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Fitting I-pod interface on Grande - my DIY


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Interface :

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first,open glovebox and pull out sides and bottom of console (all held by clips)

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unscrew gear knob and pull out bottom console

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use 10 mm socket to unscrew HU 2 bottom bolts

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pull out top vents

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unscrew 2 top bolts

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pull out HU

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plug 12 pin Interface plug to only available socket on back of HU

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What can you use and what can't you?

You look like there are 8 cd there. How does it work?

Interface uses external CD changer socket..................HU is designed for up to 8 CD's.

Ipod works on Disc 1

Interface has 2 additional RCA inputs (i'm planing to hook up DVD player)

Operating:

HU press once for front CD stacker

press again to come to CD changer 2 menu.

Swithing to CD 2 menu turns I pod on.Changing to FM/AM or CD 1 (internal) switches I pod off.

Track button on HU skips songs up or down.Volume reg on HU.

Display shows truck number and length

To skip folder you need to use Ipod itself

And,it get charged as well.

Works well and sounds great.

IMO great value for money...............

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IMO great value for money...............

And how much money are we talking? :g:

Same kit installed by professional shop would set you $500-$600

I got a great deal,done it myself ( $250)

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IMO great value for money...............

And how much money are we talking? :g:

Same kit installed by professional shop would set you $500-$600

I got a great deal,done it myself ( $250)

I found this one on eBay. Different brand, same thing? $100

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Toyota-Lexus-Scion-...idZp1638Q2em122

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Interface uses external CD changer socket..................HU is designed for up to 8 CD's.

Ipod works on Disc 1

Interface has 2 additional RCA inputs (i'm planing to hook up DVD player)

Operating:

HU press once for front CD stacker

press again to come to CD changer 2 menu.

Swithing to CD 2 menu turns I pod on.Changing to FM/AM or CD 1 (internal) switches I pod off.

Track button on HU skips songs up or down.Volume reg on HU.

Display shows truck number and length

To skip folder you need to use Ipod itself

And,it get charged as well.

Works well and sounds great.

IMO great value for money...............

Call me stupid but I have to confirm.

So the 8 CD is the CD 2 menu (iPod interface). So CD 1 (orginal 4 CD player) is still functional. Right?

How does the RCA work as well?

I assume the interface plug into the CD charger socket.. Right?

I think I can do it!

EDIT: Hang on, are the top 2 screw Tacx screw (whatever they are called - those star ones)?

Also there are just clips from the top vents? Any tricks to get them off?

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Interface uses external CD changer socket..................HU is designed for up to 8 CD's.

Ipod works on Disc 1

Interface has 2 additional RCA inputs (i'm planing to hook up DVD player)

Operating:

HU press once for front CD stacker

press again to come to CD changer 2 menu.

Swithing to CD 2 menu turns I pod on.Changing to FM/AM or CD 1 (internal) switches I pod off.

Track button on HU skips songs up or down.Volume reg on HU.

Display shows truck number and length

To skip folder you need to use Ipod itself

And,it get charged as well.

Works well and sounds great.

IMO great value for money...............

Call me stupid but I have to confirm.

So the 8 CD is the CD 2 menu (iPod interface). So CD 1 (orginal 4 CD player) is still functional. Right?

How does the RCA work as well?

I assume the interface plug into the CD charger socket.. Right?

I think I can do it!

EDIT: Hang on, are the top 2 screw Tacx screw (whatever they are called - those star ones)?

Also there are just clips from the top vents? Any tricks to get them off?

1.Right

2.On CD 2 menu you use Disc 1 for I pod , Disc 2 for one set of RCA's, Disc 3 for second set of RCA.Dics 4-8 are not functional.

3.Yes.It is only empty slot at the back of HU

4.top and bottom screws are 10 mm

5.stick fingers in wents and full towards you.

All clips are good quality,they should not brake and they clip back well.

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For whatever it worth - my after narket Grande iPod displays folder name and track name on the touchscreen... as well as allows to select the folder from the touchscreen. Looks like I have different model - Vasitech as far as I remember. Can als use iPod itself if I wish. Works well.

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For whatever it worth - my after narket Grande iPod displays folder name and track name on the touchscreen... as well as allows to select the folder from the touchscreen. Looks like I have different model - Vasitech as far as I remember. Can als use iPod itself if I wish. Works well.

I know that model..............its great.

Personally, i wasnt ready to pay double i paid for those two added functions.

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