Notices
Lexus Audio, Video, Security & Electronics
Sponsored by:

Navigation & Bluetooth Annoyance

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 13, 2008 | 11:30 AM
  #1  
amf1932's Avatar
amf1932
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,792
Likes: 4
From: Brooklyn, NY
Default Navigation & Bluetooth Annoyance

This has been bugging me for quite awhile! This concerns owners of Lexuses that are equipped with Navigation & Bluetooth.
Situation: You have the Navigation programmed to give you a destination. You're driving along, and the sweet sounding voice on the Nav is giving directions, but if you get a phone call thru the bluetooth system you no longer get voice driving directions while you're talking on your cellphone!! There is a button on the Nav screen that let's you transfer calls directly to the cellphone, but it's grayed out while the car is moving. I tried switching my cellphone to pick up this call directly, but it drops the call.
Has anybody had this experience, and if so, is there a work around?
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2008 | 12:33 PM
  #2  
Neofate's Avatar
Neofate
Lexus Test Driver
CL Folding 10,000
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,067
Likes: 10
From: Alabama
Default

This thread should help you tremendously. It is packed full of information on how to override the 'greyed' out navigation functions while the car is moving,.. and is dedicated to your model Lexus.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ation+override

Hope that helps!
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2008 | 03:31 PM
  #3  
amf1932's Avatar
amf1932
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,792
Likes: 4
From: Brooklyn, NY
Default

Originally Posted by Neofate
This thread should help you tremendously. It is packed full of information on how to override the 'greyed' out navigation functions while the car is moving,.. and is dedicated to your model Lexus.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ation+override

Hope that helps!
Thanks anyway, but I didn't want to cut wires, or modify the nav system in any way, since you'll void the Lexus warranty. Besides, the override features were lost when I upgraded to the newest map data(version 7.1).
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2008 | 04:06 PM
  #4  
Neofate's Avatar
Neofate
Lexus Test Driver
CL Folding 10,000
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,067
Likes: 10
From: Alabama
Default

Ah, didn't know the override features are gone.. (I'm certain there is a way that is discovered or will soon be to override any upgrade from now till kingdom come).

Only work around I can think of would require some wire cutting.. which is very easy to do. But, if warranty is voided, understandable.

The bluetooth mute is a built in feature ,and again can be modified via wire configuration.

However maybe, for your sake, there is a work around via software/config that can be done. From the way you describe it, it sure sounds like there would be some way around such an obvious problem.

Have you tried calling the dealer? The manufacturer? Asked at places such as 12volt.com ?
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2008 | 07:22 PM
  #5  
amf1932's Avatar
amf1932
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,792
Likes: 4
From: Brooklyn, NY
Default

I never bothered to ask my Lexus service department, because in the past, I never got a straight answer......in other words, they probably don't know. I'll ask them the next time I'm in there for service.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Wisconsin1
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
2
Apr 10, 2019 11:46 AM
Hoppean
LC Model (2018-present)
0
Dec 7, 2017 03:03 PM
Sports1131
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
3
Jul 25, 2013 12:02 PM
ga132
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
4
Apr 17, 2008 11:20 AM
bhuwan
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
3
May 5, 2006 11:28 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:53 AM.

story-0
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Some luxury cars chase trends, but these Lexus models look better now than they did when they first rolled into showrooms.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-06 17:58:29


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Slideshow: How to Get the Best Fuel Economy with a Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-05 20:54:44


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Slideshow: 10 best Lexus models no one remembers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 17:33:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Slideshow: diving into 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium's pricing, performance, fuel economy, features, and amenities!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-23 13:09:18


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Slideshow: the 10 Lexus and Toyota vehicles you need to drive before you die.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-23 10:34:24


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

Slideshow: Top 10 Lexus/Toyota models with the lowest 5-year depreciation rate.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 12:19:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

The LC hasn't even disappeared from the Lexus lineup yet, and we're already seeing signs of an explosive market.

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-06 09:25:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

Slideshow: comparing the pricings, specs, power, fuel economy, fun-factor, and features of the GX 550 Luxury+ and TX 550h+ Luxury.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-19 13:44:11


VIEW MORE
story-8
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

Slideshow: 9 best Lexus models you can buy for half price and 1 you should avoid

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-19 12:01:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

Here's everything you need to know about the latest NX.

By Brett Foote | 2026-03-19 11:56:59


VIEW MORE