Just got aftermarket NAVI in my 09 Fit Sport!
Glare/contrast issues . . .
1) The viewing angle is fine. However, the Fit's problem is the huge windshield and and window area in the car. My windows are tinted (35%) and I have a dark band at the top of the windshield and it's still not enough! On a sunny day, because of the low sun angle this time of year, the screen washes out pretty badly at times. And I have turned the screen brightness all the way up (+10).
There are 2 things I plan to do to remedy this situation. First, I'm planning on getting the Honda window visors anyway. That will help cut down the light level in the car maybe a little more. Second, I'm going to try to construct a handmade cowl or visor to surround the top and upper sides of the NAVI screen. I'll do one with cardboard first to see how effective and what size is needed. Once I settle on that, I will make a more permanent one out of some thin black plastic and some double-stick adhesive.
2) The new unit comes with its own iPod/USB cable. And yes, it is routed to the upper glove box through the same place as the factory cable. I don't actually need my white Apple iPod cable any more.
I did some research on this too and I think the part number you listed (36770-TK6-A31) is for the cruise control and buttons. The audio control switches are part# 36770-TK6-A41. From the picture on the website, it looks like it includes both audio cruise controls along with the wire harness and costs $199.16. This is according to the Honda eStore website.
If I'm not mistaken you'd still have to get a PAC interface like the PAC SWI-PS ---> Products
And then you have got to route the wires.
I like how these aftermarket navi's are looking. Very nice!!!
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: USA
Fyi
I'm getting ready to do this, too. I bought the navi panel, the Metra kit (99-7898), the Scoshe Accord harness (HA11B), and the Metra antenna adaptor (40-HD10). I just need to actually buy a head unit now. Looking for an Eclipse--either an AVN6610 or AVN6620 because I have Sirius and I want integrated Sirius with real time traffic (which means I need to buy Sirius SIR-ECL2nt).
FYI for any of you who plan on using any of the above parts--the Metra Kit (99-7898) won't work for double din units, as it has a little storage compartment built into it that takes up 1/2 the space.
Metra Part #
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It is a really nice job the shop did for U. I am thinking of installing F700BT by myself. Can U tell me how they hide the wire for the mic going to the ceiling and gps mouse wire on the dash for you? Did they do the hardware hack so you don't need to pull the parking brake when watching DVD?
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From: NSW, Australia
My Nokia phone gives me reasonably accurate km/hr and it's not even connected to the car.
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What you really need is a wiring diagram. I've only ever found one for the GDs.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Jersey city, NJ
Here it is guys. It took longer than I expected, but it's finally done!Now I feel that my new Fit is almost complete.
Don't know about you, but the factory CD/radio is crap.
The buttons and controls are hideous-looking and the sound is crappy with no equalizer.First some details, for those of you who want to replace the factory unit.
- NOBODY has a dash kit yet. But you can start with the Honda 09 Fit factory NAVI panel (part # 77251-TF0-G01ZA) from Bernardi for ~$35 + shipping.
- I used a reputable, experienced car audio shop here in town. I talked to 2 Best Buys, 2 Circuit Citys and a Car Toys dealer. They didn't tell me the part #'s but they were all in their stock. They used an 08 Honda Accord wiring harness, and a new Honda antenna adapter. The bracket was something the modified, probably a universal mount.
- I ordered my Pionneer AVIC-F90BT from a vendor on eBay for $636 shipped. It is a new unit w/ the 2.0 software. It has a 3-year warranty and they will exchange it for a new unit during the 1st year.
Labor $100.00
harness $20.99
antenna $12.99
tax $2.29
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TOTAL $136.27
You can't see it well, but in my car the GPS antenna is in the far right corner of the dash by the windshield. It has excellent strength.
The bluetooth mic is on the ceiling clipped right to the driver's map light. I've made 2 calls with it and the callers said it sounded good.
The NAVI is way different from my Garmin. It will take some getting used to. I don't know how to change the settings yet.
Here are 3 pics:
I'll try to get better pics later.
Thanks to rehkof & the Bernardi guy for their info.
uhmmm... where do you live? so i could go to the shop where you went to put that navi..
