Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

[karbaan]

DIYed this project over the weekend, just for sharing. First of all, I'm not an expert, I've picked up installation tips for this unit from various forums and just do it. I've taken many photos during the process, but I'll just show the key steps.


What I needed : Aircon relocation bracket, to sit the aircon control unit further down and make way for the double DIN space for the new headunit
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What I have : Dynavin D99 Andriod
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BEFORE
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Remove the sunglasses holder
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Remove the dash trimming
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Remove the old headunit
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Remove the aircon unit
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Move the front aircon louves aside
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Remove the double DIN bracket totally
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Tea break status
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Remove the old lower bracket
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Insert the new aircon relocation bracket
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Insert the aircon control unit
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Remove the glove compartment for ease of wire routing.
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Insert the microphone inside the overhead light compartment, route the wire along the roof column, A column, then under the glove compartment and finally to the double DIN area.
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Place the GPS antenna on the left corner of the windscreen, route the wire along the A column, then under the glove compartment and finally to the double DIN area.
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Plug in all the wires, antenna, sockets to the headunit
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Push the headunit back into the double DIN slot.
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Put back all the remaining parts that were removed earlier. AFTER
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AFTER
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I'm not gonna dwell on the full functions and technical specifications of this headunit, you can search that on the net. Rather I'll just give my first impression.

Aesthetic : This is a major ++ for my decision to buy. It blended with the interior trimming perfectly, including the orange interior lights. See my car's before and after photos.

Sound/Music : Much better than my stock unit, media controls on steering wheel work well with Dynavin

On-board Computer Display : I get to see radiator temperature reading and fuel remaining.

Bluetooth Phone : sound crisp and clear from the speakers..the other party on the line can hear me well despite road noise. The phone button on the steering wheel is linked to bring up the phone page. No need to use bluetooth earpiece anymore.

GPS : Google Map is working fine, reception is good...I've yet to install offline navigation program.

CD, DVD, SD, ipod and USB media tested...more choices

Comes with a USB Wifi Adapter, so with hotshot, the android headunit is just like any other gadget with tons of applications available for download.

 

[ac323]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

DIY Rocks..............













Thumbs Up
cheeeeeeeeeeeers

 

[t3bkmzd]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

Excellent work bro, kudos to u! I'm really interested to know more bout the Dynavin unit pricing, details on installation and other info.

Wanna check out ur e46 as well!! Hope u can oblige a meet up if time permit ha.

 

[karbaan]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

Hi t3blmzd, I've just PMed you.

 

[indraracing]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

wow .. excellent progress ..
by the way .. did you have any info about where i can buy Dynavin d99 android in singapore ?
and how much?

thanks

 

[indraracing]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

and im interest too with e46 aircon bracket did u have it too ?

 

[ckbmwe60]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

neat work bro!
Unfortuantely the Dynavin set for the E90 doesnt sit as flushed as the E46.
if not it would have been a good choice for upgrade

 

[indraracing]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

IAnother question :d
I really interesting with this one ..
Did all cable system plug n play?

 

[karbaan]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

Hi all,

Thanks for your compliments.

Yes, all cables are plug and play. No cutting of any wires required.

I've just installed sygic, it works like a charm.
You may visit dynavin.com.sg or call James 9680 3737 to find out more on the product, pricing and the bracket.
Thanks.

 

[indraracing]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

Hi all,

Thanks for your compliments.

Yes, all cables are plug and play. No cutting of any wires required.

I've just installed sygic, it works like a charm.
You may visit dynavin.com.sg or call James 9680 3737 to find out more on the product, pricing and the bracket.
Thanks.

Thank you for info bro ..
will executed to James

 

[DYNAVIN Singapore]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

Why not get it directly with us, we are officially here in Singapore, but sadly our D99 Android DVN-E46 is sold out, we are getting new stocks in a few weeks time, who ever needs it, can contact me directly, we do have 1 last D95 DVN-E46 ready stock at the moment. If anyone is interested contact me, Leon at +65 81387654 or you can email me at: [email protected]

We are the official DYNAVIN Distributor.

 

[indraracing]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

finally ive got my d99 android .. and now on the way home
but for relocation bracket i still looking for ..

last time i contact james and he have one but unfortunatelly its cracken..
because he have only one piece ..

any info ?

 

[karbaan]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

Update : Reverse Camera Installation

On with the project, I installed a reverse camera (in fact 2) and project it on the Dynavin,

What I really needed : A CCD Camera(can get cheap from ebay), 1st wrong delivery : a CMOS version(transparent housing with 4 LED light when reversing)
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2nd delivery : a CCD camera in bigger black housing. The one I wanted
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Before : gonna remove the license plate light housing
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After : Started originally with 1 camera in mind. After installation, dun like 1 side with LED lighting, 1 side with yellow lighting, and since I have an extra camera, I replaced the other license plate light housing as well. Now uniform lighting. kindda of redundant with 2 cameras, then again cant tell from the back. I can now swop CCD or CMOS output on the Dynavin. Or 1 camera for pure reversing purpose, then the other one can be shown during when i drive. or whatever.
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Outcome :
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Experience/Recommendation
The camera does not fit into the license plate light housing nicely, so some works are needed to file the camera housing shorter. For both cameras, I would recommend going with the transparent housing version as it required less filing and it fit better + it comes with 4 LEDS to illum the back area during reversing.

Looks like a simple job but unless you like to splice wires: finding correct wires to tap signal and power sources; ripping out the backseats and boot interior covers; filing and sanding the camera housing; and running wires thru challenging areas and from the back all the way to the front; and 6 hours spent + few bottles of water, I would not recommend doing this. Get someone else to do. Then again if you're into DIY, whatever.

 

[ML1982]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

That's a cool piece of work dude

 

[prihadi]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

Hi,

I just got D99 Android for E46, but have several issue:

1. Wifi wont connect to anything, its on, scanning and turned off after saying "cannot find network"

2. NAVI button pressed and it goes directly to android desktop instead of the NAVI setup screen

Any info what should I do to fix it?

Thank you

 

[msharilz83]

Re: Diy : E46 dynavin d99 andriod

does the dynavin set comes along with the aircon relocate bracket? Or to buy separate?