GS350 Nav Hack Tips................
04-02-07, 10:00 AM
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GS350 Nav Hack Tips................
I just finished the Nav Hack on my GS350 and it works perfectly, Thanks to help from Jace and 2thFxr. I used the switch for the Nav and VSS.
I followed the directions from the Tips section (so I won't repeat them here) and the big Diff between the 6.1 Nav on the GS350 was that the h1 plug is not on the passenger side. It is a totally different plug and it is the center of the three plugs on the Nav unit. Also the wire that is to be cut is on Pin #16 of the h1 plug, which was white with silver spots on the wire.
Here is a closeup of the switch wiring. The two blue wires go to the switch I mounted as described in the Tips section near the VSC switch panel.
Here is a closeup of the ground wire I attached to the top of the Navagation Unit chassis. There is screw there that you can attach a ring terminal to.
Here is the Finished Switch. Not a perfect fit but close. If anyone finds a better fitting switch than what was described in the Tips section, Please let us know.
Here was the panel before I removed the Blank out of it.
I followed the directions from the Tips section (so I won't repeat them here) and the big Diff between the 6.1 Nav on the GS350 was that the h1 plug is not on the passenger side. It is a totally different plug and it is the center of the three plugs on the Nav unit. Also the wire that is to be cut is on Pin #16 of the h1 plug, which was white with silver spots on the wire.
Here is a closeup of the switch wiring. The two blue wires go to the switch I mounted as described in the Tips section near the VSC switch panel.
Here is a closeup of the ground wire I attached to the top of the Navagation Unit chassis. There is screw there that you can attach a ring terminal to.
Here is the Finished Switch. Not a perfect fit but close. If anyone finds a better fitting switch than what was described in the Tips section, Please let us know.
Here was the panel before I removed the Blank out of it.
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04-02-07, 05:14 PM
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Kevin! That's the wrong wire! You need to disconnect that right away before you start your car or else it will fry your $2,000 ignition control module!!!!!!!
April fools!
Good job with the mod.
April fools!
Good job with the mod.
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So which color wire do you "ground" for the dvd hack? What exactly do you mean when you say "ground" it?
When you ground this wire, does it enable dvd playback and BT and music folders while driving? sorry for the newbie question
Cut-throat, where did you buy the switch at Lowes??? Looks pretty stock to me!
thanks!
When you ground this wire, does it enable dvd playback and BT and music folders while driving? sorry for the newbie question
Cut-throat, where did you buy the switch at Lowes??? Looks pretty stock to me!
thanks!
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07-06-07, 05:53 AM
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So which color wire do you "ground" for the dvd hack? What exactly do you mean when you say "ground" it?
When you ground this wire, does it enable dvd playback and BT and music folders while driving? sorry for the newbie question
Cut-throat, where did you buy the switch at Lowes??? Looks pretty stock to me!
thanks!
When you ground this wire, does it enable dvd playback and BT and music folders while driving? sorry for the newbie question
Cut-throat, where did you buy the switch at Lowes??? Looks pretty stock to me!
thanks!
Just to answer your question though, it's a yellow wire carrying the parking signal. To ground it, simply attach a ring terminal and secure it on the metal frame. In addition, this wire alone doesn't enable DVD playback and BT by-pass. Again, as I have informed you, it is the disruption of the speed signal that allows this...
This is not even about a newbie question or not, to me, it is more about reading and comprehension.
Lastly, Cut-Throat bought the switch at Lowe's. Are you asking him for specific aisle number?!
And no that doesn't look stock because there are 2 tiny gaps on the side of the switch. The feel of the switch feels different and the shape doesn't fit the opening.
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Jason... I have told you this numerous times via PM and e-mail. You do NOT have ML in your 3GS, so forget about the DVD hack. You have no wire to ground.
Just to answer your question though, it's a yellow wire carrying the parking signal. To ground it, simply attach a ring terminal and secure it on the metal frame. In addition, this wire alone doesn't enable DVD playback and BT by-pass. Again, as I have informed you, it is the disruption of the speed signal that allows this...
This is not even about a newbie question or not, to me, it is more about reading and comprehension.
Lastly, Cut-Throat bought the switch at Lowe's. Are you asking him for specific aisle number?!
And no that doesn't look stock because there are 2 tiny gaps on the side of the switch. The feel of the switch feels different and the shape doesn't fit the opening.
Just to answer your question though, it's a yellow wire carrying the parking signal. To ground it, simply attach a ring terminal and secure it on the metal frame. In addition, this wire alone doesn't enable DVD playback and BT by-pass. Again, as I have informed you, it is the disruption of the speed signal that allows this...
This is not even about a newbie question or not, to me, it is more about reading and comprehension.
Lastly, Cut-Throat bought the switch at Lowe's. Are you asking him for specific aisle number?!
And no that doesn't look stock because there are 2 tiny gaps on the side of the switch. The feel of the switch feels different and the shape doesn't fit the opening.
07-06-07, 09:14 AM
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Andy,
Actually, I called the dealer and told them I wanted to add the ML package so I can have dvd playback. And yes, I am asking him where at Lowes he bought it. Thanks for the responses.
Actually, I called the dealer and told them I wanted to add the ML package so I can have dvd playback. And yes, I am asking him where at Lowes he bought it. Thanks for the responses.
07-06-07, 09:40 AM
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Just ask someone at Lowes where there rocker switches are kept. Mine was in the same area as other electrical stuff.
07-06-07, 10:35 AM
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Jason... I have told you this numerous times via PM and e-mail. You do NOT have ML in your 3GS, so forget about the DVD hack. You have no wire to ground.
Just to answer your question though, it's a yellow wire carrying the parking signal. To ground it, simply attach a ring terminal and secure it on the metal frame. In addition, this wire alone doesn't enable DVD playback and BT by-pass. Again, as I have informed you, it is the disruption of the speed signal that allows this...
This is not even about a newbie question or not, to me, it is more about reading and comprehension.
Lastly, Cut-Throat bought the switch at Lowe's. Are you asking him for specific aisle number?!
And no that doesn't look stock because there are 2 tiny gaps on the side of the switch. The feel of the switch feels different and the shape doesn't fit the opening.
Just to answer your question though, it's a yellow wire carrying the parking signal. To ground it, simply attach a ring terminal and secure it on the metal frame. In addition, this wire alone doesn't enable DVD playback and BT by-pass. Again, as I have informed you, it is the disruption of the speed signal that allows this...
This is not even about a newbie question or not, to me, it is more about reading and comprehension.
Lastly, Cut-Throat bought the switch at Lowe's. Are you asking him for specific aisle number?!
And no that doesn't look stock because there are 2 tiny gaps on the side of the switch. The feel of the switch feels different and the shape doesn't fit the opening.
A little harsh but still funny as hell.
10-10-07, 08:14 AM
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Is it the same switch that I used in my picture? Mine does not fit quite right. It has some very small gaps on the sides. If yours fits better, I'll switch. Can you post a picture of yours?
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Good switch, bad pictures! Yes, the center console clears the switch even with pressure on the armrest.
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