thanks for the mods, i just have one question, how come the quick menu does not work on my F500 US, i press and hold down the menu button on my unit, nothing happen, or is it because it's the F500, this is the feature that i want the most, thanks
It is not specific to device type. Its simply a long press of the button. Same as any other button. Are you sure you have the latest 2.3 version? That is the main difference between 2.2 and 2.3.
You pretty much need to have Photoshop and then swap out the images that are in image.res. I have not played with that side a lot. What I do know is that you can make it look different by using different images in the place of the originals. But of you want to rearrage things that cannot be done. I would try one of their threads or start a new one. You can go into a lot of detail on this
can you tell me which maps i should use? i have the 2009.6 teleatlas but it has my home off by about 2 blocks? could i use different maps or is this common? also how do you feel about the leet launcher mod, running different gps software? i have not tried it but have been reading thread..
2 blocks? That seems like a lot. I personally use an updated version of the original maps (I think they are teleatlas?). Can never remember what the original map provider is. Sounds like the same as yours though. You can try removing the gpspara*.bin files and have it relocate you to see if that helps.
Outstanding Mod!!! Just installed it over the 3.0 update(not official). What an improvement. Thanks for all the hard work.
Thanks! Glad you like it. 
2 blocks? That seems like a lot. I personally use an updated version of the original maps (I think they are teleatlas?). Can never remember what the original map provider is. Sounds like the same as yours though. You can try removing the gpspara*.bin files and have it relocate you to see if that helps.
i do that every time i mod. actually i live at 228 and in my yard it has me at 378
how do you feel about the leet launcher mod, running different gps software? i have not tried it but have been reading thread..
yes, i have the latest version 2.3, everything works except the quick menu
I download the files to the card, but the unit never sees the files. What am I doing wrong? Do I need to extract the files somehow before putting them on SD? I'm a little confused on this one. Any help would be appreciated.
What about the color schemes? Can we only use the pioneer schemes?? Because other schmes gives me an error.
What do we have to change in the schems to get other schemes working??
Still waiting for merten 3000 to upload 2.3 btw. Though i got the TMC EU button working myself in the quickmenu .
Hi Jörg,
excellent, now it works!
Thank you,
Regards Andreas
Hi AndreasF,
you can change the Arrows to Strips in SYS.TXT
by adding or changing the following parameters:
show_guidance_arrows=0
show_guidance_strip=1
for some reason the US guys tend to use the arrows from post 3.0 in their mods, I prefer the strips as well
hope that helps
Jörg
This looks amazing. New on this, installed a few hacks on my F500 (V3.0 stock) but will use this one when the new EU TMC version is there. Quetion I have, in plan mode you show a number of options to calculate the route (fastest, economic etc) Is there a mode that looks at traffic jams or are these the standard modes in the pioneer/Igo app.
What annoys me using the pioneer compared to other nav programms is, that there is no choice to manually confirm or cancel the reroute/recalculation because of traffic.
I would very much want to be able to decide myself at the time a traiic congestion is announced for a reroute, or to cancel the reroute and continue the original calculation (without traffic jam).
Opening a window like plan mode and having there an option to calculate the route around the traffic would solve my issue.
I may have missed something so hence my question.
I have a 3.02 900BT EU am in the UK and it put on Mertens mod only...Do I need to copy all of data zip also from Diaftia/Merten as I have only done the under ten files it mentions in the instructions. Merten do I need to edit sys text ?
I cant seem to get TMC and have no cameras.
If there is a EU update which files will I need to copy over ?
It works generally and I will contribute via pay pal
Has anyone got any IPhone/Ipod additions like video out or app display like TrafficTV ?
Matt
Great! I will try out your brilliant mod this week! Hopefully the quick menu button works as it is very useful.
Does your mod contains half patches like Quick Map Changer and Road Block? Map Changer is a great feature to have, so we have both NAVTEQ and TA map on one device.
I used GJ skin on my 3.5in iGo, it is one of the best iGo mod around but it won't work with AVIC.
Here is some screenshots that may gives you idea for Diaftia.
Why is there a dedicated non-MSN version? Can't the feature be turned off on the MSN version?
thanks
Its really only a difference in the quickmenu. The MSN version has buttons there. The non-MSN version does not. You actually just gave me an idea on how I might be able to detect MSN subscription data and make one version though, so thanks.
Here you have a treat about Gurjon skin: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=26699&p=202280&hilit=gurjon#p202280 Unfortunatly, It's not very active topic.
Great! I will try out your brilliant mod this week! Hopefully the quick menu button works as it is very useful.
Does your mod contains half patches like Quick Map Changer and Road Block? Map Changer is a great feature to have, so we have both NAVTEQ and TA map on one device.
I used GJ skin on my 3.5in iGo, it is one of the best iGo mod around but it won't work with AVIC.
Here is some screenshots that may gives you idea for Diaftia.
yes, i have the latest version 2.3, everything works except the quick menu
What happens? Does it beep or do anything? I don't see why it wouldn't. Maybe someone else that is running a 500 can say if its working for them? Did you change your sys.txt device type (not that it should affect that specifically)?
I download the files to the card, but the unit never sees the files. What am I doing wrong? Do I need to extract the files somehow before putting them on SD? I'm a little confused on this one. Any help would be appreciated.
Yes, extract the files onto the SD card. They are all in folders and will match up to the directions in the first post. I will change the first post to say "extract all of the files and folders...."
What about the color schemes? Can we only use the pioneer schemes?? Because other schmes gives me an error.What do we have to change in the schems to get other schemes working??
Still waiting for merten 3000 to upload 2.3 btw. Though i got the TMC EU button working myself in the quickmenu
You should be able to. I know you need to add in an igo8 folder or edit the schemes to work with Pioneer units if they dont already. But the files in my mods are all in place and fully support schemes. Abb1 might have some input on this if he is watching as I know he uses schemes.
This looks amazing. New on this, installed a few hacks on my F500 (V3.0 stock) but will use this one when the new EU TMC version is there. Quetion I have, in plan mode you show a number of options to calculate the route (fastest, economic etc) Is there a mode that looks at traffic jams or are these the standard modes in the pioneer/Igo app.What annoys me using the pioneer compared to other nav programms is, that there is no choice to manually confirm or cancel the reroute/recalculation because of traffic.
I would very much want to be able to decide myself at the time a traiic congestion is announced for a reroute, or to cancel the reroute and continue the original calculation (without traffic jam).
Opening a window like plan mode and having there an option to calculate the route around the traffic would solve my issue.
Hmmm interesting theory. I agree sometimes you are on a route and it would just recalculate and not tell you what changed. I will have to think about this. Its no small amount of coding to accomplish.
FYI the only way to go in and look at traffic jams is to go into the MSN Traffic screen.
I may have missed something so hence my question.I have a 3.02 900BT EU am in the UK and it put on Mertens mod only...Do I need to copy all of data zip also from Diaftia/Merten as I have only done the under ten files it mentions in the instructions. Merten do I need to edit sys text ?
I cant seem to get TMC and have no cameras.
If there is a EU update which files will I need to copy over ?
It works generally and I will contribute via pay pal
Has anyone got any IPhone/Ipod additions like video out or app display like TrafficTV ?
Matt
I believe Merten's version should have the changed sys.txt in it. Just open it in notepad and see if the device type is set correctly. I am pretty sure it is though.
You need to enable speedcams in the warnings section of the settings.
Generally, if you are updating from one of my versions (EU or not), you need to delete the save files and copy the new data.zip. Everything else is usually the same in 95% of cases.
You can use the app called screensplitter in Cydia (if you are jailbroken) and it will output iPhone/iPod Touch video to a source. You then switch the input on your AVIC and it will show on the display. That is all I am aware of but it will display any app that is on your iphone as well as the audio.
Great! I will try out your brilliant mod this week! Hopefully the quick menu button works as it is very useful.
Does your mod contains half patches like Quick Map Changer and Road Block? Map Changer is a great feature to have, so we have both NAVTEQ and TA map on one device.
I used GJ skin on my 3.5in iGo, it is one of the best iGo mod around but it won't work with AVIC.
Here is some screenshots that may gives you idea for Diaftia.
Why is there a dedicated non-MSN version? Can't the feature be turned off on the MSN version?
thanks
Its really only a difference in the quickmenu. The MSN version has buttons there. The non-MSN version does not. You actually just gave me an idea on how I might be able to detect MSN subscription data and make one version though, so thanks.
I am looking at getting some of those half patches into my mods. Wish they were in there before I integrated all this stuff in by hand in the past. 
I can see how the map changer is useful but I wonder about the storage aspect. I guess the maps have to be loaded onto a flashdrive since there is no space available on the AVIC.
The road block stuff is in there already (or at least something similar). Its in the route menu.
To be honest I am taking a little break from coding for a bit. I will get back to it I just need to make sure I balance what I am doing on here for free with my real job (that pays the mortgage) and family life. I have been full steam ahead on this stuff for a while and have to tend to some stuff.
Excellent mod!!! Very much appreciated... check your paypal 
-Chuck
Excellent mod!!! Very much appreciated... check your paypal
-Chuck
Thanks for the generous donation Chuck! Very much appreciated on this end too. Glad I could help to make your unit better.
Alex
Hi gays, I'm in touch with a polish gay that said he manage to use mapchanger on the AVIC with additional maps stored on the external USB or SD card. I sent him here to tell us more on the topic, however he is not interested in community sharing of his mod. I'm thinking of buying it so maybe I be able to help.
Interesting is also that he said he manage to install and start MIO Pocket with full integration of avic (eg: radio, phone is working).
I am looking at getting some of those half patches into my mods. Wish they were in there before I integrated all this stuff in by hand in the past.
I can see how the map changer is useful but I wonder about the storage aspect. I guess the maps have to be loaded onto a flashdrive since there is no space available on the AVIC.
The road block stuff is in there already (or at least something similar). Its in the route menu.
To be honest I am taking a little break from coding for a bit. I will get back to it I just need to make sure I balance what I am doing on here for free with my real job (that pays the mortgage) and family life. I have been full steam ahead on this stuff for a while and have to tend to some stuff.
I'm missing Mertens update to version 2.3 - any idea when we can expect that???
I am having a strange issue with the latest version. Occasionally when the unit turns on it shows the loading screen (like it normally does), the XM screen appears then it flashes back to the booting screen for a second or two and the screen goes blank. Usually, if I wait long enough the destination menu of the gps shows up, except it shows an MSN Direct button (I have the version w/o MSN). If I click the screen it selects something on the XM screen.
At this point, either I can just press the back button and everything is ok, other times it stays on the XM screen with the top bar missing and I can't switch to anything else (I can control the XM though). The only solution is a reboot.
WTH is going on? I don't even know if it was this latest update or if it has to do with the XM addon I just purchased. Also, when I select destination normally the MSN direct doesn't show up.
This looks amazing. New on this, installed a few hacks on my F500 (V3.0 stock) but will use this one when the new EU TMC version is there. Quetion I have, in plan mode you show a number of options to calculate the route (fastest, economic etc) Is there a mode that looks at traffic jams or are these the standard modes in the pioneer/Igo app.What annoys me using the pioneer compared to other nav programms is, that there is no choice to manually confirm or cancel the reroute/recalculation because of traffic.
I would very much want to be able to decide myself at the time a traiic congestion is announced for a reroute, or to cancel the reroute and continue the original calculation (without traffic jam).
Opening a window like plan mode and having there an option to calculate the route around the traffic would solve my issue.
Hmmm interesting theory. I agree sometimes you are on a route and it would just recalculate and not tell you what changed. I will have to think about this. Its no small amount of coding to accomplish.
FYI the only way to go in and look at traffic jams is to go into the MSN Traffic screen.
Thinking about what would be a use case that would not require much work but what would help the end user.
I have a european model so not the msn list but the tmc list, Which does not make a difference with regard to functionality. What I did (original screen) was I created a direct button to the TMC list.
Now if I look at e.g. Navigon, how it works there: you see the traffic jams on your route, then there is a button beside each jam indicating if it is avoided or not, pressing the button means a recalculation.
Also you want to have a manual option showing a pop-up on the screen that there is a traffic congestion with the question whether or not to avoid it.
That is how it should work I guess.
Well what would help initially is to have 1 button on the Traffic MSN/TMC screen that says recalc with avoiding (all)jams or recalc without avoiding.
For this you could use the general Traffic setting. Just toggle this value with the button on the tmc list. What do you think? Is this is hard to realize? Would it be of generic value?
To me combined with the direct access to the Traffic list from the map this would work
If you have ideas how to..feel free to share them, If I find time I might fool around with it a bit