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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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i live in naperville and was wondering if anyone knew a shop that could do me a nav hack or if anyone could help me with it for an is250
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by FoUr OuNcE
i live in naperville and was wondering if anyone knew a shop that could do me a nav hack or if anyone could help me with it for an is250
I want to strongly advise you against this although it is easy to do. One member on here grounded out his control unit and it cost him over $2k as the dealer would not warranty and they will know if this wire hack is performed. I just want to save you from the headache. How often would you watch dvd's anyway?
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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what do you mean grounded out his unit? what could happen?
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by FoUr OuNcE
what do you mean grounded out his unit? what could happen?
Grounded out means the wiring harness, and both the nav/radio/climate controls. Extremely expensive.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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Isn't there a plug in kit out there? This might be a way to go since you wouldn't have to cut any wires.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian231
How often would you watch dvd's anyway?
It's not just the DVD playback that is enabled. There are other functions that can be accessed while moving that come in very handy.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by oblivionis
It's not just the DVD playback that is enabled. There are other functions that can be accessed while moving that come in very handy.
Yes,

Like programming while driving. IMHO, not worth the risk of tampering with and many will agree. Dealers are on the attempted Nav/Hacks and tell people to get lost when they moan about warranty issues.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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I would highly recommend getting your hands on the plug & play kit.

Google "NAVI-KIT R-Spec TTN-46" and see what you can find. I have had mine for over a year now with no complaints.

I watch/listen to a lot of concert DVD's but maybe I am the only one.

Safety First.
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