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As soon as our color is tracked down, my wife an I weill be getting a 2009 Camry Hybrid with Navigation. This is the question. What is the best way to connect Ipods? We want a direct connection that will allow for the Ipod display to appear on the Nav screen. Can the dealer install this? Is it better if I do it? I know the audio In jack will allow for a connection, but does it also put the Ipod's display on the Nav screen? Any help would be appreciated.
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It's not even all that time consuming, to tell the truth, especially if you have good instructions. Remove the air vents above the nav unit (this is the hardest part, to tell the truth - finding and removing the five clips) (disconnect the clock/hazard cable harness), remove the two pillars next to the storage compartment, remove the shift knob and the center console (disconnect the 12V harness), unscrew two screws and remove the storage compartment (disconnect the 12V and Aux-In harnesses), unscrew 4 10mm bolts, and you can pull the entire head unit right out (put a blanket down first to protect the screen and your plastic interior). Once it's out it's just plugging the cable from the iPod interface into the back of the head unit, then storing the interface somewhere (i wrapped mine in bubble wrap and stuck it down below the storage containter), then run the line out to the cabin (there's a small, circular removable piece of trim on the passenger side of the center console), put everything back in in reverse order, done. Even going very carefully and double-checking everything, it can't possibly take more than two hours. Once you've done it a few times, 30 minutes.
It's not even all that time consuming, to tell the truth, especially if you have good instructions. Remove the air vents above the nav unit (this is the hardest part, to tell the truth - finding and removing the five clips) (disconnect the clock/hazard cable harness), remove the two pillars next to the storage compartment, remove the shift knob and the center console (disconnect the 12V harness), unscrew two screws and remove the storage compartment (disconnect the 12V and Aux-In harnesses), unscrew 4 10mm bolts, and you can pull the entire head unit right out (put a blanket down first to protect the screen and your plastic interior). Once it's out it's just plugging the cable from the iPod interface into the back of the head unit, then storing the interface somewhere (i wrapped mine in bubble wrap and stuck it down below the storage containter), then run the line out to the cabin (there's a small, circular removable piece of trim on the passenger side of the center console), put everything back in in reverse order, done. Even going very carefully and double-checking everything, it can't possibly take more than two hours. Once you've done it a few times, 30 minutes.
I've done the disassembly bit to install a backup camera. Which iPod integration kit did you install? If it's the Toyota iPod kit, where did you buy it and how much did it cost?
I chose the VAIS SL2I integration kit. I previously bought a Scosche unit, but it was defective and while I was waiting for the replacement I read more about the Vais and talked to them and decided their customer service and commitment to upgrading the firmware was worth the few extra dollars. So far I'm very happy with it, and can't wait for the upcoming firmware upgrade.
Does anyone use the iPhone with an integration kit?
How does the bluetooth work while it is connected to the interface cable?
Do you need to disconnect it before answering a call?
I'm using an iPhone with my Vais. It works great. I actually keep it in Simple mode most of the time because it's easier to select music using the Cover Flow view than to scroll through playlists on the Vais. I have mine on a ProClip mount with the cable attached to the mount, so I just slide the phone in and out when I get in or out of the car. The mount rotates so I can operate the phone in landscape mode as well.
Bluetooth works the same as always - the cable doesn't affect it at all. Just like always on an iPhone, if a call comes in, it stops playing music, then resumes once the call is finished.
I'm using an iPhone with my Vais. It works great. I actually keep it in Simple mode most of the time because it's easier to select music using the Cover Flow view than to scroll through playlists on the Vais. I have mine on a ProClip mount with the cable attached to the mount, so I just slide the phone in and out when I get in or out of the car. The mount rotates so I can operate the phone in landscape mode as well.
Bluetooth works the same as always - the cable doesn't affect it at all. Just like always on an iPhone, if a call comes in, it stops playing music, then resumes once the call is finished.
Now that sounds exactly like what I want. Where do you have the mount in the car? Vent? Center console? I'd love to see a photo!
I got the ProClip mount for my 2009 Camry and it fits perfectly over the driver's side vents. On my old Mazda 3, the mount was really crappy and kept falling off - in the Camry it's rock-solid. The top of the mount clips into the space above the vent; the bottom clips into the space underneath. Didn't even need to use the (supplied) two-sided tape.
Once the mount is installed, you can get custom phone/device holders for pretty much any phone and quite a number of devices (including "universal" holders). My AT&T Tilt fits great in its holder; the holder even allows the screen to extend and the whole thing rotates.
There's also an option two mount two holders on one mount, if you so need.
I'll try to take a picture this weekend (I usually use my iPhone for quick pictures, which would sort of defeat the purpose here). I chose the ProClip which mounts to the pillar on the side of the storage compartment, which puts the iPhone screen about level with the Nav screen. In retrospect, the higher-mounted one mentioned above might be easier to read without taking my eyes off the road.
#1 - DISCONNECT THE BATTERY!!!!!! then connect it when you have everything reassembled.
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Originally Posted by toutsuite
It's not even all that time consuming, to tell the truth, especially if you have good instructions. Remove the air vents above the nav unit (this is the hardest part, to tell the truth - finding and removing the five clips) (disconnect the clock/hazard cable harness), remove the two pillars next to the storage compartment, remove the shift knob and the center console (disconnect the 12V harness), unscrew two screws and remove the storage compartment (disconnect the 12V and Aux-In harnesses), unscrew 4 10mm bolts, and you can pull the entire head unit right out (put a blanket down first to protect the screen and your plastic interior). Once it's out it's just plugging the cable from the iPod interface into the back of the head unit, then storing the interface somewhere (i wrapped mine in bubble wrap and stuck it down below the storage containter), then run the line out to the cabin (there's a small, circular removable piece of trim on the passenger side of the center console), put everything back in in reverse order, done. Even going very carefully and double-checking everything, it can't possibly take more than two hours. Once you've done it a few times, 30 minutes.
You can disconnect the battery if you want, sure. You can also pull the fuse that connects the Nav system's power (fuse #15, I believe). I didn't do either, and I've done plenty of work on my nav, including swapping out my stock JBL 6-CD changer for the OEM Nav system, with the battery connected.
I didn't disconnect the battery either for my Vais. I actually unplugged everything from the back of the nav unit. I have big hands and it was a pain to try and plug the thing in within the small area that it pulled out (IMHO). You just lose and preset radio\sat stations so just make a note of the ones you had set. I installed my Vais in under 1 hr I believe. My parents had just gotten back from Florida after 3 months and they were over visiting so I walked away from the car for a couple of periods of time. It's really very easy to remove the NAV and install. I have never done any type of work like this on a car before and I found it extremely easy. Just keep track of the parts you take off.
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