My Latest Nav Modification
11-28-10, 10:29 PM
#31
...im sore now with my car and all the electronics stuff i did this weekend and the problems im having so i dont really feel like talking for once....im just annoyed. this was a lousy weekend for me when it came to my car. OH and no it had nothing to do with this....my"issue" is something else that is stupid but annoying
11-28-10, 10:43 PM
#32
FYI, Coastal Electronic Tech LockPick for the Prius: http://www.coastaletech.com/lockpick2.htm
I mainly like that it adds the rearview camera input. I already have a camera installed in the trunk key hole, but my current video switcher is a bit flaky at times.
Good luck on the other issues. I know annoying those electronics gremlins can be at times.
11-29-10, 07:33 AM
#34
I've already sourced a hybrid 8.1 disc so that the override still functions completely.
FYI, Coastal Electronic Tech LockPick for the Prius: http://www.coastaletech.com/lockpick2.htm
I mainly like that it adds the rearview camera input. I already have a camera installed in the trunk key hole, but my current video switcher is a bit flaky at times.
Good luck on the other issues. I know annoying those electronics gremlins can be at times.
FYI, Coastal Electronic Tech LockPick for the Prius: http://www.coastaletech.com/lockpick2.htm
I mainly like that it adds the rearview camera input. I already have a camera installed in the trunk key hole, but my current video switcher is a bit flaky at times.
Good luck on the other issues. I know annoying those electronics gremlins can be at times.
yes, yes it is. you did a great job on it, thanks again Nathaniel. i actually installed it this weekend...
UNFORTUNATELY this is where my headache came from AND NO IT WASN'T FROM HOW YOU DID THE ASHTRAY OR ANYTHING, it was MY mistake when installing this has turned into a electrical nightmare for me. not to mention that the length of the bass controller really is a hindrance to this, i cut the back of the ashtray,the consoles black part, and the support arm for the center console underneath JUST to get it in with that plug in there. getting this in and out easily with that plug really isnt feasible so i maybe scrapping this again and re-designing it yet again. got any ideas?
11-29-10, 08:34 AM
#35
yes, yes it is. you did a great job on it, thanks again Nathaniel. i actually installed it this weekend...
UNFORTUNATELY this is where my headache came from AND NO IT WASN'T FROM HOW YOU DID THE ASHTRAY OR ANYTHING, it was MY mistake when installing this has turned into a electrical nightmare for me. not to mention that the length of the bass controller really is a hindrance to this, i cut the back of the ashtray,the consoles black part, and the support arm for the center console underneath JUST to get it in with that plug in there. getting this in and out easily with that plug really isnt feasible so i maybe scrapping this again and re-designing it yet again. got any ideas?
the second idea is redoing the tray and moving the **** upward to where its not centered with the the other buttons, that should give you enough clearance.
I'd shoot with the first idea. Its just a matter of using a multimeter with the 'beep' function to see which soldered leg goes to which wire. Once each wire is located, cut the plug and solder away.
this will give you routing freedom for the wire to go anywhere it needs.
11-29-10, 09:55 AM
#36
2 Ideas. One we spoke of which is hard wiring the **** and removing the male side of the plug. I'm willing to put the pink on my GS on it that its just 2 wires that can be soldered to it, it would be my first time doing that. If that is done, all your headaches would be gone.
the second idea is redoing the tray and moving the **** upward to where its not centered with the the other buttons, that should give you enough clearance.
I'd shoot with the first idea. Its just a matter of using a multimeter with the 'beep' function to see which soldered leg goes to which wire. Once each wire is located, cut the plug and solder away. this will give you routing freedom for the wire to go anywhere it needs.
the second idea is redoing the tray and moving the **** upward to where its not centered with the the other buttons, that should give you enough clearance.
I'd shoot with the first idea. Its just a matter of using a multimeter with the 'beep' function to see which soldered leg goes to which wire. Once each wire is located, cut the plug and solder away.
this will give you routing freedom for the wire to go anywhere it needs.im to frustrated to even PM you bout it right now nathaniel...but we'll talk bout it soon
first idea is what i suggested awhile ago, we shoulda done this though in hindsight.well this should fix my mounting headaches not my other ones.. i also have a request for round 3 (yeah remember i had one done before your first one) well 2 actually but we'll talk bout them l8r....im to lazy to even try anything else today but i will get motivated tomorrow. i HATE the locations of our fuse boxes btw, not really comfortable for a fat guy to get to.
i'll post up some pictures of it when i get a min though
Last edited by sakataj; 11-29-10 at 09:58 AM.
03-06-11, 01:58 PM
#37
Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Im not sure if there are going to be too many differences in the UK navbut i was wondering if you could clear a couple of things up for me please.
I have a UK model GS430 with DVD Nav (standard Lexus not ML).
How do i tell what version it is? The unit itself is the same visually as your one sakataj although the on screen display is different.
Secondly what vehicle models have compatible NAV ecu's that are plug n play.
Thirdly would i lose any of the functions that i currently have with my Navi system? MPG, AVE speed , settings etc.
Lastly. Does the latest NAV ECU give you an AUX video input and does it support CD TEXT (want to add a Vaistech to it also).
Sorry for so many questions and thanks for any help you can give.
Cheers
Nath
I have a UK model GS430 with DVD Nav (standard Lexus not ML).
How do i tell what version it is? The unit itself is the same visually as your one sakataj although the on screen display is different.
Secondly what vehicle models have compatible NAV ecu's that are plug n play.
Thirdly would i lose any of the functions that i currently have with my Navi system? MPG, AVE speed , settings etc.
Lastly. Does the latest NAV ECU give you an AUX video input and does it support CD TEXT (want to add a Vaistech to it also).
Sorry for so many questions and thanks for any help you can give.
Cheers
Nath
03-07-11, 09:50 AM
#40
Im not sure if there are going to be too many differences in the UK navbut i was wondering if you could clear a couple of things up for me please.
I have a UK model GS430 with DVD Nav (standard Lexus not ML).
How do i tell what version it is? The unit itself is the same visually as your one sakataj although the on screen display is different.
Secondly what vehicle models have compatible NAV ecu's that are plug n play.
Thirdly would i lose any of the functions that i currently have with my Navi system? MPG, AVE speed , settings etc.
Lastly. Does the latest NAV ECU give you an AUX video input and does it support CD TEXT (want to add a Vaistech to it also).
Sorry for so many questions and thanks for any help you can give.
Cheers
Nath
I have a UK model GS430 with DVD Nav (standard Lexus not ML).
How do i tell what version it is? The unit itself is the same visually as your one sakataj although the on screen display is different.
Secondly what vehicle models have compatible NAV ecu's that are plug n play.
Thirdly would i lose any of the functions that i currently have with my Navi system? MPG, AVE speed , settings etc.
Lastly. Does the latest NAV ECU give you an AUX video input and does it support CD TEXT (want to add a Vaistech to it also).
Sorry for so many questions and thanks for any help you can give.
Cheers
Nath
get a part # off it from the NAV ECU in the trunk to tell which version you have....i suspect you have a gen 2/3 since our display is different
as for compatible versions, search this thread and READ it please not just skim it and ask a ?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...direction.html
i dont think it gives me a aux input but i think the navtool im using does
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...interface.html
i had help from a few key CL members....even with this unit plus i do ALOT of my legwork and research before i even mention anything. this unit was custom designed by a member for himself and me but can easily be replicated for anyone with a gen 4 unit. i was originally trying to incorporate a OEM 2008 gx470 dvd player into the glovebox to retain a 6 disc cd changer and a factory dvd player in one unit utilizing a custom harness to connect the OEM GS430 dvd changer plug with this but i never could secure one. i searched for a full year before i changed the setup in my car
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...d-changer.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx4...d-changer.html
thanks man, i try
03-07-11, 10:32 AM
#41
Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
03-07-11, 12:11 PM
#43
your welcome
03-12-11, 11:31 AM
#44
Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
No DVD icon im afraid and im fairly certain that the DVD ROM ECU wont play regular DVD's and even if it did i doubt if i could control them. Also the CD changer is CD only and not DVD.
Cheers
Nath
Cheers
Nath