I found one at futureshop, its was a garmin 379.99$ One of the reps on the floor said it has a video outlet.

 

^ What model of Garmin is it. Some of them have audio/video input but I have yet to see one with video output. (other than the GVN)

 

im pretty sure its the Garmin Nuvi 4.3" GPS (1390T), can you confirm that this will work?

 

That's a very nice Nuvi but it does not have video output that you can connect to an external display. No Nuvi's do.
Contact Garmin support. They are very helpful with these questions http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/hom...supportcontact

This is from Garmin support re: GVN
Question: Does Garmin make a Video Display for the GVN 52 or GVN 53?
Answer:
Currently, Garmin® does not make a video display for the GVN 52 or GVN 53. The units will support any video display that uses a composite (RCA) connection. These are the standard red, white, and yellow connections.
Last modified on: 04/17/2008

I just sent this to Garmin customer support. I will let you know their reply (if I get one)
"Other than the GVN units do any of the Nuvi series have a similar video output to RCA option? I would like to utilize my factory lcd in one of my vehicles while still having the portability of a Nuvi for other uses and other vehicles. Is this an option Garmin would consider adding to a Nuvi?
Thanks"

 

Great Paul, hopefully we'll hear back soon

 

Anyone can help me install this in so cal?
PM with a price please...

 

me too! I'm also interested if someone can do this install in SoCal.

 

my car doesnt have a screen at all. Do cars without navigation systems come with a screen too??

 

Would this work on an an '05?

 

ALL 2007+ Sedans and 2008+ Coupes have a 7" LCD screen. The non-nav screens are NOT touch.

Not with out a screen of some type.

 

I just installed the gvn 52 to my car yesterday and it works great. The only issue I noticed is that the resolution isn't all that great. It is slightly blurry in comparison to the sharpness of factory display for the cd/radio. Is this normal?

 

Also in So Cal and would like this installed in my 2008 sedan. Please pm. Thx.

 

Hi guys,

Thanks for the good info posted so far. As an alternative to the $450 Garmin GVN 53, I'm looking at the $200 Kenwood KNA-G510. Visually, the units look identical but the install manuals (linked below) show that the wiring harnesses are different.

http://inform3.kenwoodusa.com/manual...10_install.pdf
http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/GVN53...structions.pdf

There are some additional differences. First, the KNA-G510 does not come with a remote because it's meant to be used with compatible Kenwood head units. Second, there is no external speaker provided with the KNA-G510 like with the GVN 53. However, Garmin RF remotes and replacement Garmin wiring harnesses are available for about $50 and $40 respectively.

I'm no stranger to fabrication (design/wiring/cutting/welding/etc.) so I don't mind splicing a little wiring harness though I haven't found yet what would be involved in this case. All I need is composite video out (yellow RCA) for the G35 center console AUX input because I'm already using the composite audio input (red & white RCA) for my iPhone/iPod…so I don’t need sound from either navigation unit. I know I'll only be able to use the navigation while in AUX mode.

I'm hoping the hardware and software of these units are not drastically different and that I can make the KNA-G510 work like a GVN 53. I know I’ll need the Garmin RF remote but I might not even need a new wiring harness if I can isolate the correct wire and splice in a male composite jack. If that’s the case, I’m only looking at $250 (vs. $450).

Other than what I’ve mentioned, does anyone have any thoughts on why I couldn’t make the KNA-G510 work? Does the KNA-G510 need a compatible Kenwood head unit to work with its software? Will a Garmin RF remote even work with the KNA-G510? Anything else I’m missing?

Thanks!
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stickyfingers - unfortunately i don't have the direct answer to your question but i would suggest emailing kenwood tech support to check if there is any kind of "handshaking" or verification process that occurs when a kenwood headunit is hooked up to the nav brain. if not then you should be able to find a schematic/pinout online for capturing the VGA/composite video output. also you can even just check out the kenwood screens online and find out how many pins are on the harness. you know off the bat that the touchscreen uses 4 wires and then the picture can use 1 to 3 (composite vs. RGB). anything more than 7 pins could indicate the presence of a data/communication cable.

its likely that the unit is not able to be used via remote control if it doesn't come with one but you can always install a touchscreen overlay like i did. that might be the way for you to go.

 

RemmyZero - did I possibly miss your post on doing the touch screen overlay? Did you do it for use with a GVN?