Help with nav upgrade
04-19-2012, 08:01 AM
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Help with nav upgrade
Am looking to upgrade my factory RES without unconnect to one of the nav units. Problem is I can't get the same answer from two different people on what all I would have to purchase. Through research it appears to me that if I go with the 730n the only thing I will need extra is the Mygig mic and an iPod cable for iPod control. With the 430n it appears that I have to purchase the entire unconnect system and then an iPod cable. Can anyone with more a lot more knowledge in this area than me confirm this or set me straight? I even had two different dealers give two different answers on what would be needed. Thanks in advance for any help.
04-19-2012, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Happybg81
Am looking to upgrade my factory RES without unconnect to one of the nav units. Problem is I can't get the same answer from two different people on what all I would have to purchase. Through research it appears to me that if I go with the 730n the only thing I will need extra is the Mygig mic and an iPod cable for iPod control. With the 430n it appears that I have to purchase the entire unconnect system and then an iPod cable. Can anyone with more a lot more knowledge in this area than me confirm this or set me straight? I even had two different dealers give two different answers on what would be needed. Thanks in advance for any help.
04-20-2012, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepdave
I would say you are on the right track. What year is your JK? You'll also need the GPS antenna, but in later models the GPS antenna was combined with the Sirius antenna into a single unit.
04-20-2012, 03:21 AM
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Am looking to upgrade my factory RES without unconnect to one of the nav units. Problem is I can't get the same answer from two different people on what all I would have to purchase. Through research it appears to me that if I go with the 730n the only thing I will need extra is the Mygig mic and an iPod cable for iPod control. With the 430n it appears that I have to purchase the entire unconnect system and then an iPod cable. Can anyone with more a lot more knowledge in this area than me confirm this or set me straight? I even had two different dealers give two different answers on what would be needed. Thanks in advance for any help.
For the iPod control, the 730N has 3 USB connections which are able to control the iPod by plugging them into one of the USB ports.
For more info, you can click on my 730N install write up in my signature.
04-20-2012, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Rednroll
You are correct in regards to Bluetooth connectivity. The 730N has a built in bluetooth module, so no need to purchase the extra Uconnect module, but you would still need a mic.
For the iPod control, the 730N has 3 USB connections which are able to control the iPod by plugging them into one of the USB ports.
For more info, you can click on my 730N install write up in my signature.
04-20-2012, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Rednroll
You are correct in regards to Bluetooth connectivity. The 730N has a built in bluetooth module, so no need to purchase the extra Uconnect module, but you would still need a mic.
For the iPod control, the 730N has 3 USB connections which are able to control the iPod by plugging them into one of the USB ports.
For more info, you can click on my 730N install write up in my signature.
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04-20-2012, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Happybg81
Very good write up. I was told the newer JKs(11-12) already have both Sirius and GPS antenna even if you only have Sirius. Any idea if this is true? I haven't torn into anything yet, but your write up is exactly what I'm looking to do. Also, are there more than one part numbers for the 730n and does it matter which one you get if there is?
04-20-2012, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepdave
It's true. My 2012 JKUR was ordered with only the RES with Sirius (and connectivity). I upgraded to a 430N, and the nav is fully functional.
04-20-2012, 01:27 PM
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I wouldn't say that's true or not. From my understanding the 430N has a built in Navi antenna inside the radio. So you're kind of comparing apples to oranges.
