Non-Nav to Nav Conversion (merged threads)
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Non-Nav to Nav Conversion (merged threads)
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum so I'm not sure if this is covered elsewhere, but I'm looking to install a stock nav/ML into my IS250awd that doesn't have a navigation system(just the digital stock unit).
Has anyone on here done that swap out? If so, how much did you pay for the actual nav unit as well as the installation? The nav is a great feature, but I also want to do this so that I can have the bluetooth function, and watch dvds on the screen.
This (besides some 19' rims) is the only major mod I want to do so any help in this is greatly appreciated. Thanks a million in advance for the replies
I'm new to the forum so I'm not sure if this is covered elsewhere, but I'm looking to install a stock nav/ML into my IS250awd that doesn't have a navigation system(just the digital stock unit).
Has anyone on here done that swap out? If so, how much did you pay for the actual nav unit as well as the installation? The nav is a great feature, but I also want to do this so that I can have the bluetooth function, and watch dvds on the screen.
This (besides some 19' rims) is the only major mod I want to do so any help in this is greatly appreciated. Thanks a million in advance for the replies
The ML system has a different speaker configuration. Just because it has 14 speakers, it doesn't mean that it's the stock 13 plus one.
You may be able to add the Nav later, but the ML system may be very difficult to configure.
You may be able to add the Nav later, but the ML system may be very difficult to configure.
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i've read on here that you can only watch dvd's on the nav screem if you have the ML package. if that's the case i'll probably have to get a nav/dvd converter, right?
thanks for the quick replies guys! i'll keep searching for info, and post some on here if/when i find any
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its possible to watch dvd's without the ML/nav...........all you have to do is swap the cd changer to the ML's dvd changer.........there was this guy on the GS forum that got lucky at the dealer, to make a long story short, his cd changer broke and they ordered him a dvd changer by accident........then he persuaded the dealer to just give it to him and now he is able to watch dvds
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its possible to watch dvd's without the ML/nav...........all you have to do is swap the cd changer to the ML's dvd changer.........there was this guy on the GS forum that got lucky at the dealer, to make a long story short, his cd changer broke and they ordered him a dvd changer by accident........then he persuaded the dealer to just give it to him and now he is able to watch dvds
so lexus makes a dvd changer?
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From the photos i've seen on here of the back of the NAV unit, it seems there are simply a few harnesses you would need to plug into it and the entire thing come sout as one piece... Seems rather simple to me if the wiring matches up.
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Hi all,
I'm new to the forum so I'm not sure if this is covered elsewhere, but I'm looking to install a stock nav/ML into my IS250awd that doesn't have a navigation system(just the digital stock unit).
Has anyone on here done that swap out? If so, how much did you pay for the actual nav unit as well as the installation? The nav is a great feature, but I also want to do this so that I can have the bluetooth function, and watch dvds on the screen.
This (besides some 19' rims) is the only major mod I want to do so any help in this is greatly appreciated. Thanks a million in advance for the replies
I'm new to the forum so I'm not sure if this is covered elsewhere, but I'm looking to install a stock nav/ML into my IS250awd that doesn't have a navigation system(just the digital stock unit).
Has anyone on here done that swap out? If so, how much did you pay for the actual nav unit as well as the installation? The nav is a great feature, but I also want to do this so that I can have the bluetooth function, and watch dvds on the screen.
This (besides some 19' rims) is the only major mod I want to do so any help in this is greatly appreciated. Thanks a million in advance for the replies
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in the pictures of people who did wire cutting (so that they can play dvds/access their phonebook/input destinations while driving) i could see that there were 3 main plugs that connect the to the back of the nav unit. mind you that there are a bunch of little wires connected to each plug, but it seems as though it should be a relatively easy job for a tech to do.
unless i'm COMPLETELY off (which i very well could be)
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its possible to watch dvd's without the ML/nav...........all you have to do is swap the cd changer to the ML's dvd changer.........there was this guy on the GS forum that got lucky at the dealer, to make a long story short, his cd changer broke and they ordered him a dvd changer by accident........then he persuaded the dealer to just give it to him and now he is able to watch dvds
Probably better to wait and see if someone else can do it. It may not be that easy.
I know of 2 people who bought the parts to do it. But they never came back to give an update. So I think things went poorly
I know of 2 people who bought the parts to do it. But they never came back to give an update. So I think things went poorly
trade the vehicle in for one that has Nav/ML, going to be a lot easier and maybe cheaper than buying the actual units from the dealer and who knows how complicated the install might be, I really doubt its a straight swap
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