Garmin GVN on factory NAV screen?

Ive been reading the forums for quite a while and am proud to be finally an owner!

I recently purchased a 2003 with navigation however I would need to purchase the software to have the navigation function. When considering this I thought initially of buying simply an all in one head unit, however I don’t want to waste that top cubby screen since it’s perfect for nav. I would like to still utilize the screen for navigation in that top cubby, however I rather spend the money on updating it to a garmin gvn 52 or 53.

So my initial idea is:
Garmin GVN for more reliable nav in top cubby
Pioneer AVH4400BH to replace head unit (for Bluetooth, possible back up camera, etc)

My two questions are
1.) will the garmin gvn work on the factory screen
2.) will there be any issues with installing the pioneer as a the double din below while having the garmin in the cubby screen?


Thanks for your help!

 

You ask a good question. I’m not sure of the answer, but I can provide some information that will help your investigation.

1.) will the garmin gvn work on the factory screen

Nissan uses Xanavi (Clarion’s GPS division) equipment and guidance software. Your 2003 Nissan350z has an RGB monitor. I don’t believe (but am not certain) there is a standard VGA connector to the Clarion monitor in this vehicle. However, you don’t really need this because you can tap into the external wires to the monitor.

You will need the the Garmin GVN 53 “blackbox” since this device supports RGB and composite video (the Garmin GVN 52 only supports composite video). The wires coming from the GVN 53 for RGB are “raw” so you will need tobuild your own connector. That’s not a big deal.

2.) will there be any issues with installing the pioneer as a the double din below while having the garmin in the cubby screen?

You won’t have any problems doing this. In fact the OEM radio in your 350z is a Bose unit that fits a double-din slot.

Hope this is helpful,

--Spike

 

I have the GVN53. Way back I had a lot of help from Spike on this combo (Power Acoustic screen in the cubby. Fits like stock even without any screws). What I know is it does not support any Touchscreen function. Not sure if the stock Navi is Touchscreen or not

 

Hi beezee, You are correct: the factory navigation screen (Clarion) is not a touch-screen monitor.

The OEM Clarion monitor is actually very good and the display provides an excellent image.

frenchts can connect a Garmin GVN 53 to this monitor using the RBG leads from the GVN 53. He will need to make a custom VGA connector between the Garmin GVN and the OEM Clarion monitor, and that goes beyond my expertise (but someone in the business knows how to do this).

--Spike

 

Huge help, thank you both. Spike in regards to this custom connector, would you suggest going this route or simply purchase a power acoustic screen similar to Beezee when i start the build?

Considering i already have it, I would like to keep the factory screen if the custom connector is a viable option that i could tackle on my own.

 

If it turns out to be a headache, go the route i and some others took. The Power Acoustic/Fahrenheit 7inch screen. I will try and post a pic for you sometime this week. The screen can be bought well under 100.00. The only downside is you have to use a remote control. But I think it would be the same issue even if you use the factory screen. My car is 05 so I had to buy an 03 retractable cubby.

 

Just buy a Magellan 1700 (7" screen) for $100 and replace the factory screen. Its a SUPER easy mod, you'll have much better navigation and its a touchscreen. Just leave the button panel for aesthetics.

 

Big_dish,

How is the fit with the Magellan? Im very interested in hearing more about your install considering that seems like a much cheaper option.

 

Pics also please.

 

Gives it a nice OEM look. I have one there too. Non-functional just for looks

 

I did some searching and stumbled upon some install pics, which look amazing. It seemed as though there might be an install guide floating around but couldn't find it in DIY

 

I followed some portions of this guide to replace my 05 cubby with an 03 cubby (retractable) and install my 7inch screen which I connected to my Garmin GVN53
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-video...y-monitor.html

 

The fit is perfect. It is much cheaper, the nav unit is much better, no fumbling with a "mouse" button to select every button on the keyboard/screen... touchscreen is where its at. And its update-able.

Here is mine:

 

I'm looking into doing this, and I'm trying to figure out what the differences are between the Magellan 1700, 1700MU, and 1700LM - and if they all fit the same.

Anyone in the know on this? TIA

 

Im working on this project as well. I currently have the 1700mu no idea between the differences though.

 

I've figured it out - the Magellan website allows a comparison between 7" GPS models, so you can pick and choose between the 1700, 9020 and 9055 models. I'm not sure if the 9020 or 9055 models will work, though: they are slightly wider, and slightly thicker.

I've gone with the 1700LM: it comes with unlimited map upgrades from Magellan included in the price. I found a refurbished one from the Magellan website for $117.