Navigation Double Din Replacement

[ILBEATU]

Is anyone going to take up the challenge of replacing the factory nav unit? I saw that the last project to do this failed. Is there any hope left?

 

[RobRed]

Is anyone going to take up the challenge of replacing the factory nav unit? I saw that the last project to do this failed. Is there any hope left?

To be clear that was to develop a reasonably priced plug n play harness. If you are willing to hardwire you can swap it out. As time permits I will transcribe my notes so an owner can review for help in doing it.

2001-2002 parts: ac amplifier, dash bezel with display and button covers etc, radio brackets ~ $1200 new

2003-2007 parts are similar at about $2200 new

Obviously you can source used.

 

[dnp]

To be clear that was to develop a reasonably priced plug n play harness. If you are willing to hardwire you can swap it out. As time permits I will transcribe my notes so an owner can review for help in doing it.

2001-2002 parts: ac amplifier, dash bezel with display and button covers etc, radio brackets ~ $1200 new

2003-2007 parts are similar at about $2200 new

Obviously you can source used.

I may be misunderstanding the object of the replacement here, but is it possible to retrofit something in place of the 03-up nav screen, since it incorporates, HVAC, radio, etc.? Even if it IS hard wired?

Again, I may not be familiar with the overall objective of the original goal for replacement.................

 

[RobRed]

My research indicates all of the necessary connectivity exists in the Nav equipped 2003+ to make the swap to non-nav

One component of the non-nav 2003+ is the eyebrow display (time/temp) that is not available through parts channels.

Lets be clear. You are removing the mfd and replacing with non-nav hvac amplifier, dash bezel and associated brackets. Moreover you are then pulling wires from various connectors and inserting into service connectors for non-nav trucks. In a sense cross connecting.

This has not been tested only reviewed.

Alternatively you could buy the non-nav dash harness for a couple grand.

 

[ILBEATU]

I have an 02. I hate the navigation. I was hoping for an easier solution.

 

[BamaHeel]

My research indicates all of the necessary connectivity exists in the Nav equipped 2003+ to make the swap to non-nav

One component of the non-nav 2003+ is the eyebrow display (time/temp) that is not available through parts channels.

Lets be clear. You are removing the mfd and replacing with non-nav hvac amplifier, dash bezel and associated brackets. Moreover you are then pulling wires from various connectors and inserting into service connectors for non-nav trucks. In a sense cross connecting.

This has not been tested only reviewed.

Alternatively you could buy the non-nav dash harness for a couple grand.

Rob do you have the part number of that harness?

 

[RobRed]

I haven't looked these up in a while but it looks like prices (surprisingly) have dropped.

I have a complete list of needed parts - I'll post them. For now here are the base harnesses. You still need AC amplifier (controller), bezels, radio bracket, eyebrow display (PNC not in system).

This requires complete disassembly of the dash to swap.

82792 WIRE, INSTRUMENT PANEL INTEGRATION
82792-60171 2004.07-2005.05 UZJ100 1
$867.23


82792 WIRE, INSTRUMENT PANEL INTEGRATION
82792-60170 2002.08-2004.07 UZJ100 1
$953.65


82792 WIRE, INSTRUMENT PANEL INTEGRATION
82792-60230 2001.12-2002.08 UZJ100 1
$1385.70