12V Power to Smartphone
#16
Lexus Champion
The beauty of the IF mirroring kit is that it includes a DVD/Nav bypass module that is also sold separately. With the Vaistech phone kit (iVIC6), you still have to get the Nav Bypass kit separately. And I don't think you will be able to use Google maps. Some of you may remember my thread about this from a while back.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...n-2014-ls.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...n-2014-ls.html
#17
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Unfortunately, the point appears moot for those of us who have pre-2013 LS460's. I think one can use Google Maps with the iVIC-6DR, but it works best with a phone that's compatible with an MHL to HDMI adapter. Unfortunately, most current smartphones no longer have this feature, but even if they did, IIRC Android 5.1 somehow blocked the functionality.
#18
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Good info on this thread. Appreciated. I'm scheduled to receive the Vent Clip Mount today, and the 12V to 5V transformer pigtail wire tomorrow. Tonight, I may remove the OHC and go ahead and splice into the mirror tap wire for the V1 to establish my switched 12V power supply. I dislike tapping wires. I would solder, but I have no solder kit and don't want to purchase one, just for this.
Once I'm done, I'll get some pictures up. I have the driver A-Pillar cover removed, and the left IP cover removed at this time. Let me tell you, there's only 1 pillar clip to remove, and it is a female dog, to get out. I left the clip in the A-Pillar cover, and pried the clip base out of the A-Pillar. It did not want to come out. I did damage the clip, but I think it will go back in OK. This install is going to be as clean as I can make it, without drilling, gluing, or suction cupping.
Once I'm done, I'll get some pictures up. I have the driver A-Pillar cover removed, and the left IP cover removed at this time. Let me tell you, there's only 1 pillar clip to remove, and it is a female dog, to get out. I left the clip in the A-Pillar cover, and pried the clip base out of the A-Pillar. It did not want to come out. I did damage the clip, but I think it will go back in OK. This install is going to be as clean as I can make it, without drilling, gluing, or suction cupping.
#19
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Jason, what vent clip mount did you buy?
#20
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This one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's a cheapie, but it will do what I need, why buy more? It also states that it won't scratch the vent. Let's hope. And that was a selling point for me. No scratching.
Jason
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's a cheapie, but it will do what I need, why buy more? It also states that it won't scratch the vent. Let's hope. And that was a selling point for me. No scratching.
Jason
#23
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I suffered a 1 day delay to get my power cord. I may have pictures this evening. I routed the micro b through the IP side panel vent. Works pretty good. And the vent mount is applied. I don't like that it blocks off the vent (although I did know this would be the case). But since I have plenty more vents, I'll live. And it does keep the rest of the car cleaner looking, that passengers would see.
Jason
#24
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End Result
Well, it's not the most sophisticated appearance. But it is well hidden from everyone but me. And ... IT WORKS!
Yeah yeah, I know my phone is all busted up. I have a new one coming in about a month or so.
Yeah yeah, I know my phone is all busted up. I have a new one coming in about a month or so.
#25
Magnet mounts come with a stick on metal piece, or you can just place the metal piece between your phone and a protector case, if you have one.
you got what you need though, from the looks of the picture.
is that your current phone? time for an upgrade...
you got what you need though, from the looks of the picture.
is that your current phone? time for an upgrade...
#26
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Yes, that's my old crusty phone. I will have a new one in 30 days. And, with this mount, it is universal. No need to stick anything onto anything. My next phone will work with this mount no problem and no modifications.
#27
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Looking good, Jason! Have you had any issues with the dangling charging cable when you unplug the phone and exit the vehicle. Since that wire comes out from the side of the dash, does the business end get sandwiched between the door and the dash when you shut the door after exiting? Some of the Proclip holders have a mounting base into which the charging cable is inserted, so the wire will not dangle even after unplugging the phone.
#28
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Looking good, Jason! Have you had any issues with the dangling charging cable when you unplug the phone and exit the vehicle. Since that wire comes out from the side of the dash, does the business end get sandwiched between the door and the dash when you shut the door after exiting? Some of the Proclip holders have a mounting base into which the charging cable is inserted, so the wire will not dangle even after unplugging the phone.
But when I leave the vehicle and disconnect the phone, it just so happens that the Micro B connector fits real nice in between the vents, as in the picture. So that's what I do with it. Closing the door doesn't pull it out. No ... I don't like this approach, but it works, until I find a better solution. However, if something works, I generally don't actively look for a better solution.
#29
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Sorry - Been busy. The wire dangles if I forget. But I've only forgotten to notice it once. The bidness end of the wire didn't get between the IP side and door trim. But a lot more wire got stuck in there. With just the wire in there, it affects nothing. I doubt the connector would hurt anything either.
But when I leave the vehicle and disconnect the phone, it just so happens that the Micro B connector fits real nice in between the vents, as in the picture. So that's what I do with it. Closing the door doesn't pull it out. No ... I don't like this approach, but it works, until I find a better solution. However, if something works, I generally don't actively look for a better solution.
But when I leave the vehicle and disconnect the phone, it just so happens that the Micro B connector fits real nice in between the vents, as in the picture. So that's what I do with it. Closing the door doesn't pull it out. No ... I don't like this approach, but it works, until I find a better solution. However, if something works, I generally don't actively look for a better solution.
#30
Anker makes a nice CD slot mount:
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Univers.../dp/B01GNOEZB6
This is only good if you don't use the CD player any more. Might be out of your line of sight like you're looking for but its close to the lighter there for easy power with a short cord.
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Univers.../dp/B01GNOEZB6
This is only good if you don't use the CD player any more. Might be out of your line of sight like you're looking for but its close to the lighter there for easy power with a short cord.