11.8" Tesla Headunit upgrade with install video
07-07-20, 03:46 PM
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If I were you, I would get the vline2, https://gromaudio.com/store/vline/le...n-upgrade.html. You'll retain the factory HU and you can switch over to apple carplay and Android Auto.
If they had this for the 2006 GS, I would have done the vline instead of the tesla unit.
I hand tighten.
If they had this for the 2006 GS, I would have done the vline instead of the tesla unit.
I hand tighten.
Also - since I imagine you keep an eye out for new options, have you come across any other upgrade options that allow you to keep original
HU?
07-07-20, 05:38 PM
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First let me say I have enjoyed watching your videos on the Tesla installation and reading everything you’ve posted about the unit and your experience. I’m curious, as I would really love to add Apple CarPlay to my 2006 GS300 w/ Nav and ML audio - do you know why the VLine upgrade skips 2006 model and starts with 2007? I would think they are same, but Lexus must’ve done some update to the entertainment system the year after the release of the new 06 GS model.
Also - since I imagine you keep an eye out for new options, have you come across any other upgrade options that allow you to keep original
HU?
Also - since I imagine you keep an eye out for new options, have you come across any other upgrade options that allow you to keep original
HU?
With that being said, The 2006 GS (2005 in some markets), uses an older gen system which at the time Grom VLine did not support. 2007 is when Lexus switched over to the newer gen display system. I think Lexus is known for this. They did the same thing for the 2013 Lexus GS, a year prior to the Lexus Enform system. It's stupid of Lexus to not put out the latest and greatest in their redesign vehicle.
I'm actually surprised that VLine is supporting the 2006 GS. I would rip out the android headunit and go with the VLine but my GF, at the time, likes this massive screen so I never did order the VLine system. It's more simplified than trying to troubleshoot random issues with the android headunit.
07-07-20, 07:53 PM
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Thank you! I should have added a disclaimer in the video. I'm getting bombard with messages and someone found my facebook account. I'm just a regular joe that plays with technology. Doesn't matter if it's American tech, Japanese tech, Chinese tech or European tech. I just like to screw around and see what's going on in the aftermarket industry.
With that being said, The 2006 GS (2005 in some markets), uses an older gen system which at the time Grom VLine did not support. 2007 is when Lexus switched over to the newer gen display system. I think Lexus is known for this. They did the same thing for the 2013 Lexus GS, a year prior to the Lexus Enform system. It's stupid of Lexus to not put out the latest and greatest in their redesign vehicle.
I'm actually surprised that VLine is supporting the 2006 GS. I would rip out the android headunit and go with the VLine but my GF, at the time, likes this massive screen so I never did order the VLine system. It's more simplified than trying to troubleshoot random issues with the android headunit.
With that being said, The 2006 GS (2005 in some markets), uses an older gen system which at the time Grom VLine did not support. 2007 is when Lexus switched over to the newer gen display system. I think Lexus is known for this. They did the same thing for the 2013 Lexus GS, a year prior to the Lexus Enform system. It's stupid of Lexus to not put out the latest and greatest in their redesign vehicle.
I'm actually surprised that VLine is supporting the 2006 GS. I would rip out the android headunit and go with the VLine but my GF, at the time, likes this massive screen so I never did order the VLine system. It's more simplified than trying to troubleshoot random issues with the android headunit.
07-12-20, 09:35 PM
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Can anyone tell me where the connector with these wires plugs into? I can't seem to find any matching connectors on the factory harness. And I have no AC controls or data showing up. Everything else seems to be working ok.
This is in a 2006 GS 450h. PX6 from Rhino.
Thanks!
Last edited by bkcoughlin; 07-12-20 at 09:36 PM. Reason: typo
03-28-21, 06:18 PM
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Can anyone tell me where the connector with these wires plugs into? I can't seem to find any matching connectors on the factory harness. And I have no AC controls or data showing up. Everything else seems to be working ok.
This is in a 2006 GS 450h. PX6 from Rhino.
Thanks!
I have same connector free i solved ac probllem changing canbus baudrate, if you need help pm me, mine its a 2008 450h
10-19-21, 01:41 PM
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Does anyone happen to have the link for the original thread this was posted in? Thank you, I appreciate it! All of the information on this thread is super helpful!
03-14-22, 02:13 AM
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FYI My current canbus protocol settings are GS300 LO - BNR with AC
03-15-22, 04:57 AM
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https://gyazo.com/00c8c9935a2c4bda3b7b2fe091e242b8
Also i had problems cause bad connections, try to connect and disconnect cables while playing with the a/c
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