Non-Nav to Nav Conversion (merged threads)
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The ML system uses a different wiring harness than the base system uses. Even though the plugs are the same the wiring is different. I've checked the wiring schmatics on this. The wiring harness goes from the dash to the trunk. Besides buying the ML components individually the entire interior, including the seats and dashboard, and the trunk would have to be removed to install the ML wiring harness. One or more of the car's management computers might also have to be replaced.
In other words, if you absolutely need ML, it is easier just to trade in your current IS and buy a new one with ML.
In other words, if you absolutely need ML, it is easier just to trade in your current IS and buy a new one with ML.
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The ML system uses a different wiring harness than the base system uses. Even though the plugs are the same the wiring is different. I've checked the wiring schmatics on this. The wiring harness goes from the dash to the trunk. Besides buying the ML components individually the entire interior, including the seats and dashboard, and the trunk would have to be removed to install the ML wiring harness. One or more of the car's management computers might also have to be replaced.
In other words, if you absolutely need ML, it is easier just to trade in your current IS and buy a new one with ML.
In other words, if you absolutely need ML, it is easier just to trade in your current IS and buy a new one with ML.
thanks for the heads up cmusic! so would you suggest just going with the base nav, and getting a nav/dvd converter?
i was looking at getting an Acura TL before, and all of the owners use domsTvandNav2go. i'm going to see if their unit works with the 2IS.
thanks again!
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ahhh...i see.
thanks for the heads up cmusic! so would you suggest just going with the base nav, and getting a nav/dvd converter?
i was looking at getting an Acura TL before, and all of the owners use domsTvandNav2go. i'm going to see if their unit works with the 2IS.
thanks again!
thanks for the heads up cmusic! so would you suggest just going with the base nav, and getting a nav/dvd converter?
i was looking at getting an Acura TL before, and all of the owners use domsTvandNav2go. i'm going to see if their unit works with the 2IS.
thanks again!
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have u thought about getting a pioneer indash navigation unit?
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...632461,00.html
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...632461,00.html
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have u thought about getting a pioneer indash navigation unit?
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...632461,00.html
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...632461,00.html
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I think you are drastically underestimating the magnitude of work and money this swap will require.
Think about it. For parts alone, you'll need an entire new dashboard (for the nav display), steering wheel, Levenstein head unit, wiring harnesses, speakers, navigation components, antennas, etc. I'm guessing, but those parts could cost $5K by themselves. Add in the labor to install these components and you're looking easily at another $4k, if it can be done at all.
Just live with the car you have, or trade in your car for one with the features you want.
Think about it. For parts alone, you'll need an entire new dashboard (for the nav display), steering wheel, Levenstein head unit, wiring harnesses, speakers, navigation components, antennas, etc. I'm guessing, but those parts could cost $5K by themselves. Add in the labor to install these components and you're looking easily at another $4k, if it can be done at all.
Just live with the car you have, or trade in your car for one with the features you want.
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have u thought about getting a pioneer indash navigation unit?
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...632461,00.html
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...632461,00.html
they were talking about doing a flip out screen at the bottom of the dash, but the radio display would just be a dead unit.
lol, getting frustrated
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johnAboy,
Here's another tid bit about the 2IS audio system: Remove the factory deck and you loose all A/C functions (in the non-nav 2IS). However the Lexus engineers did leave enough slack in the wiring harness to relocate the factory deck to the glove box and run the wiring harness to it with no cutting of wires.
Here's another tid bit about the 2IS audio system: Remove the factory deck and you loose all A/C functions (in the non-nav 2IS). However the Lexus engineers did leave enough slack in the wiring harness to relocate the factory deck to the glove box and run the wiring harness to it with no cutting of wires.
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johnAboy,
Here's another tid bit about the 2IS audio system: Remove the factory deck and you loose all A/C functions (in the non-nav 2IS). However the Lexus engineers did leave enough slack in the wiring harness to relocate the factory deck to the glove box and run the wiring harness to it with no cutting of wires.
Here's another tid bit about the 2IS audio system: Remove the factory deck and you loose all A/C functions (in the non-nav 2IS). However the Lexus engineers did leave enough slack in the wiring harness to relocate the factory deck to the glove box and run the wiring harness to it with no cutting of wires.
i'm not sure what the purpose of moving the deck into the glove box would be? if i did install a retractable screen in that area wouldn't i want to have the audio be controlled through the aftermarket unit?
sorry, i think i'm not getting what you're saying about the relocating. could you please explain more?