Nav Joystick Fixed!@

TheFOSS · 11-15-2008, 11:25 AM

So last night i bit the bullet and did my first solder job.. on the joystick of the nav unit!@ The original decided it wasn't going to work anymore.. lol It wasn't as bad as i thought i would be thanks to Mr. iNCREDIBLE from LX forums. I followed his writeup and everything worked out great. only thing i didn't do was use the longer factory stick (you will see what i'm talking about in the writeup).

I didn't take pics, he has it pretty much down, so here is the thread i followed. Took about 1.5 hours, becuase i never used a solder gun or solder removal tool before@! lol i was soo scared i was going to screw up the whole Navi unit@![IMG]http://www.custommopa...m1/shocked.gif[/IMG]
Step by Step (by Step by Step) Guide on Nav Joystick Replacement - LX Forums Modern Mopar Muscle

now.. on to the next mod.. if the rain will stop!@
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onelook · 11-15-2008, 11:31 AM

Nice! Way to go Foss! Good work! I always thought it was strange that the joystick as a press-click, but it doesn't do anything. Would be really nice if you could click the stick instead of pressing the enter button!

NOTPAID4MSRT8 · 11-15-2008, 08:03 PM

So far, I have never used my Navigation unit. Don't know much about it either! I just received the updated and unlocked version and haven't even tried it yet! Do either of you have the updated Nav disc???

Karlito · 11-15-2008, 08:08 PM

Way to go Foss! Even if I had the OEM Nav I would never atempt this, I would totally screw it up lol...

concussion · 11-15-2008, 08:11 PM

I've got both the updated nav disc and I've replaced the joystick.

I was sweating bullets when I did the joystick but it all turned out for the best.

The joystick is sweet.

Cheers,
Burleson

TheFOSS · 11-16-2008, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onelook

Nice! Way to go Foss! Good work! I always thought it was strange that the joystick as a press-click, but it doesn't do anything. Would be really nice if you could click the stick instead of pressing the enter button!

Yeah.. didn't understand that either@! lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOTPAID4MSRT8

So far, I have never used my Navigation unit. Don't know much about it either! I just received the updated and unlocked version and haven't even tried it yet! Do either of you have the updated Nav disc???

You should try it sometime.. at least plug your home address into the HOME button so if you get lost you can find your way home..
Also.. i have the updated disk with the Nav hack and it works great@!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlito

Way to go Foss! Even if I had the OEM Nav I would never atempt this, I would totally screw it up lol...

LOL.. i was scared to death@! lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by concussion

I've got both the updated nav disc and I've replaced the joystick.

I was sweating bullets when I did the joystick but it all turned out for the best.

The joystick is sweet.

Cheers,
Burleson

Agreed man.. i had to stop and breathe cause my hands were shaking using the soldering iron!@ lol

Radglenn · 11-17-2008, 10:26 AM

Good Job! I know how scary it can be but, if anyone ever needs it done. you could ship me the parts and the unit...I have ALL the soldier stations here at work, I kinda do it for a living when I am in the mood, (haha) and I would gladly change out the parts for you....

onelook · 11-17-2008, 02:21 PM

Anyone know a suitable replacement for the joystick now? The link in that forum (mouser.com) has discontinued that part. Anyone know what has replaced it? Thanks!

kingswingin · 11-17-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radglenn

Good Job! I know how scary it can be but, if anyone ever needs it done. you could ship me the parts and the unit...I have ALL the soldier stations here at work, I kinda do it for a living when I am in the mood, (haha) and I would gladly change out the parts for you....

NOW YOU TELL HIM LOL!!!!

Nice job Foss - way to go!

11-15-2008, 11:25 AM	#1
TheFOSS Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,711 iTrader: (0)	Nav Joystick Fixed!@ So last night i bit the bullet and did my first solder job.. on the joystick of the nav unit!@ The original decided it wasn't going to work anymore.. lol It wasn't as bad as i thought i would be thanks to Mr. iNCREDIBLE from LX forums. I followed his writeup and everything worked out great. only thing i didn't do was use the longer factory stick (you will see what i'm talking about in the writeup). I didn't take pics, he has it pretty much down, so here is the thread i followed. Took about 1.5 hours, becuase i never used a solder gun or solder removal tool before@! lol i was soo scared i was going to screw up the whole Navi unit@![IMG]http://www.custommopa...m1/shocked.gif[/IMG] Step by Step (by Step by Step) Guide on Nav Joystick Replacement - LX Forums Modern Mopar Muscle now.. on to the next mod.. if the rain will stop!@ __________________
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11-15-2008, 11:31 AM	#2
onelook Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Utah Posts: 471 iTrader: (0)	Nice! Way to go Foss! Good work! I always thought it was strange that the joystick as a press-click, but it doesn't do anything. Would be really nice if you could click the stick instead of pressing the enter button!
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11-15-2008, 08:03 PM	#3
NOTPAID4MSRT8 CMOM FOR DEC 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salisbury, North Carolina Posts: 4,041 iTrader: (0)	So far, I have never used my Navigation unit. Don't know much about it either! I just received the updated and unlocked version and haven't even tried it yet! Do either of you have the updated Nav disc???
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11-15-2008, 08:11 PM	#5
concussion Mr. January Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 805 iTrader: (0)	I've got both the updated nav disc and I've replaced the joystick. I was sweating bullets when I did the joystick but it all turned out for the best. The joystick is sweet. Cheers, Burleson
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11-17-2008, 10:26 AM	#7
Radglenn I LOVE my MAGNUM!!!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Warren, MI Posts: 1,262 iTrader: (0)	Good Job! I know how scary it can be but, if anyone ever needs it done. you could ship me the parts and the unit...I have ALL the soldier stations here at work, I kinda do it for a living when I am in the mood, (haha) and I would gladly change out the parts for you....
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11-17-2008, 02:21 PM	#8
onelook Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Utah Posts: 471 iTrader: (0)	Anyone know a suitable replacement for the joystick now? The link in that forum (mouser.com) has discontinued that part. Anyone know what has replaced it? Thanks!
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