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#264 of 390 nav while moving mod by x5killer

Aug 21, 2008 (3:10 pm)

subaru navigation dvds by x5killer
Aug 21, 2008 (2:54 pm)
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I did the mod to the back of the nav unit to ebable input while driving which my wife is very happy about as it was very annoying that the passenger couldn't.
  
 I waited to install my nav 3.0 update until after I did it as it was easier too see when the wire as grounded through the menu available in that version.
  
 good thing to because when I tried to go into that menu by holding the top middle of the menu screen until the screen that asks you for the passsword or whatever pops up, the code I had didn't work.
  
 I believe it was cluelesspa on the main tribeca thread that shared this mod including the code to access that menu on suba nav v 2.0 or 3. and ill have to tell him it didn't work or hopefully he sees this post and id like to get the right code.
  
 also wondering where I could sell the old nav dvd though maybe I should make a copy of it as if ever needed to access that menu again id need to put the old dvd back in unless I get the right accesscode.
  
 it comes with a west coast version and I've heard of ppl on the forums from opposite coasts splitting the coast or sselling to someone on the other side the other dvd for half.
  
 I have no need for the est coast dvd so I should def sell that.
  
 anyone need the subaru nav newest ver. 3 for the west coast?
 
is their a 3rd dvd for midwest? I can sell that too then polus if anyone wants version 1.0 which makes it easier to do the mod.
 
edit: ah it was cluelesspa who shared the mod. thanks man! it work great and is a godsend. my wife is happy. before I did this it was one of the most annoying tings about the nav thaty the passenger couldn't operate it even though it can detect a passenger for the airbag

#265 of 390 Re: nav while moving mod [x5killer] by cluelesspa

Aug 21, 2008 (8:03 pm)

Replying to: x5killer (Aug 21, 2008 3:10 pm)
glad it worked... not sure why the code to confirm that the EBrake was activated did not work. it worked fine on my 2.0 version system. you really dont need it if you did the mod already... its just nice to confirm.
 
I love the portable media player hook up... its great to have about 30 movies on tap along with 30 or so MP3 albums!
 
drop me a private msg when you get a chance.

#266 of 390 nav dvd v.3.0 by x5killer

Aug 24, 2008 (8:21 pm)

yeah the code you gave must just be for nav version 2.0 because it didnt work for v. 3.0
 
as you said though i dont need to access that menu anyway but it was good i did the mod first before updating to 3.0 when we could see when we had the wire grounded via the menu easily accesible in ver. 1.0
 
where did you get the menu acceas cod because if someone who already upgraded to 3.0 wont be able to with that code and may make it harder to know when they have the wire grounded.
 
i know i had to tell my friend doing it when the pkb indicator in that menu was on or off till he secured the wire and got it to stay off so it does help when first doing it.
 
after that you wont need it but im thinking aout keeping my 1.0 dvd until i find out the access code for ver. 3.0 in case i ever nned to access that menu again.
 
i will msg you about the other mods that have been discussed earlier in this and the other thread and the media player plus get your reccomendations on adding some screens but im at the beach/shore right now and wm phone battery is dying

#267 of 390 Re: nav while moving mod [x5killer] by ateixeira

Aug 27, 2008 (11:14 am)

Replying to: x5killer (Aug 21, 2008 3:10 pm)
Thanks for documenting the mod, I'm sure someone will find it useful.

#268 of 390 Should I buy new navigation DVD? by amy10

Nov 08, 2008 (10:41 am)

My 2007 Tribeca came with the Version 1.1 2005-2006 Nav. System DVD. Is it worth upgrading to the more current one? When did the newest one come out? Thank you for your input.

#269 of 390 Re: Should I buy new navigation DVD? [amy10] by almat1

Nov 08, 2008 (2:00 pm)

Replying to: amy10 (Nov 08, 2008 10:41 am)
I called Subaru to ask if there was any way to replace the nav unit with one that was actually usable. They said no. I expressed my displeasure with the unit, and to try to make me happy they send me the latest DVD update free of charge. In my area, I see no improvement whatever with the latest DVD. There are still stores that closed over 15 years ago, on the DVD. Changes to major roads made over 5 years ago do not appear on the maps. This, of course, may be different for your area. I would say that if you get the upgrade for free, it might help in your area, although it was no better in my area. In my opinion, actually paying for this version is a complete waste of money.

#270 of 390 Re: Should I buy new navigation DVD? [amy10] by almat1

Nov 08, 2008 (2:08 pm)

Replying to: amy10 (Nov 08, 2008 10:41 am)
I forgot to mention that I started with Version 2.0, and now I have both Version 2.0 and 3.0, and there is no difference between them in my area. I can't say what improvement going from 1.1 to 3.0 would take place. I can say that I have a pile of DVD's, and they are essentially the same content in my area, both missing major road and point of interest changes. My guess would be that even the latest version, in many regards, lags reality by about 5 to 10 years. Hope this helps you.

#271 of 390 Re: Should I buy new navigation DVD? [almat1] by amy10

Nov 08, 2008 (4:01 pm)

Replying to: almat1 (Nov 08, 2008 2:08 pm)
Thank you very much for your time and input. I appreciate it! Looks like I'll make do with the 1.1. Thanks again.

#272 of 390 Re: Enabling Navigation while moving [x5killer] by flgirlaol

Nov 12, 2008 (8:17 pm)

Replying to: x5killer (May 19, 2008 12:03 pm)
I tried the trick today of pressing the parking brake lever one click while driving to let me use the navigation system. (I was in a safe area to do this).
 
Anyways, it doesn't work. Do you think it has something to do w/the fact that I have version 1 DVD?
 
I don't know if I want to go so far as to ground the wire so we can use the Navi on trips. I don't like the idea of the parking brake staying lit. I would also have to upgrade my DVD.
 
Any suggestions?

#273 of 390 by x5killer

Nov 12, 2008 (8:59 pm)

parking brake one click never allowed you to use nav while driving. it just turns off the day time running lights so I sometimes like to do it as my after market headlight bulbs (sylvania silver star whites) seem to burn out much quicker then oem headlight bulbs. Also, if you have rear entertainment system (dvd) it allows you to watch on the front screen while driving.
 
to get nav while driving you have to do the ground wire trick on the back of the nav unit underneath the drivers seat. its not a big deal and doesn't cause any other issues or the parking break light to be on, it has nothing to do with that really.
 
its easier to do with the nav dvd 1.1 anyway cus you can check in the one screen to make sure its off. then later you can update and it will remain useable (nav input) while driving.

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