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Old 02-15-09, 03:31 PM
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Hello All,

I hope you had a wonderful Valentines day! Anyhoo, I did the DVD hack this afternoon on the F. I got everything apart with no problems. I connected the white/grey and pink wires together and grounded the red wire. The DVD is playing while in motion but there is no sound. I spent another hour trying to find a loose wire and I'm stumped. Here's the kicker, my IPOD and FM radio plays fine but the DVD has no audio. WTH!?! Any assistance would be appreciated.

Rachael
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where did you find out how to do the hack yourself? Is there anything needed?
Old 02-16-09, 06:15 AM
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where did you find out how to do the hack yourself? Is there anything needed?
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...en-moving.html
Old 02-16-09, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by brattygirl
Hello All,

I hope you had a wonderful Valentines day! Anyhoo, I did the DVD hack this afternoon on the F. I got everything apart with no problems. I connected the white/grey and pink wires together and grounded the red wire. The DVD is playing while in motion but there is no sound. I spent another hour trying to find a loose wire and I'm stumped. Here's the kicker, my IPOD and FM radio plays fine but the DVD has no audio. WTH!?! Any assistance would be appreciated.

Rachael
Sorry, haven't done this yet, but keep us posted.
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Originally Posted by ES3
Sorry, haven't done this yet, but keep us posted.

No worries. I will keep you guys posted!
Old 02-17-09, 11:41 AM
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I would suggest picking up one of these plug & play kits...

Works perfect for the IS-F..

NO wire cutting, hacking or warranty voiding, since the kit can be easliy removed with out showing a trace of installation..

If you have Mark Levinson this will allow Video play back while driving.
(for passengers of course)

The Nav Destination input while in motion comes in handy as well..





I got mine from http://www.prestigioussociety.com/

Sorry, I see I was a bit late with this info...

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Old 02-24-09, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
I would suggest picking up one of these plug & play kits...

Works perfect for the IS-F..

NO wire cutting, hacking or warranty voiding, since the kit can be easliy removed with out showing a trace of installation..

If you have Mark Levinson this will allow Video play back while driving.
(for passengers of course)

The Nav Destination input while in motion comes in handy as well..





I got mine from http://www.prestigioussociety.com/

Sorry, I see I was a bit late with this info...

Joe Z
I like your mount, but where did you put the big box? Is it mounted behind the stereo? Any thermal issues?
Old 02-24-09, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rebs
I like your mount, but where did you put the big box? Is it mounted behind the stereo? Any thermal issues?
Thanks.... !!

Its actually a little box..

No thermal issues that I know of..

Mine is routed to below the stereo next to the ashtray box inside the center console..

I have seen others mounted to the top side of nav in the below empty area.

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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Thanks.... !!

Its actually a little box..

No thermal issues that I know of..

Mine is routed to below the stereo next to the ashtray box inside the center console..

I have seen others mounted to the top side of nav in the below empty area.

That's a very clean mount! Did the brackets and foam come with that kit ? It looks great!
Old 02-25-09, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rebs
That's a very clean mount! Did the brackets and foam come with that kit ? It looks great!
That's an OEM piece....

I was showing you the empty area next to it, as a possible mounting point...

The small "black box" is shown in the box product photo...

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Originally Posted by Joe Z
That's an OEM piece....

I was showing you the empty area next to it, as a possible mounting point...

The small "black box" is shown in the box product photo...

Joe Z
How is the NAV destination toggle switch mounted?
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Originally Posted by phade
How is the NAV destination toggle switch mounted?
See picture in post #6 ..

Thats where I put mine.
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yeah i also put the module right by that blue factory box at the top of the radio unit. works perfect and super clean
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
That's an OEM piece....

I was showing you the empty area next to it, as a possible mounting point...

The small "black box" is shown in the box product photo...

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Ahhhh, I get it now. I'm just a little slow. So, how did you mount it there? Velcro? ;-)
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Originally Posted by rebs
Ahhhh, I get it now. I'm just a little slow. So, how did you mount it there? Velcro? ;-)
the override kit comes with foam type double sided tape


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