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Ordered an Vaistech MML where have u installed yours?
Hi Members,
So I've finally got around to ordering a Vaistech MML IPOD/USB unit for my 04 LS430 .
Installation looks reasonable simple, I just have to be very careful removing stuff to get to the back of the factory radio, but I have a question.....
This MML unit/box is larger than the other Vaistech units so where has everyone installed their's? Glovebox? Behind the dash?
Any pics or descriptions of where you fitted the actual unit/box would be greatly appreciated!
Installed my unit behind the dash, beneath the stereo/radio unit. Led the lead behind the dash into the glovebox. My iPod sits on the shelf. Put the iPod in a silicon type sleeve so it doesn't tend to slide around. My iPhone connects by blue tooth. Couldn't have worked out better, never having to physically touch anything.
Last edited by jayclapp; 04-10-14 at 02:45 PM.
Reason: spelling
Installed my unit behind the dash, beneath the stereo/radio unit. Led the lead behind the dash into the glovebox. My iPod sits on the shelf. Put the iPod in a silicon type sleeve so it doesn't tend to slide around. My iPhone connects by blue tooth. Couldn't have worked out better, never having to physically touch anything.
Thanks for the info but I see from your signature that you have a different vaistech unit which is smaller in size. The mml one is bigger I think and I dont think it fits behind the dash under the radio.
I installed mine behind the radio to the right (passenger side) corner. There's room. Trial and error process. I also bought a USB extension port to run the USB connection into the center armrest (not glove compartment) for easy access and professional-looking installation.
Thanks everyone for the replies so far. My vaistech mml arrived yesterday and its actually smaller in size than I thought . I have holidays in about a weeks time so I plan on tackling the install then. Hopefully there will be enough room behind the dash to fit the unit and I plan on running the usb through into the pop out tray drawer in the centre just below the radio.
So I finally installed the Vaistech MML unit. Getting to the back of the factory stereo was quite easy thanks to a guide I found on here. I only encountered 2 problems -
1. I forgot to disconnect my battery whilst doing the install and I flattened it so had to wait a day while I recharged it!
2. Where to mount the unit? It definitely wouldn't fit behind the radio despite it's fairly small size so I ended up installing it in the underside panel on the passenger side - there was just enough room under the panel.
I wanted to run the USB cable to the pop out drawer under the radio but I found that the drawer is sealed at the back and I didn't want to start drilling a hole into the back of it, so I ran the usb cable to the glove box and again I didn't want to drill a hole so I ran the usb cable through the air filter cover door in the glove box. The air filter cover door still closes ok so I have the cable and my USB plugged in the glove box.
I 've set up the Vaistech MML in 'MD emulation' mode and it works well, but still getting used to the buttons to press on the nav screen and I still haven't worked out exactly the best way to put files in folders on the usb stick so they play like different CD discs!? At the moment I just have all my MP3's in 1 folder on my USB stick. I'll try and work it out later but all in all it works and I'm happy.
So is this unit no good for a 2002 ls430? Does the unit privude blue tooth.
I'm pretty sure these are compatible with 2002 LS430's - Vaistech has them listed. There is no bluetooth option on this unit though. (My 04 already has bluetooth) The beauty of this MML version is you can use the fatory stereo controls and plug in a USB with music
04-09-14, 07:31 PM
Ordered an Vaistech MML where have u installed yours?
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