I found this IPod interface kit at www.lexuspartsworld.com and wondered if anyone has purchased and/or installed this.

IPOD INTERFACE KIT (082)

IPOD INTERFACE KIT
THIS IS A FACTORY OEM LEXUS PART!

ADD AN IPOD CONNECTION TO YOUR EXISTING LEXUS VEHICLE

THIS KIT WILL ONLY WORK ON LEXUS VEHICLES THAT HAVE A "SAT" BUTTON ON THE STEREO

IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE FACTORY LEXUS SATELLITE RADIO, THIS KIT WILL NOT WORK!

YOU CAN NOT HAVE BOTH SATELLITE RADIO AND THE IPOD INTERFACE INSTALLED AT THE SAME TIME

INSTALLATION IS FAIRLY EASY, REQUIRING THE REMOVAL OF THE RADIO AND GLOVE BOX. ALL WIRES PLUG-IN

List Price: $299.00
Our Price: $225.00
You Save: $74.00 (25%)

 

I don't know if it's a perfect match or not but wanted to get you kids together maybe a couple of leads via other posters

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=336607

 

I just heard back from the dealership where I bought the car on a quote for the IPod interface unit.

$246.00 for the unit.

$180.00 for installation.

I called another dealer and was quoted $299.00 installed.

Guess which dealer I'll be going to.

 

This product was introduced in Europe a while ago. The Toyota part# is
PT545-00082

It is available for $199 on a Toyota dealer Website.Remember this is toyota part why pay premium.


$199 here

• Controls the iPod through the radio buttons and
steering wheel audio controls
• Displays the music text information on the radio’s
display
• Has the ability to search and play back by song,
artist, album, audio books, genre and even play
lists
• Provides direct high quality audio connection
• Charges the iPod while the vehicle is running
• Comes with all cables necessary to get started
• Glove box location enhances security by keeping
the iPod out of site

This unit only works on 2007-2008, NOT 2006.


The only negative with this product is you will loose the Satellite Radio functionality

 

I found this Lexus Accessory Communications on the IS Forum. When I called back the orignal dealer to ask him why he quoted such a high price his reply was "The MSRP is if it is installed when the car is being built. For us to install it would take 2 hours at $93.00 per hour along with the cost of $246.00 for the kit.


A C C E S SOR Y COMMUNI C A T IONS
INTERFACE KIT FOR IPOD
2–08–2008 Bulletin ACC Y 2008–01 Page 1 of 1
Now your customers will be able to conveniently operate their iPods through the factory audio system
with the new Interface Kit for iPod. It’s now available both DIO and PPO.
For additional information about this Genuine Lexus Accessory please visit www.LexusASG.com or
contact your Lexus District Sales Manager or District Service & Parts Manager.
This is an excellent personalization option for our Lexus customers and will definitely enhance their overall
ownership experience.
• Controls the iPod through the radio buttons and
steering wheel audio controls
• Displays the music text information on the radio’s
display
• Has the ability to search and play back by song,
artist, album, audio books, genre and even play
lists
• Provides direct high quality audio connection
• Charges the iPod while the vehicle is running
• Comes with all cables necessary to get started
• Glove box location enhances security by keeping
the iPod out of site
Model Model Year Part Number
Parts Only
Dealer Cost $176.00
Parts Only
MSRP $246.00
PPO
Code
Installed
Dealer Cost $218.00
Installed
MSRP $299.00
ES350
IS250/350
RX350/400h ** 2007-2009
* Conflits with Satellite Radio
** Available DIO only
$218 $299
2007-2008
PT545-00082* $176.00 $246.00 P5*

 

I'm very interested. Has anyone tried Toyota part# PT545-00082 on an 08 RX?

 

i bought a vaistech unit for my ipod. paid 225 for the unit i think....then went to my local bestbuy and paid them 50 bucks straight to install it. its been more then a year now and is one of the few parts of my car that functions perfectly.

 

Interesting.
Will this kit works with IPOD nano 3rd generation?

 

can anybody tell me what kind of interface kit I need to purchase in order to use my ipod in my rx330. It's a 2005 its without the cd changer or navi. Just the basic 330. thanks

 

Talk to your dealer about whether or not the lexus kit will work. Vaistech has several that definitely will.
http://vaistech.com/home.php

see what is right for your car here:
http://vaistech.com/manuals/Application_Guide.pdf

 

The VaisTech kit works perfectly for me and installation wasn't hard.

 

I am little bit inclined towards the Scosche ipod adapter.There is a demo posted on you tube where the company rep says that the adapter works for 2004 & up Lexus/Toyota vehicles both on Nav & Non Nav models.

It works thru the Sat button and you will not loose access to the Satellite radio after installing this product.

The best part is you can control you Ipod thru the Touch screen Navigation screen!!
They are also providing an input for DVD players.

Model is: Scosche AXIPTA

Scosche Demo


Other Interesting Products from Scosche

 

Vais also works with satellite radio and maintains all controls via the steering wheel and stereo head and some models give ipod control via touchscreen. I almost added the Scosche link in my post above and got lazy since i had vais bookmarked.

Scosche is a viable option. Seems to be less used here than vais but it works. It's cheaper than vais too. My experience with the Scosche tech support line has been positive.

 

Does Vais allow you to control Ipod via the Nav Touch screen.

I wish the Microsoft sync comes standard on all vehicles. Ford has an exclusive agreement until end of 2008.Used the sync product on a rental vehicle recently and it is amazing


See the lis of supported players not just Ipod
Compatible Media Players

 

Vais SL2i will work with an RX and allow touch screen control of an ipod. very similar to the scosche axipta. Look the vais website or contact their support line if you have any concerns. nothing wrong with the scosche unit either. if you are price sensitive, it's definitely cheaper.

this entire thread may be of interest but see post 25 on this page

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=227901&page=2