Trevor Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 RoryW is spot on, I replaced the loom and its been spot on since. Eonon supplied one FOC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryW Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 The main plug connection from eonon to the large BMW block has pins which are slightly too small. I bulked my eonon loom pins up with solder. Been perfect since. Then again, I'm impatient and didn't want to feck about with eonons customer care daboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yashman Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Hmm the wiring block causes volume distortion? Would it also cause it to randomly switch to other sources like from DVD to USB or suddenly power off. Eonon Enco or what ever brand name it will spawn into in the future these chinese made units suffer from poor build quality. The new eonon D5150E retails on Ebay for anywhere between £218 - £800 but just look at the negative remarks left by Ebayers on the product. My mates flip screeen Pioneer Avic x1 which is about 12 years old and he has it installed in his M3 Vert sounds awesome and thats sadly where these units disappoint. Sound quality is not great and becomes distorted at volume levels over 25. Edited August 11, 2013 by Yashman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) The random switching is due to the canbus unit. I removed mine and it cured several issues. Lost the steering wheel controls as a result tho. Seriously, over 25! My eardrums struggle to cope by 20.. Maybe I'm just old. :-) Edited August 11, 2013 by Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Refitted my canbus unit today and tried switching off all my canbus light checks. Still does random start up. Anyone got any idea what to code out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboy Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 RoryW is spot on, I replaced the loom and its been spot on since. Eonon supplied one FOC. How did you manage that, was it a case of emailing them and giving them a serial number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboy Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) The main plug connection from eonon to the large BMW block has pins which are slightly too small. I bulked my eonon loom pins up with solder. Been perfect since. Then again, I'm impatient and didn't want to feck about with eonons customer care is this the one up front or the one in the boot. I bought a fakra extension from a stereo shop for £50 and it seemed good quality so I'm guessing the problem is with the eonons connections. Would tin foil do the trick? Edited August 12, 2013 by daboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 There is a canbus random fix on fanatics.Ill get the link in a moSent from, well you tell me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Here you go. Post 138http://forum.E46Fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=967737&page=7Sent from, well you tell me shafz and CharlE46 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryW Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 The main plug connection from eonon to the large BMW block has pins which are slightly too small. I bulked my eonon loom pins up with solder. Been perfect since. Then again, I'm impatient and didn't want to feck about with eonons customer care is this the one up front or the one in the boot. I bought a fakra extension from a stereo shop for £50 and it seemed good quality so I'm guessing the problem is with the eonons connections. Would tin foil do the trick? You want to use tin foil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryW Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Here you go. Post 138 http://forum.E46Fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=967737&page=7 Sent from, well you tell me Nice one there chap Chimp Choker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Just ordered one of those timers. £6.53 inc del. I'll report back. Edited August 12, 2013 by Trevor Chimp Choker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_w Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Ok, just read this whole thread. Shall I not buy an eonon system then? They sound like too much trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 To be fair, it would get the thumbs up from me. However, I bought mine used and for cheap money. It has niggles, some people are more frustrated by them than others. I've reconnected my canbus box and will soon deal with the random startup as I've posted. The OEM look of the unit really sells it to me 100% happy with that. I'm more like 90% happy with the function of the unit day to day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Glare is defo an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryW Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Glare is defo an issue. ipad mini Matt screen protector cut down. Works a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) Glare is defo an issue.ipad mini Matt screen protector cut down. Works a treat Tried. Didn't help. :-( Bought a pack of 3 and used 2. Still got one but given it up. Edited August 16, 2013 by Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yashman Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Ok, just read this whole thread. Shall I not buy an eonon system then? They sound like too much trouble Eonon is simple to install and if you can put up with the shortcomings you will enjoy. But it is a poorly made unit. Sound quality is not that great and its functions are not up to par. Its wrong to compare it to the main brands as its stands no chance. But if you want a factory looking head unit then go for a uk supplier at least you have some sort of customer care. Dont go the Ebay route as you will have no support if things go wrong or its faulty. Most Hong Kong based ebay retailers offer 60 day return but it is more hassle than its worth and you end up paying the postage costs if it has to be returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_w Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 So how does our compare to andrive or dynavin? apologies, I bet this has been asked before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) Andrive is the same unit, certain internal parts have been upgraded to their own spec tho. Its also Android as well as WinCe, my Eonon is only WinCe. To be fair that is what I wanted, didn't want Internet or android. Some of the same issues exist with the Andrive, glare, random startup to name a couple. Edited August 16, 2013 by Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrive Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) The newer eonon is actually a totally different piece of hardware and software and has nothing in common with the Andrive as they can no longer buy the firmware chip from the manufacturer. Andrive now has a different menu to the old eonon system. Eonon have never and never will have Android systems. The random startup is caused by the car itself and it's self check. We do share canbus boxes with eonon. Having said that we now have a couple of fixes for this issue. Here is the new Andrive menu you won't find on Eonon units. Much more OEM looking. Edited August 16, 2013 by Andrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) Good info there. I like the look of the new Eonon user interface but it looks like it has Eonon branding in it, don't like that. They've done very similar to Andrive in that it has their name on the screen. I don't like that, doesn't look OEM at that point. I really like the pic above from the Andrive, the UI looks great, except for the Andrive name. Edited August 16, 2013 by Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_w Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 it does look good, has anybody heard of veyron? they have a very similar unit for £400 and are based in Cheshire. In on my phone so can't post the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 The newer eonon is actually a totally different piece of hardware and software and has nothing in common with the Andrive as they can no longer buy the firmware chip from the manufacturer. Andrive now has a different menu to the old eonon system. Eonon have never and never will have Android systems. The random startup is caused by the car itself and it's self check. We do share canbus boxes with eonon. Having said that we now have a couple of fixes for this issue. Here is the new Andrive menu you won't find on Eonon units. Much more OEM looking. is that only for new units or can i upgrade my andrive software to that? looks much classier than mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryW Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Well my timer has arrived so ill get into it in a bit Tiny little thing, going to put it in a small plastic in closure and black resin fill the box to ensure its not damaged by vibration etc mintimperial 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
