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Adding options to the standard nav unit

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Adding options to the standard nav unit

Post by Paulpen » Sat Jul 23, 2016 6:51 pm

Hi guys :)

Never really been into my car audio and entertainment so im none too clued up on it all.

Ive got a 2004 facelift 4.8 and would like to add a reversing camera and a usb input (so I can use a memory stick of music).

I guess the camera would replace the tv tuner but how do I go about the usb input as id like to keep the cd changer  :-[
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Re: Adding options to the standard nav unit

Post by X5Sport » Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:38 pm

The OEM system predates USB, but search for carphonics in case Baris can upgrade the sound system to support USB.

If not then you will need to fit some form of aftermarket kit.
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Re: Adding options to the standard nav unit

Post by Paulpen » Sat Jul 23, 2016 10:59 pm

Great site and looks like some good upgrades - im emaild him / them :)
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Re: Adding options to the standard nav unit

Post by Greydog » Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:12 am

Fitting a reverse camera is straight forward Sanj did a great "how to" here's is the wiring diagramImage
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Re: Adding options to the standard nav unit

Post by Paulpen » Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:33 pm

Looks confusing on paper - im sure its easier in person :)
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Re: Adding options to the standard nav unit

Post by X_V » Tue Aug 02, 2016 7:04 am

Hey Paul,
You might want to check out my topic/post if you haven't already...
http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php/t ... 069.0.html
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Re: Adding options to the standard nav unit

Post by Paulpen » Tue Aug 02, 2016 8:03 am

I did see that but it looked well out of my league  :-[
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