Fitting Factory Sat Navigation for the Vauxhall VE VXR8
- Document Contents
- Introduction
- Parts and Tools Required
- Step 1 - Removing the Existing Glove Box
- Step 2 - Fitting the Navigation GPS Antenna
- Step 3 - Preparing the existing glove box (Optional)
- Step 4 - Fitting the Main Unit to your glove box (Optional)
- Step 5 - Fitting the Navigation Glove box Wiring Harness
- Step 6 - Fitting the Navigation VGA Video Connector
- Step 7 - Fitting a Custom Nav Video Connector (Optional)
- Step 8 - Fitting the Glove box Assembly to the Vehicle
- Step 9 - Fitting the Nav Information Gateway
- Step 10 - Testing the System
- Step 11 - System Calibration
- Optional - Making your own Navigation Video Connector
- Optional - Fitting the NAV steering wheel button controls.
- Document Information
- Information on how to fit the Factory GPS, Sat Navigation system to the Vauxhall VXR8.
- Vehicle: Vauxhall VXR8 (VE)
- Copyright Owner: Matthew Jones (Matti Jones) (ZerOne)
- Document Visits: 6271
- Created: Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:54 am
- Revised: Wed May 01, 2013 2:36 am (Rev 3)
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The VE Series I commodores saw the introduction of two distinct Satellite Navigation Systems available as factory fit / dealer fit options for the commodore range.
These systems include
1) The Full Map System (Available on Calais, Calais V, Statesman, Caprice, SSV and HSV models).
2) The Turn by Turn System (Available for models without the colour LCD radio / headunit fitted).
This document covers what is needed to fit the Full Map system to a VE Commodore fitted with a colour LCD radio / head unit.
This includes fitting the system to models that have optionally fitted a colour LCD radio / head unit from a Calais / SSV / HSV model.
The Full Map Navigation system is a factory navigation system that integrates with the colour LCD radio head unit, and instrument cluster.
When fitted, the NAV button on the head unit is automatically enabled, and allows the driver to view their current position on the centre
colour LCD screen via a 2D colour map.
The system also allows for the driver to enter a destination address via the standard radio controls,
and will provide turn by turn audio and visual instructions to the driver allowing them to safely reach their destination.
When enabled, the system can also display navigation information such as the current street name, the next turn, distance to the next turn,
and the next street to turn in to, via the instrument cluster. (By pressing the TRIP button to display the Navigation Turn By Turn Information).
When the optional NAV steering wheel button controls are fitted, pressing the steering wheel NAV button will automatically toggle the instrument cluster display
to the Navigation turn by turn display, as well as play updated navigation turn information through the audio system.
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Parts Required
Blaupunkt Navigation Main Unit
Navigation Information Gateway Module (NIM)
Navigation Glove box wiring harness
Navigation Video Wiring Harness
Holden Sensis Navigation DVD
Optional Parts
Holden Navigation User Manual
Navigation System Glove box Shelf
Navigation System Glove box Cradle
Glove box Lamp
Glove box Lamp Switch
Tools Needed
Plastic Trim Removal Tool
Phillips Head Screwdriver
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To fit and wire the navigation system main unit, we will need to remove the glove compartment from the vehicle.
Firstly, you will need to remove the passenger side lower foot well trim to gain access to the bottom of the glove box.
To remove this trim piece, simply pull the trim piece downwards, starting from the back of the trim piece, disengaging the 3 clips holding the back of the trim pieces in place, and a further 3 clips used to hold the front of the trim piece in place.
The following image shows the passenger side lower trim partially removed.
Next, you will need to remove the horizontal dash spear trim on the passenger side of the vehicle.
It is best to start from one end of the spear trim, pulling the trim outwards with an even amount of force.
The horizontal trim pieces are held in place using a number of clips, which can be disengaged by pulling the trim piece outwards, away from the dash, as shown in the following image.
Removal of the passenger side spear trim will allow you to access the upper glove box screws, which will require removal a little later.
Next remove the fascia surrounding the boot release switch, inside the glove compartment.
Once the fascia is removed, you will need to remove the screw located beneath the fascia.
Next, locate the second screw cover on the other side of the glove compartment.
Remove this cover, and remove the screw located underneath this cover.
Next, locate and remove the 2 screws located at the bottom of the glove compartment, used to hod the bottom of the assembly in place.
These screws would have been hidden underneath the lower passenger foot well trim.
Once you have these screws removed, you will need to remove the 4 upper glove compartment screws.
The following image shows the location of these screws.
Finally, with all the glove compartment mounting screws removed, the glove compartment assembly can be removed from the vehicle.
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The Factory GPS antenna is fitted next to the middle of the dash pad, located close to the windscreen, and close to the sunlight / automatic headlight sensor.
In order to fit the GPS antenna, and run the cable to the navigation unit, you will need to remove the passenger side dash tweeter trim as well as the windscreen ventilation trim pieces.
To remove the passenger side dash tweeter (speaker) trim piece, simply pull the trim piece upwards starting from the far left hand side of the piece, and slowly work your way around until the trim piece is removed.
Next, using the same technique, remove the windscreen ventilation (demister) trim piece, by pulling the trim piece upwards to disengage the clips.
(Note you do not need to unplug the sun load / automatic headlight sensor from the vehicle, or remove this trim piece completely), as this can be difficult to unplug, and refit later.
With this trim piece out of the way, using the supplied double sided tape, fit the GPS antenna in the location shown below.
Next, using the supplied clips, clip the GPS antenna cable in to the holes provided on the dash chassis, as shown above.
Finally, the run the GPS antenna socket and cable down in to the glove box compartment area via the hole provided next to the tweeter.
The GPS antenna cable should now be located around the back of the HVAC blower motor, and should be routed around to as it will be easily accessible at the back of the glove compartment when refitted.
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If your factory Sat Navigation system did not come with a modified glove assembly,
you will need to modify your existing glove box assembly in order to fit the main navigation system.
This will consist of carefully cutting a large square hole in the back of the glove box for the main navigation units wiring connectors.
The area that requires cutting will be pre-marked, and can by cut using an ordinary stanley knife, or box cutter.
(You do not need to be accurate when cutting this hole, as the navigation unit and trim pieces will adequately cover any slip ups or mistakes made when cutting this hole).
Once you have cut the hole, you can begin fitting the main navigation unit to the glove box.
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Again if your Navigation system did not come with the glove box assembly, you will need to fit the main Navigation system to your glove box.
Firstly, slide the main navigation unit into the glove box cradle.
The navigation unit should clip in to place, and you should have something like the following.
Next, fit the Sat Navigation unit fascia trim piece to the navigation unit glove box cradle.
This trim piece should simply clip in to place, and should look something like the following
Finally, fit the main navigation unit, with the cradle and fascia trim piece in place, to the glove box.
Secure the navigation unit by fitting four trim fasteners in the following location.
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If your vehicle has the optional rear seat entertainment unit fitted (I.E. the roof mounted DVD player, including the roof mounted screen, and the twin headrest mounted screen systems),
then your vehicle will also have the factory Sat Navigation system video wiring connector behind the glove box.
This wiring connector is located on the passenger side of the glove box, directly above the fuse panel / passenger kick panel.
If this connector is available, then it is easiest to plug the Sat Navigation systems video connector cable in to the vehicle,
leaving the VGA style connector unplugged on the Sat Navigation system.
(It is much easier to connect the VGA style cable to the Sat Nav unit, than it is to plug the other side of the cable to the cabin when fitting the glove box assembly).
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This step is for vehicles that do not have the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE / DVD) Unit installed.
For these vehicles, the navigation glove box video connector will not be present, and you will need to either source
the required wiring loom from Holden, or alternatively you can make your own navigation video connector that will
connect to the VGA output on the Navigation main unit, and to the video connector on the colour LCD radio / head unit.
For more information on how to make your own video connector, see the "Making your own Navigation Video Connector" section below.
Once you have either made your own Navigation video connector, simply plug the head unit side of the video connector in to the head unit,
and run the VGA style connector side of the wiring back to roughly the middle of the glove box area.
(Do not connect the VGA style connector to the Sat Navigation system yet, as it is easier to plug this connector in when fitting the whole glove box assembly to the vehicle.
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Fitting the glove box assembly back in to the vehicle with the Sat Navigation unit in place can be a bit tricky.
You need to be careful that you feed the glove box assembly in to its mounting slot from the bottom first,
taking extra care that you do not damage the glove box lamp switch connector by forcing the glove box in to place.
Next, using the passenger seat and your knees to hold the glove box assembly roughly in place, connector the VGA style video connector to the back of the Sat Navigation system.
Once you have the bottom part of the glove box in position and the VGA video connector in place, make sure that both the navigation gateway wiring connector,
and the main glove box wiring connector are hanging down and accessible at the back of the glove box unit.
Once you are satisfied that the cables are accessible, and the glove box is in position, fit the lower 2 screws to hold the glove box in place.
Next, fit one or two screws to the top of the glove box assembly to hold the upper part of the glove box in place.
You will now want to connect the glove box main wiring connector to the vehicle, and ensure that the glove box lamp and switch are functioning correctly.
The following image shows the female side of the glove box wiring connector that you will need to plug the glovebox / nav wiring loom in to.
Please note, in this image, the connector has been unclipped from the bracket to help show its location.
If the glove box door is difficult to close, then it is possible that the glove box lamps switch may have been pushed inwards, or may have been dislodged.
If this is the case, then try popping the glove box door switch back in to place, or worse case, you may need to remove and refit the glove box again to ensure the lamp switch is seated correctly.
If the glove box lamp illuminates, and the glove box door closes, then you are ready to fit the remaining upper screws to the glovebox.
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Fitting the Navigation Information Gateway to the lower passenger footwell trim.
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Turn the ignition on, and press the NAV button on the head unit.
If the system has been fitted correctly, the Navigation system should display a map of your current location.
(Or display the power up screen, depending on how long the system has been powered up for.
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The factory gps system uses both the GPS signal antenna, the vehicles speed / odometer signal,
and an internal heading compass to determine the current vehicle direction, distance travelled, and vehicle GPS co-ordinates.
When there is a weak or no GPS signal, the Sat Navigation system will rely solely on the vehicle speed / odometer signal,
and its internal compass to roughly calculate where the vehicle is heading, its distance travelled, and roughly its position based on these values, on the map.
When fitting a new factory Sat Navigation system, the system will attempt to automatically calibrate the distance and speed information,
based on the values that it receives from the vehicle and its current GPS location.
During this time, the Sat Navigation system may be inaccurate when there is no, or a bad GPS signal.
Typically the GPS calibration will take around 20Km of driving in order to be accurate.
The Sat Navigation system will automatically calibrate itself, and does not require the owner to initiate the calibration sequence.
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VGA Male Connector (15Pin D Socket)
Pin Wire Colour Details 1 Red Video Connector (RGBs) - Red Signal 2 Green Video Connector (RGBs) - Green Signal 3 White / Grey Stripe Video Connector (RGBs) - Blue Signal 4 Black with White Stripe Video Connector - Ground 5 Yellow Wire Video Connector (RGBs) - Syncronisation Outer Shield Black Outer Sheild - Ground 6 Not Used
Series I Head Unit - Video Wiring Connector X7
Pin Wire Colour Details 1 White Video Connector (RGBs) - Blue Signal 2 Not Used 3 Red Video Connector (RGBs) - Red Signal 4 Not Used 5 White / Black DVD Video Input Ground 6 Not Used 7 Not Used 8 Not Used 9 Not Used 10 Black Ground 11 Dark Green Video Connector (RGBs) - Green Signal 12 Not Used 13 Yellow Video Connector (RGBs) - Syncronisation 14 Red DVD Input Video Signal 15 Not Used 16 Not Used 17 Not Used 18 Not Used