tomjode

Hello,
We just purchased a 2007 GS350 AWD. It has navigation and CD with 6 CD changer. It does NOT have the ML package or satellite radio.
There is a cable for iPod input. The dealer said the previous owner had the iPod cable installed at the dealership. I am ***uming that makes it a Lexus factory iPod installation.

I must be getting dumber with age, but I can not find a manual for this cable.
After doing multiple searches here I do not seem to find much useable info on this setup. The Lexus site also seems pretty much useless. I contacted the dealer to find out what they installed....He is going to get back to me. I am not holding out much hope although I must say they gave us an excellent experience so far.

If anyone can throw this dog a bone on finding a manual, FAQ or something
on using this cable I would be be most grateful.

Thanks for looking.
Tom

Ashdaddy

Here are the install instructions and some detail on the product from Sewell.

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/pdf/PT54500082_GS.pdf

I hope this helps... There are a number of other companies that make iPod integration kits for Lexus as well, and some dealerships will install them, so there is a chance that it could be an aftermarket part.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

it's either the factory ipod kit or the vaistech. just plug in ipod and then press on disc button and enjoy i say

tomjode

Hi,
Thanks for the replies folks!
I did just plug it in.....but it locks up.
My searches have turned up info on problems because my ipod is not
setup right. I am creating playlist now with less then 99 songs just to make sure.
I would like to leave the ipod in the car in the glovebox. I do know that this cable will NOT recharge the ipod if that is any help.
I am such a virgin to this that I did not know you have to hit the CD button!!!
Heck maybe I will just get a VAIs SL2VI and be done with it :-)
It sure looks easy enough to install.

Thanks again....I really do appreciate everyone taking the time to respond.
Tom

Ashdaddy

No problem, enjoy the new ride!

rominl

iTrader: (4)

it doesn't charge the ipod? either that's a very old vaisech unit or it's some other brand. actually i believe i have seen a few other brands of ipod kit for the car. really tough to guess unless taking things apart

Bavaria

For under $10 at Walmart, I bought an adapter that looks like, and fits into the cassette slot. It connects to my ipod and works just fine. The drawback is it doesn't recharge - which is not a problem for me because our other cars have ipod capability and the thing gets recharged in them.

Mesca

iTrader: (28)

A problem I found when I used to have a tape adapter is the quality was subpar. You would have to put your iPod at the perfect volume(usually 3/4) any higher and it sounds like garbage. But it is the cheapest alternative to play your iPod in your car.

vuiskool

If it doesn't charge you should have an old vaistech

Are you under the display of am/sat or cd/ cd changer 2?