Biscuits Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hi, Have just got a MicroRoadPilot off eBay (Networx Automotive). I'm sure I've read somewhere someone installing the main unit in the ashtray??? Any help/tips would be really apreciated... before I wreck my prid & joy. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Here's the POST. I'm going to do mine when it warms up a bit. I'll keep you posted. BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Thanks Bub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwo Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Mine is here (see attachement) and hardwired into fuse board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Mine is here and hardwired into fuse board [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Couple of questions if I can. :: How'd you get the cable down the side of the dashboard/A-pillar? :: Where'd you put the GPS reciever? I was thinking of putting under the dash on top of the glove box. :: Where've you put the laserpilot? Cheers Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwo Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 if the questions are to me, the cables can be pushed into the gaps around windscreen edge. gps antennae is located ontop of dash infront of central speaker up against windscreen with wires pushed into windscreen gap. with regards to laserpilot - i don't use it, for the simple reason that if it goes off you are 99% caught anyway (and i would rather not know until nip turned up)! i personally would go for a jammer (aka garage door opener) instead. i can send some other pics if needed John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Mine is setup exactly as above, and ditto the laser pilot (in fact I just sold it on ebay!) Completely pointless - if it goes off, you've been caught... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Yeah, I have to agree and think eBay is the best place for it now... 'B I N G' you've got mail ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted February 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Mine is here (see attachement) and hardwired into fuse board [/ QUOTE ] where'd you put the GPS receiver ? I've put the display in the same spot and wired into the fuse board, but would like the GPS receiver hiden under the dash. do you know how to take the vents out of the dash board to get easier access ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 When I installed mine I removed the lower trim panel (around the pedals) & then brought the antenna up from there - I attached it to some bodywork of the car & could see sky through the widscreen (was quite uncomforatble !) this was on a golf but you may find that easier than via the vents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 I originally had mine on the dash but recently moved it underneath, I tried getting to the front of the screen but there's no easy access due to a huge alloy crossmember, so I took out the Instrument panel (2 screws) and put the receiver between the crossmember and dash top - perfect fit tight enough not to need any sticky stuff and works fine. This is on an A3, don't know if other models are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 EEK, not sure I would want to remove the dash pod! Call me a scaredy cat! Mine GPS reciever just sits blow the wondscreen in front of the dash pod... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb67 Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 [ QUOTE ] EEK, not sure I would want to remove the dash pod! Call me a scaredy cat! Mine GPS reciever just sits blow the wondscreen in front of the dash pod... [/ QUOTE ] Wondscreen - is that like drive-by-wire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 If you do remove the clocks make sure the ignition is off & stays off until they are hooked back up - otherwise you will get an airbag error light (at least on MkIV Golf you do) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Well, taking the clocks out was easy, 2 screws only and the wire's long enough to not have to disconnect and everything worked OK afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 I actually always tuck the gps antenna above the cluster but still under the dash, there is a little pocket that holds it in a treat and that part of the dash is really thin so you get full signal all the time. Does your Roadpilot go offline often? I bought one and my Dad got another 3 points taking him to 9 before it arrived so I put it in his car for him, however I have been using his merc recently a fair bit as I was selling my Avant and noticed it goes offline quite alot, I asked if it did that with him and he said yeah, always has. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted February 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 It has happened once... I don't think the connector on the base is all that good, as I moved it up and back down again and it sprang back into action. Other than that, I quite like it, smaller than Road Angel too. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Does your Roadpilot go offline often? I bought one and my Dad got another 3 points taking him to 9 before it arrived so I put it in his car for him, however I have been using his merc recently a fair bit as I was selling my Avant and noticed it goes offline quite alot, I asked if it did that with him and he said yeah, always has. Any ideas? [/ QUOTE ] You sure the Merc's windscreen isn't heat reflective? The one in the wifes Clio is and the Tom Tom is very hit and miss..... I've never had a problem with the RoadPilot in the A4. BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Could be! The replacement screen recently fitted to my RS6 is an insulated/reflective one - the RoadPilot had great difficulty getting a fix. I've had to get a re-radiating GPS antenna for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Does your Roadpilot go offline often? I bought one and my Dad got another 3 points taking him to 9 before it arrived so I put it in his car for him, however I have been using his merc recently a fair bit as I was selling my Avant and noticed it goes offline quite alot, I asked if it did that with him and he said yeah, always has. [/ QUOTE ] I have had this problem occasionally - it is really weird as both my SatNav (behind clocks) & MRP (under dash in corner) fail to find signal at the same time (the MRP usually takes a while to "fix" - I can see this on teh SatNav as it will see some satellites but not give me the geographical location for a minute) Roadpilot were really helpful and lent me an antenna/power clip so I could test my install. My conclusion was a) it seems most likley to struggle when it is misty b) on the move it is harder to get a signal than stationary c) it seems to often come about having stopped the car for just a few minutes. The next time I start the car it usually gets a fix quickly so I am not really sure what is going on - RP thought the 2 antennas may be interfering with each other & suggested I locate them far apart - I had this problem before the SatNav unit so I don't think this is the case. In the summer I am going to bring the MRP antenna up to behind the clocks to see if a) it gets better signal & b) if they interfere or not ! If this doesn't work I think I will try to get a VW external FM/GPS aerial/antenna & use a reradiating (don't like the sound of that but assume they are safe !) antenna to pass signal to the units in the dash (car has curtain air bags so can't drop headlining) get a stronger signal. That said they have behaved for ages now so not sure if I will bother beyong resiting the MRP antenna ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Don't know if this has any relevance but I bought my MRP about 18 months ago, a couple of months back it got broken and I sent it back for repair, the repaired/new one I got back will usually get a fix in less than a couple of mins and often in less than a minute, but the 'old' one usually took at least 4 or 5 minutes and often much longer - like 10 mins or more (a few times it took over 20 mins) so it would appear to me that the new ones are better than the old - unless my old one was 'duff' I'm still using the same antenna and until recently it was in the same place as before - on top of the dash (now it is under the dash). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwo Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 mine went for repair in december, would lock on and then go off again. snet mine back, came back fixed, and as DukeDesmo says, it now locks on a lot quicker. I got the extended antennae cable for other car which has coated windscreen - rest it on the parcel shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Thanks for the replies. I have just realised that I have to really hold the RP tight in teh update cradle to get it to be seen, so I think it may be this, I will try and bend the pins out a little further to make sure there is a decent contact. I had the gps antenna stuck to the roof to see if it is any better so I know it is not a reflective windscreen problem. Thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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