AmyZed Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hey everyone! ive had a little read today about the jdm sat navs that dont work, and read that its not a cheap fix... i take it you have all had to take it out and fit another after market unit?! Is there not a dvd i can buy from nissan to make uk maps work? saying this my sat nav does nothing anyway- all i have up is a nissan logo ! it does nothing else apart from beep and flash up some jap symbols?! Is this normal? Its not something I am going to sort right away, but it would be nice know what the options could be, id love sat nav in the car I think ill just take the casette / cd player below out and put a nice after market sat nav unit in there? is that what everyone else does? the cd player has never worked anyway! That way means i have 2 screens there though... but a reversing camera is working with teh top sat nav one i have now- so i guess it has a use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 ive got same problem and have two screens now...jap sat nav = usless better of ripping it out and replacing with touch screen 7 inch thingy few people on here have done that...CD wont work as the jap tv is on a different code or something so unless you replace the whole thing not worth it Decent aftermarket underneath is good place to start though sounds like the guy in the other thread is ripping his out maybe grab that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Sounds like something is amiss with it. Shame you cant translate the japanese and workout what its saying! With the actual system itself, if the early ones like yours are the same as the later one in mine, then the dvd only has the map and you cant update the OS on the system - so you cant physically change the software. I would have thought you could just swap the map disc for a UK one in order to see UK maps, but the software would still be in japanese, if thats how it currently is. I updated my 2007 map disc to a 2011 one earlier in the year and it worked a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilvr Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I had a similar issue, all you need is a DVD/CD unit from a UK Primera/Navara and this would be a direct replacement for the JAP one. Mine cost £30 from EBAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 has to be 05 + doesnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyZed Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 I had a similar issue, all you need is a DVD/CD unit from a UK Primera/Navara and this would be a direct replacement for the JAP one. Mine cost £30 from EBAY. this sounds good... could someone maybe show me a link to one on ebay so i know i buy the right thing? Will the software still be in japanese? im still a bit confused!? will a new dvd unit sort everything?! ie its all in english and uk?! this sounds too easy! so i am guessing its not so simple!? my zed is a 2003, although when i enter her reg it always comes up 2007- i was told she was imported in 07 and some one messed up?! still the lower tax..phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-NAVARA ... 4ab3c6c568 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dash-In-Car-e ... 3f166cb901 Something like this i think but cheaper if you find one ask on here and the masses will let you know if it will work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I prefer 2 screens, the normal DD place is a bit low for satnav... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyZed Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 I prefer 2 screens, the normal DD place is a bit low for satnav... yes i agree it is too low for sat nav really... though id go by mainly listening to it i guess if that my only option to put one there. thanks for the link! geez thats quite a lot more than i was expecting!! but like i say- its something to fix in the future not now so its good to know what i need to aim for ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 My nav was £150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilvr Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Everything would be in English. It is literally a case of unplugging the DVD/CD from behind the drivers seat and plugging in the new one... have a look at this thread viewtopic.php?f=37&t=4669 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyZed Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Everything would be in English. It is literally a case of unplugging the DVD/CD from behind the drivers seat and plugging in the new one... have a look at this thread viewtopic.php?f=37&t=4669 thank you !! i will do this :-) cheers for all the info on it, i had no idea where to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemistryroadie Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hi, new to the forum and have just bought a 2003 imported 350z. I bought a satnav unit from a 2004 uk nissan almera to replace the jap unit that was in it. When I plug it in, I get the nissan screen, then a secure error on a green background, apparently it has to be off the dealer to fix this. Any1 done this, and if so did it work? Cheers Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 i'm guessing its to do with the NATS and needs unlocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitrix350z Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I prefer 2 screens, the normal DD place is a bit low for satnav... yes i agree it is too low for sat nav really... though id go by mainly listening to it i guess if that my only option to put one there. thanks for the link! geez thats quite a lot more than i was expecting!! but like i say- its something to fix in the future not now so its good to know what i need to aim for ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitrix350z Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hi. Same as amyzed with my import. Ive just put in a bose double base unit and i really want to do sat nav now. Mine does same. Nissan sign.on start up. Then jap text. Then blank. I see from spursmaddave that the top sat nav hasnt got bottom jap buttens and small control pad thing in. Is this an aftermarket? If so...how much!? I dont mind spending a few hundred quid to get it sorted / replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC350Z Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hi. Same as amyzed with my import. Ive just put in a bose double base unit and i really want to do sat nav now. Mine does same. Nissan sign.on start up. Then jap text. Then blank. I see from spursmaddave that the top sat nav hasnt got bottom jap buttens and small control pad thing in. Is this an aftermarket? If so...how much!? I dont mind spending a few hundred quid to get it sorted / replaced. I belive he said it was £150 and fitted it him self just needed to wire in power surply sure he will be along soon but sure its in his posts some where as he gets asked alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitrix350z Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Ok thanks. Il wait and see then. Really want to get it done. Also. Sorry new to this but how do i add pics of my car etc... Also just upgraded my car so want to sell old jdm wheels with tyres etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I never had a satnav i replaced the non satnav cubby with a satnav one the bought a navman panoramic and hardwired it in, I will have a look for the thread and post a link You can basically mount any 7" screen and it will look good, a nav, a tablet etc the tricky bit is powering it and operating it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Here you go http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/52503-motorised-cubby/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Here you go http://www.350z-uk.c...__fromsearch__1 This is why I love ths place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djcontrol Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I had a similar issue, all you need is a DVD/CD unit from a UK Primera/Navara and this would be a direct replacement for the JAP one. Mine cost £30 from EBAY. I know this was a while back but I wondered how you managed to switch the unit for a primera one as the jap one also powers the screen, the uk one doesn't have a connection port on the back ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeswheelbarrow Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I removed the Birdview sat nav, as it was useless and so out of date. Retro fitted a Tomtom, used the existing wiring for power and built a surround to make it look as oem as possible. Nice and simple and only cost £50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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