Navigation Interface/Appearence Update?
#1
Navigation Interface/Appearence Update?
Hey guys,
The navigation maps I know are updatable but what about the actual interface?
03-04 Navigation systems have that brown background and no SAT or BT
05-06/07 Navigation has black background and is offset with some blue. Car has BT
08-09 - Navigation is blue/greenish has BT and SAT buttos. Also has AUX in put. 6cd changer was no longer magazine load.
My 03 and 04 GX470's both have the same interface and I wanted to see if I could update the interface itself to the 08-09 version. Would that require me to replace the Computer/Brain located under the passenger sear (below the DVD drive for the map)
Thanks!
The navigation maps I know are updatable but what about the actual interface?
03-04 Navigation systems have that brown background and no SAT or BT
05-06/07 Navigation has black background and is offset with some blue. Car has BT
08-09 - Navigation is blue/greenish has BT and SAT buttos. Also has AUX in put. 6cd changer was no longer magazine load.
My 03 and 04 GX470's both have the same interface and I wanted to see if I could update the interface itself to the 08-09 version. Would that require me to replace the Computer/Brain located under the passenger sear (below the DVD drive for the map)
Thanks!
Last edited by Jafch1; 05-27-11 at 04:26 PM.
#2
Lead Lap
I think it's fairly safe to assume yes in order to get all the things you want. Probably need to update display/command unit in the dash as well along w/ a few other things ??? Might be cheaper to just go aftermkt at that point...
#3
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Think the best route would be to just upgrade the entire system to aftermarket which have come a long ways. Done right they will look OEM, blow away any OEM setup, and can be tapped into the RES. I plan on doing the same shortly with ours as we decided to hold onto it for a few more years (new cars being poor investments and all). Upgrading to the new setup will be very expensive.
#4
Well, im not at the point where I want to upgrade to aftermarket.. Im looking for that stock look.
I've been researching this matter and have found the following out:
-- The Navigation screen... 03/04 had a much less refined screen. 05+ had the "hi-def" front screen. The 05+ have more pixels in them, and give a much clearer look when reversing. (I witnessed this first hand with an 07 GX.)
-- The Control unit (the unit below the screen), has been updated for 07. 2003-06 had AM/FM/TAPE/DISC and TRAF. The 2007 had a refresh where the AM button is also the SAT and the DISC button also includes AUX. In addition to that the SEEK and DISK +/- have been moved above the volume and secondary ****. TRAF is now SCAN.
-- The CD changer is also different in the 2007+ models. Pre 07 has a 6 cd changer using a "cartridge" type load. 2007+ models have a regular front load fully automatic input.
-- The ECU (under the passenger seat), is also upgraded. 2005+ models have a new interface. The user interface is much refined compared to the 03/04 models. Bluetooth was also added, and the AUDIO section now has surround-sound in addition to ASL.
I've been researching this matter and have found the following out:
-- The Navigation screen... 03/04 had a much less refined screen. 05+ had the "hi-def" front screen. The 05+ have more pixels in them, and give a much clearer look when reversing. (I witnessed this first hand with an 07 GX.)
-- The Control unit (the unit below the screen), has been updated for 07. 2003-06 had AM/FM/TAPE/DISC and TRAF. The 2007 had a refresh where the AM button is also the SAT and the DISC button also includes AUX. In addition to that the SEEK and DISK +/- have been moved above the volume and secondary ****. TRAF is now SCAN.
-- The CD changer is also different in the 2007+ models. Pre 07 has a 6 cd changer using a "cartridge" type load. 2007+ models have a regular front load fully automatic input.
-- The ECU (under the passenger seat), is also upgraded. 2005+ models have a new interface. The user interface is much refined compared to the 03/04 models. Bluetooth was also added, and the AUDIO section now has surround-sound in addition to ASL.
#5
What I am looking to do is the following...
-- Upgrade first the Control unit. Im hoping that this will give me an extra wire harness to allow the AUX feature, which would give me iPod/MP3 abilities.
-- Upgrade the ECU to give me surround-sound, Bluetooth, and the more refined UI.
-- If my budget allows, upgrade the screen to get the HD look and feel.
-- The CD Changer isn't a big deal to me. Once my AUX feature is working, CD's will hardly be used in my rig.
** If anyone knows of someone looking to get rid of some of these parts, let me know. I will try to find a "salvaged/junked" GX470 online to get the parts from.
Keep you guys updated!
-- Upgrade first the Control unit. Im hoping that this will give me an extra wire harness to allow the AUX feature, which would give me iPod/MP3 abilities.
-- Upgrade the ECU to give me surround-sound, Bluetooth, and the more refined UI.
-- If my budget allows, upgrade the screen to get the HD look and feel.
-- The CD Changer isn't a big deal to me. Once my AUX feature is working, CD's will hardly be used in my rig.
** If anyone knows of someone looking to get rid of some of these parts, let me know. I will try to find a "salvaged/junked" GX470 online to get the parts from.
Keep you guys updated!
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