2008 Lexus iPod interface kit (merged threads)
Terrance had his installed in the cupholder inside the center console beneath the armrest. The kit comes with a grommet, so drill a hole, run the cable through the grommet and reinstall. Very clean. I wanted to put an actual iPod dock in the front cupholder and plug the connector into the dock, so I could just set my iPhone in the dock when I get in the car. I had a hole cut in the front of the cupholder and it actually fit perfectly. However, I discovered that the iPhone dock does not feed audio through the connector - it requires you to use the stereo cable. So, I scrapped that idea and just ran the integration kit cable through the hole already drilled and it works great. I'm still looking to fab up something that would allow me to "dock" it inside the cupholder for easy removal. There's plenty of cable left underneath the console to allow for some creative installs.
Javier
Javier
how is the sound quality with the lexus interface. i know when i listen to songs on my iPhone with the AUX plug, the quality just sucks but i put them on a CD and its night and day
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With the iPod interface kit... does anyone else has the same problem as I where when you turn off your car. The iPod does not turn off automatically, as a result it slowly drains the iPod battery?
I dont drive my car everyday so when i do drive my car my ipod is dead.
I dont drive my car everyday so when i do drive my car my ipod is dead.
Javier
^Sewell Lexus has it for $246. If you enter the 'BIG' discount code, the price falls to $209.
Javier
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^Sewell Lexus has it for $246. If you enter the 'BIG' discount code, the price falls to $209.
Javier
Javier
Or does the "Installed MSRP" price of $299 really mean BOTH the kit and installation? Hope that makes sense, thanks.
^Where in CA are you? If you're in the general 626 area, I have a place that will do it clean, fast, and cheap. Contact Tommy at Musicbox - 626.823.2853. Tell him Javier with the white IS350 sent you. I couldn't be happer with his work, and I've had several things installed by him.
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Hey Javier,
I live in the 949 area now, but grew up in 626. What does he charge? Do you know if he's done the install on an RX350 before? So you're pretty happy with the way the iPod integration works?
I figured I'd install it on the RX since it doesn't even have an AUX port and good for those long road trips.
Thanks again.
I live in the 949 area now, but grew up in 626. What does he charge? Do you know if he's done the install on an RX350 before? So you're pretty happy with the way the iPod integration works?
I figured I'd install it on the RX since it doesn't even have an AUX port and good for those long road trips.
Thanks again.
Hey Javier,
I live in the 949 area now, but grew up in 626. What does he charge? Do you know if he's done the install on an RX350 before? So you're pretty happy with the way the iPod integration works?
I figured I'd install it on the RX since it doesn't even have an AUX port and good for those long road trips.
Thanks again.
I live in the 949 area now, but grew up in 626. What does he charge? Do you know if he's done the install on an RX350 before? So you're pretty happy with the way the iPod integration works?
I figured I'd install it on the RX since it doesn't even have an AUX port and good for those long road trips.
Thanks again.
Ditto. It works perfectly on my 06, as well as my friend's 06.
Javier
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I've read through all of this but still have a question: Once you've searched by artist and chosen one, can you then narrow done your choice to a particular album? Or, once you choose the artist, does the ipod unit then play all the albums by that artist?