For those of you that want to override the cutoff of the dvd player when you release the parking brake and when you drive over 7mph, HERE IT IS!

I saw this in the GX forum and quoted mogulbumm's thread on his/her? dvd override post. Here goes...

"...I thought I'd post pictures of the DVD Override option.

Disclaimer: I in NO WAY condone watching DVD movies while driving. If you are performing this mod for this reason, please let me know when and where you drive so I can stay the hell off the road. I performed this modification so those passengers in the front seat could enjoy the DVD and have control over the screen for children in the rear who cannot yet operate a remote control. If you think this is a bad idea, please don't continue reading this post.

Tools you will need:
1. Wire cutters/Wire Stripper
2. Phillips screwdriver
3. Beer
4. 10mm socket w/screwdriver handle
5. electrical tape
6. Twist Connectors or Solder/Soldering iron if you feel fancy
7. Beer
8. Light gauge wire
9. connector with a hole

Time Required:
Professional Installer: 20 minutes
Semi-skilled Labor: 45 minutes
Technically Retarded: 5+ hours with no completed product.

Total Cost:
minimal if you have electrical tape and connectors lying around. Hundreds of dollars if you fall into the third category.

(note: Ignore the dust in my pictures... my car is really not that dirty... damn 7mp camera picks up EVERYTHING...)

Step 1: Unzip the zipper on the e-brake. Somewhat forcefully pull up on the leather cover on the e-brake. You will notice that the leather e-brake cover is attached to the leather cover that leads up to the starter button. B4 taking off the e-brake cover, pry the leather cover going up to the starter switch closest to the e-brake cover, off a little. Push the part of the e-brake cover that is attached to the next cover toward the center of the LX. It should release and slide off the e-brake handle.

See pic #1 in my gallery https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...y.php?cat=4424

 

Step 2: Remove the leather cover along side the drivers side of the radio that leads up to the starter switch. Use a little pulling force to get the cover off. NOTE: the starter switch will come out with the cover.

See pic #2 in my gallery https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...24&ppuser=1155

 

Step 3: remove the passenger side leather cover that goes from the center console up toward the middle passenger AC vent. Note: start removing the leather cover closest to the seat. pull gently toward the seat to release the clips. Then when all 3 clips along the side of the leather cover near the seat are released, pull with medium force away from the dash. The entire piece should come off easily. See pic #3 in my gallery https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...24&ppuser=1155 Note the leather panel on the passenger side floor.

 

Step 4: remove AC vents on both sides of the dvd screen. Note: I refer to the screen as the dvd screen because we don't get NAV on Guam. Gently pull each vent form the bottom. It should easily come out with a little force. Be careful of the vent on the drivers side. WHen you pull it out a little piece of the bottom part of the dash just above the steering column will come out with it. Be careful, when removing the vent, to NOT SCRATCH the dash pieces.

See pic #5 in my gallery https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...24&ppuser=1155

 

Step 5: Take a sip (approximately 6 oz of a beer). Remove the 10mm screws near the upper portion of the dvd screen and the screws toward the middle of the screen that are now exposed. Note: you don't have to remove the bottom two screws that are holding in the tuner. Gently but firmly pull the screen out by holding the sides. It should POP out of the clips and come out very easily.

See pic 5 and 6 in my gallery https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...24&ppuser=1155

 

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step 6: here is why you took a sip (approx 6 oz) of beer in step 5. ID the yellow (brake cutoff ) wire 4th from the bottom right on the plug nearest the drivers side. Pic 6-6 shows the plug (FROM THE FRONT - SORRY) CUT IT, YES CUT IT. Note: I took off the factory loom and cut farther away from the plug so if I need to some day, I have enough wire to reconnect it later on. Ground the wire that leads to the plug. Pic #7 shows where I grounded the wire (just above the up temperature switch in the pic) Tape the other end of the yellow wire off.

 

Step 7: drink the other 6 oz of beer from the first can. ID the purple wire (speed sensor cutoff wire) which is second to the bottom left on the same plug. CUT IT, YES CUT IT in the same vicinity as you cut the yellow wire. Tape both ends of the purple wire. DO NOT GROUND THIS WIRE. Jut cut it and tape both ends.

 

Step 8: TEST IT! Push the starter button without depressing the brake to activate the accessories on the LX. Push DVD on the player (please ensure you have a DVD in the player b4 posting a reply to this thread to state that it does not work) Pull the e-brake up and release it. Drive faster than 7mph (i think that is the cutoff) and see the DVD in action while driving)

 

Step 9: After verifying all is PERFECT, reverse all steps to replace the loom, screws and panels etc. See the gallery for pics of the system in action. Notice that in 1 pic the e-brake light indicator is on, on the dash and the dvd plays. The next pic shows the e-brake indicator off and the DVD is in action. I was parked in both pics. Other pics show the LX in D and MPH around 10 or 15.

 

Step 10: PARK THE BEAST and drink the other 5 beers knowing that U DID THE MOD YOURSELF! Then GO TO SLEEP! DO NOT DRIVE AFTER DRINKING!

The beauty of this mod is that the front seat passenger has the option of displaying the DVD while the vehicle is in motion (notice I refer to the passenger) The touch screen DVD controls work with this mod. The other AWESOME thing is that the backup camera still displays automatically when the vehicle is put in R and the front and side cameras still display automatically when speed is reduced below the threshold (if you have it set on auto). The display can be switched between AC, Audio and DVD while in motion. DISCLAIMER: I CAN'T COMMENT ON WHETHER OR NOT THIS MOD WILL WORK WITH NAV. I DO NOT HAVE NAV IN MY LX.

I hope this helps. I'll post a pic of the wiring diagram tomorrow. I'm no where near a scanner.

MAC

 

pmarsh, try the first link. 4 some reason, the others are not working.

MAC

 

The links should work now.

MAC

 

As promised here are the diagrams. I'm really having difficulty uploading photos to CL so this is the clearest I can get the photos with the size limitations in posts.

The purple wire is the speed sensor cutoff and the yellow wire is the brake sensor cutoff

MAC

 

Here is a diagram pic of the plug.

The purple wire or the speed sensor wire, is #14 on the plug and is the second from the left on the bottom row.

The yellow wire or brake sensor wire, is #23 on the plug and is the fourth from the right on the bottom row.

MAC