2007 3GS NAV/DVD/CD Override plug-n-play kit test results - it works!
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: MA
still learning my way around. This is so much better than the wire cut option which i'm sure is beyond my capability. I see topics for 2007s and Gen5 systems in general. I have a 2006 GS300 AWD that has a Gen4 Nav. Are there any kits/options that will work for me?
from prestigious society, this unit should work for 06 as well
prestigious society is now an official vendor of clublexus. the GB is on
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=318055
prestigious society is now an official vendor of clublexus. the GB is on
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=318055
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: MA
from prestigious society, this unit should work for 06 as well
prestigious society is now an official vendor of clublexus. the GB is on
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=318055
prestigious society is now an official vendor of clublexus. the GB is on
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=318055
Thanks. It's hard to keep track of what years have what Gen Nav. I believe my 06 GS has Gen4 and the early returns seemed focused on Gen3. Anyway, if this will work for me, I'm definitely in. email on the way to prestigious. Will look at the GB notice.
i am not complete expert on this, but i think the override is more about the signals and controls at the back of the unit, which i think would be same between 06 and 07. the gen 4 and gen 5 nav are mainly about the screen resolution and the nav software itself.
could be wrong, send an eamil to PS and see what's up
could be wrong, send an eamil to PS and see what's up
Rookie
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: FL
Books on tapes for the old folks???
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: CA
not for HI owners
100 bucks? i don't think it can be that cheap. this unit has a brain and all the plug and play wires and harnesses, and a nice button setup with led. i paid a lot more than that for sure, and even if the wire cutting mod is free i still wouldn't do it. i want to know i can still go for any warranty work when necessary
100 bucks? i don't think it can be that cheap. this unit has a brain and all the plug and play wires and harnesses, and a nice button setup with led. i paid a lot more than that for sure, and even if the wire cutting mod is free i still wouldn't do it. i want to know i can still go for any warranty work when necessary
So how much was the kit? $300?
for quezacotl's question, this is obviously going to cost way more than a cut job but you have no warranty issues to worry about really. Or do you? Lets play the devils advocate.... would the dealer say "you are modifying the signal input to the nav system so warranty is void" I would like to ask the people who dont want to cut wires and use this instead, if something went wrong with the nav display down the road, would you take this out before taking the car in ??? I worry that if this unit malfunctions, perhaps it may make the nav goofy ??? things to consider....
. I actually agree; people who did the wire cutting mod can do the same thing as well. we can just pull the unit out and just reconnect all the wires back together. it's just 3 simple wires and I don't think they will actually pull out the nav unit and "spread out the wires" behind the K46 and H1 connectors to see if there were any cutting/reconnecting.
Pole Position
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: California
Can someone explain logistics to me -- since I've now learned that Caller ID (unless the number is in your phone book) doesn't work when moving (another annoyance), how would this work with the module -- do you always leave it in override mode except when you need the NAV to "catch up"?
the ID doesn't show when the car is moving. my guess is the speed sensor knows the car is moving and disable the display of the caller ID. what you need to do is press on the NAV button on the override, which will override the system (including disabling the speed sensor) so it thinks the car is not moving. then the caller ID will show up.
just did that yesterday night when i was on freeway and the phone rang. pressed on the NAV button and saw it's one of those infomercials. dropped the call
just did that yesterday night when i was on freeway and the phone rang. pressed on the NAV button and saw it's one of those infomercials. dropped the call
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4
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From: Alabama
Does this replace the Lockpicks?
Pardon my ignorance guys, but a few questions since I'm new to all this and I've completely overwhelmed myself with information today...
1. Will this unit take the place of the Coastaletech.com Lockpick units?
2. Will it unlock all functions like getting rid of the "I agree" screen, allowing full GPS functionality while driving, allow playback from video IPods via the new VAIS Tech module while driving, etc.
Thanks for the help guys.
Matt
1. Will this unit take the place of the Coastaletech.com Lockpick units?
2. Will it unlock all functions like getting rid of the "I agree" screen, allowing full GPS functionality while driving, allow playback from video IPods via the new VAIS Tech module while driving, etc.
Thanks for the help guys.
Matt
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Pardon my ignorance guys, but a few questions since I'm new to all this and I've completely overwhelmed myself with information today...
1. Will this unit take the place of the Coastaletech.com Lockpick units?
2. Will it unlock all functions like getting rid of the "I agree" screen, allowing full GPS functionality while driving, allow playback from video IPods via the new VAIS Tech module while driving, etc.
Thanks for the help guys.
Matt
1. Will this unit take the place of the Coastaletech.com Lockpick units?
2. Will it unlock all functions like getting rid of the "I agree" screen, allowing full GPS functionality while driving, allow playback from video IPods via the new VAIS Tech module while driving, etc.
Thanks for the help guys.
Matt
No. So far we only tested on vehicles with ML as the module is designed specific for DVD and NAVI override. We are planning on test the same module on the non ML vehicle soon. Thanks.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Alabama
Will someone PLEASE explain Coastaletech.com's application chart?!?!?!?!?!?!? Just what exactly will I get and won't I get with their harness for a 2006 Sequoia Limited. That thing is SOOOO confusing. Thanks.
Matt
Matt
Just installed the module. Everything worked great. However, I was confused about the blue plug and thought it didn't match. But with Mark and Rominl's help I located the plug at the bottom of the unit. I thought it was on top .
Here's a picture of where I put my button. I'm thinking of putting velcro on the back so it sticks and maybe moving it back or forward more to hide it a little better, not sure as of now though.
Thanks for your help Rominl and Mark
David
.Here's a picture of where I put my button. I'm thinking of putting velcro on the back so it sticks and maybe moving it back or forward more to hide it a little better, not sure as of now though.
Thanks for your help Rominl and Mark
David