Vaistech SLI installation instructions w/ pics for 04-07 RX
07-20-10, 03:29 PM
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Just wanted to thank everyone for this thread. I installed the SLI-2UP to my 400h (Gen 5 NAV) today and it works like a charm. I fished the iPod/iPhone cord up into the glove box so no wires show I definitely wouldn't have had the confidence to do this myself without the write-up, subsequent comments and tips.
Now I want Lock Pick so the front passenger can access the touch screen while driving!
Now I want Lock Pick so the front passenger can access the touch screen while driving!
08-03-10, 11:49 AM
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A couple of people were looking for install instructions, so I decided to put some together for the forum w/ pictures. My photography is not great and the tight space made it hard to focus. So sorry about that. I don’t have photos of each and every step, but hopefully the words are enough to get you thru the install.
Tools you need:
- Ratchet with 10mm bolt head
- Ratchet extension wand – very important – 8-10” is about right
- Velcro for the SLI placement
- Flashlight
- Flathead screwdriver
- Towel
Optional tools (not required but helpful):
- Telescoping magnet tool
- Black electrical tape
Tools you need:
- Ratchet with 10mm bolt head
- Ratchet extension wand – very important – 8-10” is about right
- Velcro for the SLI placement
- Flashlight
- Flathead screwdriver
- Towel
Optional tools (not required but helpful):
- Telescoping magnet tool
- Black electrical tape
09-11-10, 07:33 PM
#111
Lexus Test Driver
Just did this install with a friend. Soooooo happy! flawlessly works with my Nano and BT as well form my iPhone. I am still a bit confused with the all songs setting as it's a strange set up. I will have to spend some time figuring this all out. The steering wheel controls seems to move a song forward and the console moves an entire album depending on what mode I am in.
Over all I am so glad to throw that cassette tape piece of junk in the garbage. Sound was never consistent and the messy wires looked sloppy.
PS: I forgot to add that it does not seem to recharge the Nano
but again I need to look over all the instructions thoroughly.
Over all I am so glad to throw that cassette tape piece of junk in the garbage. Sound was never consistent and the messy wires looked sloppy.
PS: I forgot to add that it does not seem to recharge the Nano
but again I need to look over all the instructions thoroughly.
Last edited by infinirx; 09-12-10 at 02:19 AM.
09-19-10, 09:04 PM
#113
Lexus Test Driver
Really annoyed my iPod nano is not charging and I have no idea why. Kind of takes the whole fun and convenience from the $160+ I spent. I hope making a call to technical support will not turn me down cause I got it on ebay.
09-20-10, 01:58 AM
#114
Driver
You might need to get an older Ipod. Apparently Apple changed the charging parameters (I believe the voltage went up from 5v to 12v) on the latest models and the car interface hasn't caught up with the change.
09-20-10, 02:03 AM
#115
Lexus Test Driver
That would suck as it says on there site it is compatible with up to the 3G and I guess I would have to resell this nano for an older regular iPod . Well Thanks for the info Poisson. I will look into it.
. Well Thanks for the info Poisson. I will look into it.
09-21-10, 12:29 AM
#116
The new Nano and all Ipods and iPhones made in the last couple of years need 5 volts to charge. The change was from 12V (or higher with firewire) to 5V (USB), not 5 to 12V. The USA Spec adapter should work with a new Nano. USA Spec added a 5 volt regulator to their cable a couple of years ago.
I have a PA 15 it works fine with my iPhone 4. You have something else going on.
I have a PA 15 it works fine with my iPhone 4. You have something else going on.
09-21-10, 02:22 AM
#118
Lexus Test Driver
09-21-10, 01:36 PM
#119
Take a look at the cable that goes from the box to the iPod. If there is a small black cylinder (I beleieve this contains the 5 volt regulator) near the connection to the adapter box, you have the upgrdaded cable. The image below is the new cable.
You can buy it separately if you do not have it. Google CBP105 USA Spec.
HTH Joe
You can buy it separately if you do not have it. Google CBP105 USA Spec.
HTH Joe
