BMW e46 Navigation Install | AVANT 4 

Worth the added cost

did you buy the relocation kit?

@@umrickaa I bought the relocation kit that has 2 usb ports and no lid. Can't remember the name of it.

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I have the msport one

@@EvanGoyuk Got it, thanks. Thinking I may go for the AZA wheel, seems like everyone on the forums is super happy with their work.

Hmm maybe you will see one on the channel

They all are, it's bare steel from factory. Kinda odd they did it that way.

yep mine is rusty too

Every car I've own has rusty metal behind the dash

I am going to upgrade to Avant 4. Going to order it tomorrow. I am upgrading from Avant 2. If you interesting in Avant 2 I will give you a super good deal

anton alexeev im interested if someone is selling.

Much better

Super reliable... no complaints

Mine does this too but it’s not very loud

Avin Avant 4

It plugs right it’s the harness then just plug in the usb

So the three wires connect to 12v, ground, ibus which comes off the factory harness. Or the Avin radios come with the connector for the ibus

Yes I can

DerKopfsammler666 I am trying to instal one with the big harness from the back, how did you route it? Thanks 🙏

@@logand8811I don't remember about the connections (the site didn't had much instructions about it so I had to figure out by myself) but I routed it starting from the rear seat, through the right side (some usualy go for the left side under the driver's wheel cover, but I found that removing the glove box would be easier for that job), removing the left side cushion is easy, you just need to pull it hard, pass the cable BEHIND the seat belt, and if you want you can also pass it under the seat itself (you can also pull it hard to release it a bit), then pass it under the rear inner skirt side cover (also by pulling but those have 4 pins that you need to align with the holes to plug the skirt back in afterwards), then just tuck the cable under the B pillar cover (you don't need to remove it, just tuck it in, and remember, always BEHIND the seat belt, not on top of it), then under the front inner skirt side cover (same as the rear one), up to the glove box (you'll need to unscrew it and remove it first) and tuck it behind it under the fusebox wires, and finaly you can pass the harness into the central console gaps from behind the glove box, where your radio will fit.

I ended up hooking up the after market microphone to the oem location

Evan Goyuk thank you for replying. Is it complicated to route it to the ceiling of the car?

It’s not that bad

@@EvanGoyuk do you have any information to route wire fir dash cam to roof of BMW 2006 325 ci convertibles

Yes

Yes voice commands work through the the mic. Yes it works with the steering wheel button. Also the hotspot will work

@@EvanGoyuk does the radio autoconnect to wifi though when you get in car if the hotspot is on in the phone?

talking just android wise by this...obviously with carplay usb it would just connect through usb connection i assume....

It has all the same features just a larger screen

•• that headunit does not look OEM however. Many people, including myself, hate the way aftermarket head units look giving the avant it’s purpose: to give modern features with an OEM look.

SimpleChem i understand, however its all personal preference, i like the look of the 9”, i think it looks more modern

SimpleChem xtrons also has oem looking head units.

It doesnt have the oem look. So no it isnt better

Yes

I end up running them to the center console. But you can run them to your glovebox. You need to remove the glovebox and snake it through. It’s kinda of a pain.

@@EvanGoyuk Any chance you could provide some information/pictures on where you ran them and how?

I can try but to be honest it’s very hard to take pictures of it. Not a lot of space. You kinda have to feel around

I put them between fuse box and glove box, remove 3 top screws so that gives You a little bit of space to push them in. I've started from center console towards glove box.

Yes I did buy the hvac relocation unit

@@EvanGoyuk Did you have to take out the radio again and unscrew everything?

You just plug into the USB port

So you need to have the vin unlocked double check that they unlocked the vin and is the interface hooked up correctly

@@EvanGoyuk. How do you unlock the Vin? I did provide my vin # and we all should have gotten the license, that should unlock the vin. I think.

Contact Avin USA if you paid for this option the should already done it

Yes I can and yes you have to splice wires

Can you just tell me one more thing I need to splice wires for what exactly Thanks

Behind the radio you need to splice in to the positive cable for 12v power, then the negative cable. Lastly the k-bus wire for the information to be read in

Evan Goyuk thanks a lot

Yes

Oem one but there are two styles the older single button style or the stripe style

I added a link to one in the description

Sweet! Thanks man 🤙

Yes and yes

ᴛᴏᴍᴍy ᴠᴇʀᴄᴇᴛᴛɪ just remember if you hade oem Navi you have to run a big harness from the trunk to the back of radio

@@logand8811 hi, do you know where can I find manual on how to properly install the 6m cable from head unit to trunk?

Anton Shishkov It is fairly straightforward, I just started to take the oem stuff out and plug in the cable. Routing it is tricky I kind of half assed it the first time and never went back to redo it. You can route it through the back seats then beside the passenger seat then up the glove box. I think you can put the cable through the side trim piece beside the passenger seat but I gave up on getting it off.

@@logand8811 thank you for the quick response!

Yes I have the wireless adapter, however I like using the cable it’s more stable.

@@EvanGoyuk thanks for taking your time to respond! Helps alot 👍

The sounds quality is about the same. However the Avin is overall a better headunit. Limiting factory is the HK speakers kinda suck. I have new speakers going in very soon be sure to stay tuned for the video!!

@@EvanGoyuk Wonder, what speakers did you pick to replace the stock HK with ? I am having the same dilemma at the moment.

Alright not the best but pretty good

False make sure the radio you get comes with a canbus decoder

Yes I have he HK package and yes the rear speakers work. The speakers sound better than stock

Was this a plug and play conversion? I have heard different stories, like you have to cut into some wires

Yes it is 100% plug and play. No need to cut any wires

I have the HK setup as well but needed to order the extension harness to plug into the amp in the trunk. You can check on eonon site for how to tell. By just pulling out your radio.

@@badcopyinc was this because you had a factory navigation at one point? Or is it with any HK system?

Unfortunately I do not but it really isn’t bad to do yourself! It’s all plug and play

bro if you pay someone to install this you might as well light your money on fire

So far it’s great only down fall is when your turning the volume up from the steering wheel while the controls are up on the display you can not change the channel. Until the disappear on the screen. I will put that in my review I know it’s hard to understand

Evan Goyuk- hey Evan , I need a bit of help . Do you Have/use Pa Soft BmwScanner 1.4 ? I recently bought one off amazon an I can’t get it to work , wondering if you have one an it Actually works , you might be able to suggest where to find a Working model , I have same Car 02 330ci an Scanner reads no modules , also tried on 3 pc’s an another 325ci , still won’t work Error ike Error Ews . Pin 7+8 bridged with no results , pa soft won’t identify car . Not sure what the issue is , any help appreciated 🙏🏼

Pins 7 and 8 only need to be bridged for an inpa cable not pa soft cable. Also make sure the cable is and scanner is plugged into the computer before launching the application

Evan Goyuk - ok , the Scanner did come with 7+8 already bridged , still no results . Contacted seller on amazon - for an exchange . Gonna try again an will update with results . Tried on multiple PCs an cars , I have a feeling unit might have issues . Will update when Solved

You are using a pa soft cable right not a Ipna cable?

You relocate them down to where the sunglass holder is

I love it no complaints

No, I think you can buy one for it

nice, i have an oem one but it only has standard definition

Yes but an adapter is required

Yes, but you need an adapter

Evan Goyuk thank you🙏🏽

I agree

YES

Evan Goyuk i just got a 05 bmw 325i I want the Radio system would you recommend getting the iBus and following your tutorial also which wire should I get for CarPlay the white or the black one? And also I need a new plastic trim to relocate my hvac system right but I don’t see on there website for one if u can answer my question much appreciated dude I like the videos you been posting

Nope it’s worth it