New OEM ipod integration - Scosche
10-15-07, 10:43 PM
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Well, after 90 minutes getting the dash all apart, removing the Vaistech unit I have in there (was going to move that to IS300), I find out that I'm SOL.
The instructions they give in the pamphlet are all but useless. For starters, there are two harnesses, one to use with the radio, the other with an XM unit. They don't tell you which is which.
But the punch line is that if you have ML, then this thing won't work at all with the GS. Even though they make no mention of on the web site or on the back of the box. The more I spoke with the tech guy, the less confident I became with this company.
Bottom line: steer clear.
The instructions they give in the pamphlet are all but useless. For starters, there are two harnesses, one to use with the radio, the other with an XM unit. They don't tell you which is which.
But the punch line is that if you have ML, then this thing won't work at all with the GS. Even though they make no mention of on the web site or on the back of the box. The more I spoke with the tech guy, the less confident I became with this company.
Bottom line: steer clear.
And, also, the video ipod connection has supposedly already been released.
10-16-07, 09:54 AM
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Not sure if that is the same product, but definitely sure about the brand, it will work. I recently had my VAIS installed and was also given the Scosche as an option on my GSh w/ ML. If it didn't work, I don't think the guy would have offered it. I just chose the VAIS because he didn't have the Scosche in stock.
And, also, the video ipod connection has supposedly already been released.
And, also, the video ipod connection has supposedly already been released.
But, sorry folks, THE SCOSCHE DOESN'T WORK. I hooked it up properly, was getting the expected flashes from the green status light on ignition, but the head unit simply doesn't see the Scosche device. I did all this on the phone with a Scosche tech support guy, and it's the Scosche tech support guy who told me that it doesn't support GS's with ML. Straight from the horse's mouth (or other body part).
I'm just pissed because of all the time invested only to have to send the damned thing back. They make no mention of the ML incompatibility on their web site, so the only way to find out that you are SOL is the hard way.
11-05-07, 11:39 AM
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Dont Buy This Product
Hey Folks,
I got a good deal on the Scoshce adapter and installed it my 06 without ML and it didn't work....I actaully started getting brake light check warnings. I sent it back to the place I purchased it and can only get a replacement and not a refund....I'm gonna try to sell it on Ebay and get some money back!! SHOULD OF JUST GONE WITH THE VAIS! LESSON LEARNED....Hey the only good thing out this experience was I learned to take the Head Unit out...pretty easy thanks to the instructions on this site!
I got a good deal on the Scoshce adapter and installed it my 06 without ML and it didn't work....I actaully started getting brake light check warnings. I sent it back to the place I purchased it and can only get a replacement and not a refund....I'm gonna try to sell it on Ebay and get some money back!! SHOULD OF JUST GONE WITH THE VAIS! LESSON LEARNED....Hey the only good thing out this experience was I learned to take the Head Unit out...pretty easy thanks to the instructions on this site!
11-05-07, 02:01 PM
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Just wondering.... why would you guys even bother with Scosche when the Vaistech is available? Is it cheaper? My Vaistech SLS has been flawless, it has full Sirius nav screen integration AND an aux input for my iPod.
11-05-07, 09:14 PM
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i was at the dealer today for service and he seemed suprised that my 07 gs 350 did not have an ipod adapter. the 08 es350 had one. im irritated bec the new g35 that i was going to buy had one. its surprising to me that lexus for a 50k price tag doesnt give you an ipod adapter. the service guy said it would be 500 buvks for installation. i am assuming that is without the 200 dollars for the unit itself. the hell with it, ive got money.what i dont have is a ipod connection thgat displays the info on my dash screen. that is going to be a must for me
11-06-07, 06:54 PM
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Those were my two reasons anyway.
11-06-07, 08:15 PM
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i was at the dealer today for service and he seemed suprised that my 07 gs 350 did not have an ipod adapter. the 08 es350 had one. im irritated bec the new g35 that i was going to buy had one. its surprising to me that lexus for a 50k price tag doesnt give you an ipod adapter. the service guy said it would be 500 buvks for installation. i am assuming that is without the 200 dollars for the unit itself. the hell with it, ive got money.what i dont have is a ipod connection thgat displays the info on my dash screen. that is going to be a must for me
50k price tag doesn't necessarily get you an iPod adapter. Heck, some much more expensive cars don't have bluetooth either.
500 dollars is way too expensive for installation. Check with any radio shop or there are many well-written instructions on how to DIY.
11-07-07, 04:39 AM
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Those were my reasons for going with the Scosche as well...Already ordered the Vais so dont anticipate any issues once it gets here and I get it installed.
12-01-07, 07:23 AM
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Well folks I take back every negative comment I made about the Scosche interface....While I was waiting for the Vaistech interface to get here I decided to contact Scosche just to vent my frustration with their product that claims to work on 2006 GS Models. After talking to the Scosche techs we determined the interface I recieved was bad and got a new one sent out to me immediately (They were nice enough to take back the one I bought from a reseller so I did not have to go through the hassle of going through the reseller). Well long story short, it works like a champ!! I returned the Vaistech for a full refund once it got here and did not have to eat the cost of the Scosche.
12-02-07, 05:00 AM
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Well folks I take back every negative comment I made about the Scosche interface....While I was waiting for the Vaistech interface to get here I decided to contact Scosche just to vent my frustration with their product that claims to work on 2006 GS Models. After talking to the Scosche techs we determined the interface I recieved was bad and got a new one sent out to me immediately (They were nice enough to take back the one I bought from a reseller so I did not have to go through the hassle of going through the reseller). Well long story short, it works like a champ!! I returned the Vaistech for a full refund once it got here and did not have to eat the cost of the Scosche.
Is it the integration kit AXIPTA that you got to work? From browsing their website it looks like the most likely candidate but the product pdf on their website doesn't mention GS models at all that I saw. Only lexus reference was for ES. The link in the first message of this thread doesn't work anymore so I went to their site and started clicking around. AXIPTA?
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12-02-07, 07:29 AM
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ecount00 - Message Sent....Incase anyone else has the same question:
That website sucks and confuses the **** out of me as well....here is the exact product I bought...keep in mind I dont have the Mark Levinson system so not 100% sure it works with that as some people had some issues, but I suggest emailing Scosche as I did as they are quick to reply and extremely helpful. Let me know if anyone needs help with the install I'll take pics.
That website sucks and confuses the **** out of me as well....here is the exact product I bought...keep in mind I dont have the Mark Levinson system so not 100% sure it works with that as some people had some issues, but I suggest emailing Scosche as I did as they are quick to reply and extremely helpful. Let me know if anyone needs help with the install I'll take pics.
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