yes and yes

 

so that means there are two switches you use, one to enable watching dvd and one to enable using the nav?

 

the way the original nav hack worked without any switches at all, you could play dvds while moving and while driving to your destination, you simply need to press the MAP button to get your current position and directions. I'm not sure if you are asking does anything stop or disable while working with the other function or if you are asking if either or can be used only one at a time.

 

This new nav-hack module is not that great... All it does is disable the VSS wire, which is the same as the switch method that I did last year... When you flip the override switch, the nav doesn't function...

So, the existing nav hack where you splice the wires is much better, as you get all the ML, caller-id, bluetooth, mp3 folders functionality, and the nav still works 100% all the time...

 

^ You make a good point... but..

I would like to mention that this simple PnP kit is a great design IF your NOT willing to hack any of your OEM wiring.
Which will pretty much kill the warranty on anything behind the radio head unit, god for bid something were to "break" between now and 2011 for me...

I installed it in my 2008 IS350 and so far it works perfectly with out one single wire being cut..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=317919

If the kit didn't exist, I would have eventually hacked the wires...
So this was perfect timing for me.

Thanks
Joe Z

 

Joe Z - so the system you installed is only for ML system Lexus ISx50 cars, correct?

 

Actually it does work. I've done it before. Watch Music Videos and let the Voice Guidence kick in......

but my method involves 3 relays. I have advocated that method previously.. but it is merely too complicated for a entry level DIY.

 

So far the test cars used all have the NAV & ML Pkg

Theoretically it should work in just the NAV cars as well.. it just has yet to be confirmed.

 

that's my guess too, but unless proven.... i know they are looking for test car

 

IMO, the fact that you have to use a switch kills it for me. I was about ready to buy this, until I saw the switch.

 

Whats wrong with this button(s)??

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Joe Z

 

Let me make sure I'm understanding this right... There is only one switch that will enable all the functions -- phone functions, mp3 folders, etc, AND the nav input while moving. Right? So because of that, even if all you want to do is mess with the mp3 folders/songs, and you are not trying to enter anything into the nav system, you still have to deal with the jumpy/non-functional nav?

If that's the case, I guess all that means is that you need to flip the switch back whenever you're done messing with your music options or dialing a number or anything... it's a slight annoyance, but I'm sure it's worth it to some people.

 

You are correct...