kevykev

I have the unit from NavTV2 Go....I'm having trouble connecting the power to the unit. I read in a previous post that a spliter can be placed on the Idrive power connector to make this unit 100% plug and play. Is this the best solution? If so, where do I get the connector? If not, where do I run the cables to get power and a good ground for this unit? Also the IR cable is very very long, where is this positioned in the cabin?

Any detailed intructions and/or photos are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

radioham

i took power from the glove box torch socket in behind glove box cut the wire and used a plug and socket on cable bmw type fitting so discrete

my530i

Didn't you receive any detailed instructions from NavTV2Go? Sell is supposed to support you since they know product better than us. However, I can give you some suggestions:
Grab power and ground from power outlet under footwell. Make sure you use fuse recommended by mfr to avoid fire hazard.
Anymore question, please let me know.

525iSE

kevykey, is this the unit that you were in on in the group buy? how'd you get yours already? I want to get mine as soon as possible too..

kevykev

Yes it is...I had purchased mine already but since I started this thread I will get reimbursed the difference and get sent the I Drive controller when the GB ends.

kevykev

Do you mean the fuse box behind the glove box on the passenger side? If so, do I use unused sockets and place a fuse in there with the wire? Where would the ground go? behind one of the screws back there?

I was looking for a fuse diagram but didn't see one. The instructions on the power harness was very vague, it said what each wire was for but didn't offer any insructions on where to run it. That coupled with not having a diagram was pretty confusing. It was Sunday and they were closed so I thought I'd ask on the forum...I'll be calling Dom today. Thanks again.

my530i

Hi Kev,
The fuse that I'm talking about is the one included with the navtv unit. The fuse is enclosed in the black or white tube - roughly 2.5 to 4" long. Not the fuse in the glove box. Without the fuse, any overdrawn current will be fire hazard and you don't want to car to run this unit with that risk.
If the unit does not come with the fuse, you need to buy one to protect your car.
This is the fuse tube that should go with the unit or you must buy one. It's either 2A or 5A for navtv unit.



Best Regards,
my530i

dv8ed

my530i -

with the navtv unit i was thinking of installing this alpine unit with it. will it work fine you think? do you forsee any problems?

anyone know of any southern california car stereo shops they could recommend that can install this into an E60 2004?

my530i

My only concern is how do you control/input to nav unit?