Aftermarket carplay on 2017 RX350
10-19-21, 05:23 PM
#1308
Driver School Candidate
Update on The Apple Carplay System
Hello everyone! I was just looking at the Apple Carplay unit and I love it. It seems to keep the stock ability of the RX and give it Carplay. However, I have a few questions!
- Can you use the Apple Carplay Mode (Lsailt) without the cursor and with just a simple move over like a D-PAD? If you can not, how is the mouse in terms of comfort and quickly navigating?
- Is the Lsailt model actually wireless? I have seen many different videos and some are wired and some are wireless?
- Are there any major issues that can hurt the system?
- Do the steering wheel volume and media controls work?
- Are there any minor things (charges slow, sometimes disconnects randomly, etc)?
- And last but not least, can a person easily install this cleanly without any issues?
Last edited by hasharock; 10-19-21 at 05:29 PM.
10-25-21, 06:06 AM
#1310
10-25-21, 02:53 PM
#1311
@gromaudio is the only way to switch between vline and Lexus OS to cycle through the media?
is there any steering wheel shortcut or holding down any type of button to switch between the two quickly? Or will I have to keep pressing media to switch between the two and lose audio everytime I want to go to the Lexus UI??
nothing in the user manual.
is there any steering wheel shortcut or holding down any type of button to switch between the two quickly? Or will I have to keep pressing media to switch between the two and lose audio everytime I want to go to the Lexus UI??
nothing in the user manual.
10-29-21, 05:36 AM
#1312
Apple Carplay by Crux
Has anyone installed this system? It's sold by Crutchfield who's a reputable store that's been in business a long time and should be able to provide support if needed.
ACPLX-12Z | Smart-Play Integration for Select 2013-2019 Lexus Vehicles with OEM NAV & Jog Mouse or Touch Pad CRUX Interfacing Solutions
ACPLX-12Z | Smart-Play Integration for Select 2013-2019 Lexus Vehicles with OEM NAV & Jog Mouse or Touch Pad CRUX Interfacing Solutions
10-29-21, 01:01 PM
#1313
Has anyone installed this system? It's sold by Crutchfield who's a reputable store that's been in business a long time and should be able to provide support if needed.
ACPLX-12Z | Smart-Play Integration for Select 2013-2019 Lexus Vehicles with OEM NAV & Jog Mouse or Touch Pad CRUX Interfacing Solutions
ACPLX-12Z | Smart-Play Integration for Select 2013-2019 Lexus Vehicles with OEM NAV & Jog Mouse or Touch Pad CRUX Interfacing Solutions
10-29-21, 03:30 PM
#1314
Has anyone installed this system? It's sold by Crutchfield who's a reputable store that's been in business a long time and should be able to provide support if needed.
ACPLX-12Z | Smart-Play Integration for Select 2013-2019 Lexus Vehicles with OEM NAV & Jog Mouse or Touch Pad CRUX Interfacing Solutions
ACPLX-12Z | Smart-Play Integration for Select 2013-2019 Lexus Vehicles with OEM NAV & Jog Mouse or Touch Pad CRUX Interfacing Solutions
Even the Roadtop model, which costs half, has wireless connection (in addition to wired option) and has only one small box. I only needed to remove the radio for installation and did not need to touch the glove box.
10-30-21, 04:14 AM
#1316
Intermediate
Man, this design seems to be ancient: 1. it has only wired connection. 2. It has two modules to install.
Even the Roadtop model, which costs half, has wireless connection (in addition to wired option) and has only one small box. I only needed to remove the radio for installation and did not need to touch the glove box.
Even the Roadtop model, which costs half, has wireless connection (in addition to wired option) and has only one small box. I only needed to remove the radio for installation and did not need to touch the glove box.
10-30-21, 09:41 AM
#1317
Thanks for the info. I checked out the Roadtop site, LEXUS wireless carplay, wired carplay, airplay, LEXUS Android auto, Mirror (roadtop.com) but their installation directions won't load. Does the monitor on the top of the dash have to be removed as required by Vline and Lsailt?
10-30-21, 09:38 PM
#1318
10-30-21, 09:51 PM
#1319
Thanks for the info. I checked out the Roadtop site, LEXUS wireless carplay, wired carplay, airplay, LEXUS Android auto, Mirror (roadtop.com) but their installation directions won't load. Does the monitor on the top of the dash have to be removed as required by Vline and Lsailt?
Last edited by sz8; 10-31-21 at 10:13 AM.
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RVAHoo (10-31-21)
11-01-21, 09:02 AM
#1320
You don't really need their installation video. You can search youtube for installations instruction for other carplay models. As long as the car is matching, you are good to go. Just skip the portion for removing glove box.. For monitor removal, yes, you need to remove it.. I did not think of it when I said only need to remove radio since removing the monitor was quite easy. Good luck.