Well, I pulled the trigger on 08.13.2020 and we shall see what the next step is, wish me luck. I really would like to be a seamless process of both install and functionality. I really do hope it comes with the latest firmware\os updates to where I don't have to mess with that.

 

Well, Today 08.20.2020 I've received LEX7TVL2 for my 2013 Lexus IS F. Excited to start putting this all together. Still optimistic that all will play out accordingly to any normal processed install and functionally plans.

 

@exlr8in Fingers crossed !

One note, from my experience of being Grom customer from 2011: do not update anything if you don't really need too...

 

True, unless you have a 2015 gs350 F-sport.....

 

I'll getting apple play kit soon, i like to use the oem nav. but with apple kit on it with usb slot, mic included .

 

Well, It did indeed all went well, I suppose

1. Read Instructions - Done
2. Disconnected "Negative" connection from car battery - Done
2.a. So that AirBag down' get alarmed
3. Removed the radio console - Done (Gosh Super Easy - )
3.a. The A\C vent clips stay down once you make them click (Ha obviously you get to see once you remove it)
4. "Fish" the cables through the Glove Box A\C filter opening
4.a. I went the extra mile to "Fish" the GPS cable through the side of my door and side of indoor raail panel then to end end right next to Lexus GPS next to the rear view mirror
4.b. Easy
5. Connected all cables appropriately
6. I thought of testing before I put the console and radio but I said "Its gonna work" after I put everything8. back together
7. I put everything back together (console, radio, A\C vents, etc)
8. I reconnected car battery
9. I paused before pressing Lexus engine "Start Button" (Note: car does not turn on due to the fact that I do "not" have the brake peddle pressed)
9.a. I pushed the "Start Button" once
9.b. I pushed the "Start Button" again and car went into ACC mode (you get to see Lexus dash board elements come on)
10. I waited 5 seconds and was about to shut down the ACC mode by pushing the Start Button but I saw Grom was updating something and asking me to make sure I did't intruurpt that process
10. I waited a few more seconds, then Grom OS finished loading
11. I pushed Lexus "Start Button" to shutdown ACC mode
12. I waited 1 minute (per Grom instructions eh maybe 2min as I rant to the bathroom)
13. I pushed Lexus "Start Button" to go into ACC mode
14. Grom device booted
15. Disabled "Lexus" auto screen per Grom instructions
16. Paired Grom + iPhone BlueTooth
17. Walla CarPlay works as advertised (Went to go get me some DQ Banian Split + Pecans Blizzard)
18. eh have yet to muck around with other settings

Pro:
19. It worked right out of the box yeah
20. Plush many more

Con:
21. Gotta wait to cut Lexus plastic shelving in glove box to allow for Grom device to fit properly where "I" want it at

 

What do you mean disable the lexus Auto screen?

 

Page 10 of Install Manual:IMPORTANT STEPS TO PERFORM AFTER INSTALLATION! Turning OFF Auto Screen Change in Factory Settings

In order for VLINE mode to function properly the “Auto Screen Change” option in the Lexus Infotainment system needs to be “OFF”.

If this function is not turned off, while using VLine the image will switch auto- matically to factory GUI screens on its own after 10-15 seconds has passed.

To turn this function OFF:
1. Press MENU button > then go into SETUP > select GENERAL
2. Scroll down until you see option line AUTO SCREEN CHANGE.
3. Select OFF for AUTO SCREEN CHANGE. Make sure to hit SAVE for LEX7 vehicles.

 

Ah OK. How you finding it? What firmware are you running?

 

 

Go to gromaudio.com
Scroll to very bottom
Select “View full compatibility list”
Find your vehicle
Select appropriate device
under Doc “Tab” you will find the manual for that specific device

https://gromaudio.com/grom_application_guide.pdf

 

Would be interesting to see if there is an update if you hit check for updates. Don't update though!!!

 

haha to late, as you can see from the version on pic lol

 

OK lol. Would be interesting to see if you suffer from battery drain.

 

Has anyone upgraded the included mic? I’m not loving the quality, wondering if another would sound better.