Navigation Hack DIY Part Two - Destination Entry While Moving Switch
Lead Lap
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 588
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From: Charlotte, NC
One caveat: If you are traveling at high speeds (such as 55+ MPH on the highway) the system will eventually (after 1 minute or so) realize you are moving as it is receiving GPS coordinates... So, if you are at highway speeds and flip the switch, you'll have about 1 minute of time to enter your destination... Then it will be locked out again... But, all you have to do is flip the switch off and back on again and it will unlock... At slow speeds I think this only happens after 2-3 minutes, maybe longer... I've never taken long enough to enter a destination to find out...
i was just thinking...correct me if im wrong...but if the nav locks it self again after a min or so going at high speeds...wouldnt this mod be farily useless for those that want to be able to watch dvds while driving??? unless they dont mind constatnly turning the switch "on" and "off"
Rookie
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 71
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From: TX
i was just thinking...correct me if im wrong...but if the nav locks it self again after a min or so going at high speeds...wouldnt this mod be farily useless for those that want to be able to watch dvds while driving??? unless they dont mind constatnly turning the switch "on" and "off"
Lead Lap
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 446
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From: Houston, Texas
Okay, so suppose that something bad happens, and my Nav is shot after a couple of years.
What does all this hacking mean to my warranty?
Me thinks that the warranty is null and void. I wouldn't dare take this chance if a replacement will cost me serious jack.
What does all this hacking mean to my warranty?
Me thinks that the warranty is null and void. I wouldn't dare take this chance if a replacement will cost me serious jack.
Lead Lap
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 446
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From: Houston, Texas
Because the 2006 disc is flawed, and has guided people into the ocean. There was a technical service bulletin out on it for a replacement.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,378
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From: CA
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,883
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From: DC
BTW, there is a firmware (V1600) that still has the software override, and also fixes the satellite locking issue.
The reason for this switch is because, personally, I prefer to have the ability to override at the flip of a switch, not a sequence of button presses...
The reason for this switch is because, personally, I prefer to have the ability to override at the flip of a switch, not a sequence of button presses...
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Driver
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From: MI
Do you recall which data version the v1600 corresponds too printed on the disc? Was it 05.1?
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: CA
Navi Hack lighted switch
Hey guys, two things:
1) For those of you who might be a little confused when doing the NAVI hack like me, even with the 300 posts and the high-res pictures, I have the following helpful hints for you:
a) The vent tabs should be pushed DOWN and will stay down.
b) The pink wire (J50 bundle) coming from the car should be connected to the white/silver cable (bundle UNDER J50 going to J1)
c) E-tape, cap the cut ends (pink, J50 and white/silver, J1)
2) I have a lighted SPST switch connected to the pink and white/silver wires. What do I need to make the light go on (relay, a different switch)? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
1) For those of you who might be a little confused when doing the NAVI hack like me, even with the 300 posts and the high-res pictures, I have the following helpful hints for you:
a) The vent tabs should be pushed DOWN and will stay down.
b) The pink wire (J50 bundle) coming from the car should be connected to the white/silver cable (bundle UNDER J50 going to J1)
c) E-tape, cap the cut ends (pink, J50 and white/silver, J1)
2) I have a lighted SPST switch connected to the pink and white/silver wires. What do I need to make the light go on (relay, a different switch)? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Pit Crew
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: TX
woohoo..
so I finally had the time to fix this.. and everything work... I had it connected to the wrong end of the sliver and white..
thx again phntsm
Now does anyone have an updated on what switch they used that is close to OEM, and where did you buy it.
thx
so I finally had the time to fix this.. and everything work... I had it connected to the wrong end of the sliver and white..
thx again phntsm
Now does anyone have an updated on what switch they used that is close to OEM, and where did you buy it.
thx