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#1: In Dash 'OEM Fit' GPS Navigation Bluetooth DVD MP3 Ipod USB SD +RearView Camera~China Author: area201, Location: Central NJ

Posted: August 26, 2009, 9:38 am
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Exclamation

UPDATE: June 1 2010:
TOUCH SCREEN DIGITIZER IS DEAD...
More to follow soon.... This will be a testament of Chinese Business Ethics and Customer Service!?!?

Update June 4 2010: Simon got back to me and will be mailing a new screen with replacement instruction next week!

Edited: Definitely NOT a great product support I would say...

Update July 2010: NEVER receivec that screen. Simon now says they have "technical issue with screen" and will mail it soon once fixed!!
No reply since???

Surprised

Update Aug 2010: GETTING that screen in few days. DHL Express!
Surprised

Just wish the unit was rock solid built to avoid screen replacement!

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Original Post ...

Smile

Well.... some good news to share...

I am ordering one from Autosoul in China. I think NOW I have complete confidence in their business and the product. I am planning to start whole new thread for this specific model and Trust me , I will want to share as much as I can all the way from Ordering, Money transfer to installation and then Reviews!!

Smile

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Cheers

INSTALLATION STEPS UPDATED Oct 12 2009.
Cheers

FOLLOWED by REARVIEW CAMERA.

Initial Draft...will add more details soon.

Some Unit installation pics are from a Chinese site. But with added comments! (will help if "China gov" blocks that Site or Pics Wink

)

XXXX TOOLS XXXXXXXX
Make sure u have these tools. I got @ harborfreight
66505 $8 FISH TAPE NON-CONDUCT 50FT (optional)
95214 $5 PRY BAR INSTRALLER KIT-4PC NYLON
96230 $4 SPLICES CONNECTORS- 50 PCS.
AND....
Voltage continuity Tester, Electrical tape
10mm Socket, Screw drivers

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Here is the RearView camera Drill Installed!! Self Installed !! Very Happy

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(Sorry it took bit long to post, get only few hours over the weekends to play and weekdays Night time to post!)

--- Tool List ---
Camera with Video and power wire, Drill bit. (from Autosoul)
12v Drill
Nylon Pry bar tool
Splice Connectors
Voltage continuity Tester, Electrical tape
10mm Socket and Screw drivers
Clear Silicon sealant tube

A picture is worth .. well at least few lines. So here we go...

Video wire Runs...
From Behind Unit -> behind Glove Box -> behind Kick/Cowl Side panel -> underneath both doors Step/Scuff panels -> behind rear cup holder area (pic below) -> Joins with Reverse Power at Tail light area -> Cargo Door Tube -> Cargo door -> Camera!!
Interestingly (rather Luckily), the Video wire was Exact length to run around like that.
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This is where Reverse Power are tapped...its not as easy for given Space and Tight wires!
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Picture of the Year! Try to get this...with a Toshiba harddisk Camcorder Smile

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Once you have Video and Power wires connected...
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Now the Exciting Rear Door Panel Removal...
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And...The Naked Cargo Door
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Now the Thrilling Part ...or Drilling Part!!
This should help you a lot...
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And... From Inside
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This is how the Wiring Looks.... See the video Cable? Just enough!
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AND
HERE
IS
THE
AWESOME
CAMERA
Cheers

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Cheers

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#2: Author: cpotoso,

Posted: August 26, 2009, 1:10 pm
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Looks great! Keep us informed. How much $?

#3: Author: Zeoth, Location: San Francisco

Posted: August 26, 2009, 1:19 pm
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Do you have TPMS and hands free bluetooth already in your car? I'd love to know how seemless the integration to JBL is and I saw a post earlier about the radio controlling the TPMS?

#4: Author: eitingon, Location: Orlando, Florida

Posted: August 26, 2009, 3:50 pm
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he has a base, so no jbl...

#5: Author: area201, Location: Central NJ

Posted: August 26, 2009, 6:05 pm
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okay..so it all started with this forum on this site. http://RAV4World.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20772
and since there was no US based customer or review or tip to use, I had to gain confidence in the product, business and support. Find people who will help in English! In fact I have had more than 70 emails exchanges over a month or so with many Chinese Mfd.
Trust me, with so many frauds online, its not easy to pay someone halfway world around and get product support.

Here is my 2 cents on few...
Roadrover : Excellent product but lousy team not interested MUCH in direct consumer sale. Price way too high as well. Hard getting good timely support.
ebayer: Not so good in email/chat communication. Doubt getting good support.
witson.com (same unit on autodvdgps and ebay) : Good company but product 'looks' little inferior. and no front usb.

autosoul.cn : was selected for few reasons. Their Sales Mgr Simon Chow makes you feel very comfortable. His communication is excellent, timely. He in fact called me when I doubted about doing business!
Then, there was a reference of a US based customer with whom I exchange emails and calls! Very good human to help strangers!
So this kindaa gave me a lot of confidence to buy from this guy and not others...

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#6: Author: Frostwolf, Location: Alabama

Posted: August 27, 2009, 4:44 am
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this is the one right?
Link

Please let us know if the unit needs to power down before turning key off, and if it locks up any.

#7: Author: area201, Location: Central NJ

Posted: August 27, 2009, 5:54 am
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Frostwolf wrote:

this is the one right? Link
Please let us know if the unit needs to power down before turning key off, and if it locks up any.

Yes..thats what I have ordered.
Hope it does not act like that...I think that might take 2 weeks or so.
just sent money today! Hope it will arrive soon and with all its toys n wires...and its easy to install.

#8: Author: -Unknown-, Location: Oshawa, Ontario

Posted: August 27, 2009, 6:26 am
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Frostwolf wrote:

Please let us know if the unit needs to power down before turning key off, and if it locks up any.

+1
Looking forward to your review. When are you getting your unit? (did you already order it?)

#9: Author: g00ber,

Posted: August 27, 2009, 7:37 am
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Here we go again...

I'm still very skeptical of the quality of these units. Perhaps you can do a better video of the interface than the guys at the company. Wasn't very impressed with their work thus far.

#10: Author: Frostwolf, Location: Alabama

Posted: August 27, 2009, 2:27 pm
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g00ber wrote:

Here we go again...

I'm still very skeptical of the quality of these units. Perhaps you can do a better video of the interface than the guys at the company. Wasn't very impressed with their work thus far.

What video was that? The Wiston brand? this one is a little different panel on it.

#11: Author: area201, Location: Central NJ

Posted: August 28, 2009, 9:16 am
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$$$ Here is the Price breakdown $$$
Navigation Sys: 420 USD (as seen on autosoul.cn)
Map price: ........ 30 USD
Rear Camera:.... 30 USD(optional) 1/4" ccd, 628*582 res
DTV model:..... 100 USD(optional)
S/H to USA:...... 50 USD/unit

I ordered Nav + Map + Camera + S/h = $530
Money Transfer Method: MoneyGram $10 fee , 10 Min transfer
You just find a local agent on their site, take cash and receiver info (last name, first name, address, phone). They will give you a 'Reference Number'. Let your receiver know about it and thats it!

I have been to BoA, HSBC, a local bank and few online/agent services...
With Bank, you have to have account with them and "Still" pay fees Evil or Very Mad

$45/1-2 weeks BoA, $15/couple days HSBC (Nice choice if you have acc), local banks $30/1-2 weeks Evil or Very Mad

While MoneyGram $10/10 min was the best and easiest of all, I just stay away from WU. Xoom was nice, can do bank acc deposit, but its online only.

#12: Author: area201, Location: Central NJ

Posted: August 28, 2009, 9:18 am
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Frostwolf wrote:

g00ber wrote:

What video was that? The Wiston brand? this one is a little different panel on it.

Yes...this Autosoul is different mfd. I think that video really kills Wiston sys!!

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#13: Author: junebug1701, Location: Baton Rouge

Posted: August 28, 2009, 2:01 pm
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I would be leery of sending $530 to somebody in China that I've never met. What if they just take the money and run? Is there any recourse through this MoneyGram company?

#14: Author: Zeoth, Location: San Francisco

Posted: August 28, 2009, 2:13 pm
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junebug1701 wrote:

I would be leery of sending $530 to somebody in China that I've never met. What if they just take the money and run? Is there any recourse through this MoneyGram company?

Nope. Same with wiring money through a bank. Credit card is the best way.

#15: Author: janzy21, Location: Boston, Ma

Posted: August 28, 2009, 2:41 pm
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I just bought my Limited about a month ago.
Am I correct in assuming that my warranty will be no good if I buy this and install it?

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