Installing Genuine Factory 2008 Camry Navigation Unit - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

coolbeans · 06-01-2008, 02:21 AM

I have a 08 SE and always had buyers remorse that I did not get the navigation option. After doing some research I found the site below that sells the navigation unit. I have the JBL package so I would be buying package 2. Just wondering if any one has done this or know of any one who has done this… I have no experience with cars so I would have to take the unit and car to an audio shop to get it installed there..

1) How much do you think installation will run??
2) What are everyone’s thoughts on the unit?
3) Do you think the site is legitimate?
4) The site states that the unit is an original Toyota unit (Toyota Part #E7012) can anyone clarify that it is the actual part no.??
5) is it a bad idea to make this kind of major modification??

Thanks for everyone’s help!

http://www.oemvalue.com/toyota2.htm

caadoptees · 06-01-2008, 01:21 PM

Some general thoughts. I purchased an '07 Solara NAV (from OEMValue) unit to put on our '05 4Runner with JBL. The install was easy. I added on Terk XM also. However it did not have the NAV voice capability (that is speaking to you). There were threads on how you had to run a wire from the NAV to the Amp so I tried it twice but was never successful to get voice working. Therefore the mic was a moot point as was bluetooth. Lost a bit of functionality. I still have the original HU and put it back in whenever I need to.

I don't know how it interfaces with the Camry though.

I have just removed our TCH NAV to hook up a SoundLinq XM interface. Removal and reinstallation is something anyone can do unless they are really timid. Here is a link on how to get the NAV unit in/out.

coolbeans · 06-01-2008, 09:09 PM

no one else???

Tobeit · 06-01-2008, 09:40 PM

Well, if you already have the JBL it should be okay and not too expensive when installed by a professional shop (my guess 100-200, depending if they need to install/hookup antenna, mic, and sat radio receiver).
I have the NAV and their is a lot to like about, but as any other gadget it has some drawbacks to some of the aftermarket systems. For me it works well, I just like to have a DVD integrated and for that need to take another route. I never heard of the distributor - so. no comment here. I don't think it is a major mod either.

g0t purple · 06-02-2008, 01:34 AM

ill sell you mine pm me if your interested