GX470 w/Nav Solution for Aftermarket Stereo?
01-20-18, 10:46 AM
#77
Pole Position
01-20-18, 01:06 PM
#78
Pole Position
The cold is likely affecting the material in the LCD so it can't change phase & show you the image. What happens when you touch it - does the function still work?
CHip H.
CHip H.
01-20-18, 04:29 PM
#79
Driver
The screen remains black until it warms up. Then it slowly comes to life. Functions work but you really can’t see them so not an easy task until you can actually see.
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IanB2 (01-21-18)
01-21-18, 06:04 PM
#80
Driver
Sorry for the late response to this one. I missed it somehow. At -10 C the unit is still functional and not sluggish. But starting around -15C it starts to be slow and takes a few min to get going. Hope that answers your question.
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IanB2 (01-22-18)
01-22-18, 05:23 AM
#82
Driver
01-28-18, 08:04 AM
#83
Driver School Candidate
1 question I have for you, is the software, are there any quirks about the software that drive you crazy? Also do you have any external subwoofers? Or are you just running the stock ML system?
01-28-18, 10:54 AM
#84
Driver
“1 question I have for you, is the software, are there any quirks about the software that drive you crazy? Also do you have any external subwoofers? Or are you just running the stock ML system?”
I haven't had any quirks so far that annoy me. I even figured out how to make Waze my default nav on the home screen. I prefer Waze over all other navigation systems. Really works well. I just use the phone as a “hot spot” and it functions perfectly.
I use the ML sub which I need to replace. It’s blown as were my front door speakers which I’ve already replaced.
Good luck with your purchase. I hope I goes as well as mine did. Let us know how it goes!!
I haven't had any quirks so far that annoy me. I even figured out how to make Waze my default nav on the home screen. I prefer Waze over all other navigation systems. Really works well. I just use the phone as a “hot spot” and it functions perfectly.
I use the ML sub which I need to replace. It’s blown as were my front door speakers which I’ve already replaced.
Good luck with your purchase. I hope I goes as well as mine did. Let us know how it goes!!
01-29-18, 07:57 AM
#85
I saw this one on Ebay. It s seems the specs are about the same. Any thoughts?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112732390153
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112732390153
01-30-18, 04:42 AM
#86
Driver
In my opinion, and this is based on experience, having larger "buttons" on the screen is helpful. Trying to touch a small area on the screen is difficult and a few times I've touched the wrong area of the screen and it takes you away from where you wanted to be. Mind you this is while driving. But I find if I steady my hand on the edge of the console first it helps. Best thing would be to wait till you are stopped but that isn't always possible.
It looks good though. A little more modern looking but layout looks very similar to the unit I have. Anyone have this unit yet? Any problems with installation or operation?
It looks good though. A little more modern looking but layout looks very similar to the unit I have. Anyone have this unit yet? Any problems with installation or operation?
Last edited by BeEvil; 01-30-18 at 05:01 AM.
02-01-18, 11:00 AM
#87
Here's a link to AliExpress of the unit I purchased. Hope this is the solution a lot of you are looking for. Good luck.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/DLC-...ceBeautifyAB=0
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/DLC-...ceBeautifyAB=0
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BeEvil (02-01-18)
02-06-18, 02:14 PM
#88
Driver School Candidate
Definitely would love to hear more about these installs. I'm a Canadian with a US spec 2006 GX, would love to put one of these systems in it.... Cold is a bit worrysome as I live in Calgary and it's been -20 for a month now.
BEevil, thanks so much for all your posts, learned a lot today and making me really excited.
BEevil, thanks so much for all your posts, learned a lot today and making me really excited.
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BeEvil (02-06-18)
02-06-18, 02:30 PM
#89
Driver
Definitely would love to hear more about these installs. I'm a Canadian with a US spec 2006 GX, would love to put one of these systems in it.... Cold is a bit worrysome as I live in Calgary and it's been -20 for a month now.
BEevil, thanks so much for all your posts, learned a lot today and making me really excited.
BEevil, thanks so much for all your posts, learned a lot today and making me really excited.
02-06-18, 05:02 PM
#90
Driver School Candidate
BeEvil, I know you don't know for sure, but do you think the only real difference between the model you got, and the other model that was linked in this thread with the side buttons is the screen size? Yours obviously would have an extra inch in the screen width atleast. Also does the screen on yours curve with the angle of the dash? Would you mind taking a picture on an angle so I can see how it sits in the console?
Also did your mechanic end up making notes? I'm worried about buying this, and then the tech i hire turns my sweet gx into a lemon by installing it incorrectly. Thanks for answering my questions.
Has anyone else ordered the model with the side buttons? I would think maybe it would be nice to have a few controls
Also did your mechanic end up making notes? I'm worried about buying this, and then the tech i hire turns my sweet gx into a lemon by installing it incorrectly. Thanks for answering my questions.
Has anyone else ordered the model with the side buttons? I would think maybe it would be nice to have a few controls