Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: Gesemail at 10:05 AM 7/21/2008
I read in an earlier post that there is a way to go about disabling this feature in some other vehicles, something by the way of removing a sensor that is activated once the car is in park.
Does anybody know more about this or is anyone willing to take this challenge on? Being able to use all the car's features while moving would make it a much better vehicle, particularly for my passengers.
Thanks!
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (siehead)
Posted by: rn79870 at 5:22 PM 6/14/2008
Nico's policy is that you use any information regarding disabling the park override on the DVD at your own risk.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (rn79870)
Posted by: rontek at 10:49 AM 6/17/2008
Ron
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (rontek)
Posted by: rn79870 at 11:18 AM 6/17/2008
| Quote, originally posted by siehead » |
| So by now we all know that in order to put a new route into the GPS (in the US version) the car needs to be stopped, and to watch a video via the input, the car needs to be parked. I read in an earlier post that there is a way to go about disabling this feature in some other vehicles, something by the way of removing a sensor that is activated once the car is in park. Does anybody know more about this or is anyone willing to take this challenge on? Being able to use all the car's features while moving would make it a much better vehicle, particularly for my passengers. Thanks! |
There is a full picture guide of how to do this on the '08 Armada/'08 QX56. I am not sure if it would work the same on the EX, but I know the Nav system and everything is the same between both vehicles.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (rn79870)
Posted by: Gesemail at 2:48 PM 7/3/2008
I have never disabled a system before and this is my first in-car navigation system, but I do understand electronics. Its kinda strange how it works. The car doesn't have to be in park, just stopped. If you press the "Dest" button while driving, the "Address" option will be greyed out, but if you happen to stop (fully stop) at a light, you can now click on the option. I also tried just fully appling the break, but that didn't work either, only after the car is fully stopped can you use all the functionality. Which makes me wonder if it is linked to the speedometer measurements. If so, I would think that would be a lot harder to disable.
Either way, I would love it if some new how to, or were actually able to get all the features while driving.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Gesemail)
Posted by: Timmbo at 7:10 AM 7/5/2008
| Quote, originally posted by Gesemail » |
| Yeah, I would love to be able to use all the features of the car while driving. I have never disabled a system before and this is my first in-car navigation system, but I do understand electronics. Its kinda strange how it works. The car doesn't have to be in park, just stopped. If you press the "Dest" button while driving, the "Address" option will be greyed out, but if you happen to stop (fully stop) at a light, you can now click on the option. I also tried just fully appling the break, but that didn't work either, only after the car is fully stopped can you use all the functionality. Which makes me wonder if it is linked to the speedometer measurements. If so, I would think that would be a lot harder to disable.
|
Actually, not only do you have to NOT be in motion, but the E-Brake needs to be on as well.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Timmbo)
Posted by: Gesemail at 11:26 AM 7/5/2008
| Quote, originally posted by Timmbo » |
|
See you're wrong. I don't know about the DVD function with the RCA inputs, because I have not used that yet. But simply by coming to a stop at a light I have access to all the features of the Nav.
While I'm driving, I can be on a screen that has greyed out options (can't access them while Driving). And then when I come to a stop, no E-brake applied, they no longer are greyed out and I can continue pressing buttons until I hit the gas, at which time they are greyed out again.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Gesemail)
Posted by: chichi at 4:37 PM 7/6/2008
Do you have any guess on how the system knows when or when not to disengage functions?
Do you think it could be linked to the speedometer measurements?
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Gesemail)
Posted by: sluday at 12:22 AM 7/7/2008
| Quote, originally posted by Timmbo » |
|
Can you post the link to this guide? I could not find it by searching. (But maybe I was not looking in the right place).
Thanks,
Ron
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Gesemail)
Posted by: chichi at 3:28 PM 7/7/2008
The EX should be same with the G.
Good Luck.
Zozo
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: Gesemail at 10:05 AM 7/21/2008
I know myself, and probably some other people would really love to know how to disable to park requirement also. Is there any way you can post the information or send me an email as well?
Thanks so much,
G
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Gesemail)
Posted by: RobertN at 12:31 PM 7/21/2008
Regarding the specific functions on the gps and audio box that turn off once the car is rolling I can't believe they did not design it so that the passenger seat would sense weight and allow those functions to be used at that time. I am in complete agreement that MOST 
of my passengers are somewhat capable of operating those functions. 
And if their engineers were smart enough to design it in that manner I promise I would NEVER just accidentally put a heavy item of any sort on the passenger seat in a manner in which to fool the seat into thinking someone was sitting there. 
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Gesemail)
Posted by: zozoka1212 at 12:06 AM 7/22/2008
zozo
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: RobertN at 6:53 AM 7/22/2008
thank you in advance!
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: rubbersidedown at 7:48 AM 7/22/2008
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: Gesemail at 11:35 AM 7/22/2008
It is a few steps, but there are lots of pictures and it does seem doable. I have a friend that visiting me in a month that is really good with cars, and I'm just gonna wait until then, but if anyone tries, it would be great if you said how it went.
I personally have the Nav system, not sure if thats gonna be a big issue or not. I would think not, because I don't think they would change all their electrical systems for the nav and hook the sensor up to the GPS or something, but I could be wrong.
If anyone does this with a Nav system, please email out.
Thanks.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Gesemail)
Posted by: Riker2k at 4:13 PM 7/22/2008
Really appreciate it!!! 
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Gesemail)
Posted by: zozoka1212 at 12:24 AM 7/23/2008
No problem guys. Email me anytime if you need it. Nico brothers are always welcome.
zozo
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: Riker2k at 12:53 PM 7/25/2008
I really want to disable it but sort of afraid from the cutting / rewiring standpoint and want to be sure it would work.
Huge thanks to Zozo for the message BTW!
Yea, I'm a pansy. 
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: gtimbers at 10:07 PM 8/4/2008
May I request the same information regarding the park disablement?
Thank you,
Greg
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: nat372004 at 10:25 AM 8/5/2008
Also, has it been determined yet whether the the movement feature (nav entry disabling) is related to GPS or some sort of a speed sensor? If you placed the vehicle on a Dynomometer and started rolling the wheels and the buttons "ungrayed", then it is definitely a GPS function.
Without having any information about this system on hand, I am inclined to think it is in fact a GPS function. But then again, I'm wrong a lot!
Then again, it may possibly be related to the rear view camera 
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (CaribMon71)
Posted by: Riker2k at 11:50 AM 8/6/2008
If I recall the instructions emailed by zozo, (thx again BTW!!! ) they are shown for a non-nav equipped vehicle so there wouldn't be a GPS in that car and the video gets disabled when you start moving. Well, actually it does require a parking brake fix as well cause the video playback requires it to be on if I'm not mistaken.
Anyhow, point being, I'm fairly certain that my options don't grey out until I'm moving over around 3MPH or so, just like the backup / around-view camera will work if you are just crawling and then shuts-off as soon as you break a speed threshold. My guess is speedo connection...
Just a really crazy, naive question. Pretty sure I already know the answer, but has anyone asked the dealer whether we can request that safety bypass from the dealer? Just curious whether it may be like the Canadian medium-rare hamburger rule where they'll only cook it that way if you request it and sign a waiver...
I know, probably too good to be true but thought I'd ask. Personally, I can deal with the NAV input lockout but the Music Box album / artist list lockout when moving is RIDICULOUS. I can search my entire iPod while driving from the controls but can't look at the album list on the Music Box?
Sorry for the long post.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: majorloser at 2:56 PM 8/6/2008
| Quote, originally posted by zozoka1212 » |
| Email sent. We all try to live by rules and keep it. To post it would not be such a good idea. zozo <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://is.rely.net/3-78-13854-l-9FLoUlUPkjwNsYRjsFPXQ.gif" BORDER="0"> |
Oh please, oh please!!!!!
Can I get the info too?
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Riker2k)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 8:28 PM 8/6/2008
| Quote, originally posted by Riker2k » |
| Anyhow, point being, I'm fairly certain that my options don't grey out until I'm moving over around 3MPH or so, just like the backup / around-view camera will work if you are just crawling and then shuts-off as soon as you break a speed threshold. |
Actually, this is the "crack" I want ... to be able to use the camera without being at an absolute crawl. Anyone know how to do this, or is it miraculously included in these secret instructions?
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Riker2k)
Posted by: zozoka1212 at 12:10 AM 8/7/2008
zozo
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: zozoka1212 at 12:14 AM 8/7/2008
Thanks
zozo
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: sougandh at 12:20 PM 8/7/2008
my email id is sougandh@gmail.com
I figured out yesterday that i could play video only in park mode (for the first time).. i dont have nav though... when i bought this car two months ago, i realized that my parking brake is broken as well as cracks in the rotor. I couldnt understand who can drive with parkng brakes on, but i guess this was the reason.. those who used the car drove it with parking brakes in order to watch the video!!..
thanks again for the help..
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (sougandh)
Posted by: sougandh at 12:22 PM 8/7/2008
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (dividedhighw)
Posted by: morning_glory at 4:08 PM 8/9/2008
Please send me a copy of the email.
Thanks,
my email is:
Modified by morning_glory at 5:09 AM 8/14/2008
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (morning_glory)
Posted by: zozoka1212 at 6:13 PM 8/9/2008
Email sent both of you.
zozo
| Quote, originally posted by sougandh » |
| Zozo rocks.. thanks buddy for the help.. i really appreciate it.. |
Just here to help out Brothers and sisters.
zozo
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: bttek at 9:53 PM 8/9/2008
My email: bttek@bellsouth.net
Thanks!!
Brian
BT Tech
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: frazzled at 9:37 AM 8/10/2008
and, if anyone has already done it on the ex35, please let us know any issues you ran into, success, or horror stories.
thank you,
-M
mjohnson04[at]gmail[dot]com
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (frazzled)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 9:40 AM 8/10/2008
Welcome to the group, frazzled!! zozo
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: jpastore at 6:19 PM 8/10/2008
Would you also email me when you have a moment? Thank you so much in advance.
johnp@simple-sounds.com
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: candj at 5:41 PM 8/11/2008
Thank you.
zozo
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: morning_glory at 12:41 PM 8/14/2008
Just to let you know that I went through all the steps of the zozoka emailed procedure and unfortunatly I stopped at the final step (wire cut...).
Configuration of the connector and color of the wire were different from what we can see in the procedure.
We will need to wait for more details specific to the EX. 
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (morning_glory)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 12:55 PM 8/14/2008
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (RobertN)
Posted by: EX55 at 11:41 PM 8/19/2008
Thanks
My email is timculligan@yahoo.com
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (cullyex35)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 7:14 PM 8/20/2008
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (EX55)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 7:15 PM 8/20/2008
| Quote, originally posted by EX55 » |
| And to think they thought of everything else... |
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (morning_glory)
Posted by: maxxedout09 at 2:31 PM 8/22/2008
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/301458
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Timmbo)
Posted by: CaribMon71 at 5:20 PM 8/22/2008
Thanks!
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (CaribMon71)
Posted by: holtze1 at 7:33 AM 9/3/2008
THANKS!
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (siehead)
Posted by: siehead at 11:20 AM 9/3/2008
Interestingly, I recently read about new GM vehicles which were going to allow internet use via the center console while driving. The GM spokesman simply said that he trusted the consumer to make the right decision about not using the feature and driving at the same time, and that passengers should always be allowed to use this feature. I wish infiniti had the same foresight.
There are a number of features on the EX35 that are disabled when not driving at very slow speeds or parked. I love my purchase and am glad that I own an infiniti, once this is remedied it will truly be a wonderful vehicle.
Thanks again for all the responses!
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (siehead)
Posted by: inteller at 1:21 PM 9/3/2008
punj4b@hotmail.com
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Punjab)
Posted by: cullyex35 at 7:17 AM 9/9/2008
Thanks again.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (lars0324)
Posted by: lars0324 at 10:01 AM 9/10/2008
Thanks!
lars@lwilson.us
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (lars0324)
Posted by: zozoka1212 at 7:56 PM 9/13/2008
Can somebody send me the email I sent. 
I am officially a Donkey.
I sent an email to Dave but never got reply back.
zozo
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 4:32 PM 9/14/2008
| Quote, originally posted by zozoka1212 » |
| I sent an email to Dave but never got reply back. |
Don't know if you mean me, 'cause if so, I never saw any email from you. No matter, I just replied back to you with what you previously sent me. Let me know if you need anything else!
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (dividedhighw)
Posted by: Plumloco at 8:11 PM 9/17/2008
Can anyone please send me the info on disabling the e brake?
My email is ovisanti@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Plumloco)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 5:04 AM 9/18/2008
Check your email.
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: specialist23 at 7:46 AM 9/18/2008
kgooseg@gmail.com
Thanks!
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (angrygoose)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 6:17 PM 9/18/2008
I'm working on a version that matches vehicles with Nav ... I've sent a draft to morning_glory to see what he thinks (since he's the only one so far who's brave enough to have posted he's attempted it).
Please stay tuned ...
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (dividedhighw)
Posted by: zozoka1212 at 8:20 PM 9/18/2008
zozo
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (angrygoose)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 9:32 AM 9/19/2008
Do you have NAV on your car?
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 9:36 AM 9/19/2008
!!!I'll send you the draft too, later today.
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (dividedhighw)
Posted by: Hwyais at 9:52 AM 9/19/2008
Hwyais@aol.com 
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (dividedhighw)
Posted by: angrygoose at 10:53 AM 9/19/2008
| Quote, originally posted by dividedhighw » |
| Welcome to the group, angrygoose! Do you have NAV on your car? Cheers, |
Thanks for the welcome... and yes I do
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (dividedhighw)
Posted by: zozoka1212 at 7:02 PM 9/20/2008
| Quote, originally posted by dividedhighw » |
| Hehehe, it's called Winterlude ... awesome - it'd be great to meet you zozo and go for a !!! Cheers, |
That's it. I keep forgeting it. I love it. I've been here in Canada for 7 years and we went 4 times to see Winterlude.
zozo
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: mcube3 at 10:47 AM 9/21/2008
SiR_b16a2@hotmail.com
Thanks a million in advance!!
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (mcube3)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 8:50 PM 9/21/2008
Cheers,
David
Post Title:
Posted by: drdamian at 6:17 AM 9/26/2008
(Check your email.)Cheers,
David
NOTES:
1. For anyone requesting this through email, if you get it from me from now on, the pics will be embedded (instead of linked), making the email about 1 MB in size.
2. I researched further info for those with Nav, but as yet, it's still unverified. If there's enough interest, I can post here, but otherwise, I'll confirm once someone with my pre-release info verifies it.
Post Title: Re: (dividedhighw)
Posted by: drdamian at 8:37 AM 9/27/2008
Thanks.
Post Title: Re: (ExLover)
Posted by: zozoka1212 at 7:18 PM 9/27/2008
zozo
Post Title: Re: (zozoka1212)
Posted by: lbadillo at 7:52 PM 9/27/2008
email = luis.badillo@apex.pr
Post Title: Re: (lbadillo)
Posted by: zozoka1212 at 8:30 PM 9/27/2008
Check your email.
zozo
Post Title: Re: (zozoka1212)
Posted by: jwlthief at 8:29 AM 9/30/2008
junwlee@gmail.com
Post Title: Re: (jwlthief)
Posted by: UnMaTcHeD at 9:47 AM 9/30/2008
Thank you in advance.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: benster013 at 12:30 AM 10/1/2008
can anybody who has received his e-mail forward it to me please? much appreciated!
junwlee@gmail.com
Post Title: Re: (jwlthief)
Posted by: moster888 at 4:19 PM 10/1/2008
As a new EX35 owner I think that it is great that there is this type of exchange!!!!
And especially to Zozo for helping a brother out!
Love to get my hands on the email to allow me to have my passengers watch the iPod on the road.
syrinxz@gmail.com
Thanks Zozo!!
Post Title: Re: (moster888)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 3:57 PM 10/2/2008
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: (dividedhighw)
Posted by: Roy Cya at 4:27 PM 10/2/2008
As a new owner and member I thank you and others like you for sharing good stuff like this with anyone and everyone that asks...
Please add me to the list of folks to send the files to. My email addy is: rceste@gmail.com.
Thanks!
Post Title: Re: (Roy Cya)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 5:16 PM 10/2/2008
And just for the sake of clarity, ground both the e-brake and VSS pins that feed the plug? Then insulate (wire nut or electrical tape) the exposed wires coming from the chassis?
Thanks!
voltron22
Post Title: Re: disabling parking requirement for viewing video playback& nav (dividedhighw)
Posted by: gloa2000 at 4:24 PM 12/2/2008
| Quote, originally posted by dividedhighw » |
| Welcome, geminiash ... have a look at the 3rd post above your first one. |
| Quote, originally posted by voltron22 » |
| I was attempting to perform the e-brake and vehicle speed sensor override on my 2007 G35x, and I had a few concerns. I can't shift the car into drive w/o starting it, as opposed to putting it into drive with just the accessory power on and e-brake engaged. So, when I do turn the engine on and put it into drive and then turn the engine off, an alarm sounds. Is there another way to perform this step without sounding the alarm? Or am I just a moron and doing this wrong - be honest. |
You need to press the "Start" button twice without pressing the brake pedal, to put the car into "On" position without starting it. Then put the e-brake on, and you can safely shift it to "Drive". Now, press the "Start" button again, to turn the car "Off".
| Quote, originally posted by voltron22 » |
| And just for the sake of clarity, ground both the e-brake and VSS pins that feed the plug? Then insulate (wire nut or electrical tape) the exposed wires coming from the chassis? |
You got it.
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disabling parking requirement for viewing video playback& nav (gloa2000)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 5:44 PM 12/2/2008
| Quote, originally posted by gloa2000 » |
| I have EX with NAV, and the car in pictures appears it does not have one, is it same procedure? |
If you have downloaded the files, read the text and you'll see several places where it refers to how vehicles with Nav differ.
HTH,
David
Post Title: Re: disabling parking requirement for viewing video playback& nav (dividedhighw)
Posted by: gloa2000 at 6:41 PM 12/2/2008
Thanks in Advance David, TY for opening eyes of the EX noobs
Post Title: Re: disabling parking requirement for viewing video playback& nav (gloa2000)
Posted by: bedn0009 at 7:57 PM 12/2/2008
No more emails - look instead at the "STUCK" threads on the front page of the forum.
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disabling parking requirement for viewing video playback& nav
Posted by: gloa2000 at 4:51 PM 12/12/2008
I have an EX 35 with Nav+Tech.
I went to a garage and asked them if they could make my car think its not moving at all times. They told me the car has a giroscope that it uses to know when the car is in motion. They make parts that are connected in between the giro and the car's "brain" to fool it. They said they have parts for other cars, but one hasn't been fully developed for the new EX yet.
Not sure if they are 100% correct or not. The giro thing makes sense, but the question if anyone else can do it for me, I plan to keep looking.
Also just FYI, they told me the part is about $75 and then labor shouldn't be more than an hour. So, at least in my eyes, I would rather just pay someone to do it.
(completely not relevant, but they just had so many Christmas Icons I felt like I had to use one)
Post Title: Re: disabling parking requirement for viewing video playback& nav (Gesemail)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 6:43 PM 12/13/2008
One of the wires being "modified" is the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) line which sends a pulsed signal as an indicator of vehicle speed. Just download the PDFs and have a look.
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disabling parking requirement for viewing video playback& nav (dividedhighw)
Posted by: caseyj222 at 8:28 PM 12/15/2008
caseyjburke@gmail.com
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: gmason001 at 2:10 PM 12/17/2008
G
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (siehead)
Posted by: grande2093 at 6:14 PM 12/26/2008
| Quote, originally posted by willember » |
| What effect does doing this mod have on the vehicle warranty? |
It shouldn't effect your warranty, but when I did this mod on my Armada, I completed this mod using the relays, therefore there is an off (stock) position on the switch, and an on (mod) position. This way by the flip of a switch the vehicle can retain the factory wiring and position. I did a similar mod to my '04 QX56 and I never had any warranty issues.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (dividedhighw)
Posted by: dlpiet at 6:02 AM 1/11/2009
| Quote, originally posted by dlpiet » |
| Zozo - If you're still out there, would you mind sending the instructions to a new member? I'm a new owner of an 08 M45x. My e-mail is dlpieter@gmail.com. Thanks very much. Dave |
Instructions for the EX35 are here:
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...rride
Instructions for the Armada/QX56 are here:
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/301458
Post Title:
Posted by: Timmbo at 9:43 AM 1/17/2009
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/301458
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (gloa2000)
Posted by: st_donjuan at 5:59 PM 1/19/2009
| Quote, originally posted by gloa2000 » |
| any success story yet? I will be doin it this weekend, wanted to see some success story before i mess with my 40k toy. otherwise i will update with my story next monday. |
I've done in in less than an hour.
The wires are not same color, thou.
Works flawlessly.
Thanks guys for useful info.
Mike
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (st_donjuan)
Posted by: drdamian at 6:26 PM 1/19/2009
| Quote, originally posted by drdamian » |
| i would like to hear feedback on anyone that has done this if you have NAVIGATION |
I have done this on my Armada with Navigation. It has the exact same set-up as your EX35. You definately want to purchase the relay pack from Shane @ Tintmasters unless you can figure the relay thing out on your own, I know I couldn't, but with the relays already pre-wired with a switch, the mod takes about a half hour from start to finish. Let me know if you have any questions
BY THE WAY, this mod DOES NOT affect your MPG or Distance to Empty, or anything else like that on your Nav screen. It DOES allow you to input destinations while you are moving and watch video on your front Nav screen with the flip of a switch. If you switch from watching video back to Navigation, it usually only takes a few seconds for the Navigation to catch up to where the vehicle is.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (zozoka1212)
Posted by: Dustoff2 at 7:15 PM 2/10/2009
I appreciate your post because I've yet to do this myself and I had suspected the VSS was needed by Navigation but now you've confirmed it! 
Two questions:
1. What specifically didn't work properly when the VSS wasn't connected?
2. What type of switch did you get? (e.g. type, part number, etc - whatever you have ... a pic might be nice too!) Timmbo mentions a "relay pack" but I wasn't really clear on why a simple switch wouldn't work.
3. Could you please confirm that now (with the switch off), you can turn the AVM cameras ON at any speed? (oops ... guess that was 3 questions! )
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (dividedhighw)
Posted by: aft981 at 1:17 PM 4/6/2009
Also have a quick question, as this has been bugging me since I got this car.....as well as being able to view video on the screen while driving, are ALL the on screen menu options now available while moving at >5mph??
The ones that are currently locked, which makes NO sense to me are:
Nav - if I want a previous destination that I went to more than 5 trips ago, I have to pull off the road and stop before I can put it in.
Nav - address book you can only see the first few, again, you have to stop to put it in.
Phone book - same as address book.
Traffic - When I'm sat crawling at 8mph on the hwy, and I pull up the traffic info, not all the info is displayed....it tends to miss off the bit about HOW FAR the current traffic queue lasts for, unless you stop completely and can then scroll! You can also only see a few traffic items on the screen, it won't let you scroll to see ones that are further away. I live near a couple of sets of long term roadworks, and they always take up the first few lines, so I really only get to see 1 or 2 items of interest.
They really didn't think some of this stuff out.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (dividedhighw)
Posted by: gloa2000 at 2:46 PM 4/9/2009
| Quote, originally posted by dividedhighw » |
| You're VERY welcome for the instructions, gloa2000, though most of the thanks goes to zozo! I appreciate your post because I've yet to do this myself and I had suspected the VSS was needed by Navigation but now you've confirmed it! Two questions: Cheers, |
1. What specifically didn't work properly when the VSS wasn't connected?
- On Nav, car would steer but wont move forward when driving.
2. What type of switch did you get? (e.g. type, part number, etc - whatever you have ... a pic might be nice too!) Timmbo mentions a "relay pack" but I wasn't really clear on why a simple switch wouldn't work.
- I just installed simple switch from the Kragen autoparts, it was about to get dark so i just left it in my coin tray area.(Will work on it later to put Nissan/Infiniti switch on the empty switch area on the center console or left to steering wheel where AFS switch is.
3. Could you please confirm that now (with the switch off), you can turn the AVM cameras ON at any speed?
- Hmmm, I think I'm being offended here J/K.... I dont have TECH.... nor AVM...
[Picture of switch]
I decided to put the switch on the coin area(which i use it as...) for temporary, since it was afternoon it was about to get dark, and i had no tools to make holes to fit the switch.
[Picture of Gear in "D", and Movie is playing]
[Bonus Picture of my New Toy~]
Modified by gloa2000 at 3:30 PM 4/9/2009
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (gloa2000)
Posted by: gloa2000 at 4:05 PM 4/9/2009
-For me, the color of the wire and description in the manual matched, violet and red i guess, but be careful another reported theirs are differ.
-With switch on position, you can still watch video through the AUX when the car is not in motion and with the switch in off, you can watch whenever but reverse.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (gloa2000)
Posted by: mhafez at 5:32 PM 4/9/2009
Also, can you provide instructions on how to remove the panel for units with navigation. I tried using the instructions posted but my dash area looks different and I don't know how to proceed.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (mhafez)
Posted by: gloa2000 at 6:04 PM 4/9/2009
Could you tell me how to remove the panel?
- I am not sure about which panel you are talking about but if you
meant the panel where the shifter is, then it was little tricky for me
to remove it but the whole idea was that i was too scared to break
anything on a 40k car, with little more force, you might be able to
take it apart from the bottom.
Also, I am considering buying the relay pack suggested in the forum to
make it easier. Do you reccomend that? I am not too worried about
the $50 if it makes it easier.
-If the relay pack has the function of switching on/off when it needs
to be, i would definately get one but I am not very sure if it has
that function.
Also, do I have to turn the switch to on when using the navigation,
and then turn it to off to watch movies while I drive? Is there a
solution in which the navigation will work and videos play while
driving without having to switch back and forth?
-As my last answer, i do not know, if i knew, mine would not have that
switch now....
I am toying with different options of what to install in my car. I
was toying with the idea of a mac mini loaded with movies or even an
evdo card and try to watch hulu in there but I don't think the speeds
will support it. What are you using it for?
-I use it as Slideshow from my Ipod, watch dramas from my ipod using
aux inputs, I also use it as my own screen of laptop when my wife
watches stuff from the back seat.
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (gloa2000)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 7:33 PM 4/9/2009
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (dividedhighw)
Posted by: gloa2000 at 9:12 AM 4/10/2009
| Quote, originally posted by dividedhighw » |
| gloa2000!! (I didn't realize you had no Tech/AVM) Cheers, |
What year is that?Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (dividedhighw)
Posted by: gloa2000 at 7:30 PM 4/10/2009
| Quote, originally posted by dividedhighw » |
| What year is that? |
I vowed I wouldn't answer any more requests in this thread, but since you're new, I'll make an exception.
I have made the instructions and pics for this modification available from the 4th "STUCK" thread (visible on this page: http://forums.nicoclub.com/zeroforum?id=186). All interested members should access it from there instead of requesting an individual email.
HTH,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (dividedhighw)
Posted by: Gesemail at 5:20 PM 5/1/2009
I'm here to offer my "success" story.
I have an '08 EX35 Journey w/Nav + Tech Package.
I am not a gear head by any means. I wanted it to look nice and I didn’t want the chance of scratching something, so I brought the car to a shop to do it (had to actually call like 3 places to find someone to do it). I also wanted the switch to look really nice. Since I don't have AWD, I don't have the center button (SNOW) in the center counsel. I went to the dealership and bought the button to use as the switch to activate the relays. I have to admit, my no means is that the economical way to do it. The button, which is just plastic cost me $85 with tax, it also took a week to come in. The switch has 6 pins and came with no schematics. When I brought the car to the shop, I told the guy he would have to figure out what the pins were.
So.. after about 4 hours of labor, I went to pic up my EX. It looked great and as if it was factory done. The button works perfectly while i'm driving. Incase anyone is wondering, they charged me $200, but that included the two relays they used.
In reference to dividedhighw's question: No, you can not turn the cameras on at any speed. I was a little baffled by this. I don't understand what other input the cameras are getting to inform them that the car is moving. The only thing I can think of is either A) the cameras some how have another Speed sensor type input for safety reasons or B) that the cameras are getting the VSS data "before" the relay. By that I mean where ever we are cutting the signal of the VSS, further down stream the cameras have already gotten the data. I think B seems more probable.
So in summary I am very happy with my purchase, it looks great, BUT if anyone knows or figured out how to use the cameras at any speed that would be awesome.
Gerard
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Gesemail)
Posted by: dividedhighw at 10:15 AM 5/2/2009
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and for directly answering my question! 
Cheers,
David
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (RobertN)
Posted by: d99gr81 at 12:38 PM 7/1/2009
| Quote, originally posted by RobertN » |
| zozo, I would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to email me your words of wisdom regarding this topic also. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.nicoclub.com/forums/images/smilies/bowdown.gif" BORDER="0"> thank you in advance! |
Could someone please email me this info as well?
Thanks
Send to d99gr81@gmail.com
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (d99gr81)
Posted by: gloa2000 at 7:03 PM 7/1/2009
Thanks
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (tjf2009)
Posted by: Timmbo at 8:03 PM 7/12/2009
| Quote, originally posted by tjf2009 » |
| Timmbo, I am a new member. Would this also work for the 2009 Murano LE? Thanks |
First off, welcome fellow Wisconsinite to NICOclub! Glad to have you as one of ours newest members. Enjoy the forum!
Yes, this sure does work on the '09 Murano LE, I have personally completed the mod on an '09 Murano LE. Here is a link to the thread in the Murano Forum with step by step pictures:
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...no-le
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (Timmbo)
Posted by: Plumloco at 1:05 PM 7/19/2009
I implemented this mod, today morning. The 2 wires were pink and voilet for me and the mechanic who did it told me that it doesnt matter what the colors are. We tested the system and everything worked except that i started seeing the airbag lights flashing and the "Service Engine Soon" warning on my dashboard. Did it happen to anyone on this forum? Any idea what could have caused it? We grounded both the wires coming out from the plug.
Thanks
Sid
2008 EX35 W/O Navigation
Post Title: Re: disable park requirement for GPS use and video playback? (sidsharma)
Posted by: sidsharma at 6:48 PM 9/6/2009
I have read through this thread with much interest.
Just to confirm: I am interested only in enabling those Nav options that are greyed out while the car is moving (don't need the video option). If I understand correctly, I need only to modify VSS pin 38. With the modification I lose my speed sensitive volume (which is okay with me), but there is no Nav delay or tracking problems etc...
Do I understand correctly or did I miss something?
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