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Old 06-05-13, 03:36 AM
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Question Any ideas about AUX installation?

Hello dear LS430 owners,
I was wondering if any of you guys had an experience with installing an "AUX" input on a Lexus LS430 2006.

For those not familiar with the AUX, it's the plug which fits most phones and earphones these days.
Just like the iPhone's plug.

Appreciate your help. Thank you,
Omar
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I used the iSimple Gateway which gave me the option for Sirius and Apple 30 pin input. It didn't have the 3.5mm jack you want though.
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Originally Posted by peteyx
I used the iSimple Gateway which gave me the option for Sirius and Apple 30 pin input. It didn't have the 3.5mm jack you want though.
Hi,
So does it look all sloppy?
Or is it cleanly mounted and only the wire of the plug is showing?

I like to keep my car in factory shape.

Thanks.
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All the electronics are under/behind the dash panels. I routed the cable into the glove box. No sloppies.
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i was looking into the same thing and have settled on the vaistech kit
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Me, too. Actually I installed the iSimple/Sirius system initially, with the iPhone cable. It just failed so I bought last year's Vaistech. It only handles satellite radio unless you piggyback another system. But I never used the iPhone with the radio. It is nice having 16 characters displayed rather than the 10 of the iSimple.
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Thank you guys for all the suggestions.

I will hopefully look more into the VAISTESCH. Because I can see it has better reviews from all of you.

Again, thank you!
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I put in an iSimple interface with the Sirius receiver and the gateway "pigtail" is routed to that (silly) sunglasses or whatnot drawer on the dash. It's hidden until I open the drawer. It's a perfect place to drop my phone for listening to tunes or podcasts. I have enough relief to pull it out about 6 inches if I need it. Got it from SoundsGreatUSA on Amazon. Just the gateway is only $120 or so. I paid $250 because I wanted Sirius radio too. Sweet.
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