Dominic DeVitoI've been a writer here at Crutchfield since 2006. My specialties have been car audio, GPS navigation, and radar detectors, which I've covered basically since day one. In 2008 I started shaping local print advertising for our retail stores in central Virginia.

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This introduced me to even more ways that Crutchfield connects with our customers and community.I'm a huge fan of live music, and have been since my high school days. Once I was in college, I started following my favorite bands around the country, and still do today.Those travels gave me a deep appreciation for reliable navigation. I remember the days of paper maps and printing directions from websites all too well. I've been tracking the evolution of dedicated portable and in-dash GPS navigation since I started here. I still see these devices as highly beneficial even as many people rely on their smartphones for guidance.In the meantime, I've worked at several record stores and served as a DJ for a community radio station for over 20 years, allowing me to form bonds with other music lovers and fans of great sound. I used to write record and concert reviews for a handful of blogs and local publications, and you can find more of my writing in the book Schools That Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide. More about Dominic.

Started at Crutchfield in 2006. Completed our thorough in-house Advisor training, learning about the ins and outs of our various products. Attends dozens of vendor training events each year. Authored dozens of Crutchfield articles and hundreds of car audio and pro audio product presentationsMore from Dominic DeVito. In a nutshell: In this article, we'll cover some of the additional steps needed to install an beyond those required for a regular car stereo. We'll talk specifically about the GPS antenna and extra wire connections.For the most part, installing an in-dash navigation receiver is quite similar to installing regular touchscreen stereos. But there are a couple of additional wrinkles: a GPS antenna and a reverse-direction sensor.This article will focus on these extra steps for the navigation receiver's installation.

After you've read this article, refer to our for full details about stereo installation.At the end of the article we'll talk about add-on navigation modules. In-dash navigation systems, like the Kenwood DNX874S, provide you with large displays and easy touchscreen controls. GPS antenna installationThere are a couple of simple rules guiding the external GPS antenna that comes with in-dash navigation receivers. The first is that you shouldn't ever cut or otherwise modify the antenna in any way. The other is that it needs to be in constant contact with the GPS satellites which orbit the earth, so it should be mounted in a way that there won't be a lot of interference with its signal.In most cases, you can mount the GPS antenna near the top of the underside of your dash (behind or above the receiver).

Satellite signals are so strong and reliable these days that this should be sufficient to maintain reliable reception. Step 4Tighten the small cap into the end of the barrel, and you're ready to go. Remote-mount navigation systemsA consists of a separate navigation computer (with an external antenna) that must be connected to a compatible touchscreen car stereo.

Drivers interface with them the same way they would an in-dash system. These are not as common today, but they're just as effective as in-dash systems, provided their mapping data is up to date and they're properly connected.The navigation module is basically a box that needs to be installed somewhere out of the way. Where was the english patient filmed. Today's navigation modules are typically compact enough to be installed in the glove compartment, often with some sort of velcro fasteners to keep them in place. The GPS antenna runs off the module, and can usually be mounted on the dash.

The module requires battery and ground connections, just like the stereo. Newer add-on navigation modules like the are compact enough to fit into the glove compartment of most vehicles. Need help choosing a navigation receiver?Installing an in-dash navigation stereo only requires a couple of extra steps beyond any other stereo installation.

If you're ready to start shopping for your own navigation receiver, use our vehicle fit tool to see which models will work in your car.If you have any questions,. They're always happy to help and will make sure you have everything you need for the installation. Dominic DeVito from Crutchfield on 1/28/2019 Hi Silvia - if your car has a factory navigation system, you'll have to check with a dealer about update options. If it's an aftermarket system, check the website of the stereo brand to see if updates are available (usually as a download, which you'll have to put on a USB stick and then transfer to the stereo). Not every stereo manufacturer offers updates, however. If you bought your touchscreen stereo from Crutchfield, one of our Tech Support people will be happy to help you out if you get in touch. Alexander Hrabe from Crutchfield Posted on 3/6/2017Joy, your manual should be point out where to plug in the antenna (which, I'm assuming was included?).

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If you don't see reference to GPS in the manual and you bought your gear from Crutchfield, you can call Tech Support for free help troubleshooting your system. If you purchased your equipment elsewhere, you can call the manufacturer's tech support or you can still get expert Crutchfield Tech Support - 90 days-worth for only $30. Check out our for details.

Alexander Hrabe from Crutchfield Posted on 2/20/2017Joy, your radio antenna is not the same as your GPS antenna, which should have been included with your new stereo. Your manual instruct you on which input on your stereo to plug into. Also, keep in mind that if you bought your gear from Crutchfield, you can call Tech Support for free help troubleshooting your system.

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Hi all,I would like to share how to install igo primo 2 on my double din headunit. Caska 3628, OS: WinCE, Resolution: 800x480.After browsing through several gps forums, like noeman, navigasi.net, i found that those forums almost provide nothing about primo installation in headunit, although the software, maps, pois etc are easily to get (thanks to ScorpioPirate ).

Have consulted to ScorpioPirate too on how to install it, but still couldn't work.so i decided to ask the R&D of Caska in my country on how to install it. Surprisingly, it is very easy to install it.

Basically, there is no setup/installation like Windows-like to be run first. It is enough to execute the primo.exe directly. Now, it depends on how your device to point or execute the primo.exe file.On my headunit, the steps are as follows:1. Copy the folder 'Primo2' to sdcard.

(i used igo primo2.2 internation edition from zerdim, uploaded by ScorpioPirate)2. Create a file 'maplaunch.ini' in sdcard, open the file and write this:MAPpath = Primo2Primo.exe. Hi,I have a Chinese double din unit and had a look at the files in my sd card. There is no maplaunch.ini file, instead in 'settings' there is a path to the igo.exe file on the sd card.I take it I can change the path to whatever CE 6.0 program I want to run first? I'm thinking of running a windows GUI with a better media player than the one that comes with the unit and also run the igo from the main windows screen when I need it, is this possible?I don't want to change the path if I can't reset it if it doesn't workThanks.

@alfa147BlueThat is common on most Chinese headunits. Just go to settings, gps path and point to Primo.exe, iGO8.exe, Navigator.exe etc etc.If it doesnt work just go back to the original path but it should be ok.Use this as the path if you want and add your navi programs to it. (Menu.exe)GPS Menu.Only registered and activated users can see links. I dont remember where I got it but it is a good add on.Open Config/gps.ini to set up the programs to point to.Check what it loks like in SystemInformation32.exe.Bazzle.

Hi AllFirst - thanks to the original poster. Your description was exactly what I was looking for. I hope that someone has some suggestions for me, as I've followed this description to the letter without making progress. What follows in an overview of the problem I have, and then what I've tried already to date.Overview:The unit is a Caska 3649. I have been told by the distributor that the model number is CN141, although I think that is the model number for the navigation firmware.From the main screen, selecting 'navigation' takes you to a screen with options for Navi, Internet (opens Opera browser), Settings (configure a 3g USB modem), Screen (perform a calibration). Clicking Navi is supposed to start running iGO, but it does nothing.

I click this and and wait for 5 or 10 minutes, but nothing happens. The other buttons all work (Opera, calibrate, settings). If there is no SD card in the slot, then clicking Navi gives a 'File not found' error. Only registered and activated users can see links.

Only registered and activated users can see links. Only registered and activated users can see links. Attempts to resolveSo, what is on the SD card? I've tried four different packages. Each one I've downloaded, extracted with the folder structure intact and copied it to the card. Each time I put the SD card into the nav unit, click reboot nav, go to Nav and try to hit the Navi button, which still does nothing. I've tried the following from different packages:9.6.2.209584 (This was in a package called iGO Primo 2.2 International Edition by Zervdim Greece)9.6.13.267029 (In a package iGo-Primo 2.4-9.6.13 Complete )8.3.5.2311288.3.5.183522So the CASKA works with a maplaunch.ini file in the root directory of the SD card.

This is what mine looks like for the last of these attempts:iGO8path = iGO8iGO8.exe;bmpiconpath = igologo.bmp;showname =;It seems like the unit never actually runs that.exe in that path though. There are no log files created on the SD card or any other file with an updated modified date.

Let me know if anyone has any ideas on this one please, your help would be appreciated greatly!