Bosco390 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I have been reading with interest the posts in this forum re: a Nav swap and am dying to do a swap in our '10 MKX for a Nav unit... I use my Droid for GPS directions, so I am not dying for the Navigation capabilities, but the touchscreen looks so much better. Our non-Nav unit works flawlessly, reads my USB mp3 memory sticks, Sirius reception is great, Sync works fine. What I have learned is this... the units fitting earlier MKX's... 07-09 are incompatible with the '10 MKX...and of course the later unit... 11-13 are incompatible as well... or so I read. I wrote an ebay seller and got the following.... "... Dear oemcaraudio,I have been looking for a while now for a GPS Navigation 6 disc changer with Sync Receiver for our 2010 MKX. It is my understanding that the unit in earlier years are not compatible with the 2010 model, is that correct? Do you have this Navigation Receiver available or am I wrong regarding other years compatibility? Our current unit is the NON-navigation unit, 6 disc changer with USB & Sync, would the TouchScreen Navigation unit be plug & Play interchangable?Thank you so much for your response and I hope you can help us. Dear bosco390,That is correct, the 2010 MKX does not use this navigation system. It uses a different model that we do not have in stock. Installing navigation into a vehicle that never had it can sometimes be very complicated you must keep in mind that sometimes the vehicles without navigation came with a different sound system than a vehicle with navigation. You'll also need to install GPS antenna. In a 2010 MKX the dash panel surrounding your radio is different than the dash panel that would be found in a vehicle with navigation.According to my parts system these are the navigation units that would be found in a 2010 MKX:AA1T-18K931-AA , AA1T-18K931-AB , AA1T-18K931-AC , AA1T-18K931-ADWe are not installation experts and do not know which model will be compatible in your vehicle or necessarily what all must be done to complete the installation. But if you do your research and know which part number you need we can probably special order it for you from one of our suppliers.- Ben ....." So my question... has anyone done the swap on a 2010 MKX? Are there "work-arounds" like I have read some have done?... If I buy a unit and GPS antenna, and have it programmed by the dealer, will it hook up with my Sirius module? Yes, I am aware I also have to switch out the bezel, and they're not cheap (at least the ones i've sited). Thanks for any insights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco390 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 DEALERSHIP OR CAR AUDIO SHOP? Ok, we have FOUND a supplier of the correct NAV unit to replace our non-nav unit, but in reading the "plug & play" instructions, it looks just a bit beyond my comfort level... so my question ... is it better to ask a dealership to do the install, 'cause they know the car so well?... or is a car audio shop the better choice 'cause it is specifically what they do? Thanks for your opinions!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl08 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Bosco390, please share with me where you found the right NAV unit for non navi cars and that is plug in play please Sir??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco390 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 It is here... http://www.oemautopartsco.com/factory-oem-navigation-radio-clarion-p-30239.html Not cheap, but the units are new, not used. From my research, I learned that this company buys these units out of vehicles that are being shipped overseas and consequently require a different receiver. If you use them, please share that I referred you. I've not ordered yet, as I am shopping for an installer shop... dealer doesn't seem to want to be bothered. With the unit, unlock (so that the passenger can watch DVD's or use otherwise locked features while car is moving), and a digital TV tuner, it will run just short of $2100... the shop I've had preliminary discussion with is estimating $400 to install... so $2500 all tolled. Geez. Plus the new console bezel. But when I get the "I want's"... well, you know how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco390 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Also, there's one (used, just the unit, no install package) for sale on the auction site... http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-Lincolin-MKX-Navigation-Radio-OEM-LKQ-/190797884343?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6c70abb7&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco390 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 We've purchased the NAV unit (Clarion) along with the "Brick Install Kit" that makes it compatible with the vehicle that originally didn't have Nav... supplier programs the unit with our VIN so that the unit is specifically compatible... also purchased a "LockPick" kit to unlock certain functions while car is in motion and a Rear View Backup Camera... all tolled we're in so far for about $2k. Today is Sunday, next Wednesday we have an appointment to have the Install done. I will update when that's over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Very cool! Looking forward to updates & pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco390 Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Very cool! Looking forward to updates & pics! It's done!!! Well, two days ago my cell phone pooped out the camera, so no pics... but the job is done and looks exactly like any other stock OEM Navigation unit installed, so pics would be of limited value I suppose. This unit is wonderful, and performs exactly like stock, and more. Here is a rundown of what we did: Purchased the Navigation Dash Bezel on ebay $180 Purchased from OEM Auto Parts Co. the OEM Navigation Unit $1600 http://www.oemautopartsco.com/factory-oem-navigation-radio-clarion-p-30239.html This also included the BRICK KIT (not shown in attached picture), which is a wiring harness that allows the unit to interface with the vehicle that was originally equipped with the standard radio. BRICK KIT also included new steering wheel buttons specific to NAV, and a required amplifier. We provided OEM our VIN and they programmed the unit for our vehicle (more on that later) Purchased from OEM Auto Parts Co. the LockPick kit (see picture). This may be of interest to someone who has the NAV unit originally. By default, certain features of the unit are Locked out when the car is being driven. Watching DVD's is one of them... entering a NAV destination address... this kit (another maze of wires and harness connections) overrides this lock out, so that all features of the unit are available all the time... so yes, we can watch DVD's while driving. $285 Purchased from OEM Auto Parts Co a back-up camera w/ night vision... wires into the LockPick and comes on screen when the car is put in reverse. $89 Installation at THE RADIO CLINIC, best installers in Chattanooga, TN http://www.theradioclinic.com/contacts.html $470 You would think that was enough, but there was a problem with the programming of the unit initially, and I had to return it to OEM to be reprogrammed... and to expedite things (as my MKX was all torn apart at the installers) I shipped it back to them overnight delivery with $2k of insurance $152 So all tolled, we're in for $2776, which is ridiculous for a radio in the car. But... it's awesome. If we end up doing trips in the car, we may even put in a digital TV tuner... The LockPick kit has several video inputs available... but I dunno... DVD's may be enough. Hope this helps someone who wishes to make the swap. Edited March 16, 2013 by Bosco390 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Pics of installed system in car? Awesome that you have it working the way you wanted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco390 Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Video re: the LockPick we installed.... http://www.coastaletech.com/media/LINCOLN%20MKX%20INSTALLATION.wmv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco390 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Pics of installed system in car? Awesome that you have it working the way you wanted! Ok, got the camera in my cell working again...YAY. So here is a video of the unit installed. The LockPick works flawlessly... all functions of the unit work, regardless of speed... so yes, I can watch DVD's while driving (not that I would). I love the start-up screen... the animated logo.. and during the video you can see I got a text message, which the unit handles without a problem. Also, I put it in reverse gear to activate the back-up camera, which also works well. Here is a shot of the rear camera installation. No visible wires... I really don't know how they routed the wires, but all I know is I can't see them. I finally burned some pics to cd and loaded them into the unit, so I changed the pic on the homescreen... the startup is still the animated Lincoln logo, but the homescreen pic can be customized... (in fact since I took this pic, the homescreen has been changed to our puppies... oh well.) I know I spent too much money on this project, but it is exactly what we wanted, so we're very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Very nice, thank you! Worthwhile upgrades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco390 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Just a quick update. We are loving the Navigation upgrade we did. Since the install, we tapped a yellow RCA cable (inside the console) from one of the Cornering Camera connections of the LickPick and mounted permanent video tap inside the lower console compartment, directly next to the Line-In Aux jack. What this allowed was hooking up a digital TV Tuner to watch TV in the car... the video out to the tap we mounted, and the audio out to the Line-In jack with an RCA-to-3.5 mm cable. And with the purchase of an HMDI to Composite converter, we also stream live video from the cell phone during trips. It is working wonderfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARR142 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi Guys, I found something pertaining to MFT/MLT and ODB 2. http://tv.revision3....ckup-5tb-online GoTo: 1:43 too see OBD ll JaCarr Still look for where was reference from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Just a quick update. We are loving the Navigation upgrade we did. Since the install, we tapped a yellow RCA cable (inside the console) from one of the Cornering Camera connections of the LickPick and mounted permanent video tap inside the lower console compartment, directly next to the Line-In Aux jack. What this allowed was hooking up a digital TV Tuner to watch TV in the car... the video out to the tap we mounted, and the audio out to the Line-In jack with an RCA-to-3.5 mm cable. And with the purchase of an HMDI to Composite converter, we also stream live video from the cell phone during trips. It is working wonderfully. New and improved multimedia center, DIY style. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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