Dynavin head unit
12-16-2018, 03:47 AM
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Map updates anyone
Hello again,
Has anyone tried updating the maps on Naviextras.com and if so, what was the procedure?
I am guessing:
- remove the microsd from the unit
- register on Naviextras.com with a PC and download the app
- insert microSD into the PC
Update: the abve procedure is the correct one. HOWEVER: it is asking me for some sort of coupon code to be redeemed, when both tha Naviextras and the Dynavin websites (and the Dynavin manual) state that you get free map updates for 3 years as long as you register.
- there is nowhere to register on the Dynavin website, so I registered on Naviextras.com
- no difference, still asking for a coupon or code
Has anyone solved this and how?
Has anyone tried updating the maps on Naviextras.com and if so, what was the procedure?
I am guessing:
- remove the microsd from the unit
- register on Naviextras.com with a PC and download the app
- insert microSD into the PC
Update: the abve procedure is the correct one. HOWEVER: it is asking me for some sort of coupon code to be redeemed, when both tha Naviextras and the Dynavin websites (and the Dynavin manual) state that you get free map updates for 3 years as long as you register.
- there is nowhere to register on the Dynavin website, so I registered on Naviextras.com
- no difference, still asking for a coupon or code
Has anyone solved this and how?
Last edited by pvanosta; 12-16-2018 at 05:55 AM.
12-21-2018, 03:54 PM
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Update: I was able to connecto naviextras and download map updates.
Next challenge: my installer put the GPS antenna in the passenger A-pillar. Nice and clean. Also incapable of getting a stable GPS singal unfortunately.
Has anyone installed one of these and connected it to the existing GPS antenna from the Porsche NAV head unit? If so, how did you do it? Any details or description?
Right now I am stuck with a brand new nav unit which spends its time hunting for a signal and getting me lost in the process....
Next challenge: my installer put the GPS antenna in the passenger A-pillar. Nice and clean. Also incapable of getting a stable GPS singal unfortunately.
Has anyone installed one of these and connected it to the existing GPS antenna from the Porsche NAV head unit? If so, how did you do it? Any details or description?
Right now I am stuck with a brand new nav unit which spends its time hunting for a signal and getting me lost in the process....
12-21-2018, 04:40 PM
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To get the rearview camera, I got the following cable from Ebay to hook the OEM rearview camera (green fraka) to the Dynavin unit (Brown RCA input)...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251399608484...84.m1497.l2649
Along with this, I had to get this relay to convert the Reverse gear trigger from positive to negative trigger before connecting it to the Dynavin. This will allow the OEM camera to pop out when the transmission is put into reverse...
Amazon.com: Absolute USA 2 In-line ATC Fuse Holder, 2 Relay RLS125 12 VCD Automotive Relay SPDT 30/40A and 2 SRS105 12 VDC 5-Pin Relay Socket: Car Electronics
The other thing I got work is connect the Dynavin GPS input to the Cayenne OEM GPS antenna. The OEM antenna plug is located under the passenger seat connected to the existing Navigation DVD unit. It is a green fakra plug (female) so I had to order a blue fakra plug (male) connector from Ebay...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380155915292...84.m1497.l2649
I also bought the following GPS Antenna cable from Amazon so that I can use the SMA end to connect to the Dynavin and cut off the other end and terminate it with the blue fakra crimp connector I got from Ebay.
Amazon.com: 28dB LNA Gain 1575.42MHz RP-SMA Male GPS Active Antenna Aerial Connector Cable: GPS & Navigation
I found this video for a DIY on crimping fakra connector.
HT-336G RG58/174 Crimping Tool - YouTube
I didn't have the tool so I just crimped really carefully with a plier and it worked fairly well. Order two or more of the blue crimp fakra connectors in case you messed up. I ordered 2 and good thing I did since I messed up the first one.
Hopefully - this will help any that are on the fence about this Dynavin unit with our Cayenne. It's a great unit and I'm extremely happy with it.
The only thing I can't seem to get to work is the traffic monitoring (TMC). I will play around with that some more in the near future. Don't hesitate to post or hit me up if you have any questions. Jeff, with http://www.jandtdistributing.com, is awesome and very help during the whole process. He is very responsive to emails.
Kiet
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251399608484...84.m1497.l2649
Along with this, I had to get this relay to convert the Reverse gear trigger from positive to negative trigger before connecting it to the Dynavin. This will allow the OEM camera to pop out when the transmission is put into reverse...
Amazon.com: Absolute USA 2 In-line ATC Fuse Holder, 2 Relay RLS125 12 VCD Automotive Relay SPDT 30/40A and 2 SRS105 12 VDC 5-Pin Relay Socket: Car Electronics
The other thing I got work is connect the Dynavin GPS input to the Cayenne OEM GPS antenna. The OEM antenna plug is located under the passenger seat connected to the existing Navigation DVD unit. It is a green fakra plug (female) so I had to order a blue fakra plug (male) connector from Ebay...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380155915292...84.m1497.l2649
I also bought the following GPS Antenna cable from Amazon so that I can use the SMA end to connect to the Dynavin and cut off the other end and terminate it with the blue fakra crimp connector I got from Ebay.
Amazon.com: 28dB LNA Gain 1575.42MHz RP-SMA Male GPS Active Antenna Aerial Connector Cable: GPS & Navigation
I found this video for a DIY on crimping fakra connector.
HT-336G RG58/174 Crimping Tool - YouTube
I didn't have the tool so I just crimped really carefully with a plier and it worked fairly well. Order two or more of the blue crimp fakra connectors in case you messed up. I ordered 2 and good thing I did since I messed up the first one.
Hopefully - this will help any that are on the fence about this Dynavin unit with our Cayenne. It's a great unit and I'm extremely happy with it.
The only thing I can't seem to get to work is the traffic monitoring (TMC). I will play around with that some more in the near future. Don't hesitate to post or hit me up if you have any questions. Jeff, with http://www.jandtdistributing.com, is awesome and very help during the whole process. He is very responsive to emails.
Kiet
Does the Porsche antenna not use Fakra? Is it a question of terminating a cable with a blue fakra, which runs from the Dynavin to the green fakra under the seat? Thanks for any help.
08-04-2021, 04:20 PM
#455
Second, the icons for all the options look like they were pulled off Getty Images. They are super generic. I bought a cheap Eonon unit for my other e39 and that thing at least tried to mimic the factory BMW UI, so it felt very cohesive in that car. This clearly looks like something aftermarket and more PC like than car like. I wish someone spent just a few more hours on the UI to make it feel a bit more factory.
10-22-2021, 08:50 AM
#456
955 PCM 2.1 got swapped to N7 yesterday.
2 things are head scratchers:
* connecting OEM GPS - need some kind of a Fakra E -> Fakra C adapter, which I can't tell if even exists, or a right-angle Fakra C jack to swap out the OEM green Fakra E jack - but struggling to find the right type of jack, because OEM jack is a flush-mount version, which I'm not able to find yet aftermarket.
EDIT solution is probably in using a Fakra Z ("universal" key) female to Fakra C extension, or similar.
EDIT got Fakra Z-s connected up, still zero signal
* OEM reverse camera doesn't display anything - I would assume this to "just work (tm)" via the harness, since there's no separate camera connector on the PCM 2.1 either. User manual talks about a "Reverse" item in Settings menu, but it isn't there on my latest 3.0.6.0 firmware.
Radio UI and BT audio works nice. Looking into alternatives for iGo Primo, since its UI looks are somewhat meh. Thus far have only located Navitel as a Windows CE alternative, and maybe https://www.navit-project.org, but usually open projects have horrible UI, since can't afford professionals to work on it.
2 things are head scratchers:
* connecting OEM GPS - need some kind of a Fakra E -> Fakra C adapter, which I can't tell if even exists, or a right-angle Fakra C jack to swap out the OEM green Fakra E jack - but struggling to find the right type of jack, because OEM jack is a flush-mount version, which I'm not able to find yet aftermarket.
EDIT solution is probably in using a Fakra Z ("universal" key) female to Fakra C extension, or similar.
EDIT got Fakra Z-s connected up, still zero signal
* OEM reverse camera doesn't display anything - I would assume this to "just work (tm)" via the harness, since there's no separate camera connector on the PCM 2.1 either. User manual talks about a "Reverse" item in Settings menu, but it isn't there on my latest 3.0.6.0 firmware.
Radio UI and BT audio works nice. Looking into alternatives for iGo Primo, since its UI looks are somewhat meh. Thus far have only located Navitel as a Windows CE alternative, and maybe https://www.navit-project.org, but usually open projects have horrible UI, since can't afford professionals to work on it.
Last edited by lkraav; 10-25-2021 at 11:06 AM.
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04-08-2022, 03:44 AM
#458
Nice. So they've dropped WinCE, in Spec sheet I now see "Android 8.1 OS with 2 GB RAM and 32 GB or 160 GB ROM"
2GB RAM is a bit disappointing effort :/
https://www.dynavin.de/en/products/c...specifications
2GB RAM is a bit disappointing effort :/
https://www.dynavin.de/en/products/c...specifications
04-09-2022, 01:45 PM
#459
Burning Brakes
I thought the main thing about Dynavin was the OEM look and feel. Not a fan of that oversized touchscreen with the modified top part.
I'm starting to think... if I could get my hands on good firmware and some more knowledge of how those radios work I could go into business selling that Chinese hardware myself and clean up.
I'm starting to think... if I could get my hands on good firmware and some more knowledge of how those radios work I could go into business selling that Chinese hardware myself and clean up.
04-09-2022, 02:14 PM
#460
But I'm not entirely thrilled with my N7-s deadpooled WinCE software ceiling, so maybe need to take the plunge anyway.
08-17-2022, 12:59 PM
#463
Still nothing?
While https://www.youtube.com/user/dynavin1/videos fills up with their installation videos for various mid-range cars, I've yet to see any Cayenne vs N8 information anywhere.
EDIT
at least shows D8 for Cayman-Boxster-911-Carrera.
While https://www.youtube.com/user/dynavin1/videos fills up with their installation videos for various mid-range cars, I've yet to see any Cayenne vs N8 information anywhere.
EDIT
Last edited by lkraav; 08-17-2022 at 01:10 PM.
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TRINITONY (11-21-2022)
05-25-2023, 04:31 PM
#465
With PCCM+ for Cayenne out now, not sure if Dynavin, at least D8, has any life left.. Even though PCCM+ is double the price.
