sailing217

That's right. I was at the Dealership and they have some 07' ES 350's with NO Navigation, but the option of Bluetooth for $300.

Anyone findout if the dealership can do this to the 2IS without NAV?

I'm waiting to hear from my dealership.

supaIS350

that would be awesome if they could..keep us updated.

johnAboy

yeah, i agree. i'd definitely get that if it worked. let us know how it works out

TimboIS

The retrofit is virtually non-starter. It would require a new radio, mic, wiring, etc. Your likely option is a BT headset.

MattyL147

yea, i had an ES350 loaner with no navi and bluetooth...if i could get that on my IS, that'd be awesome...i have a headset, but its never charged, so it really doesn't help

Kepeli

Try using these, I used the Parrot CK3100 in my previous car. It worked well, mutes the radio when a call is recieved or made, voice recognition etc....

http://promo.motorola.com/carkits/index.html

http://www.parrot.biz/usa/products/pdf/carkits

javyLSU

iTrader: (21)

As it stands right now, an OEM bluetooth installation is not possible without installing the Navigation unit, as the bluetooth receiver is built into the head unit:



Unless Lexus/Pioneer has released a new kit or radio head unit of some sort, it's a no-go.

Javier

johnAboy

*sigh*

clubfoot

Hey Javier, they must have a separate bluetooth setup for the '07 ES without NAV as stated in the first post, if it does exist it would help allot of members. Anyone call their dealership to find out?

CoasterG

iTrader: (1)

If there's a non-Navi factory bluetooth kit it'd probably require the following installs:

steering wheel button, microphone, bluetooth unit, wiring and audio cut out

I wouldn't be too surprised if there is one, aftermarket bluetooth units are really simple installs - the Motorola units only require microphone, power and the audio mute wire to be installed and they are full featured.

SDGuy

To install a Parrot bluetooth, try http://www.parrotkits.com

dgis250

they offer a factory retrofit in the uk. check this link second page. it looks like a motorola IHF1000 rebadged

http://www.lexus.co.uk/lexus_cars/is..._interior1.asp

dgis250

I'm thinking about doing this. I already bought the factory mic and the bluetooth unit all I need are the buttons......Anyone know how to remove the cover for the sterring wheel buttons?

TXIS350

I am in the wireless business and have been checking into a BT setup. The installers tell me BlueParrot will not work on our non-nav system because of the way the mute works. It mutes the speakers which also would mute the speakers in BT Mode. Motorola is coming out with a system HF850 that has its on 5 watt speaker. That is an option. about $135 and looks pretty good.

also have a Motorola T350 that is a Visor BT HF works well. You can get it after the Nov 10th at Sams Club Cell Phone Centers. under $100.

Also you can get some of the aftermarket nav systems that have built in BT. Garmin NUVI has it as well as one of the Tom Toms. Garmin Nuvi 660 just came out with BT and it also has Wide Screen Configuration and internal Battery so wiring not necessary really a nice set up Under $800.

Soda

The new 07 Camry has bluetooth opt w/out Nav too. I really wonder why they didn't put is in the Lexus..that sucks!