Toyota gets in on the iPod integration game

[El Calor]

When a new car lists "iPod Jack" in its feature list, you never know just how much of a feature that really is. Sometimes it just means your iPod will play and charge while plugged in to the car stereo, but forget about changing artists or choosing a new playlist unless you fish it out of whatever oddly-shaped hole that's been left for it. And retrofitting for a lot of cars means an expensive stay at the electronics store, or wires that cross from here to there.
Toyota has just released an iPod integration retrofit kit that will make your new auxiliary input look like it came straight from the factory. And it will give you full control of all iPod functions from either the head unit or the steering wheel. Click Read to check out the full press release.
[Source: Toyota]

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/31/t...egration-game/

[darksparkz]

That's definitely nice. So much safer in driving then staring down at your iPod trying to change a song. Will they sell in the US?

[Kevs Toy]

This feature has been available for a while now. I know the TC had it since it's release and I think even the new Camries got it too.

[MDTRD]

Anyone have a part # for this?

[darksparkz]

Yeah, my '07 Camry only has the AUX input, but not much for a whole iPod integration plug.

[dakmor]

1.Finally.
2.Bet ya $5 you will forget it at leats once while it's in there.
3.Retrofitting is easy, it's called a cassette tape. They have those that conenct to your iPod or other MP3 device.
4.Will this only work with iPods?
5.If 4. is yes, then I am not sold.

[darksparkz]

Originally Posted by dakmor

1.Finally.
2.Bet ya $5 you will forget it at leats once while it's in there.
3.Retrofitting is easy, it's called a cassette tape. They have those that conenct to your iPod or other MP3 device.
4.Will this only work with iPods?
5.If 4. is yes, then I am not sold.

Well duh I know I can use a cassette tape, thats not the point. I have an AUX input that I currently use already, but with this iPod integration, the best feature is the sound quality of an AUX input with a direct connection and it charges the iPod at the same time.

I don't mind leaving the iPod there if it's behind a cover, I just hope it'll turn itself off and turn on when I turn the car on/off.

[MAXIM]

Not to sound conservative but, WTH with i-pods everywhere. I mean auto manufacturers will advertise such as: "260 hp engine, leather interior, state of the art Navigation System and I-Pod jack". Is it that important? If it is, I'd get stock in Apple Inc.

[Kevs Toy]

Ya its a big deal. Nearly everyone I know has an ipod or some kind of mp3 player and most people are converting to the ipod. I was leary of it when I got my first one back in 04. I wanted to get Dell's unit as I never liked apple but they really did their homework with the ipod and I cant imagine life without it.

[DonP]

ive been waiting for this for like the last three years!

[CloudX]

That ipod thing it would be great. I use for the ipod conection an ALPINE stereo and an ALPINE INTERFACE. If im right the new ALPINE COLLECTION comes for the IPOD TOUCH using the same functions.

Does anyone knows the original part number for these accesorie?

[Stevo_Echohb05]

In Canada the iPod interface # is PU48A-20072 and retails for $283.00 plus the install
It is compatible with: iPod Mini V1.4.1
iPod V2.3 and 3.0.2
iPod Photo V1.2.1
iPod Video V1.1.1
and iPod Nano V1.1.1

Your iPod connects and is controlled by your radio and (on certain models) will diasplay the track title. However you need to make a "Toyota" playlist for the radio to see the songs on your iPod.

The iPod interface is compatible with
Yaris 2007
Camry 98-07
Avalon 98-07
Highlander 01-08
FJ Cruiser 2007
Corolla 98-07
Solara 98-07
Sienna 98-07
4Runner 98-07
Tacoma 98-07
Matrix 06-08
Prius 04-07
Rav4 98-07
Sequoia 98-07
Tundra* 98-07

* Radio ID AD1803 & AD1804 will not display TEXT
iPod is compatiable with navigation systems but will NOT DISPLAY TEXT

[supra88]

NOT NEW
this is the ipod interface for all Toyota 1998 and up full ipod controls from the Toyota radio and stering wheel controls, and 2002 and up display text from the ipod on the Toyota radio display

look at this link and scroll down to see the Toyota radios

[supra88]

NOT NEW
this is the ipod interface for all Toyota 1998 and up full ipod controls from the Toyota radio and stering wheel controls, and 2002 and up display text from the ipod on the Toyota radio display

look at this link and scroll down to see the Toyota radios

http://www.partydown.com/lexipod.html