Sat-nav delete how-to?

[markplant]

Hi Mark,
I'm also interested in what you achieved replacing your sat nav screen. Hats off to you - brilliant piece of work
I just happen to have a spare working satnav screen, but one that has a couple of pixelated lines, so a perfect donor. Just wanted to ask a couple of questions:
What software are you using with the Xperia as it's a relatively old phone - came out in 2013 I think.
Are you using a bluetooth OBD sender for car info?
I know Xperia will turn on when powered through USB power lead, but how do you get Xperia to turn off - no battery perhaps This might be a stupid question
You help appreciated

Hi
It was just android with a skin
Yes BT for odb2
I drilled a small hole in the top edge of the nav surround to access the power button to switch off if not been used for some time.

[markplant]

Hi Mark,
I'm also interested in what you achieved replacing your sat nav screen. Hats off to you - brilliant piece of work
I just happen to have a spare working satnav screen, but one that has a couple of pixelated lines, so a perfect donor. Just wanted to ask a couple of questions:
What software are you using with the Xperia as it's a relatively old phone - came out in 2013 I think.
Are you using a bluetooth OBD sender for car info?
I know Xperia will turn on when powered through USB power lead, but how do you get Xperia to turn off - no battery perhaps This might be a stupid question
You help appreciated

Hi
It was just android with a skin
Yes BT for odb2
I drilled a small hole in the top edge of the nav surround to access the power button to switch off if not been used for some time.

[Mojito]

Hi Mark,
I'm also interested in what you achieved replacing your sat nav screen. Hats off to you - brilliant piece of work
I just happen to have a spare working satnav screen, but one that has a couple of pixelated lines, so a perfect donor. Just wanted to ask a couple of questions:
What software are you using with the Xperia as it's a relatively old phone - came out in 2013 I think.
Are you using a bluetooth OBD sender for car info?
I know Xperia will turn on when powered through USB power lead, but how do you get Xperia to turn off - no battery perhaps This might be a stupid question
You help appreciated

Hi
It was just android with a skin
Yes BT for odb2
I drilled a small hole in the top edge of the nav surround to access the power button to switch off if not been used for some time.

Thanks Mark, that's really helpful. I've now found this thread: viewtopic.php?t=56746
Really interesting and some great work in there.

[markplant]

That's the one I used , but didn't need to worry about motor control

[inkey$]

Thanks Mark, that's really helpful. I've now found this thread: viewtopic.php?t=56746
Really interesting and some great work in there.

The perfect thread, but frustrating that little remains of the imagery to go along with those instructions. Feels like we need a proper how-to for this with embedded thread photos, other options for tablets, etc as I can imagine a few people wanting to take this on.

[dj_jormi]

Try to put glove box on e81

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[Mojito]

Thanks Mark, that's really helpful. I've now found this thread: viewtopic.php?t=56746
Really interesting and some great work in there.

The perfect thread, but frustrating that little remains of the imagery to go along with those instructions. Feels like we need a proper how-to for this with embedded thread photos, other options for tablets, etc as I can imagine a few people wanting to take this on.

I'm going to continue working on this, but as I've only just got my Z back together, something to play with later in the year. I've got a spare monitor, car has satnav installed and I have a spare headunit with display, so could continue to use OEM radio. I have in mind keeping it as simple as possible. Others have done the hard work - thank you for sharing, especially Mark. Would be nice if I could find a more up to date 6.4" phone that will fit - seem to be quite a few models that might work. I will keep the existing motor setup for raising/lowering monitor and use Tasker or Automateit apps to programme automatic power on and off to phone. I will loose the original car computer info, but bluetooth OBD port to the phone for Torque App. Will also bluetooth sound to car. Sounds easy doesn't it If I do try it, I'll start a new thread, but as I say a Winter project

[inkey$]

Thanks Mark, that's really helpful. I've now found this thread: viewtopic.php?t=56746
Really interesting and some great work in there.

The perfect thread, but frustrating that little remains of the imagery to go along with those instructions. Feels like we need a proper how-to for this with embedded thread photos, other options for tablets, etc as I can imagine a few people wanting to take this on.

I'm going to continue working on this, but as I've only just got my Z back together, something to play with later in the year. I've got a spare monitor, car has satnav installed and I have a spare headunit with display, so could continue to use OEM radio. I have in mind keeping it as simple as possible. Others have done the hard work - thank you for sharing, especially Mark. Would be nice if I could find a more up to date 6.4" phone that will fit - seem to be quite a few models that might work. I will keep the existing motor setup for raising/lowering monitor and use Tasker or Automateit apps to programme automatic power on and off to phone. I will loose the original car computer info, but bluetooth OBD port to the phone for Torque App. Will also bluetooth sound to car. Sounds easy doesn't it If I do try it, I'll start a new thread, but as I say a Winter project