Thanks - I had already decided to try that and just did so. Still seeing the same behavior. I'm not sure why this is so difficult - I'm grounding the wires in the same way. I see it work until I'm moving over 10 mph or so and then the warning message, etc.

In my older Pioneer unit I just ground the parking brake wire to something metal and voila.

Oh well, guess it's not really the end of the world...

Did you move the mute wire pin? Cuz if you did then it should work. If it doesn't, try to remove the software bypass and just use the hardware or visa versa.

yep - sure did. The diagram was pretty clear. I moved it from the 1st row, 1st pin to the 2nd row 4th pin. I'll try going back to my original DATA.zip and see if it makes a difference.

Fixed. I got the software bypass to work by using WinRAR to edit the DATA.zip in place as opposed to Winzip.

Hardware bypass worked like a charm.

Thanks!

Can I still bypassground the parking break lead if I'm using a

pac module?

Shouldn't matter if you have PAC (or Soundgate etc.).

Can anyone help me, what color is is hand brake wire for the bypass, i can't find a picture anywhere?

alright im completly new to this and when i say new i mean i dont have my unit yet, not until Wednesday but i just trying to figure everything out ahead of time. my question is where would i find the data.zip file that i will have to modify for this bypass?

You need to boot into testmode (search forum) and then you can use built-in WIndows Explorer to find Data.zip

It is in My Flash Disk\APL2\IGO directory.

and after i find the files do i just copy it to the SD card and then put it into my computer and open it in the windows emulator? also out of curiosity is there a way i could find those files on this forum cause like i said i dont have my avic-f90bt yet and i wanted to get all the hacks taken care of now and just pop it in and fix it when it comes on wed.

There were a number of DATA.ZIP and individual script files posted here, so you can search the forum.

If you are using Windows, WinRAR is preferred archiver to use when dealing with DATA.ZIP.

you think you could point me in the right direction for the correct DATA.ZIP file i need so i can modify it and have it ready for when my unit arives. i have found a few different files but im not sure wich one is right

Well, which hacks do you want in it?

most importantly the bypass and maybe the blue/green nav box and the replace the arrow with car. and the POI icons

For POI icons look for branding.zip here. I believe VBLUE42 has posted one.

My builds have more than just boxes and bypass (and I don't do things like cars instead of arrows), so check in the Blue Boxes Fix thread. Really, these changes are so minimal that it is easier to just fix them in your own DATA.ZIP. Gives you a chance to clean it up, too...

BorisM what kind of hacks have you done to your unit

i also want to make sure im on the same page with everyone cause after reading all these threads im feeling a little mentally retarded.

here are the steps that i think should be done i also already have the emulator on my computer that way i can check my work, HOPEFULLY

1. when i get the DATA.ZIP file i will open it with winrar but i wont extract the file i will hit explore and chenge what i need

2. after all is changed i will put the file back onto the SD card with the testmode.zip and copy it to the my flash disc folder. now heres the problem for me i know im suppose to rename the file to data-bak.zip but am i replacing the original DATA.ZIP file already on there or am i keeping both of them saved on the unit under my flash disc

BorisM what kind of hacks have you done to your unit

Software bypass, blue boxes, turn restrictions sign, house numbers, car type settings, MSN Debug screen, and some general cleanup. All in the Progress Report thread.

tried to emulate the data.zip file do i need the entire my flash disc file in order to emulate? if so does anyone have a copy of the entire thing i could use

Sorry for the newbie question...and i'm sure this may be obvious for the veterans...

But i was told by many people that the F90 (non-members) can't be bypassed. It's been a while since I last visited this forum and saw this thread.

I just recently bought the AVIC-F90BT and would like to use this bypass for my new DD...

Question is...(again my apologies for the ignorance) Will this bypass allow me to watch videos/movies, enter in destination changes, and dial in numbers while the car is moving?

Thanks in advance...

jvcajita, welcome to the forum, before someone get's on you about this, yes, you can. However please do some reading and searching before you post. That way you don't get flamed for asking questions that have been answerd.

Installed my new F90BT yesterday. I used the hardware bypass that's described and pictured in this post. Grounded both the Mute and Parking Brake wire. Works like a champ.

Wanted to take a moment to say

THANK YOU !!

to the owners and moderators of this board along with all the members posting great information.

Now I'm going to read, read, search, and read some more.

Hopefully I can contribute some day and give back to the AVIV411 community.

so i have my park switch tied into the ground and changed the mute wires pin placement... do i hook the mute wire to the stock mute wire or do i ground it out?

I grounded:

1. The Unit (black wire)

2. The Parking Brake wire

3. The relocated Mute wire

All to the vehicle chassis (ground).

Works perfect.