I currently have the Avic-N1 and am planning on adding a AVH-P6800DVD to my system.

The way I'm planning on configuring it is using the AVH as my primary unit and have the A/V from the Avic going into the AVH.

The only problem I foresee with this configuration is Nav audio.

I can probably have the AVH in AUX which would give me the audio from the nav but then that would defeat the purpose.

Only solution I seem to come up with is using a RCA splitter on the front RCA so I can have audio from both the Avic and the AVH when using the Avic for Navigation purposes.

Anyone have any better ideas.

Why are you planning to add another head unit? Is it just to get the DVD changer?

Using a splitter as you mentioned would be a bad idea. There is a possibility you could fry one, if not both head units' output sections.

Using a splitter as you mentioned would be a bad idea. There is a possibility you could fry one, if not both head units' output sections.

I'm using External amplifiers so the RCA splitter is just to get the Nav Audio to the amps.

My original plan was to get the 6800 and get a Porta Nav like the Garmin nuvi 360 but as I'm pricing it out I might as well keep the Avic for Nav purposes.

Yes I do want the 6800 for its DVD changer plus its 4v preout since the avic's preout is pretty weak.

I have the Avic custom mounted so I can have both headunits present without causing space shortage. The only thing the avic will be getting would be power and the speed sensor wire everything else would be routed through the 6800. I'm just trying to figure how to get the Nav prompts to the 6800 since I know I can get the A/V out on the Avic to go to the A/V in on the 6800 but then I wouldn't be able to do anything else.

Sounds like you are trying to kill a mosquito with a sledgehammer. There is a much less expensive way to do this. Try an XDV-P6 and a line driver, such as Audiocontrol's Matrix

Not sure it can be done. Why not just get the 6800 dvd and buy an older stand alone nav? Or just by the single din dvd changer?

I already have a Audiocontrol 6 channel EQX mounted in the trunk.

The Nav speaker solutions seems to me to be the best choice as of this moment.

Thanks for pointing that out to me.

As far as the older standalone pioneer nav dvd units people want some ridiculous prices out there. I might as well stick with the Nuvi360 or the Pioneer S1.

Just wanted to see what my options were.

Might just take out the Avic and install it in the family minivan and just run around without GPS for a few until I find a decent price on a Nuvi 360

The stand-alone pieces typically only go for 300-500. Would defintely look more factory than a portable

correct me if Im wrong, but doesnt cntrylvr (or maybe sportsfan?) have a post here how they successfully installed two head units into their one car? They each have WAY too many posts to look LOL but hopefully the one that did this will reply back with the link to the post and the pictures in it

Yes I currently have a d1 for nav and an alpine 9855 running the sound system. The best way to accomplish this system (read the only way to safely) would be to have a 4 channel amp for your interior speakers. I'll post up the info on how to do it tomorrow after work if you so desire.

Yes I currently have a d1 for nav and an alpine 9855 running the sound system. The best way to accomplish this system (read the only way to safely) would be to have a 4 channel amp for your interior speakers. I'll post up the info on how to do it tomorrow after work if you so desire.

Thanks I would really appreciate it.

I'm running a 6 channel audiocontrol EQS

Zapco 360.4

Zapco 500.1 amps

I have front/rear/subs all coming from the headunit.

Here are a few pics im leaving the avic where it is and removing the factory radio for 6800

Nice, very clean. I'll get you the info 2 morrow. By the way g35 or g35x?

Nice, very clean. I'll get you the info 2 morrow. By the way g35 or g35x?

05 G35 Coupe 6MT

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I'm in NJ also

Nice install, clean.

Nice install, clean.

Thanks I like it

Now adding a 6800DVD would make it even sweeter and a pac steering wheel control adapter

Ok so here it goes. I'm going to appologize in advance if I sound condesending or stupid, in the following info.

Parts needed

2x cheap rcas

2x rca barrel connectors

5x spdt relays

How to wire

Relay 1

85 - Guide On wire from the n1. It should be in the rca output harness

86 - +12volts

87 - Ground

30 - Output to the mute wire of the 6800 and 85 of relays 2-5

This is where the rcas come in. You'll have to cut them in half so make sure you get at least 3ft rcas. After you cut them in half strip back about 2 inches. You'l see the ground sheild and the center conductor. The center conductor is the + and the ground sheild is obviously the ground. Then it's white for left and red for front.

Relay 2

85 - input from pin 30 of relay 1

86 - +12volts

87a - Left Front + rca from 6800

87 - Left Front + rca from n1

30 - Left Front + rca output for the amp (This is where you put the barrel connector and plug the left front rca going to the amp into.)

Relay 3

85 - input from pin 30 of relay 1

86 - +12volts

87a - Left Front - rca from 6800

87 - Left Front - rca from n1

30 - Left Front - rca output for the amp (This is where you put the barrel connector and plug the left front rca going to the amp into.)

Relay 4

85 - input from pin 30 of relay 1

86 - +12volts

87a - Right Front + rca from 6800

87 - Right Front + rca from n1

30 - Right Front + rca output for the amp (This is where you put the barrel connector and plug the right front rca going to the amp into.)

Relay 5

85 - input from pin 30 of relay 1

86 - +12volts

87a - Right Front - rca from 6800

87 - Right Front - rca from n1

30 - Right Front - rca output for the amp (This is where you put the barrel connector and plug the right front rca going to the amp into.)

Basically how this rig works is by default, the audio output to your amp will come from the 6800. When the avic goes into it's vioce prompt mode, it'll mute the 6800 and turn on the relays. That will then feed the left and right front audio signal from the avic to the amp. The only downside I can say about this setup (with a d series anyway) is you must turn off the beep when you touch the screen cause that causes the circuit to activate. That may not be the case though with the n. Also make sure to set the voice volume all the way down when you first set it up, then work your way up until it's at a good volume.

Thanks cntrylvr79

for looking into it me.

I thought it might be much less wiring.

I'm just going to give the Avic to the wife and install the 6800.

I'll get me a Garmin Nuvi somewhere down the line.

I am currently trying to determine how to add navigation to an avh 6800. I found an avic 88 dvd and was wondering if I could use this and control the nav functions with the avh 6800. I realy prefer having the 4v pre-outs and the 6-disc dvd so please don't recommend a D2 or Z1. Thanks...

For the third time...Yes the AVIC88 will work with your screen

Haven't ya heard, third times' the charm.