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Old 07-18-08, 01:21 AM
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Default Bluetooth & iPod for RX330 w/Nav

Hi guys,

I just picked up an 04 RX330 with the ultra premium package. it's got NAV but apparently no bluetooth which contradicts what i've been reading but maybe the 04's didn't come with bluetooth?

in any case i like to add an iPod adapter and maybe bluetooth if possible.
what do you guys recommend? i was told there's no bluetooth add-on made by Lexus and their ipod adapter is overpriced for no reason.

Which aftermarket ipod adapter do you guys recommend and how hard is it to install? would i have full control of the ipod? do i have to hack the NAV?

any help is appreciated ... my first Lex, very excited
Old 07-18-08, 03:47 AM
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Vais is the board favorite....here is an alternative that i am thinking about

http://scosche.com/products/productID/1476
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I contacted Vaistech regarding the SL2Vi but they said they haven't tested it on 04 RX330 with Mak Levinson, Nav and Rear DVD.
has anyone tested this?

It says on their site that the SL2i works fine and shows the song name; this means I can't choose playlists/songs through the touch screen?
How about the MuliMediaLinQ, that way I won't have to deal with an iPod.
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Default Did you ever get the Bluetooth?

I see this thread hasn't been updated in a while.

I am in the same situation - in Toronto. Just picked a 2004 RX330 Ultra Premium.
Did you have any luck with this?


I noticed that the original brochure for the 2004 Lexus RX330 (available on the Lexus Canada site) says that Bluetooth is an available option - from Lexus... However the price listed for this option is $120 but I assume this is only when purchased new.

http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/ebrochures/en/HA31UP2004.pdf


Thanks in advance.

-- Fred
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Does your steering wheel have a phone looking rocker button on the right side of it? One side looks like a hung-up phone, the other looks like a picked-up phone?
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