Bypass instructions for the Z1

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by **Jamesdat** on Fri Mar 31, 2006 5:24 pm

in order to bypass the video while driving function for the Z1 you have to load a special file onto the Hard drive, i got the file from a tech at pioneer, Bpz1s.kwi you simply load it into the drive and click ok for the prompt to install, i have no clue how to take it out but it works great

ADMIN EDIT:
This is most likely a hoax. Mostly because there no way at the present time to get a file on the Z1.

If you want to bypass your Z1 for a June 06 unit or older, you can buy ducatiboy's circuit: http://www.sminntech.com/z1flasher.html or buy a TR7 or flash your headlights while the Z1 is booting. For a July 06 unit and newer you can just ground 2 wires. http://www.sminntech.com/z1flash.html

by **XtoZ** on Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:27 pm

they need to do something simple like that for all the rest of the mods...just change a file, burn a new dvd and viola! Anyone wanna try to hack that part of the dvd?

by **SI_G35Coupe** on Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:18 pm

how do you get this file exactly?

by **Guest** on Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:51 pm

yeah, anyway you can post it up so we can download it?

by **Furley** on Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:36 am

It's still an easy bypass, I havn't seen one yet but have instructions on how to do it, it someone can get me a high-res picture of the back I'll get back to you.

by **ryguytpa** on Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:12 am

Installing the file Bpz1s.kwi "if it exists" wouldnt have any effect on dvd playback. A .kwi file is an update to a navigation database which has no effect on dvd playback on the Z1.

by **Guest** on Mon Apr 17, 2006 2:30 pm

Actually, an update to the nav system may turn off the speed sense, gyroscope, and GPS tracking when not in navi mode, or at least disconnect it from the DVD section..

by **Beta Guest** on Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:39 pm

Do you mind sharing that file u got?

by **Guest** on Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:26 pm

Well I had been running the N2(on eBay now as we speak), and I just had the Z1 installed on Saturday...All we did was the normal back in the day trick with the park brake wire, and I have video while driving..I do get the "warning" message when I first crank up the car, but after hitting OK, all is good!

by **Guest** on Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:53 pm

Anonymous wrote:Well I had been running the N2(on eBay now as we speak), and I just had the Z1 installed on Saturday...All we did was the normal back in the day trick with the park brake wire, and I have video while driving..I do get the "warning" message when I first crank up the car, but after hitting OK, all is good!

are you sure that all you have to do is ground the parking wire ?
as i purchased the z1 a couple of days ago and was thinking about returning it while its new in the box as its not worth anything to me not to have video in the front while moving.

can anyone else conferm this works,, thanks

by **Guest** on Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:59 pm

the only bypass that I know of so far is to interupt the gps antenna with a relay and switch

the bad thing is you wont be able to do nav, but you will have movies

by **solrackm** on Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:43 pm

Does anyone have a pictorial diagram on how to bypass the avic z1?

by aj on Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:45 pm

I had the Z1 installed last friday and I ask them to ground the parking brake wire, and I CANNOT watch movies or my TV turner while I drive. All I have is the audio and it turns off the video. One good thing is I dont have to put it in park for the video to come on. I also have the screen that says the parking brake wire is not connected right.

by **solrackm** on Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:11 pm

I have my z1 installed already with the ebrake wire connected properly through the installer. How do i reverse the process so i can use it for navigational purposes only, don't care for the video part.

by **Guest** on Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:56 pm

If you ground the pbrake wire it will play video while moving until you get to a certain speed/distance.. then it shuts off..

As for this file.. does anyone know more about this? This guy posted that then disapperaed.. Just wondering if anyone else has heard of this. And if so, where to find it..