I知 posting this here and on 4 other Forums.
I recived no response on the other boards.


I知 looking for some direction and help.

My wife finally persuaded me to replace her 1990 T/C, which I now get to do over for a family keepsake.

I just picked her up an early 2003, Lincoln Navigator, with 30k on the odometer.
Fully loaded all the toys, $27k.
Build date is July 2002.

It has the early generation of the navigation system.
I am going to search out and upgrade the Nav system to the 2004 dvd version.

I know I have an illness, Thank You! And I have already bought this vehicle after looking at dozens of 2003- 2006 Navigators.

1- Can anybody recommend which Manual On Disk, I should order?
Looked on e-bay, seems there are 3 being offered, All-Data, Chilton痴 & one from NJ.


2- Navigation System Up-Grade, from early 2003, to the DVD based late 2003 or early 2004 system.

I have searched the web, and I知 just not getting any solid hits on data about the 1st generation, to the 2nd generation Nav System.

A Post here or there, and other people asking this question, in a few forums, but on a whole, not to much info.

I do know that the Nav System has tentacles everywhere in the vehicle.

I know this will not be plug & play, that I may have to splice harnesses together and replace every component of the audio, Nav, and DVD system.

Some stuff will be available potluck, thru the salvage yards. Other items will be from the dealer new.

Also any site recommendations?

I will be happy to photograph the whole swap and write it up for a post on this site.

Thanks Tim H.
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ADDING
Some one sent me a link in my e-mail.
gave me some leads.

Plugs are different from Phase 1 to Phase 2 Navagation system.

The Phase II harness is available for $50.
The 2004 Head Unit is available NIB $1500.

I Still need more info.
Any and all help will be appreciated.

Here are the web links.

$1500.- 4L7T-18C895-AD Head Unit.
$ 50.- 2U6F-14588-BA Phase II Harness Adapter.



I know I need the mirror with the mike, and I have to change the rear window antenna.

Does anyone have info on the lower single dvd rom reader that holds the navigation disk?
I have not confirmed this, but some one said it does exist inside the lower console

Looks like this Ford Mazda version on e-bay.
FORD DVD ROM GPS NAVIGATION UNIT PLAYER
But is internal instead of external.


I've read allot of posts encouraging people to go aftermarket, and give up on the OEM.

I've read responses that said it could not be done in a cost effective way,
I'm going to try and do this for under $3,500.
I will be putting in the newer DVD-Rom unit, and upgrading all the bits & pcs along with adding........

1. Additional Aux Connection, for I-Pod, Playstation, etc, etc.
2. Back-up Camera that will display in Reverse, like the othe big auto-manufact.
3. Full BlueTooth.

I've already finished items 1 & 2, almost have 3 setteled, but item 3 changes with the newer nav system.

I will be happy to document & post for those interested.

Thanks
Tim H.

 

I have a question about installing a Hands free Bluetooth for a early 2003 Lincoln Gator with the NAV System.

Has anyone installed a Parrot CK3100 or a CK3000 EVOLUTION????

I don't know which one to go with.

http://www.parrot.biz/products/index.php?id=ck3100
or
http://www.parrot.biz/products/index.php?id=evolution

At $ 169.00

I'm thinking about giving it a go.

Tim H.

 

Maybe I should post this in the Audio Forum?

Tim H.