Brand New Rover Sat Nav Head Unit

[JohnDotCom]

Originally Posted by Simon W

I'm not very clued up on the different MGR options John but the idea is to add a complete Sat Nav system (display & computer). Does that mean replacing the existing CD/Radio unit?

(NB. I think my existing CD/Radio unit is the more basic one but there's a CD changer in the glove box).

Yes the Head unit with the TV screen replaces the Radio unit in your centre Console. This gives you FM/AM radio with RDS, cassette Player, (so if at present you only have the CD within radio head unit you would loose CD playing facility) you can then connect up the multi CD player, either in Glove box or Boot/Tailgate. When all units Installed it will also give you Sat Nav, Analogue TV stations, Teletext, for whatever country you are in, it will also give you TMC which is a Traffic advance warning sytem of problems ahead on your programmed route, and a alternative route to avoid said obstruction. The Tuner unit gives you the TV reception, the CD/DVD unit the Sat Nav guidance via the used CD / DVD Disc, new one comes out annualy. This unit is purely for SAT NAV not playing of CD's. If you go for the dearer DVD Sat Nav solution you can personalise it to include speed camera locations different views, dual screen etc.
Quite a big job but there is a "How To" on the Installation. Total cost around the £1000 mark for CD £1200 for DVD £1400 16:9 screen version and about £2000 for the latest digital receiver and better Radio Unit (BM24 or BM54). If I confused you sorry, but im sure more help from Keith or others will be along soon.

[Simon W]

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Yes the Head unit with the TV screen replaces the Radio unit in your centre Console. This gives you FM/AM radio with RDS, cassette Player, (so if at present you only have the CD within radio head unit you would loose CD playing facility) you can then connect up the multi CD player, either in Glove box or Boot/Tailgate. When all units Installed it will also give you Sat Nav, Analogue TV stations, Teletext, for whatever country you are in, it will also give you TMC which is a Traffic advance warning sytem of problems ahead on your programmed route, and a alternative route to avoid said obstruction. The Tuner unit gives you the TV reception, the CD/DVD unit the Sat Nav guidance via the used CD / DVD Disc, new one comes out annualy. This unit is purely for SAT NAV not playing of CD's. If you go for the dearer DVD Sat Nav solution you can personalise it to include speed camera locations different views, dual screen etc.
Quite a big job but there is a "How To" on the Installation. Total cost around the £1000 mark for CD £1200 for DVD £1400 16:9 screen version and about £2000 for the latest digital receiver and better Radio Unit (BM24 or BM54). If I confused you sorry, but im sure more help from Keith or others will be along soon.

John - this is my interpretation of your info. Can you correct me if I'm wrong?

1. This is the head unit with TV display:



2. The head unit with TV display replaces my existing Harmony CD/Radio.

3. The head unit incorporates a cassette/radio.

4. My CD changer in the glovebox will hook up to the head unit.

5. So now I've got a CD/radio/cassette and a SatNav display screen.

6. I now need to buy a SatNav computer and hook it up to the head unit.

7. That gives me everything I had before plus a complete SatNav system.


How much would I need to spend to get item 6 (the SatNav computer)?

Where does the SatNav computer go - surely there's no room left in the dash for it?

[Simon]

Originally Posted by Simon W

John - this is my interpretation of your info. Can you correct me if I'm wrong?

1. This is the head unit with TV display:



2. The head unit with TV display replaces my existing Harmony CD/Radio.

3. The head unit incorporates a cassette/radio.

4. My CD changer in the glovebox will hook up to the head unit.

5. So now I've got a CD/radio/cassette and a SatNav display screen.

6. I now need to buy a SatNav computer and hook it up to the head unit.

7. That gives me everything I had before plus a complete SatNav system.


How much would I need to spend to get item 6 (the SatNav computer)?

Where does the SatNav computer go - surely there's no room left in the dash for it?

You also need CD/DVD drive for the nav computer and the TV tuner plus all the ascociated wiring looms and mounting brakcets, etc.

You're car may also need to go on T4 to enable hiline navigation via various ECU's and BUS's but I could be wrong.


Nav computer, CD/DVD for nav comp along with TV tuner all mount in the boot space.

[Simon W]

Originally Posted by Simon D

You also need CD/DVD drive for the nav computer and the TV tuner plus all the ascociated wiring looms and mounting brakcets, etc.

You're car may also need to go on T4 to enable hiline navigation via various ECU's and BUS's but I could be wrong.


Nav computer, CD/DVD for nav comp along with TV tuner all mount in the boot space.

Je suis tres confused!

Where is the Nav computer itself?

What is CD/DVD drive for?

What is the TV tuner for?

[JohnDotCom]

A question of many parts. Sorry for delay to earlier Post (12) its only 9.30am now so have not been up too long.

Your item points 1 to 5 are correct. Simon makes correct suggestions of other parts needed.

In answer to above:

The TV tuner is to show to stations on your tv/Sat Nav screen, it is a required part of set up.
The CD/DVD unit holds the Discs which gives all the maps and other info (fuel stations/Banks/Restaurants/Leisure Places etc. for UK & Europe. The DVD unit is a quicker unit with more facilities, but the CD unit will do the job fine.

List of what you need:

YIE100011PUY.............. Dispay Unit Navigational (Screen Head Unit)
YIC100043................... Receiver - Television (Tuner Unit)
YIB100031................... Computer -Navigational (CD Unit)
YWY100240A................Receiver -Global Positioning System
XUI100040A................. Antenna - Global Positioning System
YWQ100031................. Interface unit Remote Control
XUC1000771................. Isolator aerial

And of course the wiring loom. Will post part no. when I find it.
Various screws and Mounting Brackets, if not with units. If you require part numbers let me know.

All parts come to well over £3200 through XPart so get off EBay & other sources.

There is a Company that supply and install the whole thing for about £1200 they sometimes list on EBay.

[Jontie]

Hi Simon,
This is one of the Items you'll need, its at a good price at the mo'

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...1777&rd=1&rd=1


Regards

[Keith]

Gawd! I better get on with posting the first part of my Howto on this hadn't I!

[JohnDotCom]

Here is another important bit you need, but hurry only 15 minutes left, good price at moment.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...8642&rd=1&rd=1

Im sure I still have a CD Navigation unit Rover MK3, will sort when home if you are interested.

[JohnDotCom]

Ive put in a bid for above in case you don't see message, I can always sell on, no problem.

[Keith]

I think that bit is only needed if using the older Mk2 nav comp I don't have one in mine