BMW e46 Navigation Install | AVANT 4

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Things you Should Know About the Avin 4 - #1 the Customer Service is Excellent! "Real time USA Chat!" #2 Installation is exceptionally easy 3# I did not need an additional cable for my 2000 323ci with an HK system. #4 After purchase I had access to the Avin support site "Which has a wealth of DIY information for all BMW's and troubleshooting database -- However refer back to #1 Customer Service Chat is exceptional Very clean install and look - but has Evan said in the video "There just no good way to shove all the cables" but once you get them all in" -- "Sweet!"

[@SheikhZedoo]

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[@matthewnicholas6365]

Glad to see your dash crossbar all rusty. Thought my recently acquired M3 was hiding something

[@FrozenHaxor]

They all are, it's bare steel from factory. Kinda odd they did it that way.

[@3216ben1]

yep mine is rusty too

[@branhicks]

Every car I've own has rusty metal behind the dash

[@simba15]

Excited to see how it preforms! Price is alot more than Eonon.

[@EvanGoyuk]

Worth the added cost

[@asobopaul5061]

Oh and BTW I have 2005 318i base model and I'm trying to make it modern because boy it's like the base of the base models right from the steering wheel to well basically every other thing. I like my interiors modern. And I actually love the page. I'm new to bmws. The 2005 318i is actually my first car. I dunno if can comfortably call it an e46 😅

[@nazeer3495]

Just orderd mine waiting impatiently for arrival and installation

[@demoskunk]

Thanks for this! Just installed mine today :)

[@umrickaa]

did you buy the relocation kit?

[@demoskunk]

@@umrickaa I bought the relocation kit that has 2 usb ports and no lid. Can't remember the name of it.

[@michaelthompson2790]

Hey G-Man! I really enjoy your vids -- especially the Eonon and Avant installs. Unfortunately they are way out of my price league. I've been scouring the OfferUp, LetGo, etc, sites ever since I saw the Eonon install looking for a good deal; to no avail. I have a 2002 325i I am trying to modernize on a budget. Would you be interested in SELLING your old Eonon? In any case thanx for the great and informative vids. Plz keep 'em coming!

[@TAspeed1]

I am going to upgrade to Avant 4. Going to order it tomorrow. I am upgrading from Avant 2. If you interesting in Avant 2 I will give you a super good deal

[@rulenjoy3408]

anton alexeev im interested if someone is selling.

[@asobopaul5061]

Wow this is a really cool. I've Been wondering how u was going to switch that radio till I saw this. Still worried about that climate control panel tho. How would I make it stick in?

[@danchiorean3288]

Thanks for this video man, super helpful. Finishing my Avin install tomorrow. Question: what steering wheel do you have? Mine is all worn out, currently considering replacements. Thanks!

[@EvanGoyuk]

I have the msport one

[@danchiorean3288]

@@EvanGoyuk Got it, thanks. Thinking I may go for the AZA wheel, seems like everyone on the forums is super happy with their work.

[@EvanGoyuk]

Hmm maybe you will see one on the channel

[@user-tj6gv9ws3o]

I have a xtrons 9inch stereo in my e46 and i definately recommend it over this stereo

[@user-tj6gv9ws3o]

It has all the same features just a larger screen

[@winner580320]

•• that headunit does not look OEM however. Many people, including myself, hate the way aftermarket head units look giving the avant it’s purpose: to give modern features with an OEM look.

[@user-tj6gv9ws3o]

SimpleChem i understand, however its all personal preference, i like the look of the 9”, i think it looks more modern

[@lmuzzammil]

SimpleChem xtrons also has oem looking head units.

[@mra.a1742]

It doesnt have the oem look. So no it isnt better

[@cnaibryf]

Hi. your video is great.. Do you recomend same equipment or the Sony ? I really would like to avoid to run any wires.... I do appreciter your imput

[@EvanGoyuk]

Avin Avant 4

[@donsaboter2543]

I realy like your videos.

[@victormortiz6024]

Good Job!

[@asobopaul5061]

It has the base steerimg wheel and I'll like to know if I can upgrade the steering wheel too such that i couls answer calls from directly from it. I think the previous owner got this from canada

[@prakoswasuryaraharja5082]

Do you use harman kardon? So the sound will be setting from avant or harman kardon amplifier? Im sorry for asking stupid question

[@tobitobi5625]

that's look better than the old one

[@EvanGoyuk]

Much better

[@lesterbong2668]

Great video, does this support wireless Apple CarPlay?

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes

[@4syth]

Personally, I would have spent the money on a roof lining replacement before the "radio".

[@andrews1722]

Two questions for you. When you use the apple car play adapter? does the voice recognition work through the radio or the mic you plugged into avin radio? I'm just hoping it will work through mic plugged into radio by steering wheel....also does your iphone hotspot auto-connect to the avin 4....mine doesn't seem too....think i need to adjust some setting....thanks

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes voice commands work through the the mic. Yes it works with the steering wheel button. Also the hotspot will work

[@andrews1722]

@@EvanGoyuk does the radio autoconnect to wifi though when you get in car if the hotspot is on in the phone?

[@andrews1722]

talking just android wise by this...obviously with carplay usb it would just connect through usb connection i assume....

[@DerKopfsammler666]

The Eonon's GA9150B specs is about the same as that one (except it has a CD/DVD player), it also has no startup logo and boots up in a second (android 8, Oreo). The only problem I had was fitting the radio in, maybe the radio is too big, or it might be since my E46's model is the previous version of yours, and had to route the harness from the trunk (where the old nav system was) to the front, so the front space seems to be way less than your E46's version because of the plastic air tubes placement (? not sure what that plastic structure is tbh) on the back of that tight fitting, dunno... Is there any way to make more space for the radio?

[@logand8811]

DerKopfsammler666 I am trying to instal one with the big harness from the back, how did you route it? Thanks 🙏

[@DerKopfsammler666]

@@logand8811I don't remember about the connections (the site didn't had much instructions about it so I had to figure out by myself) but I routed it starting from the rear seat, through the right side (some usualy go for the left side under the driver's wheel cover, but I found that removing the glove box would be easier for that job), removing the left side cushion is easy, you just need to pull it hard, pass the cable BEHIND the seat belt, and if you want you can also pass it under the seat itself (you can also pull it hard to release it a bit), then pass it under the rear inner skirt side cover (also by pulling but those have 4 pins that you need to align with the holes to plug the skirt back in afterwards), then just tuck the cable under the B pillar cover (you don't need to remove it, just tuck it in, and remember, always BEHIND the seat belt, not on top of it), then under the front inner skirt side cover (same as the rear one), up to the glove box (you'll need to unscrew it and remove it first) and tuck it behind it under the fusebox wires, and finaly you can pass the harness into the central console gaps from behind the glove box, where your radio will fit.

[@dejan887]

hi man, its really cool channel that u have, so i decided to go with avin4.. so i just have one q , what should do with that ibus usb, how do u connect that, is is those wires or just usb or both ? plz respond thanks best regards

[@EvanGoyuk]

It plugs right it’s the harness then just plug in the usb

[@mattklein4828]

Matt Klein 1 second ago Great vid! Bought the unit based on your review! One issue I have run into is hearing a constant static/white noise while the volume is up. For example if I pause a song while the volume is up I will hear this static/white noise. I followed yours install everything was fairly strait forward I don't think I screwed anything up. Any tips? I'm hoping it is can be solved in the EQ settings. Something to note is I have the usb adapter plugged into the unit but I have nothing plugged into it yet, waiting for my car play dongle to arrive. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@EvanGoyuk]

Mine does this too but it’s not very loud

[@branhicks]

In my experience I've found built in mic's to be garbage but it would be interesting to see a comparison or does it use both mic's simultaneously... or is that mic plug for the camera.. The documentation is vague

[@AlvaroFGonzalez]

How are you liking this unit now that you’ve had a little bit more time with it, any gripes or complaints?

[@EvanGoyuk]

So far it’s great only down fall is when your turning the volume up from the steering wheel while the controls are up on the display you can not change the channel. Until the disappear on the screen. I will put that in my review I know it’s hard to understand

[@cwb253]

Evan Goyuk- hey Evan , I need a bit of help . Do you Have/use Pa Soft BmwScanner 1.4 ? I recently bought one off amazon an I can’t get it to work , wondering if you have one an it Actually works , you might be able to suggest where to find a Working model , I have same Car 02 330ci an Scanner reads no modules , also tried on 3 pc’s an another 325ci , still won’t work Error ike Error Ews . Pin 7+8 bridged with no results , pa soft won’t identify car . Not sure what the issue is , any help appreciated 🙏🏼

[@EvanGoyuk]

Pins 7 and 8 only need to be bridged for an inpa cable not pa soft cable. Also make sure the cable is and scanner is plugged into the computer before launching the application

[@cwb253]

Evan Goyuk - ok , the Scanner did come with 7+8 already bridged , still no results . Contacted seller on amazon - for an exchange . Gonna try again an will update with results . Tried on multiple PCs an cars , I have a feeling unit might have issues . Will update when Solved

[@EvanGoyuk]

You are using a pa soft cable right not a Ipna cable?

[@KingRc72]

The gps part did your car have gps to begin with? Or did you have to get something special for it to work?

[@SpeedAddict98]

it's a difference between eonon and avin in audio performance? it sounds better than eonon? i m going to buy a headunit but this is the most important aspect to me, the sound quality.

[@EvanGoyuk]

The sounds quality is about the same. However the Avin is overall a better headunit. Limiting factory is the HK speakers kinda suck. I have new speakers going in very soon be sure to stay tuned for the video!!

[@trizvanov]

@@EvanGoyuk Wonder, what speakers did you pick to replace the stock HK with ? I am having the same dilemma at the moment.

[@TheLololol96]

Hey man, what spec head unit did you get? Looking to get one as I’m tired of my non-oem looking pumpkin head variant.

[@joseavila6372]

Did you ever add the adapter for the climate control or is it still stuffed in to the slow below the radio? I have a 2002 325ci

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes I did buy the hvac relocation unit

[@joseavila6372]

@@EvanGoyuk Did you have to take out the radio again and unscrew everything?

[@DanishAli-vi5yf]

Great install video. How is the reliability since you've had it? Any bugs or issues?

[@EvanGoyuk]

Super reliable... no complaints

[@abdullahhamadeh]

Like ... Damn.bro ..... Nice job 👍

[@jackburns8808]

How exactly does the ibus plug into the harness, im assuming into the little grouping of cables into the tiny clip with 3 wires going into it but what wires go to what wires? Thank you

[@EvanGoyuk]

So the three wires connect to 12v, ground, ibus which comes off the factory harness. Or the Avin radios come with the connector for the ibus

[@BayAreaBoys408]

Hey Evan do you know how to install the wireless apple carplay adapter?

[@EvanGoyuk]

You just plug into the USB port

[@scottyrock6184]

Thanks for the Avant4 install. My Avant 4 did not come with the i-bus app installed, so I download it, not sure if I did it right when I open it and press unlock I am getting "Your Vehicle is not unlock, no connection to the interface". Any idea why? no sound

[@EvanGoyuk]

So you need to have the vin unlocked double check that they unlocked the vin and is the interface hooked up correctly

[@scottyrock6184]

@@EvanGoyuk. How do you unlock the Vin? I did provide my vin # and we all should have gotten the license, that should unlock the vin. I think.

[@EvanGoyuk]

Contact Avin USA if you paid for this option the should already done it

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Thank you for the video. You ended up using the factory BMW microphone?

[@EvanGoyuk]

I ended up hooking up the after market microphone to the oem location

[@DriftingSquirrel]

Evan Goyuk thank you for replying. Is it complicated to route it to the ceiling of the car?

[@EvanGoyuk]

It’s not that bad

[@brucelederman8816]

@@EvanGoyuk do you have any information to route wire fir dash cam to roof of BMW 2006 325 ci convertibles

[@lukagavric10]

Can you make a video about ibus app on avin and is everything plug and play or i need to cut some wires? Because I’m looking to buy avant 4 with ibuss ,internal tire sensor,apple car play,wireless reverse camera Can you tell me is it worth it all of that or not Thanks

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes I can and yes you have to splice wires

[@lukagavric10]

Can you just tell me one more thing I need to splice wires for what exactly Thanks

[@EvanGoyuk]

Behind the radio you need to splice in to the positive cable for 12v power, then the negative cable. Lastly the k-bus wire for the information to be read in

[@lukagavric10]

Evan Goyuk thanks a lot

[@jonathanwright3679]

Hey brother I know this video says it was 3 yrs ago so I was just wanting to know how this stereo worked out for you? I have one in mine that looks like the one you took out and the touch screen quit workin in no time and it still works cause its bluetoothed to my phone but I'm gonna be upgrading phones soon and it won't be anymore so I have got to get a new stereo regardless. Plz let me know how your new one worked for you cause I would like to get one like that one if its good. I appreciate any advice you can give on it. Thank you

[@rsaidoun]

Can you use this audio system with the harmann kardon music packet of an e46? Zo with original subwoofer and amplifier in the back..

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes

[@sirlaxalotNJ]

Do you have the wireless android auto/apple car play adapter option?

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes I have the wireless adapter, however I like using the cable it’s more stable.

[@sirlaxalotNJ]

@@EvanGoyuk thanks for taking your time to respond! Helps alot 👍

[@ivansierra7117]

I went to the link and there’s a lot of options on the bottom and honestly don’t understood them do I need to get those options how did you spec yours out?

[@niaaddison7520]

Can you make a review video, and talk about setting up apple car play

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes I can

[@logand8811]

Can you do video on brake force display (BFD). I want stage 3 and can’t find a good video on coding it.

[@cardellbrian]

Hey Evan, could you give some detail on how you ran the USB plugs to the glovebox? That's the last thing left on my install and I'm scratching my head how to get them in there.

[@EvanGoyuk]

I end up running them to the center console. But you can run them to your glovebox. You need to remove the glovebox and snake it through. It’s kinda of a pain.

[@cardellbrian]

@@EvanGoyuk Any chance you could provide some information/pictures on where you ran them and how?

[@EvanGoyuk]

I can try but to be honest it’s very hard to take pictures of it. Not a lot of space. You kinda have to feel around

[@sh019m]

I put them between fuse box and glove box, remove 3 top screws so that gives You a little bit of space to push them in. I've started from center console towards glove box.

[@cawashka]

Do you recommend this over the OEM navi? Edit: Also, does this unite replace the whole bm54 radio module?

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes and yes

[@logand8811]

ᴛᴏᴍᴍy ᴠᴇʀᴄᴇᴛᴛɪ just remember if you hade oem Navi you have to run a big harness from the trunk to the back of radio

[@antsh1985]

@@logand8811 hi, do you know where can I find manual on how to properly install the 6m cable from head unit to trunk?

[@logand8811]

Anton Shishkov It is fairly straightforward, I just started to take the oem stuff out and plug in the cable. Routing it is tricky I kind of half assed it the first time and never went back to redo it. You can route it through the back seats then beside the passenger seat then up the glove box. I think you can put the cable through the side trim piece beside the passenger seat but I gave up on getting it off.

[@antsh1985]

@@logand8811 thank you for the quick response!

[@sabinislami8884]

Do the steering wheel buttons work when u put this radio?

[@quade2692]

Hey evan, which HVAC relocation kit do you recommend?

[@EvanGoyuk]

Oem one but there are two styles the older single button style or the stripe style

[@EvanGoyuk]

I added a link to one in the description

[@quade2692]

Sweet! Thanks man 🤙

[@reyshitt]

Can you make a review video on it thanks

[@williammontanez2821]

Will this radio fit my 2006 bmw 325 ci? I need to upgrade my radio....

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes

[@jonathandauria2498]

Why do you keep the carplay cable in glovebox?

[@mordiizationful]

Do you have the Harman/Kardon package, if so does the speakers in the rear still work?

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes I have he HK package and yes the rear speakers work. The speakers sound better than stock

[@mordiizationful]

Was this a plug and play conversion? I have heard different stories, like you have to cut into some wires

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes it is 100% plug and play. No need to cut any wires

[@badcopyinc]

I have the HK setup as well but needed to order the extension harness to plug into the amp in the trunk. You can check on eonon site for how to tell. By just pulling out your radio.

[@morganlingsweiler9813]

@@badcopyinc was this because you had a factory navigation at one point? Or is it with any HK system?

[@catchtdb]

Where is the OE microphone jack hidden one harness?

[@jobhoogeboom]

How is your FM reception with the radio?

[@EvanGoyuk]

Alright not the best but pretty good

[@billbennett2859]

Now that you have had this AVIN unit for a year What do you like and dislike about it?

[@EvanGoyuk]

I love it no complaints

[@raulreyes821]

So I was told if I change my radio. My steering wheel buttons wont work anymore.

[@EvanGoyuk]

False make sure the radio you get comes with a canbus decoder

[@paulrampon1167]

IS THIS THE SAME I NSTALL AS A STOCK, NO NAV. RADIO?

[@Robert.3Coupe]

I thinks this is the only navi that looks 90% like the oem one

[@EvanGoyuk]

I agree

[@TheFreshPrince909]

I just installed mine and I am not getting power anyone ran into that issue?

[@tompongrac8952]

do these come with a digital tv tuner?

[@EvanGoyuk]

No, I think you can buy one for it

[@tompongrac8952]

nice, i have an oem one but it only has standard definition

[@JJ-jx9up]

What can I do if my ac controls is there ?

[@EvanGoyuk]

You relocate them down to where the sunglass holder is

[@kmathur]

Thanks for the great video! Do you by any chance know an installer in the LA area? I'm pretty handy but would like a pro to tear my ZHP ragtop dash apart!

[@EvanGoyuk]

Unfortunately I do not but it really isn’t bad to do yourself! It’s all plug and play

[@dragontuck966]

bro if you pay someone to install this you might as well light your money on fire

[@zaks3911]

does this stereo have apple play?

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes but an adapter is required

[@jimfigueroa2262]

does this radio support apple carplay ?

[@EvanGoyuk]

Yes, but you need an adapter

[@jimfigueroa2262]

Evan Goyuk thank you🙏🏽

[@BigLongJohnson79]

Is ibuss worth it?

[@EvanGoyuk]

YES

[@BigLongJohnson79]

Evan Goyuk i just got a 05 bmw 325i I want the Radio system would you recommend getting the iBus and following your tutorial also which wire should I get for CarPlay the white or the black one? And also I need a new plastic trim to relocate my hvac system right but I don’t see on there website for one if u can answer my question much appreciated dude I like the videos you been posting

[@ismetgurman7407]

Who's here watching this with their cars guts spilled out ?

[@gio_ziraqa]

overpriced!

[@EvanGoyuk]

Nope it’s worth it