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7 minutes ago, KAA said:

Yes the Clarion unit we have has own navigation chip, we added it when we purchased the unit ..I went to Monster Audio and they installed it perfectly..all wheel functions are use-able except has external mic for phone instead of the standard one in the car..as you said money isn't the issue I would recommend visiting a top quality audio store and seeing which unit fits your needs.

KAA 

Thanks - I figured there are people who can advise and fit the unit to suit my needs. Incar audio in Burwood (melbourne) looks like a good place.

12 hours ago, KAA said:

We installed a Clarion unit to our Presara and it has performed flawlessly..Lots on here have used other units also with success..I am sure you will find the unit you are after..But like most things you get what you pay for.

KAA

It also appears the Clarion has its own navigation system that requires its own maps . I definitely want one that can use google maps as its free and its the best.

It appears the the three units I mentioned are considered cheap chinese junk according to these forums. I'm not so concerned about price. I just need something that is compatible with my car and that works well.

Im wondering what OS these units have. If its Android then I can go to the google play store and download any app? The Kenwood seems to be android compatible but Im not sure what that means. Basically what is vital is that I can use Google maps, music services such as spotify and pandora, am and fm radio (DAB+ would be good), bluetooth for multiple devices. Obviously it would need to automatically cut into the rear camera when put into reverse. Are these units basically fully functioning touch screen android tablets?

Thanks

David

6 hours ago, KAA said:

We installed a Clarion unit to our Presara and it has performed flawlessly..Lots on here have used other units also with success..I am sure you will find the unit you are after..But like most things you get what you pay for.

KAA

Do you have a link to an Aurion compatible clarion unit please?

So it looks like any of these three:

https://avinusa.com/toyota-camry-8-2007-2011-full-android-gps-navigation-system.html 

https://www.eonon.com/Android-Car-GPS/Vehicle-Specific-GPS/GA6164F.html

http://www.extnix.com.au/PCD86CMTA/

Last one looks the best and easy to get in Australia.

Any thoughts? Any others?

Thanks

David

Will this work with an Aurion 2010 presara and are there better models to consider?

Toyota Camry 8" (2007-2011) - Avant-2 Full Android GPS Navigation System

Hi,

  I just bought a used 2010 Aurion Presara. Can I replace the audio unit and get all functionality like rear camera, radio, nav etc?

Thanks

David

ATX and Prodigy are the only two variants that come with a Steel Wheel as a spare.

ATX - Full Size Steel

Touring - Full Size Alloy

Prodigy - Full Size Steel

SX6 - Full Size Alloy

ZR6 - Full Size Alloy

Presra - Full Size Alloy

Thanks. I take steel means black and alloy means silver. In which case i wasnt dudded. Thats good to know....

Hi,

I have a 2010 aurion prodigy and I had to change a tyre for the first time yesterday. When I looked at the manual it said to remove the silver cap thingy with the bevelled thingy. That is what I have done with cars in the past. However with my aurion I couldnt remove the silver thingy as it seemed to be a permanent attachment to the whole tyre metal thing. My spare tyre however was black so its looks a bit funny compared to the others. Was I dudded with the spare tyre when I bought the car new in that they should have included a spare which had the same silver metal assembly as the other tyres? Or is it normal for the spare to be different to the four tyres?

Thanks

David

They Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) that comes as a factory fill for the Aurion has anti-freeze properties so you will be fine when you go to the snow.

Thanks heaps.

Cheers

David

Hi,

Ive got a new aurion and Ive done my 1k service but the next one wont be due for a while. Before that we are going to the snow. Do I need to put the cold weather stuff in the radiator for a new car or do they automatically put it in new cars?

Thanks

David

There were two procedures listed in the links. One said to press the off hook button on my steering wheel. I do not have an off hook button on my steering wheel. The other said to press the INFO button. I do not have the INFO button.

I take it then that you don't have the Navigation unit? Both Navigation units with Bluetooth have the INFO button on them. In that case, try what Adamsy has said.

Well I have the prodigy which doesnt come with the Nav unit. My Nav unit is called a Melways :-)

Ive tried what adamsy said and it still is no good. Looks like a warranty fix.

Thanks. It appears that those links do suggest some fixes but they are not applicable to my model. They seem to be for a presara only or for an earlier aurion model.

Before coming to that conclusion, did you actually try to follow the instructions first?

There were two procedures listed in the links. One said to press the off hook button on my steering wheel. I do not have an off hook button on my steering wheel. The other said to press the INFO button. I do not have the INFO button.

Cheers

David

Having problems with your inbuilt Bluetooth ?

I can't hear you....

Maybe those may be of use?

Thanks. It appears that those links do suggest some fixes but they are not applicable to my model. They seem to be for a presara only or for an earlier aurion model.

Greetings -

I have a 2010 Aurion Prodigy and so far whenever I have used my mobile with a bluetooth connection, the people I am speaking to all complain that they can hardly hear me. Is that just a problem with my mic or is it a common Aurion problem?

Cheers

David

Thanks everyone. I think Ill do a basic oil change each 7500 interval between the 15k book services. As I only travel about 15k a year I think its probably wise to do a basic service at a six month interval.

David

Greetings,

When I bought my 2010 Aurion prodigy, the sales person said "only needs a service every 15k - any other time is a waste of money". My mechanics however said that at least an oil change and basic checkup should be done between each 15k service. Who is right? Also, I once heard that with brand new cars they put in some special oil and that you MUST NOT change the oil until the first 15k service otherwise its bad for the car. Is this true?

Thanks

David

Thanks.

It must be the software in my phone as it wont transfer even when the car is running.

Thanks. I guess its something to be avoided unless you really need it.

David

Greetings,

As this is my first automatic car Im not used to how the accelerator can control the automatic transmission. I recently entered a freeway and decided to see what would happen if I put my foot to the floor. Well it certainly was nothing like my previous 4 cyl manual camry. However, it seemed to go down a gear and rev up high. Does planting the foot change the gear down? Is there other ways in which accelerator action alters the gears?

Thanks

David

Greetings,

I have connected my nokia and the hands free works fine. When I try to transfer the phone book, it disconnects the bluetooth. I suspect that it is because my phone doesnt support this option. What does a phone need to transfer the phonebook successfully?

Cheers

David

i've got the satnav unit, and its also got the ASL in it! like the guys said above, if its on (HIGH MED or LOW) the volume will increase as the speed increases. you can start to hear the difference above 60kmph, then at 80kmph, and above, IF your audio is turned up far enough. i find that a good volume to test it on is about 7 or 8 and as you increase speed you'll hear it increase in volume. i think the whole idea of it is so that if you got kids, grannies etc in the car and you pull up to a lights or something after coming from a high speed, you don't deafen them! if you don't however, just turn the ASL off.

Thanks

So whats the difference between high, med and low?

David

Greetings,

I notice my new aurion has a thing called ASL but the manual doesnt describe circumstances for its use. Does anyone use this and what settings are for what conditions please?

Thanks

David

My new aurion prodigy is the first automatic Ive ever owned. So Im thinking then when its set to D and Im stopped at the lights, that there is some kind of friction happening which is not good and would wear out parts. In which case would it be better to put it into neutral when stopped at lights and then back into D when Im ready to go? Or have I misunderstood how the Auto works when your foot is on the brake and you are in D.

Thanks

David

I had another look at the manual and it says the car is "ipod ready" and to connect the ipod via the usb. Obviously my ipod touch didnt work. As it happens I have another ipod which was the model before the ipod touch so I figured maybe the ipod touch software was to modern for the car. I connected the older ipod via the usb and it worked! I can use all the on board and steering wheel buttons to control and select songs direct from the ipod.