Factory NAV system fix needed
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Re: Factory NAV system fix needed
Originally Posted by klindsay
I purchased my 08 Silver 5spd with the NAV system a few days ago. I am used to a portable Garmin unit. I am very surprised that the Scion system does not allow you to access almost all of the nav functions when you are moving. This, I believe, negates a lot of the advantages of a nav system. Today, my wife and I were driving the freeway. It was lunchtime, and we wanted to look for restaurants on the nav unit. Sorry...you can't input a route while you are moving!
Is there a fix for this? I suspect that the unit must be wired into the Vehicle Speed Sensor somehow.
I was really looking forward to having a permanent nav unit in the xB. However, the way it works from the factory, the portable Garmin unit is far superior!
Thanks!
I have full acces to my Nav unit. while driving no problem at all. Is this something required in Calif.? I am in Tenn.
If not, before I start cutting wires I would go to the dealer and tell them to fix it. I can't find anywhere in the manual where it discusses the restriction you mentioned....
Kevin
Is there a fix for this? I suspect that the unit must be wired into the Vehicle Speed Sensor somehow.
I was really looking forward to having a permanent nav unit in the xB. However, the way it works from the factory, the portable Garmin unit is far superior!
Thanks!
I have full acces to my Nav unit. while driving no problem at all. Is this something required in Calif.? I am in Tenn.
If not, before I start cutting wires I would go to the dealer and tell them to fix it. I can't find anywhere in the manual where it discusses the restriction you mentioned....
Kevin
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is it possible to wire it something like this so you don't have to flip a switch?
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...+while+driving
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...+while+driving
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Originally Posted by randode
yes you can enter the POI as long as the switch is off.
still trying to source out a switch that fits and looks factory.
I like how Scion changes the switch size just to mess with me.
still trying to source out a switch that fits and looks factory.
I like how Scion changes the switch size just to mess with me.
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Originally Posted by toronado
Most nav systems don't let you use the touch screen when you are moving. The exception that I'm aware of is the Acura nav systems.
I can't count the number of times I programmed it while at a stop light. It would be such a pain in the **** if I couldn't.
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From: Holding the detonator
Originally Posted by mcgong
Originally Posted by randode
holy wire nuts!
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From: Phoenix
the other "fix" relies on the hope that the navs will operate the same way with the same wire configuration... do we have any reason to believe that they will? i won't put my chips on it... each computer system is different.
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From: Holding the detonator
I'm convinced Scion doesnt want me to mod their cars, so they changed the switch size. About the only thing that fits that I have found is an OEM foglight switch.
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From: Phoenix
hey randode, do you know if you can access the ipod menu controls with your fix? currently, motion locks you out of being able to select different playlists, etc. from the iopd. really annoying! i am hoping that your fix will work for this too...