iPod kit for Grande

[weller.downunder]

Hi guys,

first post and excited to get my Grande hopefully this Friday. I realized that the Grande does not come standard with an iPod connection. Would anyone recommend to get the iPod kit installed or are there other better options?

Anyone using the iPod kit from Toyota?

Thx.

Jamie

P.S. I ordered the rubber boot liner. Not that I have dogs ...

Edited December 29, 2008 by weller.downunder

[Kruzenvax]

I use the one from vaistech (SoundLinQ) with my iPod. Full (90%) integration with the main unit. No probs so far

HTH

Hi guys,

first post and excited to get my Grande hopefully this Friday. I realized that the Grande does not come standard with an iPod connection. Would anyone recommend to get the iPod kit installed or are there other better options?

Anyone using the iPod kit from Toyota?

Thx.

Jamie

P.S. I ordered the rubber boot liner. Not that I have dogs ...

[weller.downunder]

Thx, will have a look at this.

Jamie

[Surf_and_snow]

That's great to know. I've been very disappointed about the lack of iPod support for the Grande.

How did you install the iPod interface ? Did you do it yourself and where do you keep the cable for the iPod ?

Finally, any tips on how to get a good deal ? I remember paying ~$120 for my Honda iPod kit a few years ago and this costs twice as much.

Thanks mate :)

[Kruzenvax]

Got installed by the dealer before the car was delivered... but that was because of warranty reasons: the install is straightaway if you know how to get to the back of your main unit.

Tha cable and iPod are in the glove box - no drilling required. The cable is long enough for me to access iPod if I put the system into that mode that allows me to control iPod directly (not from the main unit) - but I never do that.

No real tips on the deal, sorry.

That's great to know. I've been very disappointed about the lack of iPod support for the Grande.

How did you install the iPod interface ? Did you do it yourself and where do you keep the cable for the iPod ?

Finally, any tips on how to get a good deal ? I remember paying ~$120 for my Honda iPod kit a few years ago and this costs twice as much.

Thanks mate :)

[PantherX]

Got installed by the dealer before the car was delivered... but that was because of warranty reasons: the install is straightaway if you know how to get to the back of your main unit.

How much was the dealer installed option?

[achk]

Check this out:

http://www.advancedice.com.au/product_deta...er=10018sou_aux

Had a similar system installed on a BMW about a year ago. Works well and has full ipod control through the factory touch screen. Just leave and forget the ipod in glove box all the time and it charges the ipod when the car is on.

[achk]

also check out the carkit company's website:

http://www.thecarkitcompany.com.au/product...is%20Technology

Had a bluetooth kit installed with them before, and they did a very neat drop right there in your garage/ work place.

[CroToy]

Got installed by the dealer before the car was delivered... but that was because of warranty reasons: the install is straightaway if you know how to get to the back of your main unit.

How much was the dealer installed option?

Usually between $500 - $650

[Surf_and_snow]

Got installed by the dealer before the car was delivered... but that was because of warranty reasons: the install is straight away if you know how to get to the back of your main unit.

Tha cable and iPod are in the glove box - no drilling required. The cable is long enough for me to access iPod if I put the system into that mode that allows me to control iPod directly (not from the main unit) - but I never do that.

I might try this myself if I can figure out how to access the back of the stereo. Last time, I used the Honda USA spec device.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-44ws9qhgCW2/p...-Interface.html

Here are the DIY instructions for a Honda Pilot. It should be very similar for a Kluger.

http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthrea...mp;pagenumber=1

[CroToy]

Got installed by the dealer before the car was delivered... but that was because of warranty reasons: the install is straight away if you know how to get to the back of your main unit.

Tha cable and iPod are in the glove box - no drilling required. The cable is long enough for me to access iPod if I put the system into that mode that allows me to control iPod directly (not from the main unit) - but I never do that.

I might try this myself if I can figure out how to access the back of the stereo. Last time, I used the Honda USA spec device.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-44ws9qhgCW2/p...-Interface.html

Here are the DIY instructions for a Honda Pilot. It should be very similar for a Kluger.

http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthrea...mp;pagenumber=1

Give it a go yourself.

You can get inteface from $180-$280

Here is how i done it: http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...9&hl=crotoy

Edited January 5, 2009 by CroToy

[Surf_and_snow]

Give it a go yourself.

You can get inteface from $180-$280

Here is how i done it: http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...9&hl=crotoy

That's just what I needed !

Thanks a lot, I'll take some pictures when I do it and post them back here.

[Kruzenvax]

Not sure if it is in CroToy's manual, but if your SoundLinQ model is the same as mine, you'd have to program it by playing with switches on it, starting/stopping the car, etc. So be sure to do that before assembling all the panels and glovebox cover back.

HTH

Give it a go yourself.

You can get inteface from $180-$280

Here is how i done it: http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...9&hl=crotoy

That's just what I needed !

Thanks a lot, I'll take some pictures when I do it and post them back here.