Hybrid Override DVD works on my 2007 GS350

[memasterac]

Re: post from SonarTech
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...&postcount=124

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December 29, 2006

The V.06.1 map data with V.05.1 firmware (LOADING.KWI) hybrid disc actually works on my 2007 GS350, my thanks to SonarTech!!! Now I can use the OVERRIDE feature on my brand new GS350.

However, I want to share some important information that may help you guys during your installation.

1. I originally use Ahead Nero 6.6 burning software, it did not work due to the “ALLDATA.KWI” is a huge 2.4 GB file that is not allowed for “ISO 9660 + UDF” burning so I ended up using “UDF” only. After I burned the DVD, the navigation map showed up for about 10 second then it went black and the screen says it’s not a correct DVD. So I dug out SnoarTech’s post and downloaded the Prassi "Ones" burning software (I found it free on: http://www.bitburners.com/Software/D...NES_by_Prassi/), installed it and then followed all the steps on SnoarTech’s post. Finally, I created a hybrid override DVD I believe it should work.
2. I inserted the hybrid DVD again, this time the navigation map did not disappear in 10 seconds. It actually stayed permanently. But I can’t perform the Menu > Volume > Left Upper Corner > Left Lower Corner > Left Upper Corner > Left Lower Corner to the override screen. I then disconnected the negative battery terminal for 10 minutes and reinstalled it, this time the navigation system reloaded and 30 seconds later, I got everything worked. I can now override my Navigation while driving. REMEMBER: You need to disconnect the battery in order to load the new DVD's loading file!!!
3. I also found out with this new hybrid override DVD, I lost the ability to voice command temperature operation feature. It was originally in my GS350 V.06.1 DVD. Not that is a big deal because actually it is faster to operate climate control without voice command. Just want to share this with all GS350 owners in case you freak out that the climate voice command is broken.

4. (update on 12/30/06) When I drove the GS350 today, the missing temperature control via voice command magically came back. Most importantly, I can still use the override navigation feature while driving. It is definitely a good news for this hybrid DVD experiment thsu far.

Edit: 06/22/07, the hybrid disc is working properly as it suppose to 1/2 year later.

I hope this helps, especially for the 07 GS350 owners. (I have Nav without ML)

[EXP_Cougar]

Just to clarify - the override has to be performed each time the car is started, right?

[memasterac]

Originally Posted by EXP_Cougar

Just to clarify - the override has to be performed each time the car is started, right?

It is correct.

To me it is not too bad because this process takes no more than 15 seconds to complete. Way quicker than using voice command or park your vehicle say on the shoulder of a freeway?

[joshua927]

I've been trying to make the Hybrid DVD using the loading.kwi file i downloaded off the web. I think it is from a Sienna 5.1 DVD.

I followed all the instructions but at the end I am told to "enter a correct disc".

did you use a 5.1 loading.kwi file from a GS300 or from another toyota vehicle?

[memasterac]

Originally Posted by joshua927

I've been trying to make the Hybrid DVD using the loading.kwi file i downloaded off the web. I think it is from a Sienna 5.1 DVD.

I followed all the instructions but at the end I am told to "enter a correct disc".

did you use a 5.1 loading.kwi file from a GS300 or from another toyota vehicle?

I used a 5.1 loading.kwi file from a 07 RX350 (maybe early production) which still has a v5.1 Navi DVD.