FinLIFE

iTrader: (8)

what do I need to do or purchase in order to make my stock navi play dvd's?

thanks for the help.

@lpher

Get an aftermarket headunit..thats the easiest...and quite possibly the only way

FinLIFE

iTrader: (8)

I have a stock navigation unit. I have heard there are ways to get it to play dvd's. It doest not make sense to me to get an aftermarket unit. I would be better off with a non-navi car.

FinLIFE

iTrader: (8)

anyone? Is the little box on ebay the only thing?

@lpher

Thats the first time ive heard that...and to my knowledge this cannot be done...

micnn

I have only heard of this one...

http://www.lextasy.com/nav_converter_1160_prd1.htm

@lpher

This wont make the oem dvd-nav-unit play dvd's...it will...IF it works...let you connect a standalone unit...dvd-player...back-up cam or whatever to your oem screen...

FinLIFE

iTrader: (8)

^yea, thats what im trying to do.

mpsarmi

I stumbled across a write up about this on CL. Something about a DVD changer or something. I'm trying to hunt it down myself.

oohpapi44

iTrader: (1)

www.tvandnav2go.com

It's not that hard and and you can actually build your own RGB converter if you have the time and knowledge, from Radio Shack parts. Or else just buy one already built.

It does take some confidence to cut those nav wires though.

FinLIFE

iTrader: (8)

^how much does their unit cost? they dont list a price on their website. And also what are you using to play the dvds? did you buy a seperate dvd player?

oohpapi44

iTrader: (1)

I didn't buy it directly from them but it is their unit so I'm not sure how much they are charging now for it but a phone call will take care of that for you.

Yes, you'll need a separate DVD player. A portable one or a 1/2 din unit you can stash in the glove compartment works just fine. You can hardwire the audio or use a cassette adaptor and hide the wires since no one uses cassette's anymore anyway.

It's a tight fight behind the nav but it will work. Like I said the hard part is cutting through the nav wires (be careful and know your plan beforehand, the wires are thin and short so there's little room for error and Lexus does not sell replacement parts separately - it will be a $700 + mistake)