Hack the nav - enable trip computer and AC

[frepp]

synstsia: Any progress on the hack? We are several users here in Europe that is interested of the outcome

[JBAZZ]

[quote=csimo;13309]Before anyone asks... I am not at liberty to say how this was done. Still a work in progress and I have only been given permission to demonstrate that it is possible.

I really do wish I could give details, but I can't. Sorry![/


PAY PAL LET ME KNOW WHAT EVER

[BPD138]

What are you talking about?

[csimo]

Let me give an update on this issue. I still receive a few emails every week asking for an update or instructions, etc. I answer all of them.

I've personally discussed this issue with the top people at Honda. They are completely aware of our feelings on this issue. They are very clear that they made the decision to eliminate the trip computer functions because when people could see their MPG on demand it resulted in lower customer satisfaction ratings.

There were at least three people collecting the petitions at one time or another. Two of them are gone and I have no idea what happened with those petitions. I received about 100 petitions that I sent to Dick Colliver twice. People still fill out the petition today (three in the last 7 days), but to send them to Honda again is really pointless. I should probably take the petition web page down.

Honda will not budge on the issue. Not a chance.

The Ridgeline has always been missing one component (a fuel meter) that would have been required to make the system fully functional, but that data (although not as accurate) is still available via OBDII data.

There have been several software updates to the navigation system since this thread was started. I can't say exactly what has happened, but it appears that Honda/Alpine has taken additional steps to make sure none of the features can be enabled. There are also Copyright issues involved of course.

A viable option is a ScanGauge or similar device. Not nearly as accurate as a factory installed trip computer would be, but honestly the ScanGauge is pretty good and gives a lot more info. I have no connection with them in any way... just personal experience.

I always like to hear from ROC members, and many have made generous offers via email, but the truth is I can't help you with this issue, and will just give the same info as posted above.

From what I know about future Honda nav systems... be happy that we have the one we do. The ease of use is not good and Honda seems to be going in the wrong direction. Very sad... Honda/Acura/Alpine had the best in the industry, but they've done little or nothing to improve the system (while others have). Now they start removing features. Strange.

I wish this issue had a different ending.

[Skaught]

All I ever wanted to do was change the start up screen image. Was that ever figured out, in a way that an average person could handle?

Thanks!

Scott

[MikeT]

Originally Posted by Skaught

All I ever wanted to do was change the start up screen image. Was that ever figured out, in a way that an average person could handle?

Thanks!

Scott

Scott, your question is answered within this thread. Search the thread using the search tool labeled "Search this thread" and by using a combination of key words, you should be able to locate what you are looking for.

[csimo]

Originally Posted by Skaught

All I ever wanted to do was change the start up screen image. Was that ever figured out, in a way that an average person could handle?

Thanks!

Scott

Yes, you can do that!

There's a thread here on ROC with good instructions.

[ridgeline2006]

This has been done, you just need to find the thread. Do do a search on Navigation Screen. It tell you exactly what to do.

[Bigjer]

Ok... I was sitting around and watching Indiana Jones and the Serch of the Lost Ark and I came up with this idea. I am not good with hacking into anything but I was thinking that there has to be a way to enable MP3 playback and RDS from the radio.. I highly doubt that Alpine (The maker of the Navi) would install a whole new software and hardware from any of their other navi's. So do you guys think there is a lock on these features inside the software? Once again it is just an Idea that popped in my head... What ya think?