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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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hey guys I just bought a 2007 GS350 how can you hack the navigation system how can you operate the navigation system while driving, another thing when playing a CD or DVD no sounds coming out any suggestion thanks
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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1) what is the #1 sticky thread on the GS forum...
2) do you have ML?
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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Yes I have ML
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by frotiss
hey guys I just bought a 2007 GS350 how can you hack the navigation system how can you operate the navigation system while driving
I bought my plug and play kit from Prestigious Society (no wire cutting). Works perfectly. They also include color step by step instructions and photos.

You might want to contact Chung@prestigioussociety.com for more info.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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thanks a million
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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I got one from PS too. I'm not sure if they are still handling it or not. Kit is also often available on ebay tho I didn't check today to see if there are any there.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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prestigious are still selling it. i was just helping my friend with his the other day

personally i would never cut any wires voiding all the electronic warranty
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
prestigious are still selling it. i was just helping my friend with his the other day

personally i would never cut any wires voiding all the electronic warranty

Agreed.. Very true

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Originally Posted by vietdeluxx
Yes I agree, plus it only took about 5 mins to plug the kit in after taking out the head unit and the airbag under the glove compartment.

The step by step color photos made it so much easier!
Do you know how much time to take out the head unit and the airbag in addition to the 5 minutes to plug the kit in?
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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the install takes about 1 to 1 1/2 hr, very straight forward
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
prestigious are still selling it. i was just helping my friend with his the other day

personally i would never cut any wires voiding all the electronic warranty
i can't wait to get mine!
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i can't wait to get mine!
Its well worth it... I downloaded some music videos and burnt them to DVDs and have them playing (for the passengers not me) while in motion.

But I think its a huge benefit of control the Navi while driving instead of pulling over to the side of the road and put the car in park to enter an address...I know its for safety and all but I heard on Acuras and Mercedes you can control your navi while driving...
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a great usage for me is the phone. a lot of time people call me when i am driving. with the phone in my pocket, all i need to do is to hit the override so i can see the caller ID so i can decide if i want to pick it up or not
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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+1 on it definitely being worth it. likewise on not cutting wires. not that brave. Love the kit. the posted pics and instructions make it easy for anybody. in addition to whats been mention the kit also frees up the 'msg' feature on the fm input to see song/artist ala satellite radio.
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Originally Posted by rominl
a great usage for me is the phone. a lot of time people call me when i am driving. with the phone in my pocket, all i need to do is to hit the override so i can see the caller ID so i can decide if i want to pick it up or not
doesn't bluetooth allow you to see who's calling?
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