Member Since: 22 Oct 2008
Location: Here and there
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gazzab wrote:
Soldering isn't one of my skills!
Ah , dreaded bodge block (scotch lok ) it is then
1st Jan 2012 9:53 pm
gazzab
Member Since: 21 Oct 2007
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 397
Guys the answers are all on here
To switch a Tom Tom with ignition you need to modify the unit. Not easy.
As for logo...find one via google, save to computer, plug sat nav into computer and with 1490 just drop image into photos file on sat nav. Then access the photo in the sat nav menu and tick use as start up screen.
1st Jan 2012 9:54 pm
Leesbay
Member Since: 19 Dec 2011
Location: rainford
Posts: 1581
Thanks gazzab, im not teccy enought to open the tomtom up and start playing around with it, but nice to know its a possibilty for those with the know how....................................................................................................
If my wife ever sells my stuff for what she thinks I paid for them, you lot are gonna get some bargains!
1st Jan 2012 10:12 pm
chalky
Member Since: 21 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 3145
Thanks Gazzab, now all i have to do is find the lead that came with said device......... Only dead fish go with the Flow !
1st Jan 2012 10:43 pm
gazzab
Member Since: 21 Oct 2007
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 397
oh and here's another shot
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2nd Jan 2012 9:38 am
gazzab
Member Since: 21 Oct 2007
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 397
Well I wired it all up today.
Took me a while but got there in the end.
Tricky bit for me was getting the power socket panel out - managed it in the end but the metal clips just pinged off and were lost. But not needed really.
I discovered that the black and the purple wires that feed the left hand side power socket can actually be got to from behind the aircon panel thing and so you dont really have to remove the power sockets. I used the screw type connector things and so may replace them next weekend.
I started drilling a hole in the bottom of the panel behind the new sat nav but ran out of time....so I tucked the wire into place coming from the bottom of the left hand air vent and then along the bottom of where the sat nav sits. Hey presto the H panel went back in place and the wire is hidden. So seems to save drilling.
I tucked the traffic wire up behind the top glove box but I dont think that it will get a signal there. So will see if I can extend it and somehow run it up an A pillar.
2nd Jan 2012 5:21 pm
lad
Member Since: 17 May 2008
Location: Blackburn
Posts: 634
I tried a USB extension cable, but every time the satnav started it took ages to come on plus it didn't pick up traffic info. So took it out and used the supplied cable on it's own and got last 6 inches of traffic aerial to stick out up passenger A post, picks up traffic info and starts up very quickly. I haven't tried any other cable.
2nd Jan 2012 6:29 pm
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1257
If done right run behind glovebox & air vent l/h side then should be able to get upto 2" to stick in bottom corner traffic signal no problems as Lad stated...
2nd Jan 2012 7:55 pm
Tawny Owl
Member Since: 22 Oct 2008
Location: Here and there
Posts: 1645
Did mine same as lads way , works perfect for traffic updates
2nd Jan 2012 8:12 pm
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1257
Gazzab you can download landrover logo without garminin background unless you wanted it. One warning depending if you use bluetooth off garmin some arn't so good for recieving reception so might have oneway only.
2nd Jan 2012 8:18 pm
Da1sycat
Member Since: 20 Nov 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 66
I started drilling a hole in the bottom of the panel behind the new sat nav but ran out of time....so I tucked the wire into place coming from the bottom of the left hand air vent and then along the bottom of where the sat nav sits. Hey presto the H panel went back in place and the wire is hidden. So seems to save drilling.
VERY keen to see a pic of this bit if you get a chance!
Ta
2nd Jan 2012 8:19 pm
gazzab
Member Since: 21 Oct 2007
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 397
Cheers guys. I'll try rerouting the traffic ariel next weekend.
I think a USB extension cable won't work as I think the garmin unit will think it's connected to a pc?
I'll take a pic of the power cable routing next weekend, basically you need to feed the cable to where the nav will be located, next put h panel back in place. The cable end should be protruding 3 or 4 inches to the right from behind the left centre air vent...then put it in back of nav and push into place... I think!
2nd Jan 2012 9:06 pm
gazzab
Member Since: 21 Oct 2007
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 397
Am going to buy the extension cable above as I believe it will allow me to extend the antenna such that I get lots more up the a pillar.....
4th Jan 2012 6:10 pm
AN
Member Since: 26 Jul 2005
Location: Hungary
Posts: 327
Dave,
Thanks for your idea! I just installed mine with Wayteq (a Chines) GPS navigation which has the latest GPS chipset. It works great.
I added a twist to the implementation. I have the base model which does not have the front parking distance control button on the central dash (it is just a black cover). I bought the switch set for HSE, which has that switch (thanks Simon) and wired with some electronics that when I press the front parking distance button, the GPS gets +5V through USB cable and when I press it again it switches off the power.
Regards, ArpadLR D3 S Black, Auto TDV6
15th Jan 2012 10:44 am
valoblk
Member Since: 24 Jan 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 13
Fantastic thread, everyone! I'm planning on doing this as soon as I can get the D4 (LR4) surround, which I haven't had much luck locating here in the States from our local dealers.
Would anyone have an idea as to where I might be able to source the part to have it shipped to the US?
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, dreaded bodge block (scotch lok ) it is then 
