AVIC-F500BT and Msn Direct problem — AVIC411 Forum Archive

Posted Sep 01, 2008 · 19:44 UTC#1

Greetings to all member of the 411 and I just got last weekend an Avic-F500BT Navigation unit and for the life of me I cannot get the 25 identification key when i am in my car for long trips and I try and access MSN status for hours with no results , I am wondering if its the holiday weekend? and just out of the blue I always check the GPS status is ultra high with 6-8 dots green constantly so I dont know what the problem might be? any ideas

Thanks

Posted Sep 01, 2008 · 19:52 UTC#2

Is your FM and AM all good?

That antenna is where the MSN signal is brought into the reciever.

Failing that have you checked the MSN website to make sure wherever you are is in the service area?

NS.

Posted Sep 01, 2008 · 23:13 UTC#3

Hi I have the navigation unit Avic-F500BT does not have FM and yes I am in area with full coverage based on map on msn direct web site

Posted Sep 02, 2008 · 02:37 UTC#4

hmmm,

Maybe HI FI SI will have to weigh in on this one... I have not installed said unit and from what I gathered the MSN signal is pulled from the AM FM antenna.

Does the 500 have an input or connection for a radio antenna?

NS

Posted Sep 02, 2008 · 16:56 UTC#5

SOLUTION IS to use the long black cable that has a din connector to the craddle(car mount) must be used to get the signal from MSN DIRECT

Posted Sep 03, 2008 · 07:50 UTC#6

in order for you to activate the msn, you should hook it up with the cable harness provided and also plug the power supply in the harness and not in the unit. you wont be able to use the msn direct if you dont use this harness.