PS Module installed
04-21-15 | 05:32 PM
#61
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 36
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From: MA
Just wanted to say that I installed this unit yesterday. It went very smoothly and it really was as easy as everyone says it is.
The most difficult part for me was getting the trim piece off. I have large hands, so they don't fit into small spaces very well. I opened the glove box, started at the right side and used a flathead screwdriver wrapped in a towel as a make-shift pry bar. Once I got the first 1-2 clips off, it was easily removable with my hands from there. From that point... smooth sailing.
The unit works like a charm and was worth every penny. I'm pretty sure I never would have found it, if it wasn't for this forum.
Thanks all,
Mike
The most difficult part for me was getting the trim piece off. I have large hands, so they don't fit into small spaces very well. I opened the glove box, started at the right side and used a flathead screwdriver wrapped in a towel as a make-shift pry bar. Once I got the first 1-2 clips off, it was easily removable with my hands from there. From that point... smooth sailing.
The unit works like a charm and was worth every penny. I'm pretty sure I never would have found it, if it wasn't for this forum.
Thanks all,
Mike
hey Mike, i want to ask you few question regard PS.
do you need to reactivate the PS using --++ like they said everytime you get into the car? or is that just a onetime thing.
04-22-15 | 11:45 AM
#62
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 869
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From: CA
Keep in mind that accurate GPS is bypassed when the module is active so it resets to NOT active when the power is shut down.
10-05-15 | 12:54 PM
#65
Driver
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 185
Likes: 6
From: CA
Did the install in my '15 F Sport this morning...with less than ideal tools (pocket Swiss Army screwdriver, which is only used to release a connector lock anyway) it took about 30 minutes, very easy. The only challenge was securing the PS box; the instructions say to secure it with a piece of double-sided tape (included), but they don't say where. I couldn't find a point on the head unit that didn't cause clearance problems, so I ended up tie wrapping the box's cable harness to the head unit cable harness, which accomplishes the goal of keeping it from rattling against the head unit or anything else.
Your biggest risk in doing this job is scratching up the aluminum trim below the head unit; just put a towel over the whole center console and you'll be fine. You'll be genuinely amazed at how easily the one trim panel you have to remove comes off.
One weirdness: the nav system reinitializes after the install, whether or not you disconnect the battery (I didn't; that's how I know this). I had the front windows partially open during this and until I cycled the windows completely once, the car was convinced a window was open at engine stop.
The PS instructions are generally good, but there are a couple of small procedural omissions that could confuse someone who has never done anything like this before; anybody who is nervous about it can PM me.
Your biggest risk in doing this job is scratching up the aluminum trim below the head unit; just put a towel over the whole center console and you'll be fine. You'll be genuinely amazed at how easily the one trim panel you have to remove comes off.
One weirdness: the nav system reinitializes after the install, whether or not you disconnect the battery (I didn't; that's how I know this). I had the front windows partially open during this and until I cycled the windows completely once, the car was convinced a window was open at engine stop.
The PS instructions are generally good, but there are a couple of small procedural omissions that could confuse someone who has never done anything like this before; anybody who is nervous about it can PM me.
Last edited by 5PM; 10-05-15 at 02:29 PM.
10-20-16 | 04:35 AM
#66
All comments in the thread about ease of installation, quality of the kit and company are spot on. I had the PS kit on my 3rd Gen GS430 and loved the ability to bypass the nanny systems when moving. The kit for the 4GS was one of the first things I ordered when I recently bought a '13 Lux model. u/rominl is spot on about how much easier and straightforward this install is vs the 3GS.
Another point I'd like to add about PS in general is how great they are at not just providing quality, well designed products, but their service and support as well. My first kit didn't work as expected and after troubleshooting, I sent a message to their support email on a Sat afternoon. They responded quickly and after discussing a couple of ideas, they said they would priority ship me a replacement and return box. The new unit worked perfectly and while it was a bit of extra work to pull out and swap the new unit; no big deal overall. I've worked for a bunch of hardware companies and despite QA and testing, occasionally bad units end up in the field. To me, the important piece is how professionally the company resolves it.
Big thanks to everyone at PS for providing a much needed and quality product to the automotive communities!
Another point I'd like to add about PS in general is how great they are at not just providing quality, well designed products, but their service and support as well. My first kit didn't work as expected and after troubleshooting, I sent a message to their support email on a Sat afternoon. They responded quickly and after discussing a couple of ideas, they said they would priority ship me a replacement and return box. The new unit worked perfectly and while it was a bit of extra work to pull out and swap the new unit; no big deal overall. I've worked for a bunch of hardware companies and despite QA and testing, occasionally bad units end up in the field. To me, the important piece is how professionally the company resolves it.
Big thanks to everyone at PS for providing a much needed and quality product to the automotive communities!
11-16-16 | 06:58 AM
#67
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: tn
All comments in the thread about ease of installation, quality of the kit and company are spot on. I had the PS kit on my 3rd Gen GS430 and loved the ability to bypass the nanny systems when moving. The kit for the 4GS was one of the first things I ordered when I recently bought a '13 Lux model. u/rominl is spot on about how much easier and straightforward this install is vs the 3GS.
Another point I'd like to add about PS in general is how great they are at not just providing quality, well designed products, but their service and support as well. My first kit didn't work as expected and after troubleshooting, I sent a message to their support email on a Sat afternoon. They responded quickly and after discussing a couple of ideas, they said they would priority ship me a replacement and return box. The new unit worked perfectly and while it was a bit of extra work to pull out and swap the new unit; no big deal overall. I've worked for a bunch of hardware companies and despite QA and testing, occasionally bad units end up in the field. To me, the important piece is how professionally the company resolves it.
Big thanks to everyone at PS for providing a much needed and quality product to the automotive communities!
Another point I'd like to add about PS in general is how great they are at not just providing quality, well designed products, but their service and support as well. My first kit didn't work as expected and after troubleshooting, I sent a message to their support email on a Sat afternoon. They responded quickly and after discussing a couple of ideas, they said they would priority ship me a replacement and return box. The new unit worked perfectly and while it was a bit of extra work to pull out and swap the new unit; no big deal overall. I've worked for a bunch of hardware companies and despite QA and testing, occasionally bad units end up in the field. To me, the important piece is how professionally the company resolves it.
Big thanks to everyone at PS for providing a much needed and quality product to the automotive communities!
04-08-18 | 06:10 AM
#68
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: tn
I did not receive email notifications for new messages and I still have the module if anyone is looking for one. Also, is there a classified section where I can list this item? Thanks!
Last edited by foxisbubba; 04-08-18 at 06:12 AM. Reason: add pic
04-08-18 | 09:30 AM
#69
You can post it here in the classified section...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/4ge...ifieds-13-245/
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