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Old 02-17-12, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by IceIridium
Does FA already have a harness that includes the missing wire? If so, wow that's unexpectedly fast. I haven't done the fix yet but if they have a harness already I should get that instead of fiddling with my stock connector...
They made couple of them for testing purposes, and I got one. I assume they may release updated harnesses to the rest of us. So, if I were you, I would wait for a while or contact them for confirmation.
Old 02-18-12, 12:47 AM
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I contacted David from carlighttrends of what I found. He told me that FA wasn't sure about the harness and told me to monitor my FA unit. I felt like I did not know what I was talking about and it seems that they didn't believe me of what I found and now they made the harness for it. Wow.
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Originally Posted by ISBU
I contacted David from carlighttrends of what I found. He told me that FA wasn't sure about the harness and told me to monitor my FA unit. I felt like I did not know what I was talking about and it seems that they didn't believe me of what I found and now they made the harness for it. Wow.
Any chance of a greater explanation into what needs doing?
I should get my unit next week (2nd hand) and would love to make the change when installing it.

Thanks
Old 02-18-12, 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewpmoo
Any chance of a greater explanation into what needs doing?
I should get my unit next week (2nd hand) and would love to make the change when installing it.

Thanks
Is it 2nd gen? If so, pull out the yellow wire from the stock radio connector and install it on the FA connector. This 2 connector are the same.
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Originally Posted by ISBU
Is it 2nd gen? If so, pull out the yellow wire from the stock radio connector and install it on the FA connector. This 2 connector are the same.
Yes, 2nd gen. How do you connect the wire. I guess they are not soldered? Do they just clip in?
Old 02-18-12, 07:20 AM
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I've created a graphic to help out identifying:

1) OEM Harness Plug
2) FlyAudio Main Wire Harness
3) What wire needs to be modified

I hope that this helps other CL members, ISBU please have a look and correct me if I'm wrong here.
Attached Thumbnails FlyAudio In-Dash Multimedia GPS Navigation System for Lexus IS250/350-flyaudio-am-fix.jpg  
Old 02-18-12, 05:42 PM
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You are 100% right. I was going to do a DIY but since FA is making the harness I'm not going to. Thanks for identifying the connectors.
Old 02-18-12, 05:48 PM
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Just finished doing this on mine and I can 100% confirm that it works! FM is a lot better!

Great find!! Can't believe Flyaudio didn't figure this out sooner.
Old 02-18-12, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by markolomew
Let me know what you would like to see in the next software update. I am currently working on a list of fixes for the next update and would like your input. Here is what I have listed so far:

Boss key:
*quick button sequence to turn off screen (for cops or just to black out screen)

iPod interface:
*play ipod video on screen
*search by alphabet letter (for artist, song, album)
*search by playlist
*more eye appealing layout

Customizable home screen
*he able to hide icons
*custom backgrounds
*change color/icons/theme
*optional startup noise/chime/custom sound

Radio:
*scrolling text of song info (stock has this happening to all stations at once)
*favorite station set
*more eye appealing layout

Bluetooth phonebook function

reassigning buttons (make them customizable)

AUX port disabled (wiring is correct, just need to be activated with the code)

Clock:
*Display at all times or hotkey to make it visible/hide
*more eye appealing layout

Brightness button tweak:
*it has been reported to me that after last patch it isn't working correctly
Did any of these make it into the update?
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Originally Posted by CoderDan
Did any of these make it into the update?
First gen second gen?
Old 02-19-12, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NimaM
First gen second gen?
Either I guess
Old 02-20-12, 08:31 AM
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Real interesting thing that I'm finding now that the FM and AM reception has been fixed. I'm getting FM Stations from the West Coast of Florida one in particular is 93.1 in the morning I was listening to BTLS. I just seems that the reception now is crazy strong!

Again I can't say this enough, BIG Props to ISBU for finding the radio reception fix!!
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Originally Posted by 2jzism
Real interesting thing that I'm finding now that the FM and AM reception has been fixed. I'm getting FM Stations from the West Coast of Florida one in particular is 93.1 in the morning I was listening to BTLS. I just seems that the reception now is crazy strong!

Again I can't say this enough, BIG Props to ISBU for finding the radio reception fix!!
Yeah, thank you ISBU.

As a matter of fact, I think both the FM and AM reception is even better than the stock radio now!
Old 02-20-12, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by CoderDan
Did any of these make it into the update?

Boss key:
*quick button sequence to turn off screen (for cops or just to black out screen)
No. If you want to hide videos just push menu button.

iPod interface:
*play ipod video on screen I haven't checked for this and I doubt it
*search by alphabet letter (for artist, song, album) No
*search by playlist Yes and it's great
*more eye appealing layout No

Customizable home screen
*be able to hide icons No
*custom backgrounds No
*change color/icons/theme No, but in a chinese forum I saw someone had developed their own theme for their Flyaudio unit
*optional startup noise/chime/custom sound No

Radio:
*scrolling text of song info (stock has this happening to all stations at once) No this is on my wish list
*favorite station set Yes
*more eye appealing layout No

Bluetooth phonebook function Yes, you can even go through phone history

reassigning buttons (make them customizable) No

AUX port disabled (wiring is correct, just need to be activated with the code) Unfortunately no.

Clock:
*Display at all times or hotkey to make it visible/hide No, and it bothers me a lot.
*more eye appealing layout No

Brightness button tweak:
*it has been reported to me that after last patch it isn't working correctly It works just fine
Old 02-20-12, 09:24 AM
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I plan on doing the FM / AM radio fix today but just had a question about how do I go about moving the yellow wire?

I am not very familiar with wiring so I was just wondering if it is as simple as just pulling the wire from the factory harness and plugging it into the FA harness or does it require soldering or anything like that?

Or should I just contact David to see if I can get an updated harness sent out?

Any help would be appreciated...thanks


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