cable to connect them, check this post for more info.

The 2012 2013 2014 2015 Honda CRV navigation from DVDGPSNAV can support factory USB and rear view camera, other units from other sellers may not support, pay attention to this before you place the order.

Last modified: April 24, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Honda • • Tags: , , , ,

Aug 1 2016

How to Update GPS Navigation Maps – Step By Step Instructions

For aftermarket GPS navigation head units, upgrading GPS maps is easy, because maps were copied in a SD card not in a DVD disc. So in order to update the maps you just need to change files in the SD card. Normally you have already got a SD card which is already inserted in the GPS unit, so all you have to do is downloading new maps and then replace the old maps with the new one.

You can get life-time update of GPS  navigation maps for free if you purchased any DVD GPS radio from DVDGPSNav. As new maps are too large, so we uploaded them on a reliable site which offers uploading and downloading tools, so that we can upload them quickly and you can also download maps quickly using the downloading tool, just follow below steps one by one to update maps.

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Last modified: November 9, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, GPS Maps • • Tags: , , , ,

Jul 18 2016

How To Install 2014 2015 Honda Fit Radio DVD Navigation Bluetooth?

The 2014 and 2015 Honda Fit come with base price and carry Honda’s strong reputation for reliability. The price is much cheaper for a base model of Honda Fit, and you can upgrade it with aftermarket car entertainment system which costs less than the original but the quality is also good. The first you may consider about is the in-dash HD touch screen DVD player and navigation system.

The car DVD player GPS navigation system for 2014-2015 Honda Fit is touch screen operational by your finger or a stylus included in the package, and a 8 inch digital HD screen with 800*480 resolution. The inbuilt GPS navigation system comes with maps for free together with a 8GB SD card. It can also support Blue tooth hands free phone calls and play Bluetooth streaming music. In this post, we will tell you how to install 2014-2015 Honda Fit Radio DVD Navigation Bluetooth and replace the factory base radio system.

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Last modified: November 9, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Honda • • Tags: , , , ,

Jul 2 2016

Is It Worth To Buy BMW E46 M3 Now?

People are fond of buying new luxurious cars but the common problem which is seen among them is about buying a brand like BMW whose cost is so high but they still want to have it. There are people who follow such big brands with desire and passion but they actually don’t have enough funds to purchase such high end, attractive models.

One of the most looked-for BMWs is the BMW E46 M3 and now BMW M4. All BMW E46 M3s are virtuous, and all of these will offer driving desire for many years to come. If one cannot buy the latest version, one should go for BMW E46 that is an older model of BMW 3 series and is most preferred by people. The fact that BMW E46 are lots in the market so people can pick from four unlike generations, and since they have at all times been popular and in fashion that BMW M3 are virtually spoiled for choice.

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Last modified: April 10, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, Buying Guides • • Tags: , ,

Jun 15 2016

How To Install Hyundai Tucson IX35 Radio DVD GPS Navigation System?

For those who want to upgrade the factory car stereo for Hyundai Tucson or  IX35, in this post you can learn how to install car radio DVD GPS navigation system for Hyundai Tucson which is also called Hyundai IX35, just follow detailed and easy steps one by one, you can even install it by yourself if you have some installation tools, but be careful, or you may damage the front panel or the wiring harness.

With this Hyundai Tucson navigation system, you can get region-free car DVD player, radio, GPS navigation, Bluetooth hands free phone calling, Bluetooth stereo music, USB connection, iPod connection, back up camera video input, steering wheel controls, etc. It replaces the factory Hyundai Tucson radio and CD player, but you can get many more features instead.

So let’s getting started! One-by-One installation instructions as following:

  • Step 1: Firstly we need to take out the hazard warning light part below the factory radio, use special installation tools to pry the bottom edge, and left, right side, then you can easily pry out this part.
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  • Step 2: Unplug the cable from behind
    remove hazard cable
  • Step 3: Then take out the top cover, similar to step 1, then you are able to remove screws and take out the factory radio and CD.
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    remove factory plugs
    all removed
  • Step 4: Now it’s time to install the new Hyundai Tucson DVD GPS navigation, plug the special cable with the factory wiring harness, not need to modify wires for installation, plug and play. Plug the USB and iPod cable to the back connector of the unit, and GPS antenna. After all cables are connected, you can push it into the dash, install screws, install back top cover and below hazard warning light part, that’s all.
    install new unit
    install top cover
    install hazard light
    installation finished

By the way, you can run the USB and iPod cable to the glove compartment at front of the front passenger seat, GPS antenna can be put at top right comer of the dashboard.

After installation, turn on the car and the unit, you can test it now, enjoy! It takes a professional mechanic about one hour to install this Hyundai Tucson DVD navigation head unit, while if you have experience before you can even install within one hour. All in all, it’s easy to install such a unit and it’s plug and play.

If you have any questions during installation, DVDGPSNav is ready to assist, you can contact us freely.

Useful resource: 

Latest 10.1 inch large screen Android head unit for 2009-2014 Hyundai IX35 and Hyundai Tucson:

https://www.dvdgpsnav.com/10-1-hyundai-ix35-tucson-stereo-upgrade-aftermarket-android-head-unit-gps-navigation-system-2009-2014.html

Android 8.0 system
2GB+32GB
10.1″ HD touch screen
Easy for installation, plug and play

hyundai ix35 radio replacement

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Last modified: May 8, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Hyundai • • Tags: , , , , , , ,

May 24 2016

BMW E46 M3 Navigation System – Support Steering Wheel Control

An aftermarket navigation system should support steering wheel controls, this function is usually supported by a CAN-BUS decoder box which connect with a small plug from the power cables. The BMW E46 M3 navigation system can also support steering wheel controls, while if you find your steering wheel control does not work after installation of the BMW E46 navigation system, then you should check the CAN-BUS decoder.

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Last modified: November 9, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, DVD Navigation, DVD/GPS Installation • • Tags: ,

May 13 2016

Benefits of Aftermarket BMW Navigation DVD Head Units

BMW are widely known to be one of the best cars in the world. For many BMW owners, their cars come with built in DVD head units. However, many people prefer to get hold of the aftermarket DVD navigation head units which are customizable and offer a deluge of optional extra features.

The aftermarket DVD head units with built in GPS navigation systems can be purchased according to the BMW model. However, most of these units are compatible with multiple models. Herein are several features that BMW DVD players with navigation systems have to offer for consumers.

bmw navigation dvd head unit

1. Sizable Display.

After market BMW Navigation DVD players come with a 7 or 8 inch TFT LCD panel display. This means they are not too large to be a distraction and not too small to cause straining. The adjustable brightness features allow for easy readability during the day or at night.

The display is a 16:9 aspect ratio High Definition screen that allows touch screen operations via a stylus or the fingers. Clocking resolutions of 800 by 480 or more, the unit can support 1080P videos and has preset wallpapers to theme up the dashboard.

2. GPS Navigation.

They have an in-built GPS antenna to help solve directional problems for drivers. Most aftermarket DVD navigation head units come with a SD card or flash disk with programmed IGO or Syngic GPS maps which are totally free.

These maps are available almost everywhere in the world and can be regularly updated to keep up with the ever changing map systems. This is done through complementary organizations or secondary parties with large up to date map databases.

3. Bluetooth Connectivity.

This feature should ideally be standard in nearly all electronic devices nowadays. With the BMW aftermarket Navigation DVD player, users can easily connect to other complementary devices via Bluetooth.

It enables the driver to make hands-free phone calls in addition to the Bluetooth call log and Bluetooth Volume features. Moreover, drivers can listen to music from their phones and other devices.

4. Simplified Controls.

A very practical feature of aftermarket DVD players with inbuilt GPS navigation systems is that they can support factory steering wheel control. This is made possible by the CAN-BUS decoder included in the package that is connected through provided cables.

Additionally, the touch screen features and the included remote control device eliminate the traditional inconvenient button control systems. These head units are definitely user friendly further providing a user manual to enable drivers to get an easy grasp of its numerous features.

5. Auxiliary Video Device.

Aftermarket Navigation DVD head units offer drivers an optional rear back up camera with video input. It comes with the picture in picture (PIP) function which can be easily switched on or off.

6. USB and iPod Connectivity.

Drivers can connect to peripheral devices in their BMW via the standard USB port. This enables them to view movies or play music from external storage devices such as flash disks, hard disks and their mobile phones. The BMW DVD head unit also has the iPod function that supports iPod or iPhone.

The Aftermarket Navigation DVD head unit is an advisable choice for all BMW models. With its analog TV, FM/AM and video playback support, it provides wholesome entertainment to ensure a wonderful driving experience, you can find out the best BMW navigation DVD head unit for your BMW model easily via the link.

Due to different BMW models and manufacture years, the new head unit may be different, so you can send your BMW model, manufacture year and a dashboard photo to us for further checking, so that we can recommend you the best model for your car. We can also help for installation, for any questions your installer may have, we are more than happy to assist you.

Last modified: May 16, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, DVD Navigation • • Tags: , ,

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