I'd like to be able to enter address points in the NAV while driving.I'm not interested in watching DVDs while driving,just entering addresses.
I may be wrong from from what I read is that some kind of thing gets plugged into the NAV unit.

Is so,does the unit have to be pulled out?

 

There's a sticky thread (at the top of the list) that has a lot of info on the subject. Basically there are a few ways to accomplish overriding entry in motion.

 

I believe that's only for an '06 model.

 

It's for all 3G's. Just read down a little.

 

you can do the wire cutting mods, that will void your electronic warranty of course if anything goes south. it's the cheaper route

you can also get the plug and play override kit to override the navigation. no wire cutting, much cleaner install. cost more though. i got mine from prestigious society. too bad they are no longer a vendor here. you can email them at chung@prestigioussociety.com

 

another option would be to get it through ebay... that is where i got mine from... here is the link if you are interested:

http://cgi.ebay.com/TV-NAVI-KIT-LEXU...QQcmdZViewItem

good luck

 

Is the ebay one the same as the Prestigious Society one?

gs350_07, are you in NoCal or SoCal? Either way, I'm going to send you a PM, probably tomorrow.

 

I ordered one of the kits off ebay yesterday for my '08 GS350. Should be getting it tomorrow, since the items ships from a local reseller.

The kit looks to be the same as the one from prestigious society. I had emailed prestigious society and they wanted 50% more for the kit.

Reading the sticky threads, it looks to be a straightforward install.

 

yeah this is the same kit as the prestigious society kit... and the install isn't too bad to do... just follow the directions on this website..

 

the ebay one is limited to 30 secs override, the PS one has full 5 mins capabilities

 

Ok,I admit I know squat about these plug in units.
Which one is better?
Override?

 

i haven't timed it but i'm pretty sure that mine works longer than just 30 seconds... i think it also depends on how fast you are driving when you press the button... but all in all, i have had plenty of time to input addresses while driving

 

I haven't seen anyone mention the hybrid disc option. This allows you to enter address in motion without time-out limitation but you have to take 10-15 seconds each time to decode the Nav when restarting the ignition. I have successfully made 6.1+5.1 and now I am on my latest 7.1+5.1 disc.

 

if speed is over 40mph, then override will be from 30-45 secs, that's a fact, i have done more than enough testing. it was a pain

which is better? your call. ebay one, very limited time, cheaper. PS one, more expensive but you get the full version

 

i heard since 08 it's not doable anymore. ask lexus gs3