Navigation Hack DIY Part Two - Destination Entry While Moving Switch
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Racer
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Ok - so I plan on doing this in the next few days finally. I have an '07 (no ML)... there is no difference in how this hack (for the brain) and the preceding hack (for the display... phone book, MP3, etc) is done from the 2006 version, right? All the same wires are cut, etc.
2006 hack = 2007 hack completely... right?
2006 hack = 2007 hack completely... right?
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Racer
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When the pink wire is totally cut, your GPS is relying solely on the satellites, so the nav is not as accurate and is "jumpy" and not smooth... That's why it's best to install a switch so you only have the pink wire "cut" when you want to enter a destination... Once you flip the switch back, all is smooth and perfect...
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When the pink wire is totally cut, your GPS is relying solely on the satellites, so the nav is not as accurate and is "jumpy" and not smooth... That's why it's best to install a switch so you only have the pink wire "cut" when you want to enter a destination... Once you flip the switch back, all is smooth and perfect...
kool.. now I need to find the OEM nav hack... then I can do this..
oh btw.. here is the PDF file I made using the DIY above..
http://files-upload.com/227135/NavHack2nd.pdf.html
(It will be located in the center of the page, where the it will count down from 45sec)
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Technique... i noticed you live in DC~... I'm in NOVA... mind meeting up to help out with this whole NAV HACK/Overide business?? 
Or maybe we can have a DC Metro meet so everyone in the area can get some help with this mod~... I'm a little DIY challenged 
Or maybe we can have a DC Metro meet so everyone in the area can get some help with this mod~... I'm a little DIY challenged
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Racer
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I'd be glad to help... Just PM me!
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ok.. just wanted to double check..
but I found this updated video for the IS350.. but this is for a 06
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLFDvaeT7NA
but I found this updated video for the IS350.. but this is for a 06
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLFDvaeT7NA
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Ok.. i'm stuck..
I finally did the Nav hack with switch.. but ran into a problem.. its jumpy..
Ok.. so I have a 07 350..
remove everything,
cut the pink wire and white with silver
attached the pink wire(from the car) to the switch
then attached the white with sliver (from the bottom plug, forgot whats the number plug) to the switch.
this the switch I used.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...rt&tab=summary
result.. = everything work during moving... switch on or off everything still work??? wtf.
and its jumpy?
Where is my problem? the switch? or the wiring?
the pink wire (from the nav HU) remind cut and not connected
white and sliver (from the P1- HU) remind cut and not connected
Pink wire(from the car) is connected to the switch
White and Silver (from Under J50 Plug) is connected to the switch
HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP.. thx
I finally did the Nav hack with switch.. but ran into a problem.. its jumpy..
Ok.. so I have a 07 350..
remove everything,
cut the pink wire and white with silver
attached the pink wire(from the car) to the switch
then attached the white with sliver (from the bottom plug, forgot whats the number plug) to the switch.
this the switch I used.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...rt&tab=summary
result.. = everything work during moving... switch on or off everything still work??? wtf.
and its jumpy?
Where is my problem? the switch? or the wiring?
the pink wire (from the nav HU) remind cut and not connected
white and sliver (from the P1- HU) remind cut and not connected
Pink wire(from the car) is connected to the switch
White and Silver (from Under J50 Plug) is connected to the switch
HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP.. thx
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Technique...i put it in the 34pg nav hack thread but just in case you dont see it i wanted to post here as well. I wanted to thank you for everything you have done on this, the fact that you had to answer the same questions OVER and OVER and OVER on that other thread and you did so professionally every time says a lot. I have never been on a car forum that didnt flame for asking the same question but you did it every time, hats off to you.
Oh btw i am picking up my 06 350 tomorrow and you can be certain i will do the nav hack and switch method that you have described in this thread.
Edit: Hey technique, what do you think about buying that headlight washing switch and just filing off the white to make it look plain black and factory, would that switch work you think?
Oh btw i am picking up my 06 350 tomorrow and you can be certain i will do the nav hack and switch method that you have described in this thread.
Edit: Hey technique, what do you think about buying that headlight washing switch and just filing off the white to make it look plain black and factory, would that switch work you think?
Last edited by yogi350; Jun 10, 2007 at 08:34 PM.
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Racer
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Technique...i put it in the 34pg nav hack thread but just in case you dont see it i wanted to post here as well. I wanted to thank you for everything you have done on this, the fact that you had to answer the same questions OVER and OVER and OVER on that other thread and you did so professionally every time says a lot. I have never been on a car forum that didnt flame for asking the same question but you did it every time, hats off to you.
Oh btw i am picking up my 06 350 tomorrow and you can be certain i will do the nav hack and switch method that you have described in this thread.
Edit: Hey technique, what do you think about buying that headlight washing switch and just filing off the white to make it look plain black and factory, would that switch work you think?
Oh btw i am picking up my 06 350 tomorrow and you can be certain i will do the nav hack and switch method that you have described in this thread.
Edit: Hey technique, what do you think about buying that headlight washing switch and just filing off the white to make it look plain black and factory, would that switch work you think?
As far as the headlamp washer switch... or any other other switches that would go in those slots for the IS350, they really won't work well because the switch is only "activated" as long as you are holding it down... In other words, 2-position switch, "on" and "off", the headlamp switch is always "off" unless you are holding it down... So you'd have to hold down the headlamp washing switch continuously to use it the way you are thinking...
Hope that makes sense...
That's why I went with the fog light switch... I think the best switch is the plain black scion switch... But still, it would be nicest to have a Lexus looking switch, but I don't think one exists out there...
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is this the correct layout? im not sure if im suspose to leave the pink from the HU not connect to anything, same for the white/silver coming from the car. Please help me