Eonon D5150 (another cheap nav) + Optional TPMS

[WOLFN8TR]

Pulse Timer Relay came!

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[TomTomTuning]

Nice Gary, those sure are a lot of wires! LOL

[TomTomTuning]

I'm placing an order with ECSTuning, so I figured Id go ahead and order my mounting bracket now. Even though I still dont have confirmation on a D5150 yet, I'll eventually need it...

Here's more information about the differences between the two "single cutout" mounting brackets...

51167001410 (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51167001410/ES82727/): Single cutout version w/ smoker's package
51167001408 (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51167001408/ES82726/): Single cutout version non-smoker's package

The non-smokers package allows for easy installation of the front storage compartment 51168208369 (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51168208369/ES86731/) and does not include the LED light. You can retrofit the compartment tray into a smokers unit but there's a little tab that needs to be cut out.

I decided to just get the non-smoker bracket, the front compartment and a lighter block off plug 51168222183 (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/Lighter_Cigarette_Lighter_Block-Off_Plug/ES86890/).

[WOLFN8TR]

Here's more information about the differences between the two "single cutout" mounting brackets...

51167001408 (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51167001408/ES82726/): Single cutout version non-smoker's package

The non-smokers package allows for easy installation of the front storage compartment 51168208369 (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51168208369/ES86731/) and does not include the LED light. You can retrofit the compartment tray into a smokers unit but there's a little tab that needs to be cut out.

I decided to just get the non-smoker bracket, the front compartment and a lighter block off plug 51168222183 (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/Lighter_Cigarette_Lighter_Block-Off_Plug/ES86890/).

That's EXACTLY what I just ordered, I spoke to Adam the other day about these different brackets. He said the 51167001408 is typically what is needed for US models. I have the cigarette lighter and ash tray and that's which one he recommended for my ZHP. It shipped out today.

[TomTomTuning]

That's EXACTLY what I just ordered, I spoke to Adam the other day about these different brackets. He said the 51167001408 is typically what is needed for US models. I have the cigarette lighter and ash tray and that's which one he recommended for my ZHP. It shipped out today.
Sweet, the non-smoker bracket you purchase will not have the ash try LED though... Just an FYI.
Everything else will fit just fine.

[ELCID86]

I got this message back from Eonon ref installing w/ OEM Nav:

Thanks for your email and photo.
I have checked with our technician, this unit can work with your car, but it cant be plug directly, you need to buy an adapter to install it as your plug is different. We dont have such an adapter for you, maybe you can go the following ebay store to look for it.
You may need extension cable:
If your connector is with 17pin, you may need this one,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BMW-Wired-Cable-17-Pin-5-Meters-Extension-Cable-for-E46-E39-X5-Dash-DVD-GPS-/251242421963?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Audio_Ca bles_Adapters&hash=item3a7f371ecb&clk_rvr_id=494138412906

And this one is for 40 pin connector,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Wired-Cable-40-Pin-5-Meters-Extension-Cable-for-E46-E39-X5-Dash-DVD-GPS/181099081826?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D8636716310955804559%26pid%3 D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D181099081826% 26

Please let us know if you need any other help.
Regards,
Fiona

[Tnhl1989]

Yeah I already had the long discussion with them regarding this for Charlie's car :p

[TomTomTuning]

I sent Eonon a message asking if I could pay for a unit now and just wait for it to come back in stock, they said sure and I paypaled them the money.

So the unit is ordered
Navigation dash trim ordered.
Accessory Pulse timer is ordered
Antenna adapter is ordered
Backup camera is ordered

WOOT WOOT

[WOLFN8TR]

Sweet, the non-smoker bracket you purchase will not have the ash try LED though... Just an FYI.
Everything else will fit just fine.

Man why didn't ECS know the Dam difference. He didn't even mention this fact. Oh well.


I sent Eonon a message asking if I could pay for a unit now and just wait for it to come back in stock, they said sure and I paypaled them the money.

So the unit is ordered
Navigation dash trim ordered.
Accessory Pulse timer is ordered
Antenna adapter is ordered
Backup camera is ordered

WOOT WOOT

Congrats!

[TomTomTuning]

Man why didn't ECS know the Dam difference. He didn't even mention this fact. Oh well.



Congrats!

Thanks for all the help! :)


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[WOLFN8TR]

No Problamo...

[TomTomTuning]

My iPod cable ripped tonight.. It's a sign that it was soon to be retired... lol

[WOLFN8TR]

TBD

Tony what happened to the Canbus & Illumination Fix?

[BavarianZHP]

I have a really stupid question... I need a confirmation from those who have the 5150 installed. Do the subs in the trunk work with the D5150? I have the Eonon HU installed and I know my sub woofers were working before I installed the 5150, but now they don't. I think it may be my sub amp - either that or the HU. Speakers seem to work - just no voltage supplied to them (confirmed with multimeter). I do have voltage going to the amp and nothing coming out so I am suspecting it's the amp and not the HU but just want to be sure.

Thanks!

[scooby24]

When you say the speakers seem to work but no voltage supplied to them, are you saying the door speakers work, but the subs in the rear deck are not?

If you put your hand on them they aren't vibrating at all? Mine work.

[BavarianZHP]

Sorry. All of the speakers inside work (10). Also I believe the sub woofers in the trunk (2) "work" in that they are not dead or blown - they just are not emitting any sound since no power is getting to them. My thinking is it's the sub amp (the one attached to the subwoofer) or the HU (if that's even possible with other 10 speakers inside working).

Thanks for telling me that your subs work! I think my amp must be fried.

[BavarianZHP]

Hmmmm. Power is getting to the subwoofers but they are very, very weak. I almost couldn't tell the difference. Can I ask someone for a favor? What's the normal input voltage for the subs? I disconnected the right speaker's connector and measured something like 20 mV (yes, millivolts) difference. Is that normal? What's yours?

[TomTomTuning]

All my accessories are in...

Pulse Timer
Antenna Adapter
Back Up Camera
Dash Trim

Eventually I'd like to get the TPMS...

Now I just wait for the unit, the anticipation is killing me. I cant wait!

[WOLFN8TR]

That makes 2 of us!

[johnrando]

If anyone is replacing a good working condition OEM NAV with this model let me know as I'd consider buying the old unit.

[cakM3]

If anyone is replacing a good working condition OEM NAV with this model let me know as I'd consider buying the old unit.

Texted you... :thumbsup


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[johnrando]

Thx. for the text Charlie. I actually already have NAV installed so I won't need the retrofit items. Good information though! It's just that my NAV is slowly dying.

[cakM3]

Thx. for the text Charlie. I actually already have NAV installed so I won't need the retrofit items. Good information though! It's just that my NAV is slowly dying.

Sounds like your Mk IV computer is dying. That's why when I replace my OE Navigation in the ZHP this year I'm keeping everything as "spares" for the ///M which will retain the OE navigation system. What you're going through is enough justification for me to keep mine....

[scooby24]

Just FYI, eonon has indicated they have a new CAN BUS available for purchase now, that will be in stock 8/5 and will ship out via fedex (same quick shipping as the 5150), for 57 dollars.

The new CAN BUS is claimed to fix the random input switch after restart.

[WOLFN8TR]

So Charlie & Tom who will be the first to contact Eonon and ask if our 5150's we've been waiting a few weeks for actually come with this "New" Can Bus? Hopefully this is one of the reasons they are out of stock until next week!

Update: I just emailed them about this, waiting for a response.

[WOLFN8TR]

Dear eonon,

Hello,

Can you tell me when the Eonon D5150 comes back in stock will it have the "Newer" Can Bus installed? Apparently after reading several BMW forums several people are complaining about the random start ups. Thanks...

Here's a quote from one of the Eonon D5150 owners on a BMW forum.

( There is a New and Improved Can Bus available from Eonon for $57 shipped. Though in reading some other forums, this "New and Improved" Can Bus was actually available months ago for folks who complained with the D5113. Guys were reporting getting a new Can Bus that fixed the random start up input issue.
Sounds like they continued to provide the old Can Bus with the D5150 units and either took too much time to restock the new Can Bus units or intentionally withheld them to sell them after the fact for additional revenue. )

- wolfn8tr

Response:

Dear wolfn8tr,

Thank you for your email.

The unit will be available in the August 8th.
Will come back to you with the tracking NO. it with the new can bus box.

Hope you have a nice day

Sincerely,
Teddy

[scooby24]

Nice. They also mentioned to me earlier that this batch should have the fixed wire harness so you won't have to swap the blue wires either.

[WOLFN8TR]

Gets even better! I don't mind waiting then.

[TomTomTuning]

wOOt wOOt!!! Super excited!

[jayjay_dee]

Just FYI, eonon has indicated they have a new CAN BUS available for purchase now, that will be in stock 8/5 and will ship out via fedex (same quick shipping as the 5150), for 57 dollars.

The new CAN BUS is claimed to fix the random input switch after restart.

Any idea if this new CAN BUS will work with my Enco B146?

[scooby24]

Bait and switch!

Hi Greg, one of our customer has bought the a new CAN BUS box, but it
does not solved the problem.
In fact, they also need to exchange the power cable too.
So the price of the power cable and the can bus box is 60USD.
So you still need to send us the difference is 23USD.
Could you please send the 23USD to us? So that we can book the new can
bus box and the power cable for you together soon.

Your kind understanding will be very appreciated.

Thanks a lot.
Susan

[TomTomTuning]

I just got an email saying my unit was shipped!!!
I replied asking about the new Can Bus & Power Cable.

[cakM3]

Congrats Tom....:thumbsup

[brewer90]

Bait and switch!

Hi Greg, one of our customer has bought the a new CAN BUS box, but it
does not solved the problem.
In fact, they also need to exchange the power cable too.
So the price of the power cable and the can bus box is 60USD.
So you still need to send us the difference is 23USD.
Could you please send the 23USD to us? So that we can book the new can
bus box and the power cable for you together soon.

Your kind understanding will be very appreciated.

Thanks a lot.
Susan

So the new Can Bus fix isn't a fix? Everytime I get close to pulling the trigger on this unit some other issue seems to crop up.

[WOLFN8TR]

I just got an email saying my unit was shipped!!!
I replied asking about the new Can Bus & Power Cable.

Dear wolfn8tr
Thank you for your order.
Glad to inform you that your product(s) has been shipped out already by Fedex!

Even if the Can Bus issue isn't fixed its not a issue for me.

[TomTomTuning]

Congrats Tom....:thumbsup
Thanks! :)


Dear wolfn8tr
Thank you for your order.
Glad to inform you that your product(s) has been shipped out already by Fedex!

Even if the Can Bus issue isn't fixed its not a issue for me.
My thoughts exactly.

[ELCID86]

Tony, what's the ETA of your repaired unit?


Shawn in VA.
Via thumbs and Tapatalk.

[johnrando]

You guys are like kids waiting on Christmas. Love it! :biggrin I'd be the same way.

[WOLFN8TR]

You guys are like kids waiting on Christmas. Love it! :biggrin I'd be the same way.

Christmas is Wednesday.

[cakM3]

I just received notification that my Eonon unit has shipped :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP%20Stereo/aacef765-bff1-4d7b-9bd2-66421a989b8b_zps5fa12ba3.jpg

[TomTomTuning]

Yup, Wednesday for me as well.

[WOLFN8TR]

FYI: A eBay Seller has the D5150 for $330 "Buy it Now'!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/D5150U-BMW3-Series-GPS-Dash-DVD-Player-7-HD-Touch-Screen-E46-Car-Sat-Nav-System-/190848242827?pt=US_Video_In_Dash_Units_w_GPS&hash=item2c6f71148b

[cakM3]

Just tracked my Eonon package :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP%20Stereo/ScreenShot2013-08-04at94730AM_zps458ccbd9.png

[fredo]

FYI: A eBay Seller has the D5150 for $330 "Buy it Now'!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/D5150U-BMW3-Series-GPS-Dash-DVD-Player-7-HD-Touch-Screen-E46-Car-Sat-Nav-System-/190848242827?pt=US_Video_In_Dash_Units_w_GPS&hash=item2c6f71148b

Hi, Gary. The eBay link says $999 for the unit.

[WOLFN8TR]

Ok that's weird, it was $330 yesterday when I posted the link. Hmmm???

Check this out! One dude on E46Fanactics posted the same eBay link I did for $330 just after me. He snagged one last night for $330!

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=15618483#post15618483

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/04/2ubezezu.jpg

[Avetiso]

So, let me ask the Android users here: How is the integration? I want good SQ plus steering wheel controls off my phone. Anyone here check Bluetooth sound quality? What are the Google users here doing?

[WOLFN8TR]

One D5150 on eBay for $385 with 5 hours left and two "Buy it Now" at that price.

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[cakM3]

My Eonon package is in the area for delivery today! :)

[WOLFN8TR]

My Eonon package is in the area for delivery today! :)

Oh Ya!

[brewer90]

Ok that's weird, it was $330 yesterday when I posted the link. Hmmm???

Check this out! One dude on E46Fanactics posted the same eBay link I did for $330 just after me. He snagged one last night for $330!

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=15618483#post15618483



I just made a best offer of $330 to they guy. We'll see what happens.

[cakM3]

Got my Eonon unit :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/06/dy4e9e2u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/06/sadyvy7a.jpg

My package was scheduled for delivery on Wednesday and I got it today....not bad! :)

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[cakM3]

TBD


Updated the post - Canbus fix and illumination fix. (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?10063-Eonon-D5150-(another-cheap-nav)-Optional-TPMS&p=279613#post279613) Now everything seems to be working perfectly. I will have full diy, photos, and videos once I get the chance to.

Hey Tony....what happened to the CAN Bus fix? The link does not point to anything concerning your CAN Bus fix... I just got my Eonon head unit and was looking through this thread and thought you had posted some info about this :scratchinghead

Anyway I will catch up with you so I can make sure I have everything I will need to do this retrofit :thumbsup

[TomTomTuning]

Shitty photo but I decided to get started on the project, that way the installation tomorrow will go faster. Unfortunately I cracked one of the fins on my center vent (top right fin) when trying to remove it. So I'm looking for a replacement center vent now... :(

I just laid the factory radio in there so I have some tunes tomorrow.

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Tips:
- If you have a plastic pry tool, that should help with the vent. If not then just be careful.

- There's four screws that hold the "ash tray trim" in place, two up top and two at the bottom.
Remove the sunglasses pocket by simply pulling on it, now you have access to the two top phillip screws.
Then remove the shifter, shifter boot and center cube trim, now you have access to the two bottom phillip screws, and remove to remove the trim.

- The cigarette lighter socket was a pain in the ass to get out, there's two tabs that hold it in place, push them in and the socket should come out.

- The signal slot buttons is held in by torx screws, I forgot what size...

The rest is pretty self explanatory...

[WOLFN8TR]

Sweet, sucks about your vent breaking thou.

[TomTomTuning]

Sweet, sucks about your vent breaking thou.
Yea, that center vent was a pain in the ass to remove. Be careful with yours!

[ELCID86]

Push in and down on top corners o vents with plastic tool. There are clips on top too.


Shawn in VA.
Via thumbs and Tapatalk.

[TomTomTuning]

Push in and down on top corners o vents with plastic tool. There are clips on top too.


Shawn in VA.
Via thumbs and Tapatalk.
Yea, I watched a video on how to do it and they used a plastic pry tool.. But at least that allowed me to see where the clips were.
I was just a little too rough with it. :(

[ELCID86]

I man handled the the one out of my 02 coupe when I changed the HU. Thankfully it didn't break. Hope you can find a replacement inexpensively.

[WOLFN8TR]

Yea, that center vent was a pain in the ass to remove. Be careful with yours!

Roger that.

There on eBay for $35 shipped BTW.

[BavarianZHP]

The vent's a real PITA the first time... Like popping your car's dash cherry, no worries though it gets worn in so the follow-ups are easier. I've opened mine up so many times now that I can easily remove the vents with just one hand. Oh, just be careful with your hand behind the A/C controls and such, I got jabbed/cut by a screw or sharp piece of metal back there - bled like a sissy.

[TomTomTuning]

Roger that.

There on eBay for $35 shipped BTW.
I put an offer on one, if they don't accept it I'm just going to buy it. That seems to be the average price for them.

[TomTomTuning]

I'm thinking my package is going to be late, it's scheduled for today but it just updated recently saying it's still in Newark NJ...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/08/yzatezaq.jpg

[WOLFN8TR]

Mine just arrived at my house! My wife made the FedEx guy wait so she could make sure it wasn't damaged. How awesome is that!

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[cakM3]

Told you they did an awesome job with packaging Gary! So when are you installing yours? :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

Awesome on both accounts (packaging and wife).

[WOLFN8TR]

Told you they did an awesome job with packaging Gary! So when are you installing yours? :thumbsup

Probably this weekend, can't wait.
Hey Tom can you take some photos of the vent and the clips I should be aware of so I don't break mine also. Thanks!

[scooby24]

Eonon clarified that the new CAN bus does fix the input issue but it DOES require the new wiring harness, so you can't just order the CAN bus...you have to get the wiring harness on top for those with the issue.

They've comped the cost of the wiring harness for me and should be shipping out. I'll update this thread with results.

[TomTomTuning]

Probably this weekend, can't wait.
Hey Tom can you take some photos of the vent and the clips I should be aware of so I don't break mine also. Thanks!
Sure thing. I didn't fully reinstall the broken vent, so I'll snap some photos for you.

I'm guessing my unit will be here tomorrow.

Question: Do I need to keep the OEM plastic radio cage installed?
I removed mine but I'm not sure how the radio gets bolted to the console.
I'll search for a DIY thread and try and find out...

EDIT: I checked the Eonon and Dynavin install threads and I see the units have a metal bracket up top that attached to the same point that the center vents gets screwed into.
I guess there's no bottom mountings points?

[scooby24]

Sure thing. I didn't fully reinstall the broken vent, so I'll snap some photos for you.

I'm guessing my unit will be here tomorrow.

Question: Do I need to keep the OEM plastic radio cage installed?
I removed mine but I'm not sure how the radio gets bolted to the console.
I'll search for a DIY thread and try and find out...

EDIT: I checked the Eonon and Dynavin install threads and I see the units have a metal bracket up top that attached to the same point that the center vents gets screwed into.
I guess there's no bottom mountings points?

No bottom mounting, it snapped in the bottom. Top screw in at the metal bracket after re-installing the vents. Just those two screws, nothing else. No cage.

[TomTomTuning]

I just won that vent from eBay, they accepted my offer. Got it for $20 shipped. Glad that problem Is solved.

[johnrando]

Gary, install that sucka and get you and your car out here next weekend! :biggrin

[cakM3]

Gary.....looks like you just got called out by Rando to make it happen ;) This is your chance to showcase your new Eonon head unit and convince Rando to get one as well :biggrin

[WOLFN8TR]

Ya Noooo Pressure right. Ha Ha. This baby is going in this weekend issues or not its getting installed! John the following weekend sounds good, lets plan on it. We will make a bunch of DIY videos!
Can anyone verify if my Can Bus is the new one or not?

Teaser Photos:

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I just won that vent from eBay, they accepted my offer. Got it for $20 shipped. Glad that problem Is solved.

Nice!

[Tnhl1989]

Looks like the old one to me. I compared it with what photos I had originally. Guess it all depends on the wiring now.

[WOLFN8TR]

Looks like the old one to me. I compared it with what photos I had originally. Guess it all depends on the wiring now.

Damit! Ok Thanks Tony...

Eonon has these back in stock on ebay for $385 "Buy it Now".
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360673383144?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[johnrando]

Ya Noooo Pressure right. Ha Ha. This baby is going in this weekend issues or not its getting installed! John the following weekend sounds good, lets plan on it. We will make a bunch of DIY videos!
Can anyone verify if my Can Bus is the new one or not?

Teaser Photos:






Nice!

Awesome! I'd better start ordering parts! Sent you a PM.

[TomTomTuning]

No one was home when FedEx stopped by today, so I'm picking it up at their warehouse this evening.It's going in tonight! Back up camera and any "fixes" will happen during the weekend.

[WOLFN8TR]

Bummer!

[TomTomTuning]

Some exciting new!!!

It appears my unit came with the new can bus and perhaps the new power cable. I have not noticed the Aux start up issue, illumination works fine, it dims when I turn the head lights on. And Bluetooth and radio works...

Oh and they included a antenna adapter. There's a blue Ant cable coming from the adapter, I'm not sure if it goes to the Ant wire on the main harness but I've included a photo...

When I go into reverse the unit knows and blacks out and shows a little picture of a camera... Interesting.

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[TomTomTuning]

Never mind... iPod and CD's don't work. I guess I still need to swap the ANT cables?

Edit: swapped the ANT cables and CD, iPod works now.

[Tnhl1989]

If you don't have a camera just disable it in the settings.

[WOLFN8TR]

Some exciting news!!!

It appears my unit came with the new can bus and perhaps the new power cable. I have not noticed the Aux start up issue, illumination works fine, it dims when I turn the head lights on. And Bluetooth and radio works...
Oh and they included a antenna adapter. There's a blue Ant cable coming from the adapter, I'm not sure if it goes to the Ant wire on the main harness but I've included a photo...
When I go into reverse the unit knows and blacks out and shows a little picture of a camera... Interesting.

Tom can you take a photo of the Can Bus box preferably the label side, also the plugs. So the random input upon start up is fixed?

[TomTomTuning]

If you don't have a camera just disable it in the settings.

I do have a camera, just haven't installed it yet. I thought it was cool hat it recognized that I put the car in auto.

Tom can you take a photo of the Can Bus box preferably the label side, also the plugs. So the random input upon start up is fixed?
First thing tomorrow morning. Along with the vent photos.

[TomTomTuning]

Damn, I have the aux start up problem. I guess correcting the Ant wires cause it to begin? Mine always goes to the iPod when I start, after listening to the radio.

Guess I'll have to use the pulse timer...

[scooby24]

So the new units shipping out don't have the fix yet....that's disappointing.

[WOLFN8TR]

Damn, I have the aux start up problem. I guess correcting the Ant wires cause it to begin? Mine always goes to the iPod when I start, after listening to the radio.
Guess I'll have to use the pulse timer...

Really? Wow! So they have a new Can Bus box that requires a new plug and they send us these with the old shit. So what now, we have to pay for the new stuff after the fact? We waited a few weeks to get these at least send them with the new Can Bus!

Tony is the pulse timer working to fix the Can Bus issue for you?

[ELCID86]

Just got an email from Eonon saying units were back in stock. Sale: 341.00. When I convert to US for shipping it goes to $363. Free shipping with code:
FansCoupon
Watching Gary's progress. Tony, what's your status?

[cakM3]

...Tony is the pulse timer working to fix the Can Bus issue for you?

Yeah, seems those of us who recently got our Eonon head units are stuck with the Can Bus issue. I too am wondering if Tony has a permanent solution to this issue. I know he was working on this before his trip... any current status for us Tony?

[TomTomTuning]

I thought Tony said he fixed the aux start up issue with the pulse timer?

Just woke up, I'm heading outside to finish up on the install.
I'll upload the photos of the Can Bus and the center vent shortly.

[cakM3]

I thought Tony said he fixed the aux start up issue with the pulse timer?

Just woke up, I'm heading outside to finish up on the install.
I'll upload the photos of the Can Bus and the center vent shortly.

I'm sure he did but he deleted all reference of this so I'm guessing he's still working on it and will repost everything once he has everything sorted out. :thumbsup Tony's been doing great work and I'm sure he want's his DIY to be perfect!

[TomTomTuning]

I'm sure he did but he deleted all reference of this so I'm guessing he's still working on it and will repost everything once he has everything sorted out. :thumbsup Tony's been doing great work and I'm sure he want's his DIY to be perfect!
Ohhh, I did not know that. I was about to go search for it. :(

Once I get the unit installed properly I'd hate to have to pull it out again. It seems like it's going to be a PITY to squeeze in there. lol

[WOLFN8TR]

Good Luck Tom!

FYI- Not sure if you seen the post about making sure to secure the rubber covers on the RCA plugs or not on E46Fanatics. Apparently if they fall off and the RCA plug touches metal it creates a popping sound in the system.

[TomTomTuning]

Good Luck Tom!

FYI- Not sure if you seen the post about making sure to secure the rubber covers on the RCA plugs or not on E46Fanatics. Apparently if they fall off and the RCA plug touches metal it creates a popping sound in the system.

I faintly remember reading that. I should go though that thread again and make sure I didn't miss anything.

Here are the photos:

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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks...

Looks like we all have the same Can Bus. Yours, Charlie's and mine.

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How about running a constant 12v wire to the 528T and using the Ignition 12v wire to trigger it and power off the 5150 after the car is off? Or does the 5150 have to be turned off first before shutting off the car to maintain input memory?

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[cakM3]

Gary, have you tried emailing Eonon about the Can Bus issue and that the units we got from the eBay auction does not have the Can Bus improvements that Eonon has advertised? Also, didn't you get an email from Eonon saying that the unit you will get will have the improvements since you had to wait due to lack of inventory?

[WOLFN8TR]

Gary, have you tried emailing Eonon about the Can Bus issue and that the units we got from the eBay auction does not have the Can Bus improvements that Eonon has advertised? Also, didn't you get an email from Eonon saying that the unit you will get will have the improvements since you had to wait due to lack of inventory?

When I get a chance tonight I will send them a email with their reply they sent me saying "Don't worry my friend these will have the new Can Bus". I'm going to ask for 3 Can Bus relays and 3 wiring Harness's for us!

Check this out, fella BMW members in the UK are following this thread and the one over at E46Fanatics about our progress dealing with the Can Bus issue.

http://www.bmwforums.info/bmw-projects/7400-e46-sapphire-black-330i-sport-touring-project-18.html

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[WOLFN8TR]

Dear eonon,

Hello,

Can you tell me when the Eonon D5150 comes back in stock will it have the "Newer" Can Bus installed? Apparently after reading several BMW forums several people are complaining about the random start ups. Thanks...

Here's a quote from one of the Eonon D5150 owners on a BMW forum.

( There is a New and Improved Can Bus available from Eonon for $57 shipped. Though in reading some other forums, this "New and Improved" Can Bus was actually available months ago for folks who complained with the D5113. Guys were reporting getting a new Can Bus that fixed the random start up input issue.
Sounds like they continued to provide the old Can Bus with the D5150 units and either took too much time to restock the new Can Bus units or intentionally withheld them to sell them after the fact for additional revenue. )

- wolfn8tr

Response:

Dear wolfn8tr,

Thank you for your email.

The unit will be available in the August 8th.
Will come back to you with the tracking #. It with the new can bus box.

Hope you have a nice day

Sincerely,
Teddy

Here is the response from Eonon thru eBay a week ago.

[TomTomTuning]

Backup camera installed. Boy was that a pain in the ass!

- License plate light is working, I completely ripped put the OEM light socket, cut the wires and connected them to the camera's license plate led light.
- I used t- tap's to run the camera power to the reverse light.

[cakM3]

Backup camera installed. Boy was that a pain in the ass!

- License plate light is working, I completely ripped put the OEM light socket, cut the wires and connected them to the camera's license plate led light.
- I used t- tap's to run the camera power to the reverse light.

You should have taken pics of how you exactly did this and posted it for others to see.....:/ I hate it when people do a mod and not show others how they did theirs....:rofl

[TomTomTuning]

You should have taken pics of how you exactly did this and posted it for others to see.....:/ I hate it when people do a mod and not show others how they did theirs....:facepalm

I'm horrible at stopping to take photos. I get in the zone and just go to town. Plus I don't have a garage and do it all outside in the heat, so I try to get it done ASAP. I didn't put everything back together yet, so I'll take some photos and post them.

Originally I was trying to file the plastic socket so the wires could fit through but it started to come out so I just ripped it out the rest of the way. Which allows the camera to fit in nicely. However double sided tape is required to hold it in.

Edit: Testing to make sure the camera is getting power. T-tap's works. I was concerns because the camera's power cable is a much smaller gauge then the wires going to the reverse light.

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[cakM3]

Tom, I guess I will be taking lots of pictures when I begin the process of installing my Eonon/rear view camera. I find putting out a picture-based DIY to be very helpful to others even though it does add to the install time. I have seen this too many times where people will post they did something but then when you try to see how they went about it, there's nothing.... I find that quite frustrating.

I realize it takes time and planning to make up a DIY but I find it rewarding when that DIY has been halpful to others when they attmpted doing their mods. :thumbsup

[fredo]

Charlie, we appreciate your time and efforts. Looking forward for your DIY !

[cakM3]

Charlie, we appreciate your time and efforts. Looking forward for your DIY !

Alfredo, it's become one of my pet peeves.... trying to research how to do something, a DIY, only to find out people who had done something awesome didn't make up a DIY or they did a half-azz job doing so. Either way, it's enough to not be of value and you're still stuck at square one...

Back a few years ago, I detailed a ZKW headlight projector retrofit that people used to do their ZKW headlight retrofits. Then I decided, I don't know why I did this, to do some maintenance on that DIY thread and ended up losing some valuable pics. With college taking up almost all of my free time, I haven't gotten back to that DIY. I'm in my final week in college right now so once this is done, I plan to reconstruct that DIY as I had promised Dane. I know in the past people were appreciative of my efforts and this is why I do this.

I look at the forum as a repository of information so that others are able to do the same DIY's on their BMW's if they choose to do so w/o having to worry about messing things up. We're supposed to help each other out and those who are "in the know" should share the information so that others can learn from them. Doing so not only adds to the appreciation of others, but also builds strong friendships. Isn't that what we're supposed to do???

There's a lot of good talent from many different members here and we all have something wonderful to contribute to a forum that's already special. w/o all the petty jealousy you see from people at other forums, we on the most part put that aside here to actually build on a positive and constructive atmosphere. This is why I tend to favor coming on this forum over others however, the other forums do offer lots in knowledge and information. At least here you can ask a question no matter how dumb it may seem to others and not worry about getting flamed for it. :)

[WOLFN8TR]

I do believe this was posted somewhere in this thread but here it is again just incase. The Pulse Timer would work with the startup procedure beings it would delay the 5150 from coming on right away. So you would just need to shut the 5150 off first before the car.

For everyone whos hating the random boot issue here is a temporary fix.

1. Before you turn OFF your car power OFF the unit. You dont have to wait for it to shut down or anything, just hold the power button until the screen goes black and then turn OFF the car.

2. Next time you get in the car, start the engine and wait approx 5 seconds and then turn ON the unit, it will continue exactly where you were. If you turn it ON immediately after starting the car it will go random again.

This method works every single time as long as your turn OFF the deck before turning the key to OFF, and then waiting about five seconds before turning it on next time you start the car.

[TomTomTuning]

Ahh... I didn't realize the pulse timer delayed the head unit from turning on. I was under the impression that it simply delayed the input signal coming from the steering wheel (or Can Bus). As in, once the car is turned on the pulse timer activates which then begins a delay that prevents the can bus from sending a signal to the head unit. After the timer is complete the Can Bus works as normal. This method if possible would prevent any delay in the head units boot up.

[TomTomTuning]

Whats the best way to arrange the wires in the back so the unit slides in all the way?
I wonder if I could find a right angle iPod cable that could help with this issue, something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/KENWOOD-TO-IPOD-NANO-IPHONE-CAR-RADIO-ADAPTOR-CORD-5v-/250777415483 but that would work with the Eonon obviously.

[WOLFN8TR]

Ahh... I didn't realize the pulse timer delayed the head unit from turning on. I was under the impression that it simply delayed the input signal coming from the steering wheel (or Can Bus). As in, once the car is turned on the pulse timer activates which then begins a delay that prevents the can bus from sending a signal to the head unit. After the timer is complete the Can Bus works as normal. This method if possible would prevent any delay in the head units boot up.


Whats the best way to arrange the wires in the back so the unit slides in all the way?
I wonder if I could find a right angle iPod cable that could help with this issue, something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/KENWOOD-TO-IPOD-NANO-IPHONE-CAR-RADIO-ADAPTOR-CORD-5v-/250777415483 but that would work with the Eonon obviously.

I do believe it will work in that manner, it's basically a time delay relay. Just wire it into the 12 volt ignition switched + to the 5150 and set the time to 5 seconds or more.

That iPod adapter looks good. What about a angled antenna adapter also? Found both on Amazon.

Kenwood Ipod Cable Adapter Cord.

http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-Iphone-Changer-Cable-Adapter/dp/B007VG8440/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=SYJMV6DEMIXV&coliid=I3NAAYAKY2V2O6

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Metra 40-GM10 GM Antenna Adapter.

http://www.amazon.com/Metra-40-GM10-GM-Antenna-Adapter/dp/B0002BEQN4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=SYJMV6DEMIXV&coliid=I3DNGIKDGN00UY

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/10/vu6ymeje.jpg

[TomTomTuning]

I do believe it will work in that manner, it's basically a time delay relay. Just wire it into the 12 volt ignition switched + to the 5150 and set the time to 5 seconds or more.

That iPod adapter looks good. What about a angled antenna adapter also? Found both on Amazon.

Kenwood Ipod Cable Adapter Cord.

http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-Iphone-Changer-Cable-Adapter/dp/B007VG8440/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=SYJMV6DEMIXV&coliid=I3NAAYAKY2V2O6

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/10/uheba5uv.jpg


Metra 40-GM10 GM Antenna Adapter.

http://www.amazon.com/Metra-40-GM10-GM-Antenna-Adapter/dp/B0002BEQN4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=SYJMV6DEMIXV&coliid=I3DNGIKDGN00UY

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/10/vu6ymeje.jpg
Yea, but instead of it delaying the entire head unit from turning on, perhaps it can delay the Can Bus signal that sends the request for the mode to change...



Right angle adapters would be awesome!

I've been reading the D5150 thread over on E46F and someone said they tried the right-angle iPod cable that came with there Enco unit, it fit but the iPod did not work. I think the older Eonon came with a right-angle iPod cable, I wonder if that would work... Hmmm

I sent Eonon an email about the Can Bus, we'll see what they say...

[WOLFN8TR]

That makes sense but kinda out of my rhelm of knowledge at the moment. I'm sure if I looked into it I would figure it out.
What is the chance that Kenwood iPod adapter doesn't work either?

Any tips on this install? I'm doing the 5150 and camera tomorrow...:applause2

[TomTomTuning]

That makes sense but kinda out of my rhelm of knowledge at the moment. I'm sure if I looked into it I would figure it out.
What is the chance that Kenwood iPod adapter doesn't work either?

Any tips on this install? I'm doing the 5150 and camera tomorrow...:applause2


Center Trim
- Be careful with the center vent. It's a pain in the ass to get out.
- Take your shift knob, shift boot, trim piece out completely, this will clear up space to get the ash try trim out.
- The ash try trim has four screws
- The single slot buttons is held to the trim with two torx screws.
- Cigarette socket is a pain to get out, I had to brake one of the tabs that holds it in place.

Head Unit
-If your car is 02+, the Eonon antenna adapter works. You wont need the one you purchased earlier.
- You don't need to connect the blue ANT cable coming from the supplied antenna adapter, that's only for cars before 02.
- I removed the glove box completely to route the iPod cable.
I don't only remove the glove box door, I find it easier to remove the entire glove box frame. I think there's 5-6 screws.
- Do something about the RCA caps like you mentioned, I plan on tapping mine (already lost one cap). Let me know if you find a better solution.
- Have fun routing the cables on the left, it's a TIGHT fit!
- I had to swap the blue ANT wires. Simple cut the blue wire from the Eonon harness, leave enough slap so you can tape/solder the loose ANT wire.
- I haven't routed my GPS antenna yet, I know people said having it near your A-Pillar gets a good signal.
- If you want to play with the OEM Navigation Maps, you need to go into settings and point it to the .exe file that's in one of the folders. (forget which one)
I ordered a 8GB Micro SD card so I can try some of the other NAV programs.
- I disabled the beep sound, it was driving me crazy every time I turned the knob(s).
- I also set the clock to 12hr instead of 24hr

Back Up Camera This is how I did mine, no clue how other people do it.
- Loosen the trunk liner, I removed all of the push tabs but the tool kit did not allow me to copletely remove the liner.
- Removed my license plate to make room
- Remove the four torx screws that hold the molding to the trunk.
- Remove the license plate light cover and bulb
- Rip out the light socket and cut the wires off the socket. (This may be optional but I've read people having issues fitting the camera in, my guess is they installed it with the socket still in place.
- There's three wires going to the socket, I used a multimeter to determine the positive/negative... No clue what the 3rd wire was for.
- I cut the foam liner a bit so I could route the cameras wire through the molding.
- Solder and/or electrical tape the camera's LED light to the license plate light wires you cut.
- Route the wires through the trunk release hole
- Under the trunk liner, you'll see the manual trunk release cable, near it is a black plastic piece that can come off
(I'll take a picture of it tomorrow morning for you). Removing this really helped route the cables from the outside to the inside...
- Route the wires to the right side.
- The power cable gets tapped into the reverse lights.
- The yellow feed wire gets routed down the trunk and out the hole where the rubber harness grommet comes out of. PAIN IN THE ASS TO ROUTE!
- Tomorrow I'm going to use a metal hanger and try to route the RCA cable through the rubber grommet completely, which will place the cable into the trunk.
- Although the camera sits flush, the built in clips do not work, so double sided tape is needed to hold it in place.

[WOLFN8TR]

EXCELLENT! Thank You...

Antenna 90* Adapter at Best Buy- $13.00
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&fs=saas&saas=saas&st=4517428

[Tnhl1989]

A little heads up with the RCA cable. Make sure that the cable works. Be sure to lube up the cable before routing it. There is a chance that you can actually snap the wire inside of the RCA cable.

[WOLFN8TR]

Roger. Thanks....

[TomTomTuning]

A little heads up with the RCA cable. Make sure that the cable works. Be sure to lube up the cable before routing it. There is a chance that you can actually snap the wire inside of the RCA cable.
Are you referring to the backup camera RCA cable?

I plan on trying to route it through the loom/grommet tomorrow, didn't have time today. Lube sounds like a good idea, any suggestions on a lubricate that wont harm the other wires? Engine oil, grease, vaseline, KY (lol)?

[TomTomTuning]

I emailed Eonon yesterday...


Hello,

I've received my Eonon D5150 and although I am every happy with the unit, I noticed it came with the old Can Bus that has issues.
I was under the impression that it would come with the updated Can Bus.

What can we do about this?

Thanks,
Tom.


Dear Tom,

How are you?

Thanks for your business!

I appreciate that you are willing to contact us when you met a problem,thanks for your support,please don't worry,no matter what happened,we will help you.

We promise that we have sent a brand new unit to you,could you please kindly tell us what issues about the CAN BUS?your information will be appreciated.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon
Best regards
Cherry



Hello Cherry,

The main issue is when I start the car it never returns to what I was previously listening to, it always switches to a different mode. I've read on several BMW forums that everyone is experiencing this issue and that there is a new Can Bus that supposedly resolves this issue. I hope this is available because this issue is very annoying.

Also, I want to let you know that I had to switch the blue ANT cables for certain functions to work, such as CD and iPod.

I was also curious if you had a right-angle iPod cable available? The USA E46 BMW does not have a lot of space behind the unit and the supplied iPod cable barely fits. A right-angle cable would really help with this problem.

Thanks,
Tom.



Dear customer,

How are you?

Thanks for your quick reply!

We have met the same problem before,but we have help our customers solve it,it is not problem of CAN BUS,some are the problems of connection,could you please kindly try the following ways?
1.Reconnect the ACC and BATT cables to try
2.Make sure that there have enough power when you turn off the ignition
3.Make sure there have constant power between 11V-16V

For the ipod cable,kindly explain that we only have the cable which you have got,we don't have another right-angle iPod cable,hope you can understand

If it is still can't work,please kindly let us know,we will help you further

Have a nice day
Best regards
Cherry
What does she mean by reconnect the ACC and BATT cables? Do I swap them?

[WOLFN8TR]

Take the Negative battery cable and swap it with the Positive cable that will fix everything.

Tom did you have to run a wire to the hand brake for the camera to work? If so which wire did you connect it to at the radio?

[TomTomTuning]

Take the Negative battery cable and swap it with the Positive cable that will fix everything.
Haha!



Tom did you have to run a wire to the hand brake for the camera to work? If so which wire did you connect it to at the radio?
Not for the camera to work.

However as per our text conversation, maybe it's needed for DVD's to play???



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[WOLFN8TR]

Ok just tested the DVD function. No wire needed, just turn off "Brake" in settings and you can watch movies anytime!

5150 is the amount of minutes it takes to instal this dam thing! :mad

[WOLFN8TR]

Ok so after spending all day yesterday installing the 5150 it still doesn't fit flush with the dash. I removed both the antenna plug and the iPod plug and it fits flush. Put the antenna plug back in and you can feel it hitting just before the 5150 sits flush. I can push the 5150 in and screw it down but it pushes the left side out. So the solution is you need two angled plugs. The antenna one is easy but the iPod one does not exist. The Kenwood plug posted earlier isn't the correct plug unfortunately. I do believe its a 13 Pin connector and you need a 8 Pin Mini Din or a CCD Speaker Cable, (CD Control Cable). Here is what I found after an of hour of research. Three cables needed- Cost $25

"Click on items in Bold for links"

Here is the 8-PIN DIN iPod Cable-$15 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271184363487?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648) comes with the 5150 for the iPod.

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You will need a angled 8 pin plug (which is only available in female to female) and a coupler ( so you can connect the iPod cable to the female angled plug). See Below:

8 Pin Mini Din - Hosa CCD-103 - 3 Feet -$10 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002IAJ3I/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (Angled on both ends)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/yvamyqyj.jpg

Mini Din 8 pin Female to Female Gender Changer Adaptor 4"-$7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/370868321736?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/naraseby.jpg

[rguti153]

Damn alot of connections

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[Tnhl1989]

Did you try trimming the excess molding of the wire? I trimmed a good amount off which allowed a flush sit. Be careful when doing this that you don't cut into the wire itself.

[WOLFN8TR]

Did you try trimming the excess molding of the wire? I trimmed a good amount off which allowed a flush sit. Be careful when doing this that you don't cut into the wire itself.

Ya I trimmed the antenna wire quite a bit and it still doesn't sit flush, that's with the iPod cable disconnected.

As much I like the 5150 I wouldn't go thru this again, what a install nightmare. Once I get this unit to sit flush its NOT coming back out even if I get a free Can Bus box to fix the random start up issue. Also my clock keeps resetting itself after I set it to a different date and time. That's is even if I don't shut off the unit.

This is what I dealt with last night try to get everything to fit. I super glued the RCA's silicone caps on. Tied all of them up and out of the way, taped the camera RCA input on to the top, Can Bus box mounted to the top with Velcro supplied.

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[WOLFN8TR]

This is how it sits with NO iPod cable installed.

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[Tnhl1989]

Does it sit flush without the antenna cable? If it does you need to cut more.

I routed all my wires to the right or under the head unit and that seemed to work well. I think the main thing is to push everything in and see where it sits. Once you get it sitting right it's no problem in the future.

[WOLFN8TR]

Yes it does without the antenna cable.

[TomTomTuning]

Ok so after spending all day yesterday installing the 5150 it still doesn't fit flush with the dash. I removed both the antenna plug and the iPod plug and it fits flush. Put the antenna plug back in and you can feel it hitting just before the 5150 sits flush. I can push the 5150 in and screw it down but it pushes the left side out. So the solution is you need two angled plugs. The antenna one is easy but the iPod one does not exist. The Kenwood plug posted earlier isn't the correct plug unfortunately. I do believe its a 13 Pin connector and you need a 8 Pin Mini Din or a CCD Speaker Cable, (CD Control Cable). Here is what I found after an of hour of research. Three cables needed- Cost $25

"Click on items in Bold for links"

Here is the 8-PIN DIN iPod Cable-$15 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271184363487?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648) comes with the 5150 for the iPod.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/4y9ahery.jpg

You will need a angled antenna adapter and a angled 8 pin plug (which is only available in female to female) and a coupler ( so you can connect the iPod cable to the female angled plug). See Below:

Metra-44-EC6R-Universal-Antenna-Angled Adapter-$7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metra-44-EC6R-met-44ec6r-6-Universal-Antenna-Extension-Cable-with-Right-Angle-/360712968478?pt=US_Radio_Antennas&hash=item53fc2b191e&vxp=mtr)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/bepyqu4y.jpg


8 Pin Mini Din - Hosa CCD-103 - 3 Feet -$10 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002IAJ3I/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (Angled on both ends)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/yvamyqyj.jpg

Mini Din 8 pin Female to Female Gender Changer Adaptor 4"-$7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/370868321736?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/naraseby.jpg
I'm going to let you be the ginny pig on this one, if it works then I'll buy it all. :)

[TomTomTuning]

So I routed the backup camera's RCA cable through the car today.
Hardest part by far was the rubber loom that attaches from the trunk lid to the car...
(I used a wire hanger, engine oil and patience...)

I ran the cable down the passenger side of the car, which just so happens to be where the large power cable coming from the battery is.

I either ruined the cable when jamming it through the rubber loom, or there's interference from the power cable.
My video feed flickr's now.. :(

Example: (It's subtle in this video, much worse in person)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irt92_UxfdI

[WOLFN8TR]

That Sucks, how frustrating. The entire install was enough frustration you sure didn't need that.

[wsmeyer]

So I routed the backup camera's RCA cable through the car today.
Hardest part by far was the rubber loom that attaches from the trunk lid to the car...
(I used a wire hanger, engine oil and patience...)

I ran the cable down the passenger side of the car, which just so happens to be where the large power cable coming from the battery is.

I either ruined the cable when jamming it through the rubber loom, or there's interference from the power cable.
My video feed flickr's now.. :(

Example: (It's subtle in this video, much worse in person)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irt92_UxfdI


Sorry to hear it's not working right, that picture quality looks really good though. That video isn't much to go by but IMO it looks like the signal coming out of the backup camera isn't strong enough and causing the Eonon to cut in/out.

[WOLFN8TR]

Well after having this for a day here is some feedback:

-The Kudos Nav Sucks!
I entered my old home address which is only 2 miles from me. Started driving there and went in another direction, the Nav display showed me on course and driving down the freeway which I wasn't on. I sat in a parking lot as I watched the Nav display showing me driving to my destination. Ten minutes later "You have arrived at your destination! Geez...

-Radio Reception is Bad.
I can't listen to some stations at all, others fade in/out.

-Screen Glare is Bad!
My car has tinted windows and the entire front windshield tinted and the glare is really bad! See photos below

-LED's on the Buttons.
The LED's on the buttons are so dam bright at night it's annoying, why they NO Dim China?
My Screen does Dim when light are turned on.

-Clock and Date.
For some reason my clock would keep resetting itself while on 12 Hour time. I ended up turning off GPS Snyc and this fixed it.
It will not keep the correct date, it's one day behind.

-Deck Fit "See Above" post 369 & 372.
The install Sucked! The unit will not fit flush unless you butcher both the Antenna and iPod cables.
I ordered 90 degree connectors to hopefully correct this issue.

-Sound and Video.
Sound is a Major improvement!
Video play back is pretty good, no issues.

-Can Bus Random Input.
Charlie, Tom and I all ordered these around July 15th when they were out of stock.
We were told these would come with the New Can Bus box which did not.
This isn't a huge deal for me but when you tell a customer one thing and do another, well you get it.

Screen Shot:
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Here is a photo of the new Can Bus relay!
Member on E46Fanatics ordered his Friday and today he got it with the new one!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/13/e5yzu2yt.jpg
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[cakM3]

I guess I will have to contact Eonon and find out why my unit didn't have the new Can Bus interface box (although I already know why) and see if they can send me an updated Can Bus interface box. As far as dimming, Tony figured this issue out and got his to work. On his unit, when you put on your headlights, the Eonon unit dims as well....

[WOLFN8TR]

Charlie my screen does Dim, it's those LED's on the buttons.

[cakM3]

Damn Gary!!!

[rguti153]

Damn don't want to buy it now :thumbup::rolleyes::thumbdown:

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[Avetiso]

I've been uneasy about these units. Too many mixed reviews.

Sent from a junkyard via GS4.

[cakM3]

I'll have to see how I like this when I get mine installed. When I saw it in Tony's ZHP, I liked it and everything didn't seem to bother me. We shall see....At least if I decide I don't like this, I can always reinstall my OE Nav...:thumbsup

[rguti153]

Yes no. Or nooo. Yeessss damn it

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[WOLFN8TR]

Well that old saying "You get what you pay for", It kinda applies here. I guess the issue is it didn't fit without hacking cables and beings I'm a perfectionist that really bugged me. If the RCA wires were a bit longer and the antenna & iPod cable had a 90 degree angle on them the install would of been alot easier.
For the money it's decent, the sound is alot better and movies sound awesome on it. I don't have the iPod hooked up yet so can't say anything about that. The Bluetooth seemed to work pretty good. Didn't get the camera installed yet so can't comment on that.

If Eonon comes thru and sends us the New Can Bus boxes they said was going to be with our units and it fixes the random input upon start up then I will be Happy.....Maybe.:dunno

[Tnhl1989]

This is how much I trimmed the plugs in the rear.

9913

This allowed everything to fit snugged.

[WOLFN8TR]

This is how much I trimmed the plugs in the rear.

9913

This allowed everything to fit snugged.

Mine.

9914

[Tnhl1989]

Just cut both down more and you should fit fine. Just don't cut too deep. :)

[TomTomTuning]

So I routed the backup camera's RCA cable through the car today.
Hardest part by far was the rubber loom that attaches from the trunk lid to the car...
(I used a wire hanger, engine oil and patience...)

I ran the cable down the passenger side of the car, which just so happens to be where the large power cable coming from the battery is.

I either ruined the cable when jamming it through the rubber loom, or there's interference from the power cable.
My video feed flickr's now.. :(

Example: (It's subtle in this video, much worse in person)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irt92_UxfdI
Figured out tonight that the flickering only happens when my headlights are on...
No clue where to begin with that repair....

[johnrando]

Wow. GL to both of you on getting the kinks out. My money's on you both getting there, but bummer about the extra effort needed.

[Tnhl1989]

So I just received an email about my replacement unit coming in a few days. I'll finish up my DIY once I get everything together.

[ELCID86]

Hurry up gents, so we can get ours and fly you down for the install(s)!

[WOLFN8TR]

So I just received an email about my replacement unit coming in a few days. I'll finish up my DIY once I get everything together.

Tony what happened to your first 5150?

[Tnhl1989]

I believe I fried the reverse circuit when the positive and negative wires tapped together on the reverse camera.

Shawn - sure we can totally do it once I install Charlie's as well. This way I'll know exactly what to get for your car as well.

[WOLFN8TR]

That Sucks...

[rguti153]

Group buy at e46fanatics

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[WOLFN8TR]

Can somebody decifier this message from Eonon?

Dear Eonon,

I recently purchased and received the D5150U and got it installed, my unit has the random input upon start up. Apparently this unit did Not come with the New Can Bus box as you stated in the previous email below. This was a concern and why I asked if it would at least have the new updated Cab Bus box beings I waited 3 weeks for the unit to come back into stock as well as two of my friends. Their eBay user names are macdctr and djboostd. We belong to a large BMW forum that has thousands of members. Members are watching our feedback with this unit. Please let me know why are units were not shipped with the new Can Bus boxes.

Thanks...

- wolfn8tr

---------------------------------

Dear wolfn8tr,

How are you ?

Glad to hear from you.Thanks for your support greatly.

As for the situation you mentioned,we received the such reflection at first time,would you like to allow us to confirm with our factory,as soon as we get the reply,we will keep you informed tomorrow.Your highly support and considerate will be appreciated greatly.Thank you very much.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.
Have a nice day.

Sincerely
Ariel
Customer Service Office

[az3579]

Can somebody decifier this message from Eonon?

Dear Eonon,

I recently purchased and received the D5150U and got it installed, my unit has the random input upon start up. Apparently this unit did Not come with the New Can Bus box as you stated in the previous email below. This was a concern and why I asked if it would at least have the new updated Cab Bus box beings I waited 3 weeks for the unit to come back into stock as well as two of my friends. Their eBay user names are macdctr and djboostd. We belong to a large BMW forum that has thousands of members. Members are watching our feedback with this unit. Please let me know why are units were not shipped with the new Can Bus boxes.

Thanks...

- wolfn8tr

---------------------------------

Dear wolfn8tr,

How are you ?

Glad to hear from you.Thanks for your support greatly.

As for the situation you mentioned,we received the such reflection at first time,would you like to allow us to confirm with our factory,as soon as we get the reply,we will keep you informed tomorrow.Your highly support and considerate will be appreciated greatly.Thank you very much.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.
Have a nice day.

Sincerely
Ariel
Customer Service Office

Translation:
We don't speak English.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Translation:
We don't speak English.

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No Doubt! I just want my Can Bus V2!

From E46Fanatics:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=15635769#post15635769

The verdict is the V2 Canbus works perfectly. Starts up in the same mode as when the car is turned off. I got lucky with the antenna adapter since I had an old right angle adapter in my basement and I didn't bother with the iPod adapter since I have an iPhone 5 (different connector). I'm connecting with bluetooth and that seems to work well using A2DP for music.

[johnrando]

Translation:
We don't speak English.

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Well they ARE in China. :)

[TomTomTuning]

This is what I got...

Hello,

What do you mean by reconnect the ACC and BATT cables?

I've noticed several members on the BMW forum received their D5150 recently with the V2 Can Bus.
How come my unit did not include the V2 Can Bus? I received mine a week before them.

Thank you,
Tom.



Dear Tom,

How are you?

Thanks for your quick reply!

Please don't worry,for the problems you mentioned,we will confirmed with our technician and get back to you tomorrow,since he got off work now,hope you can understand.

Have a nice day
Best regards
Cherry

Dear customer,

How are you?

Thanks for your email!

Could you please kindly reconnect the ACC(red cable) and BATT(yellow bold cable) cables,for the can bus problem,we have confirmed with our technician that all of the can bus for the same model are in the same version,we don't have the V2 can bus,if you have any other questions please kindly let us know

Best regards
Cherry

[Tnhl1989]

Honestly I discuss everything on Skype with them. It is much easier than email and gets my point across. That might be easier for you all as well.

[cakM3]

I have Tony to address any Eonon issues...:)

[WOLFN8TR]

Tony tell Eonon.

1. Longer RCA wires.
2. 90 degree antenna and iPod connections.
3. Can Bus V2 shipped with every unit, not every other one.
4. Button LED's to dim with the screen.

[Tnhl1989]

Sorry Gary. Those are the symptoms that we all purchase the unit for such a lower price than the dynavin. I understand that yes they should also be sending everyone a new canbus however that should be address by each person.

The symptoms and price was still a deal for me and I found ways around the random boot up and dimmer. That is something I don't mind living with since now I can have bluetooth.

I gave Charlie the disclaimer when I showed him the unit and he didn't mind the symptoms at the time of purchase. Granted eonon has developed a fix for those problems. It's usually hard to even see such a thing happen with other companies so I am relieved that they had developed a solution.

Feel free to contact them yourself. Good luck with everything. Ultimately you can always submit a claim with PayPal if you choose.

[jayjay_dee]

wow... basically, same issues we have on our Enco, but still, with the money i paid for it, its such a huge improvement over the stock radio.
there are still a lot more advantages with this unit than the stock.

to 'fix' the random boot up, i turn off my unit before the car.

with the back up camera flickering, i get that also, randomly, not a biggie, still better than pushing myself up when reversing to see car behind me when parking.

somehow, you guys are still in denial stage, been there, im now in acceptance stage, moving on, hahaha...

good luck guys!!!

[WOLFN8TR]

wow... basically, same issues we have on our Enco, but still, with the money i paid for it, its such a huge improvement over the stock radio.
there are still a lot more advantages with this unit than the stock.

To 'fix' the random boot up, i turn off my unit before the car.

I agree and that's exactly what I do also.

Just giving some positive customer feedback. Those simple changes could make a big difference for the next customer. For the money I can even live with the Can Bus issue. I'm just venting a tad bit is all.

[Tnhl1989]

Yeah I know you are venting there Gary. Understandable and even my install wasn't that easy the first time. I would say to test fit everything without the wires and trim them like I did on my unit. I didn't need to order anything extra besides the delay and that still fit all together. I think my fitment was off by mms which is nothing.

[jayjay_dee]

I feel you Gary, as i said, been there... lol...

and you are right, if they fix the issues you are reporting now, it would be a better product for others in the future...

and frankly, im dumbfounded that those issues seems so simple but takes them so much time/research to fix or even understand. I mean Dynavin and Enco have been in the market for quite sometime now, they should have fixed those issues already, common...

i need to stop now, past emotions are coming back, hahaha...

[jayjay_dee]

Gary, one more thing, i bought an anti-glare film that is supposed to be for tablets, hoping it would fix the glare issue, believe me, its been sitting in my garage for almost a year now, never installed it yet. been procrastinating a lot lately, maybe i should try putting it over my screen and we'll see... i just dont look at my screen when im driving, there, another 'fix' for the glare issue, hahaha...

[WOLFN8TR]

Gary, one more thing, i bought an anti-glare film that is supposed to be for tablets, hoping it would fix the glare issue, believe me, its been sitting in my garage for almost a year now, never installed it yet. been procrastinating a lot lately, maybe i should try putting it over my screen and we'll see... i just dont look at my screen when im driving, there, another 'fix' for the glare issue, hahaha...

Ha I just ordered one for a Kindle (7" inch screen). Two for $4 shipped.

[TomTomTuning]

Ha I just ordered one for a Kindle (7" inch screen). Two for $4 shipped.
Link? :)

[WOLFN8TR]

Link? :)

Kindle 7" Matte Anti Glare Screen Protector-$4.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121157655497?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/121157655497?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

[BavarianZHP]

If anyone would like to torrent the IGo Primo nav + US/Canada maps, PM me your personal email and I'll send the torrent file over. I've already set the nav up so all you need to do after download is extract the zip file and transfer to your SD card replacing the Kudos map.

If you are unfamiliar with torrents and would like the transfer, I can lead you through the steps. It's very easy...

Phil

[WOLFN8TR]

If anyone would like to torrent the IGo Primo nav + US/Canada maps, PM me your personal email and I'll send the torrent file over. I've already set the nav up so all you need to do after download is extract the zip file and transfer to your SD card replacing the Kudos map.

If you are unfamiliar with torrents and would like the transfer, I can lead you through the steps. It's very easy...

Phil

Yes Sir! Will send ya a PM

Also I found a Radio Antenna on eBay for $10. It's the same one that came with the 5150. Apparently this is a Amplified Radio Antenna Adapter.

I didn't hook up theBlue wire as well as Tom and my radio reception isn't very good. Tony did you hook up thisBlue wire?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300889101259?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/300889101259?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/15/napapuqy.jpg

[TomTomTuning]

I've thought about hooking up the blue wire to see if it helps..

From what I read it's mainly for pre-02 cars, they're antenna booster is in the head unit where 02+ is in the pillar...??? I could be wrong.

[WOLFN8TR]

Eonon in now a Sponsor on E46Fanatics and starting a Group Buy. Maybe even give them some feedback and/or get some questions addressed.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1001181

[TomTomTuning]

Eonon in now a Sponsor on E46Fanatics and starting a Group Buy. Maybe even give them some feedback and/or get some questions addressed.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1001181
Ah, should we bug Carlos about the Can Bus? lol

[TomTomTuning]

If anyone would like to torrent the IGo Primo nav + US/Canada maps, PM me your personal email and I'll send the torrent file over. I've already set the nav up so all you need to do after download is extract the zip file and transfer to your SD card replacing the Kudos map.

If you are unfamiliar with torrents and would like the transfer, I can lead you through the steps. It's very easy...

Phil
Hey Phil, just wanted to let you know I finally got it working.

Just a heads up for others, I was getting a "Out of Memory" error when trying to load iGo Primo.
I did some searching and found someone with the same issue, they were using a Mac to transfer the files just like me.
They fixed the issue by using a PC, I just booted my MBP into Win7, formatted the SD card (Fat32) and transferred the files... Now it works!

[WOLFN8TR]

Ah, should we bug Carlos about the Can Bus? lol

Yes!


Hey Phil, just wanted to let you know I finally got it working.

Just a heads up for others, I was getting a "Out of Memory" error when trying to load iGo Primo.
I did some searching and found someone with the same issue, they were using a Mac to transfer the files just like me.
They fixed the issue by using a PC, I just booted my MBP into Win7, formatted the SD card (Fat32) and transferred the files... Now it works!

Ah Crap I just got done downloading it onto a Flashdrive using my Mac. I may be texting you tomorrow for some technical assistance. I would like to get this up a running for my drive down to Randos Friday. Thanks for the info.

[TomTomTuning]

Yes!
Done... :)




Ah Crap I just got done downloading it onto a Flashdrive using my Mac. I may be texting you tomorrow for some technical assistance. I would like to get this up a running for my drive down to Randos Friday. Thanks for the info.
No problem bro, just hit me up! I'm pretty sure you can save it and unzip it where ever you want... But I would do a fresh format of the SD card and then copy the files over while in Windows, so you dont create any OSX hidden files that could cause problems.

iGo Primo looks awesome so far, 100x better then the Kudosmap.
My biggest issue at the moment is, even after turning the volume up in iGo, when I'm listening to music the navigation voice/sounds is not loud enough... During navigation, I can barely hear the directions because of the music and it doesn't seem to fade the music much if at all. Oddly enough I noticed when I'm clicking around in iGo, the music fades just a tiny bit and then a second after I stop touching the screen, it raises back up.

Any suggestions Phil?

[WOLFN8TR]

Tom thanks for the info, I will try that later. Also I read your reply over on E46Fanatics, well said and to the point. I did get a reply thru eBay from Eonon and they are sending a new Can Bus V2 with a wiring harness but they want me to ship the old Can Bus back. Ok...

Phillip Thanks again for IGo Primo 2!

[cakM3]

Yeah, I just posted on that thread as well...

Some good stuff going on here between Tony, Tom, and Gary! Keep sharing info guys! It will come in handy for when I do my stereo upgrade :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

iGo Primo looks awesome.
My biggest issue at the moment is, even after turning the volume up in iGo, when I'm listening to music the navigation voice/sounds is not loud enough... During navigation, I can barely hear the directions because of the music and it doesn't seem to fade the music much if at all. Oddly enough I noticed when I'm clicking around in iGo, the music fades just a tiny bit and then a second after I stop touching the screen, it raises back up.

Tom you can change this in the Settings for the Nav. I messed with mine and it does work. The "Mix Ratio" controls the volume Music vs Nav info. Also try turning off "Mixing Mode". See Below.

Eonon 5150 Manual
http://www.eonon.com/down_pdf.aspx?name=D5150%20Manual_EN.pdf

"Settings"

Time display: Display/undisplay time on top right of the screen. Hand brake: Switch on/off Brake detect.
Key tone: Switch on/off key tone.
Rearview startup: Turn on/off rearview camera.
Headlight control:Turn on/off headlight control mode. Headlight on, the screen auto dimmer. Navigation mixing: Turn on/off navigation mixing mode.
Turn on mix mode: Sound of GPS Navigation will be played with playing sound synchronously.
Turn off mix mode: When navigation sound on, the music of front speaker will stop, the rear speaker will stay on. After navigation sound stops, front speaker will continue to play music.
Mix ratio: Set mix ratio of navigation soundwith music or radio.
Radio region: User could select radio frequency from (Europe, South America, Japan, Taiwan and America). Frequency of broadcast status will run under corresponding frequency automatically once selected.
Reversing Video: on/off.Please turn off "reversing video function" if your car hasn't installed a rear view camera.

"Screen Info"
Also there is a small "Sun Icon" top middle. Press it and it changes to half moon and the screen dims, press it again and the screen is turned off. Touch the screen again to turn it on.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/15/za2e5eba.jpg

[TomTomTuning]

Sweet, I had a feeling there would be a setting for this! :) Thanks Gary!

[cakM3]

I just sent Eonon an email stating we were supposed to get the new updated Can Bus adapter and what we received was not what we were told. Waiting for their response....

[WOLFN8TR]

Received 90 degree cable for the iPod.

9966

And...

Dear wolfn8tr,

Dear customer
Thanks for your email.

Appreciate for your patient wait,For this problem,We can ship another new can bus to you firstly to the follow address soon,And for the old can bus,You can return back after receive the new one.

Pls feel free to contact us if you have any question.

Sincerely
Luby

[Tnhl1989]

Looks like I overlooked an email I received from Eonon. The tracking information shows that my replacement unit is coming tomorrow.

https://www.fedex.com/fedextrack/?tracknumbers=566495839011&locale=en_HK&cntry_code=hk_english

I will be heading to Charlie's and doing the install and letting him use my updated canbus till he receives his replacement. I don't mind having the canbus issue since I have a work around for it already.

Gary - I did not connect the blue wire. I notice that the oem antenna wire is damage and that could cause the radio reception to be bad/static. I have to run a new antenna wire from the rear to the front of the car to fix the issue.

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks for the info Tony. That sucks about your cable. Good luck with the install. Enjoy Charlie!

Attention Tom and Charlie!
From Eonon this morning:

Dear wolfn8tr,

How are you ?

Hope your everything goes well.

As the situation you mentioned,we have confirmed with our factory,and we will send the new CANBUS box and the new power cable to you for free,and after you receive the new CANBUS,please return the original one to us,

And we will also send the new CANBUS to your friends macdctr and djboostd.

After confirmation the address,we will send the new CANBUS and power cable to you soon.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.
Have a nice day.

Sincerely
Ariel
Customer Service Office

[johnrando]

Gotta say, they seem to have pretty decent customer service over there. They may not get it right the first time, but they fix it.

[TomTomTuning]

Yup, I got my email this morning... They're sending me a v2. :)
Thanks Gary!


Gotta say, they seem to have pretty decent customer service over there. They may not get it right the first time, but they fix it.
It's definitely getting better, it was pretty crappy originally.

[Tnhl1989]

Just opened up my package from Eonon. Came with the new canbus (no old canbus but I'll be getting that from Charlie) and also with the harness and relay I originally put together. Pretty happy now :)

Customer service isn't bad with them. Just long wait and constant communication with them.

[johnrando]

Yup, taking into consideration the time difference. I get to see Gary's Eonon today, I'm looking forward to that.

[cakM3]

Just opened up my package from Eonon. Came with the new canbus (no old canbus but I'll be getting that from Charlie) and also with the harness and relay I originally put together. Pretty happy now :)

Customer service isn't bad with them. Just long wait and constant communication with them.

@ John.....once you see this...you're gonna want one ;)


Very nice Tony! :thumbsup

[scooby24]

Wtf they are giving you the canbus and harness replacement for free but made me pay for canbus? That's messed up.

[Tnhl1989]

You paid for it? Ask for a refund

[cakM3]

Thanks for the info Tony. That sucks about your cable. Good luck with the install. Enjoy Charlie!

Attention Tom and Charlie!
From Eonon this morning:

Dear wolfn8tr,

How are you ?

Hope your everything goes well.

As the situation you mentioned,we have confirmed with our factory,and we will send the new CANBUS box and the new power cable to you for free,and after you receive the new CANBUS,please return the original one to us,

And we will also send the new CANBUS to your friends macdctr and djboostd.

After confirmation the address,we will send the new CANBUS and power cable to you soon.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.
Have a nice day.

Sincerely
Ariel
Customer Service Office

I got this same email as well Gary :thumbsup


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[WOLFN8TR]

Nice Charlie and Tom! Good to hear the WOLF came thru for ya...LoL.
Honestly I'm pretty happy with their customer service so far.

[cakM3]

Agreed Gary :thumbsup So far Eonon has come through for us :)


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[cakM3]

Thanks to Tony, I got the V2 Can Bus adapter until Eonon sends me mine. :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/18/vamyte5u.jpg

All I need now is my 5M cable adapter for Nav system equipped BMWs, then I can proceed with my stereo upgrade :thumbsup


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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks to Tony, I got the V2 Can Bus adapter until Eonon sends me mine. :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/18/vamyte5u.jpg

All I need now is my 5M cable adapter for Nav system equipped BMWs, then I can proceed with my stereo upgrade :thumbsup

Awesome! Did you get the 5150 installed yet? Curious if that V2 works.

[cakM3]

Gary, I'm still waiting on my 5M cable adapter (for navi equipped cars) before I can change out stereos...

Cable still in transit frim China....


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[johnrando]

Checked out Gary's Eonon last night. Very cool system. Hope those minor bugs (and the Nav issue) get worked out. Lets us know Gary.

[WOLFN8TR]

Well on the way home I stopped to get some gas and tried to enter my home address. It would not let me do so for some reason. So I fired up Map Quest on the iPhone and used the Bluetooth to play some music. When the directions are given it actually comes thru the speakers so you can hear it. Saved me from getting lost plus Johns directions were perfect.

[Tnhl1989]

Listed on e46f is the group buy for the Eonon unit.
Eonon Thread (http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1001983)

Group Buy Link with discounted price for Members ONLY:
Group Buy Link (http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=de762a1cddc6abe145d9cdd4058debf8&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.e46fanatics.com%2Fshowthrea d.php%3Ft%3D1001983&v=1&libId=198e3768-d0b3-40c4-8d15-d300fa9245fb&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eonon.com%2FCar-GPS%2FSpecific-Car-GPS%2FBMW%2FD5150T.html&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.e46fanatics.com%2Fshowthrea d.php%3Ft%3D1001181%26page%3D4&title=Group%20Buy%20for%20Eonon%20D5150%20BMW%20E4 6%20Car%20GPS%20with%20ARM%20Processor%20%26%20Coo l%20UI%20%26%20NFC%20Support%20-%20E46Fanatics&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eonon.com%2FCar-GPS%2FSpecifi...MW%2FD5150T.html&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13769197227576)

- Group Buy Price:
Original Price: $416
GB Price:$319 without map
$344 with built-in US/CA map
Save 23%!

[cakM3]

$319 is an awesome price for this head unit :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Isn't someone here having issues with this unit?

I wouldn't pay $319 for anything that made me use Mapquest.

[johnrando]

We need some people to check out the NAV on theirs and report, as Gary's has not been functioning correctly yet.

[cakM3]

We need some people to check out the NAV on theirs and report, as Gary's has not been functioning correctly yet.

Tony????? Do you have anything to add to this regarding Navigation??????

[Tnhl1989]

Using a class 10 speed sd card with igo is working fine for me. Sometimes it runs out of ram and doesn't load the main screen which I then need to hit the reset button but otherwise it's working.

Yea you can just use waze and play music through Bluetooth and that would solve everything.

[WOLFN8TR]

Using a class 10 speed sd card with igo is working fine for me. Sometimes it runs out of ram and doesn't load the main screen which I then need to hit the reset button but otherwise it's working.

Yea you can just use waze and play music through Bluetooth and that would solve everything.

I used a 16GB Class 10 Micro SD card. I did use Map Quest app on the way home thru my Bluetooth and it worked great for voice directions.
I loaded a bunch of pictures into a Wallpaper folder onto the same SD card and cannot get them to load for some reason.

I would get this without the maps (Kudos) as they Suck. So for $319 (if Shipping is Free) is a really good deal. I tried Kudos and it didn't work at all. I went the wrong way intentionally then parked. Kudos showed me still moving for 10 minutes then arrived at the destination.

I loaded Igo Primo 2.4 from Phillip and its way better than Kudos but I'm having some issues with it. I need to play with it more and see what's up. Might have to pick Toms brain some more. I'm getting a popping noise while in Nav mode only. The speakers pop every 30 seconds or so and is kinda annoying to say the least.

I have the Can Bus V2 coming from Eonon to fix the random start up issues. My 90 degree antenna cable arrived today and looks like it will work. I have the 90 degree iPod cable ready to go, just waiting on the Can Bus relay.

[ELCID86]

I think I'm still waited until all the cables and can bus issues are sorted out. Tony says install isn't too bad, but I'm not convinced (grin)

[WOLFN8TR]

I figured out the annoying popping noise. It was the Wallpaper folder on the SD card I added for Backgrounds.

[johnrando]

Good to hear. (See what I did there?).

[TomTomTuning]

I figured out the annoying popping noise. It was the Wallpaper folder on the SD card I added for Backgrounds.

- Hmm, I've noticed some random popping... I don't think there's any consistency in when it happens. I'll just have to to keep better track of it though.
I still haven't secured my RCA caps, so I thought it might be that.

- While using the navigation, I was getting "Failed to open file: $poi_mapdistant.bmp exiting application." error, I think it had something to do with the zoom out feature while on a long route. So I disabled it and it hasn't happened again. I'll re-test tomorrow to ensure the issue has been resolved.

- Also my low guidance voice has improved. I reset iGo and that seemed to fix it. I'm using TTS Jill.

- I'm just waiting on my right-angle iPod extension cable(s) and V2 Can Bus so I can put it all back together.

- Backup camera still flickers while my headlights are on... I might work on that in the future but I can deal with it for now.

[scooby24]

Yeah....GREAT customer service. This company is a fucking joke. Original batch D5150 owners can expect to pay for a new can bus and a new wiring harness, but you new batch owners that had a warehouse mistake get your replacements for free!

BRILLIANT logic.


Hi Greg, this free can bus box is for the new batch D5150.
Since we were planning to send the new unit with the new can bus box.
But our warehouse made mistake, so this why we need to send them the
can bus box for free.

So your kind understanding will be very appreciated.

Best regards
Susan

Oh, and my replacement can bus and harness that I paid for 3 weeks ago still hasn't shipped out....so if you guys get your free ones before I get my paid for unit, I'm going to be pissed.

[cakM3]

Yeah....GREAT customer service. This company is a fucking joke. Original batch D5150 owners can expect to pay for a new can bus and a new wiring harness, but you new batch owners that had a warehouse mistake get your replacements for free!

BRILLIANT logic.



Oh, and my replacement can bus and harness that I paid for 3 weeks ago still hasn't shipped out....so if you guys get your free ones before I get my paid for unit, I'm going to be pissed.

Your behavior here reminds me of when Apple reduced the cost of their original iPhones by $200 and all the initial adopters began wining about the cost difference.

This is why whenever I see something interesting, I wait and let things settle before making the jump. I can say I didn't expect to get the V2 Can Bus but when I was assured my unit would come with it (ebay auction and coorespondance with Eonon) and it arrived with the original V1 Can Bus, of course I sent them an email asking why I got the V1 version instead of the V2. You would have done the same thing.

I don't consider Eonon's customer service a joke. Rather, they have been completely up front with Gary, Tony, and I thus far :thumbsup Even Tony (tnhl1989) had issues with his Eonon and they told him to send it back in and Tony got his replacement head unit with no issues. That's customer service if you ask me. If you approach things in a negative light, which is my impression based on your comments above, then you won't get anything positive no matter your approach. Try being positive....it's much better :thumbsup Also, swearing like this is not required here....we don't do this here....nono

[scooby24]

Your behavior here reminds me of when Apple reduced the cost of their original iPhones by $200 and all the initial adopters began wining about the cost difference.

There's a difference between a price drop/difference and defective hardware, in warranty, that some people are getting replacements for free and others are having to pay for. Your analogy is off, fundamentally.


This is why whenever I see something interesting, I wait and let things settle before making the jump. I can say I didn't expect to get the V2 Can Bus but when I was assured my unit would come with it (ebay auction and coorespondance with Eonon) and it arrived with the original V1 Can Bus, of course I sent them an email asking why I got the V1 version instead of the V2. You would have done the same thing.

You're right, and I did. I requested updates on the can bus investigation periodically. Several of us did. You're welcome for pushing and helping contribute to eonon's decision to develop a new version and include it in their current batch. Those of us that got the original batch dealt with the problems you didn't have to. Had to find out how to fix Eonon's wiring harness mistake, how to trim back their ipod and antenna adapters so the unit will fit, then shared all this info so others would even consider buying this severely flawed unit. We helped support this company and now are told to fork over more dough to get the same fixed hardware. If you think that's a good customer service approach, you clearly have never experienced good customer service.


I don't consider Eonon's customer service a joke. Rather, they have been completely up front with Gary, Tony, and I thus far :thumbsup Even Tony (tnhl1989) had issues with his Eonon and they told him to send it back in and Tony got his replacement head unit with no issues. That's customer service if you ask me. If you approach things in a negative light, which is my impression based on your comments above, then you won't get anything positive no matter your approach. Try being positive....it's much better :thumbsup Also, swearing like this is not required here....we don't do this here....nono

I'm glad you and your little group got taken care of. Not your problem, right? I've tried a positive approach, that's what led to me paying for a new can bus, being told I'd also have to pay for a new wiring harness. Only when I logged a paypal dispute for the can bus cost was I told I would get the wiring harness comp'd. This company doesn't do things right the first time, like they should.

And I'm sorry my swearing bothered you. Try putting on some big boy pants.

[WOLFN8TR]

Whoa... So are we going E46Fanatics on this Topic? I can totally understand being frustrated about having to pay for a new Can Bus and Harness. BTW we do have to pay to send our old Can Bus and Harness back to Eonon. I would see if Carlos can help you out over on E46 group buy or just do as we the "Small Cool Guys Group" did and be persistent and ask nicely. Or if you don't feel like you should pay for one then don't and just live with it. Taking out your frustration on US isn't really doing anything positive.

[Tnhl1989]

Yes please keep all comments positive. Everyone on here is allowed to vent but to take your frustrations on us is not really going to solve anything.

I have had my share of frustrations however I constantly contact eonon about my problems. I also found ways to solve their defects as they are offering a decent device for the valued price.

I made this thread in hopes to inform and solve as many problems as we can with this device. All this venting doesn't provide a great atmosphere for this forum as I for one hope to only provide information to solve and make our cars a little bit more special.

As for my replacement it did cost me some money to send the device back and get it replaced. I created a relationship with eonon and they provided me with the service that I had received. It took about a month and half for me to get my replacement unit since they were out of stock as well. I hope you understand that being humble and patience pays off in the end. Good luck.

[cakM3]

....And I'm sorry my swearing bothered you. Try putting on some big boy pants.

I got my big boy pants on, thank you...do you?

@ Tony, appreciate everything you, Tony, and Gary have done thus far to get the Eonon head unit working. Lots of good progress have been made and I hope to contribute for those who has the OE Navigation installed in their cars...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Remember my old mantra: we attack issues -- not each other. Good words to live by.

[johnrando]

Remember my old mantra: we attack issues -- not each other. Good words to live by.

:thumbsup

[Avetiso]

Remember my old mantra: we attack issues -- not each other. Good words to live by.

+1

Sent from a junkyard via GS4.

[danewilson77]

Remember my old mantra: we attack issues -- not each other. Good words to live by.

I was going through withdrawals not seeing new posts in this thread.

Re-engage.

Please do so in a civil manner (echoing Mark).

[scooby24]

Now that I can post again in this thread, I'd just like to point out that my only desire was to rant/vent against Eonon for the crappy customer service I've received. I'm sorry that someone didn't like the way I ranted or believed it wasn't warranted because they received better service. I guess I'll keep my thoughts to myself to avoid having to defend myself.

[ELCID86]

I don't think that was the intent of the comment or lockout.


Shawn in VA.
Via thumbs and Tapatalk.

[MiniD]

Definitely won't buy one of these until all the issues are sorted out. Was going to buy one but the issues have swayed me away. I'll wait it out.

[danewilson77]

Understood. Let's just move on.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4

[WOLFN8TR]

Definitely won't buy one of these until all the issues are sorted out. Was going to buy one but the issues have swayed me away. I'll wait it out.

To be honest for what I paid ($350) even with the small issues we are having it's totally worth it. The Group Buy over on E46Fanatics will be $319 with NO maps! I would get in on that and then just get Igo Primo 2.4 for Free from us and load that sucker onto a 8GB Class 10 Micro SD Card and you Golden!
As far as the install and getting it to sit flush, I'm pretty sure the 90 degree antenna cable and iPod cable I just got will do the trick. I'm just waiting on the Can Bus V2 to arrive to throw these in and test. So the only other minor issue is the glare of the screen which I got some anti glare screens to try out and see if they do any good.
(Edit: Tried one last night. It was kinda hard getting in on without looking like crap. This morning while driving to work my touch screen wasn't working at all. Peeled that anti glare screen off and now it's fine. Oh well...)

Here are some reasons buy it:
-Navigation
-Improved Sound Quality
-iPod
-Bluetooth
-Music thru Bluetooth (A2DP)
-Backup Camera
-Watch Movies

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1001181

[jayjay_dee]

This morning while driving to work my touch screen wasn't working at all. Peeled that anti glare screen off and now it's fine. Oh well...

Here are some reasons buy it:
-Navigation
-Improved Sound Quality
-iPod
-Bluetooth
-Music thru Bluetooth (A2DP)
-Backup Camera
-Watch Movies



so no go on the anti-glare film? but still, was the glaring issue eliminated?

and yes, for the reasons Gary mentioned above, i would get this unit, but of course i already have the Enco unit...

[TomTomTuning]

damn, sucks the anti-glare screen projector didn't work out... Just out of curiosity, did it eliminate or minimize the glare at all?

[TomTomTuning]

I bought the same "iPod" cables as Gary. They definitely solve the issue of allowing the head unit to slide all the way back but they introduce a new issue of their own.

In addition to the iPod cable(s), I also installed a new antenna adapter. A Metra 40-EU10. It's much thinner then the Eonon antenna adapter and very flexible.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/23/3u5u4enu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/23/ygevuty6.jpg


iPod connecter by it self...
10114

In order to install the antenna cable, I have to apply a little stress to the iPod cable which I'm a bit concerned about. I plan to trim the iPod cable a bit, I think that should help.
10115

Since I have no clue when the V2 Can Bus will arrive, tomorrow I will organize the RCA's and put everything back together.


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[WOLFN8TR]

Very cool Tom, nice review. It looks like you can easily trim off a few of those ribs on the iPod cable to make more room for the antenna. Man if that cable only turned the other direction! I have the 90 degree antenna adapter, curious if it will allow for more room. I'm waiting for the new Can Bus to get here first.

Oh Ya the Anti Glare screen didn't work at all. It didn't cut down on the glare and it rendered the screen inoperative. Maybe because it was a cheap eBay one.

[WOLFN8TR]

Eonon's Group Buy over on E46Fanatics. Get the 5150 without Kudos maps for $319 Shipped!
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1001983

Eonon's 2 Year Warranty and torture testing.
http://www.eonon.com/2YEAR_WARRANTY.aspx

Did anyone get their new Can Bus V2 yet?

[TomTomTuning]

Nope, no V2 Can Bus yet.

I just emailed them asking the status of the V2 shipment.

[TomTomTuning]

Here are some photos showing how flush the unit is now. It goes in super easy, no fussing or jamming.

What was needed

Antenna adapter (for 03+): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metra-40-EU10-Factory-Antenna-for-2000-up-VW-BMW-European-Vehicles-AD-EU1-/330906360358?pt=US_Radio_Antennas&hash=item4d0b8e5a26

Right Angle 8pin din male to male: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002IAJ3I/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

8pin din female to female: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Din-Minidin-8-pin-FF-Female-Female-Gender-Changer-Adaptor-4-inch-/370868321736?pt=US_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item5659797dc8

Photos
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/25/ydu2ynen.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/25/bena5aze.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/25/tyta3uvu.jpg


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[MiniD]

The E46F group buy is tempting me. I'm just a bit overwhelmed on the issues and what needs to be separately ordered, etc,.

[danewilson77]

With that said, I completely support this thread and the support this thread has given.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4

[TomTomTuning]

The E46F group buy is tempting me. I'm just a bit overwhelmed on the issues and what needs to be separately ordered, etc,.
The issues are minor, really and with $25 bucks you'll have everything you need (Cables + SD Card).
$13 more for the back up camera.

Even with the headaches, it's completely worth it IMO.

EDIT: Forgot about the Bezel $83.00 http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Interior/Sound_System/Navigation/

[rguti153]

Why so many damn .which one is it ?

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[WOLFN8TR]

Why so many damn .which one is it ?

So many what?


The E46F group buy is tempting me. I'm just a bit overwhelmed on the issues and what needs to be separately ordered, etc,.

As Tom stated the issues are minor. If you ditch Kudos Nav and go with IGo Primo 2 it's way better. I have it available for those that want it, so does Phillip which I got it from. The new units are shipping with the new Can Bus V2 which fixes the random input start up issue and also dims the buttons along with the screen. For the money you really can't beat it.

[WOLFN8TR]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=15666847&posted=1#post15666847

Originally Posted by WOLFN8TR :

So guys like me that purchased the 5150 thru Eonon's eBay store only get a 1 year warranty???

When I ordered my 5150 it was "out of stock" after I placed my order and paid for it. I was in constant contact with customer support (which was great btw) and was told it would be approx 3 weeks and it would come with the New Can Bus V2. It did not and I'm still waiting for the New one to arrive, it's been over 10 days. I was also told they want me to send the old one back to them in China, why?? This was Eonon's mistake Not mine, why should I have to pay to return it to China?

I purchased my 5150 from Eonon's eBay store. This was after guys were getting units with the new Can Bus V2 which is one of the reasons I waited to buy it. I even sent Eonon messages about this and was told "don't worry the 5150 you receive will come with the new V2 Can Bus". Well it didn't and I'm still waiting for Eonon to send it. Frustrating...

The 5150 is a really nice unit in alot of ways for the money.

Eonon's Response:
Hi WOLFN8TR, yes ebay only has 1 year warranty, which is different from the 2 year warranty of our official website.

About your can bus, as long as the ebay customer service has promised you, it should be on the way, you just need to wait for a while with patience, thanks!

And please understand as a big company, we have different departments to be responsible for customer service of each Eonon store. I’m responsible for the customers from our official website. For your case, please kindly contact related ebay CS directly, they will also take good care of you, thanks a lot!

Glad to hear you like our unit a lot! Yes Eonon is famous for “great value for the money”!


Your Kidding me Right??? :mad

[rguti153]

That's ill

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[scooby24]

You're surprised? Really?

Eonon does not treat all of their customers equally or fairly. That's a fact.

BTW I just got notification my canbus and harness shipped out today. I was originally told 8/5 and then two thursdays ago I was told it would ship 8/16 and it finally just shipped today.

[TomTomTuning]

I emailed them asking the status of the V2 and this is what I got...


Dear Tom
thank you for your email
You last confrim address email was turn to spam box. so we miss it
We will arrange send the new can bus box and new cable to you on Monday, will let you know the tracking nO..soon
Sincerely
Teddy

So hopefully it ships soon!

[WOLFN8TR]

Interesting. I better do the same as nothing so far. Thanks Tom.

[scooby24]

someone else on e46f just indicated their V2 canbus is still causing random input changes on startup.

[rguti153]

Damn now I won't buy it

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[WOLFN8TR]

Damn now I won't buy it.

I would still buy it even after all this. It really is a sweet unit. I can even deal with the random start up issue even if the new Can Bus doesn't fix it. Don't let our petty frustrations sway your decision on purchasing the 5150.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/27/u4uta3e8.jpg

[scooby24]

If I was lied to by Eonon, forced to pay for the unit + shipping, waited a month to get it and it turns out it doesn't fix the issue, I would let that sink in long and hard and decide for yourselves why you would continue to support a company like that.

[TomTomTuning]

What are the alternatives, $1000+ for a Dynavin, $1500-2000 for a double din retrofit.

$320-400 is a pretty damn good price for what this unit does.
There's definitely a few kinks but nothing super serious.

[ELCID86]

I'm considering. Wish they'd include the right cables, adapters and Can Bus.

[TomTomTuning]

I'm considering. Wish they'd include the right cables, adapters and Can Bus.
They do.... now. Get in on the group buy and save some $$$.

[Tnhl1989]

They don't include the cable for oem nav

[TomTomTuning]

I just got a tracking number from Eonon, it looks like my V2 Can Bus was shipped.

[WOLFN8TR]

I just got a tracking number from Eonon, it looks like my V2 Can Bus was shipped.

Same here! Check this out, I got this from E46Fanactics 5150 thread:

I experimented with an antenna adapter that would allow a direct connection from the factory antenna connection. It is a CT27AA44 Fakra to ISO Short Version Adapter by www.connects2.com. I bought it from a UK seller and it was about $15 shipped which was a bit pricey (UK post was most of the cost).

I had a second reason for trying this which is I had theorized that the Eonon antenna adapter causes a small bit of signal loss because of the unused amplifier circuit. Reception wasn't awful but one sports station in particular that had been cutting out.

Results were mostly positive. The adapter did allow for a direct 90 degree connection and it did (subjectively) very slightly improve the reception since the station that had been cutting out no longer does although radio reception is still not quite as good as the stock radio.

Fit in the dash was tighter than with the 90 degree cable I was using but it is acceptable.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/29/sedajyda.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/29/4u5upuva.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/29/tyquhyda.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/29/uzuny9eg.jpg

Update: Just got the New V2 Can Bus!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/30/u2etedas.jpg