Wiring 3rd party GPS

[Guest nala]

Hello. Wondering how do you guys wire up your garmin/holux or other gps devices... Anyways to run a usb out from dashboard or there're better ways for w204, 2012 facelift sedan.

[Guest subaru67]

nala wrote:

Hello. Wondering how do you guys wire up your garmin/holux or other gps devices... Anyways to run a usb out from dashboard or there're better ways for w204, 2012 facelift sedan.

use the ciggi lighter adapter within yr glove box:becky:

[Guest markcwq]

When I got my car, my SE introduced two shops that are able to conceal the wiring for the portable GPS within the dash so you don't have wires all over the place. I think I paid $20 to get it done. If you're interested I can recommend you the shop I did mine. But with the portable GPS on my dash, I felt it destroyed the nice curve and design of it. Decided to remove it in the end.

Another GPS solution is to go back to C&C and ask them to install a GPS system directly into your Audio 20 system. Service credits can be used for that and doesn't void warranty. Last method I know, which is the one I'm most keen in doing is to retrofit the comand system, however Singapore maps are not yet available for the FL model. I'm waiting for the maps before retrofitting command on my car.

[Guest nala]

markcwq wrote:

When I got my car, my SE introduced two shops that are able to conceal the wiring for the portable GPS within the dash so you don't have wires all over the place. I think I paid $20 to get it done. If you're interested I can recommend you the shop I did mine. But with the portable GPS on my dash, I felt it destroyed the nice curve and design of it. Decided to remove it in the end.

Another GPS solution is to go back to C&C and ask them to install a GPS system directly into your Audio 20 system. Service credits can be used for that and doesn't void warranty. Last method I know, which is the one I'm most keen in doing is to retrofit the comand system, however Singapore maps are not yet available for the FL model. I'm waiting for the maps before retrofitting command on my car.

Oh... I never knew that C&C can install GPS system direct onto my Audio 20.

Anyway, where you plan to retrofit the command system? hee

[Guest markcwq]

If you're interested in comand, you can look for either ricky or camber on this forum.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

markcwq wrote:

When I got my car, my SE introduced two shops that are able to conceal the wiring for the portable GPS within the dash so you don't have wires all over the place. I think I paid $20 to get it done. If you're interested I can recommend you the shop I did mine. But with the portable GPS on my dash, I felt it destroyed the nice curve and design of it. Decided to remove it in the end.

Another GPS solution is to go back to C&C and ask them to install a GPS system directly into your Audio 20 system. Service credits can be used for that and doesn't void warranty. Last method I know, which is the one I'm most keen in doing is to retrofit the comand system, however Singapore maps are not yet available for the FL model. I'm waiting for the maps before retrofitting command on my car.

That's not true that Singapore Maps are not available on FL C-models.

All current CnC FL C models comes with NTG 4.5 with latest Singapore Maps.

Only our after mkt COMAND retrofit guys i.e ricric_lo & camber53 has yet to get a copy of the NTG4.5 S.E.A maps.

AFAIK CnC do not retrofit after mkt GPS directly to the Audio 20.

It's only "an informal assistance" with the SE and the owner for an outside installer to do it. If it's the "Tom Tom" system imho not worth it as map updates are hard to come by!

"YOUR GPS IS ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR MAPS!"

[Guest markcwq]

Didn't know it's available already, that's great! I emailed ricky a few days ago but have yet to get a respond from him regarding the maps. Thanks for the update!

As for retrofitting the Audio 20 system, my friend did it at the Eunos service center. Installation was done by C&C, and the bill was also charged from C&C. They installed the AGIS navigation system.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

markcwq wrote:

Didn't know it's available already, that's great! I emailed ricky a few days ago but have yet to get a respond from him regarding the maps. Thanks for the update!

As for retrofitting the Audio 20 system, my friend did it at the Eunos service center. Installation was done by C&C, and the bill was also charged from C&C. They installed the AGIS navigation system.

God bless!

Dunno now!

2 years map updates for AIGIS is not easily available and also it's not free.

I went the Garmin way with Garmin GVN53 going through the Audio 20 screen.

[Guest nala]

kepiting1sg wrote:

God bless!

Dunno now!

2 years map updates for AIGIS is not easily available and also it's not free.

I went the Garmin way with Garmin GVN53 going through the Audio 20 screen.

Bro, possible to point me how/where did u do that? very interested leh... hee. I fully understand MAPS are being updated every few weeks/months... dun wanna wait for COMMAND.

[Guest SeaClass]

I'm also going to use portable GPS...now thinking of the best position to place on the dashboard without the windscreen suction holder which is hopeless after a while under the sun.

[Guest vr00m]

I am thinking of installing Garmin GVN53 too. Is the GPS any good? How do you update and is the update easily available?

[Guest kepiting1sg]

SeaClass wrote:

I'm also going to use portable GPS...now thinking of the best position to place on the dashboard without the windscreen suction holder which is hopeless after a while under the sun.

Bean-bag is the best!

[Guest blackmercs]

vr00m wrote:

I am thinking of installing Garmin GVN53 too. Is the GPS any good? How do you update and is the update easily available?

Garmin!!! No regrets, update is easily and is free. Brought my second set, the first pce i brought cost me $1000 plus ouch!!! Nowadays is dirt cheap, no regrets getting a Garmin GPS.

[Guest blackmercs]

$20 for the wiring? Can post the name of the company here? Last time i did mine is like $50 at Zion Road. My landy cost me with the Garmin GPS 1460 and installation $450 plus.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

blackmercs wrote:

$20 for the wiring? Can post the name of the company here? Last time i did mine is like $50 at Zion Road. My landy cost me with the Garmin GPS 1460 and installation $450 plus.

I could have sell U my Garmin 1460 for $200 still in mint considtion....kekeke!:becky:

[Guest blackmercs]

kepiting1sg wrote:

I could have sell U my Garmin 1460 for $200 still in mint considtion....kekeke!:becky:

Damn!!! Next time i look for u, if i get my COE, oops......the cats is out of the bag!!!

[Guest SeaClass]

kepiting1sg wrote:

Bean-bag is the best!

Never thought of this. Thanks for the suggestion!

[Guest markcwq]

blackmercs wrote:

$20 for the wiring? Can post the name of the company here? Last time i did mine is like $50 at Zion Road. My landy cost me with the Garmin GPS 1460 and installation $450 plus.

Oops. Sorry it's actually $40. Typed too quickly on my iPhone and didn't check, my bad. I did mine at Autotrend.

Is the shop you went to at Zion road Pin Liang? My SE recommended me these two places but told me Autotrend has better workmanship.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

blackmercs wrote:

damn!!! Next time i look for u, if i get my coe, oops......the cats is out of the bag!!!

Congrats!!!!!!

Welcum back to another blackmerc!!!!!

Cannot change color liao or else got to change nick....kekeke! :pound:

[Guest chiaster]

bro peter!!! black coupe!!! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

blackmercs wrote:

Damn!!! Next time i look for u, if i get my COE, oops......the cats is out of the bag!!!

kepiting1sg wrote:

Congrats!!!!!!

Welcum back to another blackmerc!!!!!

Cannot change color liao or else got to change nick....kekeke! :pound:

[Guest blackmercs]

chiaster wrote:

bro peter!!! black coupe!!! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Lolz tonite 7pm let u guys know whether change car or not!!

[Guest sampan400k]

blackmercs wrote:

Lolz tonite 7pm let u guys know whether change car or not!!

Black Coupe?

Good choice.

:thumb::thumb::thumb:

[Guest blackmercs]

sampan400k wrote:

Black Coupe?

Good choice.

:thumb::thumb::thumb:

Ok pray for me ya!!

[Guest vr00m]

Has anyone tried Galatio GPS? The installer told me its LTA approved and much more complete than garmin in Singapore. Garmin is better for overseas like USA.

I took a look at the website and it seems pretty good.

[Guest blackmercs]

vr00m wrote:

Has anyone tried Galatio GPS? The installer told me its LTA approved and much more complete than garmin in Singapore. Garmin is better for overseas like USA.

I took a look at the website and it seems pretty good.

Require LTA approval?? Paisei noob question.