T5 GPS options

[tapsy]

i'm looking at the kenwood DNX7320 have check out the pioneer and the alpine but the kenwood is cheaper and is far easier to use, they have a new model coming out in Jan/Feb so i might wait for that, i just like the idea of having every thing in the ONE unit and nothing on the dash, (ipod, reverse camera, gps, hands free, i have a reverse camera on the dash at present but will wire it up to the in dash unit. The beach came with a double din radio with nothing else not even mp3.
I will just have to part with a few wads of cash I love toys..

[unemployed]

I just had the Kenwood DNX7320 installed. Unit cost $1850 from Audiocomm.

VW Installation is easy as kenwood supply VW installation notes and kit.

Does everything. Has navigation, reversing camera etc. Plays iPod Classic videos to rear roof mount monitor in T5 Kombi Beach.

It is easier to get the kids into the Van and once we are moving it keeps kids very happy.

[tapsy]

Hi unemployed

(hey am i doing something wrong)

we had the Kenwood installed too pretty happy except the sat nav goes on some stupid routes to get to the final destination??, dammed if i can figure it out.

love the hands free phone set up and ipod though
with the Cbus etc. do you have it running (radio etc) on accessories as well?
as before the radio would run with key in ignition but the Kenwood doesn't.

[unemployed]

The VW supplied radio worked with and without the key in the ignition. The Kenwood in dash unit still has power (flashing security led) but will not operate unless key is in auxillary position or the engine is running?

The overhead monitor has been wired up to run off the second battery and I must remember to power it off after watching a film.

I will be asking audiocomm for a fix so kids can watch films at night in the back without leaving the key in the ignition. I certainly don't want the kids starting up the van if they get bored with the film.

[tapsy]

we had a switch put in that powers up the unit, also have to make sure we turn it off, runs of main battery , you can see it below the esp switch






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[95vr6]

we had a switch put in that powers up the unit, also have to make sure we turn it off, runs of main battery , you can see it below the esp switch






http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vT8LtL8dzWA/SZ...Q/IMG_3356.JPG

You can pick up ACC at the IGN switch, Brown/Green stripe or install a CAN BUS adapter at the head unit for ACC, HAND BRAKE, SPEED SENSE.

[tapsy]

You can pick up ACC at the IGN switch, Brown/Green stripe or install a CAN BUS adapter at the head unit for ACC, HAND BRAKE, SPEED SENSE.

Thanks 95vr6, the Brown with the green stripe did it! thanks now i can stop the motor and still have the radio/ipod on, the switch will be handy we can be away from the car without key in IGN. unemployed might like that idea so the kids don't take off and leave him stranded. thanks again

ps how come the pictures disappear ? then they are back again??