Bump, can someone pleae help with this??

 

Any way to get the pictures for this thread?

 

Can you upload the pictures again? I really want to do this mod but need to see the pictures.

 

I cant see that pic... wtf?? or if i click it, it doesnt wrk... so how do i view it?

 

This is actually a very simple modification assuming you can lower the entire glovebox, which should be doable without the pictures since it's 4 screws inside the glovebox, 2 outside, and one plastic nut.

Once you're in there all you have to do is add a switch the the green&white wire on the back of the navi unit.

The way Russ did this is to cut the trunk switch wires, and extend each end of the green/white navi wire to an end of the trunk switch wire. I actually installed a separate switch in the ashtray so I retain the trunk switch use as well.

I've uploaded the wiring diagram for this mod. I'm pretty sure you can find out how to lower the glovebox in the FAQ/DIY section. It'll be the same procedure as changing out the cabin air filter, so it's a useful thing to know. I would check the in cabin air filter DIY for pictures on how to lower the glovebox.

I think the toughest part of this mod is getting the wire spliced to the green/white wire on the navi harness. The harness is a little tough to get out since it's cramped in there and you gotta push the tab and pull the harness out at the same time with one hand if I recall.

After you disconnect the harness from the back of the navi, the rest is pretty simple. Good luck!

 

I don't see the pictures. Can they be emailed?
Thanks
brudomen@comcast.net

 

What use is this switch? I know that it basically enablles/disables the trunk button on the keyfob.

Does anyone use this switch?

 

Instead of using the trunk switch, you can use the parking brake. You can use a 5 prong relay with the ground signal from the parking brake as the switch. Use the wires extended from the VSS wire and connect them to the 30 and 87A prongs on the relay. Then open the center console. Remove the shifter boot by gabbing the panel by the aluminum trim and the leather to expose the scews holding the center console. Remove the two screws behind the shifter. Separate the two wire harnesses. Hold down the front of the console while pulling up on the console in back of the shifter. The center console should now tilt up at a 90 degree angle. Locate the parking brake wire; this is your ground signal for the relay. Tap the parking brake wire and connect this to the 85 prong on the relay. Tap the red wire from the 2 wire harness for the 12v side. Connect this to the 86 prong. Use insulated spade connectors on the relay. Use an empty connector for the 87 prong. This is not used in this application. Extend the wires enough to place the relay in front of the ashtray. Put the console back together and test to see if it works. You will be able to progam the navigation while moving when you pull the parking brake up. REMEMBER: PULL THE PARKING BRAKE UP ONE CLICK, JUST ENOUGH TO LIGHT UP THE DASH BUT NOT ENOUGH TO ACTIVATE THE BRAKE.

 

That's another way to go about it but it's a lot more work.

Great writeup.