Navigation Hack Alternative - Hybrid Nav DVD
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: DC
FYI, I don't like the software override... I think that having to enter the service menu every time I start the car is unacceptable... So, check my webpage for details on what I did to have a switch that instantly overrides the destination entry lockout...
Here's the exact page:
http://www.infoarena.com/lexus/navhack/
You can do this on a 2006 or 2007, on ANY version of the DVD NAV V5.1, V6.1, firmware whatever, doesn't matter, works on all of them like a charm
Here's the exact page:
http://www.infoarena.com/lexus/navhack/
You can do this on a 2006 or 2007, on ANY version of the DVD NAV V5.1, V6.1, firmware whatever, doesn't matter, works on all of them like a charm
Driver School Candidate
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From: Virigina
Can't wait to see what v7.1 (or whatever the update will be called) will do. Will we have to wait for the 2008's to arrive, or is there a possibilty that newer editions of the '07 will have an updated Nav version?
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Racer
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From: DC
The new DVD version, V7.1 or whatever, will just be new map data, for the most part...
The big change will be when the Gen 6 navigation unit comes out. I wonder what's in the LS460. I am pretty sure it uses a hard drive but I don't know if it's GEN 5 nav or not...
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From: MN
Technique:
Great work.
I have a 2007 IS250 with V6.1 Nav DVD, 1650 Firmware. I also own a 2004 Lexus RX330 with V4.1 Nav DVD. Will the V4.1 "loading.kwi" file work as my firmware file with the V6.1 maps?
Great work.
I have a 2007 IS250 with V6.1 Nav DVD, 1650 Firmware. I also own a 2004 Lexus RX330 with V4.1 Nav DVD. Will the V4.1 "loading.kwi" file work as my firmware file with the V6.1 maps?
Intermediate
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From: Wisconsin
I believe the LS 460 has a variant of Eclipse's AVN7000 which also has a hard drive. It is probably a variant of the Gen 5 system.
http://www.eclipse-web.com/7000index.html
Malon015: won't work unfortunately. I believe your RX 330 is Gen 3 and you would need a disk from another Gen 2-3 system (I believe these were compatible).
http://www.eclipse-web.com/7000index.html
Malon015: won't work unfortunately. I believe your RX 330 is Gen 3 and you would need a disk from another Gen 2-3 system (I believe these were compatible).
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: DC
It might "work", but not worth trying, as it will probably barely be functional... You gotta stay with GEN 5 firmware... So V5.1 is your only option...
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Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: DC
FYI, I don't like the software override... I think that having to enter the service menu every time I start the car is unacceptable... So, check my webpage for details on what I did to have a switch that instantly overrides the destination entry lockout...
Here's the exact page:
http://www.infoarena.com/lexus/navhack/
You can do this on a 2006 or 2007, on ANY version of the DVD NAV V5.1, V6.1, firmware whatever, doesn't matter, works on all of them like a charm
Here's the exact page:
http://www.infoarena.com/lexus/navhack/
You can do this on a 2006 or 2007, on ANY version of the DVD NAV V5.1, V6.1, firmware whatever, doesn't matter, works on all of them like a charm
Lead Lap
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From: ca
FYI, I noticed one "inconvenience" of the switch method... When I switch the override on, and I can enter destinations, it only works for, oh 30-60 seconds... Then it locks it out again... I have to flip the switch off and on again, and then I can enter destinations once again... So, I guess if you are going to enter a specific destination, the switch is fine... If you want to browse the POIs for a while, then use the software override... I like having both options
TIA
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Racer
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From: DC
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THank you technique. you are alot of help.
I inserted the hybrid disc I have made ~_^ and it does not read.
It says "Unable to Read Map Disc"
so i pressed eject and tried again. Nothing happen.
DId you remember seeing this in your 07?
I inserted the hybrid disc I have made ~_^ and it does not read.
It says "Unable to Read Map Disc"
so i pressed eject and tried again. Nothing happen.
DId you remember seeing this in your 07?