A little bit heavier compared to Non-Nav console


System Start...Japanese


Climate...Air Con okay


Audio...The JP Nav is Non-ML but my Non-Nav is ML. System found ML Amplifier and show ML options.



Wow...Can control volume of parking system.


Wow...Can change size of display system.


Sigh...This map is useless since I am not driving in Japan.


System Check...No ETC and some issues found.

 

To be frank, I am very happy when I saw the start up screen.
And it took me some times to find out the differences between US and JP system. Because my car doesn't come with those Nav connectors, I have to connect the Nav cables to my existing system. And the whole process is very interesting when I read both US and JP wiring diagrams.

Now my next step is to find out why I can't play external video signal. According to my friend, it should work after I plug in a cable. Maybe I didn't deal with the SPD or PKB signal (I should bookmark the DVD Hack thread.). And then I want to use Bluetooth (I will need a new button on my steering. Also a microphone.). The last one should be the backup camera. It will be good if I can get a US ML DVD changer. Then I can play DVD in my car. However, it is very hard to get these components from Lexus. So pleas pm me if you know where can I get ML DVD Changer, thanks!

 

Why did you get the japanese one? If the conversion from non-nav to jap nav is possible, why not do it to an american one?

 

WHAT! HOW DID YOU DO IT? I have a prerelase nav right next to me, I would like to install in my cousins car. I tried to install it, but it seemed impossible!

HELP ME OUT!

Props to you for being the first to take such a big risk!

AND HELP!!!!! All I have is the nav console itself, what other parts do I need? antenna? Back up camera? Microphone? Do I need more? Can I live with just the antenna?

 

i knew it could be done... if you could please give us more details?

 

crazy stuff.. nice work

 

was thinking the same thing

 

external video source, and tv tuner probably? neither of which American nav has.

 

doesn't the JDM nav version also has a hard drive?

 

Wouldn't it be cheaper to wait for the Scosche dash kit and go aftermarket like Alpine with DVD playback?

 

COngrats. I knew it was very possible.
Regarding the back-up camera, you should be able to add an aftermarket one.

If you need the pin out, let me know. There should be 4 wires you would need to connect. 2 for power and 2 for video feed.

Ahh.. looking good right now. I would definitely buy a Eclipse camera or Kenwood camera since those two are one of the better quality.

Have you tried loading the US Map Disc? It is something you should consider as well.

 

OoOo! Nice Eddie!!!!!

 

I want an American one but my dealer said that he can't sell that separately because he doesn't think it will work That is why I got this from Japan Yahoo Auction.

 

Yes. It used a hard disk. You can record CD in the hard disk. Most Japan Nav uses hard disk now.

 

Thanks Isrundra!

I would buy a Toyota backup camera from Japan Yahoo auction. Because Toyota and Lexus share the same supplier, I can get the same connector and almost the same camera but cheaper than to get it from Lexus.

US version uses DVD but JP one uses hard disk