3rd Gen GS Nav Bluetooth DVD mods thread
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From: Tx
Yep. sorry. The software version. Did not know it came out annually. He quoted me around $300.00.
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From: IL
Playing movies on mapDVD
Hello Everyone...I just joined this forum and I wanted to compliment all the members that shared their experience and information...I currently own a 06 GS 300 AWD and this might be a stupid question....pls accept my apologies if I'm posting this in a wrong forum..
My question is: Does ALL GS300 (third gen) that has a mapDVD "can" play regular DVD movies?
Thanks!!!
My question is: Does ALL GS300 (third gen) that has a mapDVD "can" play regular DVD movies?
Thanks!!!
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From: CA
Hello Everyone...I just joined this forum and I wanted to compliment all the members that shared their experience and information...I currently own a 06 GS 300 AWD and this might be a stupid question....pls accept my apologies if I'm posting this in a wrong forum..
My question is: Does ALL GS300 (third gen) that has a mapDVD "can" play regular DVD movies?
Thanks!!!
My question is: Does ALL GS300 (third gen) that has a mapDVD "can" play regular DVD movies?
Thanks!!!
ability to play dvd has nothing to do with whether you have nav or not, it has to do with the ML (Mark Levison system) that comes with the dvd changer thus gives you the ability to watch dvds while parking brake is engaged.
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Hello Everyone...I just joined this forum and I wanted to compliment all the members that shared their experience and information...I currently own a 06 GS 300 AWD and this might be a stupid question....pls accept my apologies if I'm posting this in a wrong forum..
My question is: Does ALL GS300 (third gen) that has a mapDVD "can" play regular DVD movies?
Thanks!!!
My question is: Does ALL GS300 (third gen) that has a mapDVD "can" play regular DVD movies?
Thanks!!!
The DVD player in the glove box is dedicated for the NAV system, only the Mark Levinson Audio system has DVD player abilities.
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Driver School Candidate
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From: ca
nav/dvd bypass
I am a believer!!! It can be done!!!! I bought the nav/dvd bypass harness for my 2008 GS from prestigioussociety.com and our fellow cl Rominl did the install and it works great!!! Everything works as advertised. A little expensive, but....... Thanks again Rominl for a job well done.
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From: CA
i just received the plug-and-play kit earlier this week and will be trying to install it later this weekend.
i have already seen the other post with pictures, etc. that show how to remove the center console, etc. my question is: it tells you to pry the cover open with a screwdriver in the first step. was this easy to do? just the thought of "prying" makes me feel nervous when i jsut bought this car 2 weeks ago. was this easy to do?
i have already seen the other post with pictures, etc. that show how to remove the center console, etc. my question is: it tells you to pry the cover open with a screwdriver in the first step. was this easy to do? just the thought of "prying" makes me feel nervous when i jsut bought this car 2 weeks ago. was this easy to do?
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From: MA
If you are talking about the center console panel, if you open the storage compartment door, you can get a good finger grip under the edge and get it started coming up and then get it off (after you take off the shifter ***). or a little nudge under the edge with a screwdriver will do. you don't really have to pry it. if you are talking about that little plastic strip above the ash tray, yes you have to pry a little there. no way to get ahold of it otherwise. just slide a small screwdriver in there and move it around a bit. you'll see where the snap ins are. it will pop out.
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From: CA
i was able to do it. toughest part was taking that plastic off located above the ashtray. thanks so much for everybody's help on this forum.
btw, some peeps had recommended to have a friend hold the nav unit while the other person does the cable plugging . i highly recommend that as well. i did this by myself, but think i would have been less nervous with a friend holding the unit while i do the plugging.
also, another tip....before removing the 4 10mm bolts to pull out the nav unit, i recommend laying a towel underneath the unit. i did this as a precaution as my ratchet was not magnetic and while unscrewing the bolt, it fell and was caught by the towel. otherwise, the bolts would have just fell into the abyss in the car somewhere.
btw, some peeps had recommended to have a friend hold the nav unit while the other person does the cable plugging . i highly recommend that as well. i did this by myself, but think i would have been less nervous with a friend holding the unit while i do the plugging.
also, another tip....before removing the 4 10mm bolts to pull out the nav unit, i recommend laying a towel underneath the unit. i did this as a precaution as my ratchet was not magnetic and while unscrewing the bolt, it fell and was caught by the towel. otherwise, the bolts would have just fell into the abyss in the car somewhere.
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Bluetooth Valet - Contact infor
Hey everyone, just got a 08 GS350 and had a company in Socal (Bluetooth Valet) do all the nav override, phone override, dvd override, iphone integration and sirius sat radio utilizing the shark fin antenna. They did an amazing job. came to my house did it in my garage in less than 2 hrs! Highly recommended! They are based in San Diego but I live in LA. Also when you sell or get rid of the car they uninstall everything and put it into your new Lexus for a very small fee.
I know most people can follow the directions above but I was uncomforable cutting wires and stuff.
I know most people can follow the directions above but I was uncomforable cutting wires and stuff.
Bluetooth Valet
Greg Gattuso
(760) 670-5078
Hope this helps
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From: California
Sirius: 700
Extra wire to allow use of shark fin antenna: 100
Unlock Nav/DVD/phone: 200 (its a bypass that they do that does everything at once so you can't pick and choose what you want. You just get it all done for about 200.
iphone/ipod integration: 350-400