[turnvinal]

This is an image of the glove box wiring completed.

 

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This is an image of the glove box before and after.

My next project is building a custom housing to hold the DVD player. I have it wrapped in a towel to keep it from scratching the glovebox cloth.

All the crap that was in the glovebox before, still fits.

 

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The IR receiver for the DVD player is located here. I wanted a temporary location for it because I will be able to ditch it once I upgrade to the Vizualogic overhead unit.

 

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Everything complete. Kids happy. Wife happy. I'm happy.

 

[turnvinal]

Cool!:4:

How did you get the seat back cover off?

I'll be installing mine next week

Great work. Nice and neat.

Thanks for the compliments.

BTW: The FM modulator that comes with the Vizualogic kit is worthless in an X. The OEM stereo has no antenna hookup, it runs through the wiring harness. Check into Blitzsafe if you need that functionality.

There are two ways to get the seat cover off.
1. Grab it at the bottom and pull hard. This will break the plastic retainers. There are two for each seat back. I have a ton of these (30) to be exact if you want to buy some I can sell them to you fairly cheaply. They are about $2.50 each at the dealer.
2. Grab the cover in the center and pull towards you, gently but firmly. At the same time grab one of the sides of the cover and push it towards the center, again gently but firmly. The side will pop out of its retainer holding thing. Then do the same with the other side, but this one is much easier. See image for a more visual representation.

In both cases you will need to remove the retainer clips from the seat back. That part is annoyingly difficult.

 

[phins2rt]

turnival,
Very nice write up!!! Very clean install.

One of the problems I have with headrest monitors is that I am constantly removing the headrests to haul things. Did you run into anything that would let you detach the monitor cables from the headrest if needed?

Also, do you have any headrest covers to thwart potential thieves from seeing your monitors?

How much were the monitors? With LCD prices falling I thought these smaller monitors would be in the $100 range by now.

 

[turnvinal]

turnival,
Very nice write up!!! Very clean install.

One of the problems I have with headrest monitors is that I am constantly removing the headrests to haul things. Did you run into anything that would let you detach the monitor cables from the headrest if needed?

Also, do you have any headrest covers to thwart potential thieves from seeing your monitors?

How much were the monitors?

Thanks,

I can't detach the headrests without un-installing them from the seat back, wire ties and such within and under the seat.

I don't have headrest covers yet. I am going to buy some leather and have my wife make some, she is good with a sewing machine. Vizualogic does not make covers for any cars other than some GM models, also they do not sell their material, I asked.

I got the headrests with the 7" monitors already installed, DVD player, 2 wireless headphones & all wiring for $879.00 from autobarn.com free shipping.
http://www.autobarn.net/headrests.html
They were good. There was a problem with my order (not everything shipped) and they took care of it right away.

I think you can get raw monitors for $120-$150.

 

[Hanover]

Another really nice clean installation and great pictures.......should be helpful to all with this project.....thanks for taking the time to append the picture with the text.

Hanover

 

[Mocking-DX]

nice install
and the wite up on removing the seat back covers is great and handy for my future install

anyway, unfortunately the MDX headrest is too small for a decent size monitor, ta't why i would probably go with vizualogic also

or

just put 2 overhead above the headrest location

thanks again

 

[X2Z]

Sweet installation. Nice and clean. Thanks for all the pics too. Now, just sit back and enjoy.

 

[Sly_]

looks great! I just ordered my own visualogic kit from autobarn to connect it to my AVIC-N2 system.

Question:

Once this system is installed, is it still possible to remove any of the seats if need be for other work? I mean is the bottom wiring using some sort of plug that can be disconnected so that the entire seat could be removed if need be?

I ask this because my driver seat rails may need to be changed in the near future as I am getting some slight play while driving.

Thanks

 

[turnvinal]

Question:

Once this system is installed, is it still possible to remove any of the seats if need be for other work? I mean is the bottom wiring using some sort of plug that can be disconnected so that the entire seat could be removed if need be?

Thanks,

In my installation I wire-tied the the cable to the seat mounted cable but left the extension cable un-tied at this point.

If I need to remove the seat all I have to do is unplug the extension cable and the seat will come out per standard procedures.

John

 

[Sly_]

Thanks,

In my installation I wire-tied the the cable to the seat mounted cable but left the extension cable un-tied at this point.

If I need to remove the seat all I have to do is unplug the extension cable and the seat will come out per standard procedures.

John

Perfect! Thanks John

 

[Asinine]

Excellent installation and notes, it made my Vizualogic install much, much easier. I’d probably still be stuck trying to take off the seat panels! Appreciate you selling me those rear seat clips, too.

My story: I bought the Vizualogic A-1250 dual DVD through TrailDuty on eBay for $1,500. The A-1250 dual series puts a DVD/LCD combo in each headrest and connects to each other through a control module, so my kids can watch whatever they prefer or hit the source button to watch what the other is watching. Other cool features are the infrared transmitters are embedded in the front of the LCD bezel, it plays MP3/WMA files, it plays iPod audio/video with the optional VVIC cable, 1 in / 2 out RCA connections, and a remote.

I went a step further by adding an USA Spec PA11-HON2y iPod / AUX adapter and NavTool navigation to video converter. The driver-side audio output of the Vizualogic player is connected to AUX and the video is connected to the NavTool box, so when I flip the NavTool toggle and set the changer to disc 6, I see the video on the nav screen and fill up the car with DVD sound. I went with NavTool because it is visually and functionally identical to the TVandNav2Go box and costs $100 less.

Here are my notes and suggestions for future installs:
1. You’ll need two seat clips per side to replace the seat backs.
2. To route the cables under the seat and carpet easily, unbolt the seats and tilt them backwards. There’s a small connector on the back of the nav DVD unit that should be pulled temporarily to avoid stressing the wire.
3. Remember to flip the dip switch on the PA11-HON2y to allow for AUX play.
4. The NavTool harness is short and wiring the connections under the seat looked painful, so I used a standard M/F 9-pin serial cable to extend the video from the NavTool harness to the NavTool box under the dash. Once under the dash, it was much easier to make all the connections and mount the toggle in a decent location.
5. The power outlet connector is one manufacturers have used for years. I took a 1967 GTX reverse light switch with matching connector and made my own intermediary connections for power and ground. The only tap I had to make was into the white/blue off the radio for the constant power.
6. The NavTool toggle was tucked inside the power outlet area by drilling from the top while the radio was out. It’s easily accessible and not visible.
7. Leave a trickle charger on the battery while testing the system.
8. Only let the kids help when it’s time to test the system….

It took longer than I thought to do the install, but my family and I are pleased with the results. Many thanks to this forum and its contributors for product recommendations and installation tips.

 

[Asinine]

Here is a pic of the drivers side area with the seat tilted back and cables running under the carpet through the factory hole.

 

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This hole on the passenger side of the console is where I coiled up and stashed extra wiring. I need to take a recent pic, but the extra Vizualogic, 9-pin serial cable, ground wires, etc. are here.

 

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Pic of the NavTool harness hanging down and all the cables routed under the passenger seat.

 

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Pic of the connector that I made. The gray part is from a 67 GTX reverse switch and I know I've seen it on other things like speaker wiring and cigarette lighers (old car guy here). The turquoise parts are basic insulated connectors bought at Pep Boys. This thing plugs in between the power outlet and the harness eliminating the need to tap the harness.

 

[Asinine]

And finally, a really bad picture of the finished product. The drivers side and nav are showing Shrek2 while the passenger side is showing Lady and the Tramp. Aside from the addition of the NavTool and AUX box, it's nearly identical to turnvinal's clean installation, whom I appreaciate having shared his experience.

 

[phins2rt]

Looks really nice!!:29:

Did your kit come with any coverings for the headrests? My main concern is would-be thieves can really see those monitors!