Audio input on the RS?

[amma]

I'm picking up my new Yaris from the dealership tomorrow (5 door RS, in Bayou Blue)
Can anyone give me a heads up on where/how to find the auxilary audio mini-jack input that's (supposed) to come with the vehicle?
Is it easily accessable or is it mini-style where you have to get at it through the access panel?
Thanks a bunch!
Amma

[echo_hrs]

There is no AUX input mini-jack on the Yaris RS, I have one...

There is a $300 dealer add-on iPod Interface you can purchase, similar to the Scion one...



It wasn't available when I got my 2006 RS, otherwise I would of got it...You could also just get an FM modulator for the iPod for 50 bucks, if the factory option is too steep...However, the factory interface should be USB, and thus will charge the iPod through the car's audio system, so no extra charger would be required in your car...

Cheers

[amma]

That's wierd, my dealer-info lists it as part of the stock RS audio system.
Hm. Have to have a little chat with them when I go in to pick it up.
Cheers.
Amma

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Originally Posted by amma

That's wierd, my dealer-info lists it as part of the stock RS audio system.
Hm. Have to have a little chat with them when I go in to pick it up.
Cheers.
Amma

Where did you see that info listed ? Were they official Toyota papers or papers printed by your dealer ?

Let us know once you get an answer from your dealership.


Thanks!

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paco

[amma]

Originally Posted by pacostudio

Where did you see that info listed ? Were they official Toyota papers or papers printed by your dealer ?

Let us know once you get an answer from your dealership.


Thanks!

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paco

Hey, it's from an official Toyota document, the "2006 yaris new vehicle presentation guide" on page 13 under "features and convenience." The first of the two promo materials available on the car (8"x5 1/2" sized one.)
As it's clearly listed as part of the specs for the RS in that booklet I'll be having a chat with the dealership if it's suddenly gone missing. Part of my motivation for buying the RS version was because of the audio jack input/improved stereo.
Amma

[amma]

Well, the "official" word from our sales guy is that "the brochure was meant to be dealer-only, Toyota decided after it was produced not to add in the audio input, I shouldn't have handed out that info to you, but being "the nice guy" that I am I wanted you to have as much info as I could give you when you put down your deposit..." To which the response was first and then - as we clearly asked about the audio input when we put down the deposit and were assured that it was "definitely" part of the stock RS audio system.
So, while the a**hat who sold us the car initially (and who I hope to never have to deal with again) blew it off, the business/financing manager who we were working with when said AH gave this "meh, nothin we can do" spiel was PO'ed enough at this poor customer service to offer to try and "fix" the problem. Long story short, if Toyota can't/won't put in the audio jack for us, we get a "free" paint treatment as compensation. Pffft. We should find out which it is tonight when we go in to drop off some paperwork.
So, the moral of the story is, when you're asking about details that are important to you on a new Toyota (that you're more or less buying sight unseen) make sure that these details are in fact present in the "official" brochures... or "never trust your salesperson, get everything in writing."
If Toyota does decide to cough up the audio input jack (doubtful at this point I'm thinking) I'll re-post.
Amma

[bri]

I'm picking up my new Yaris on Mon tue or wed when its here. Ive ordered the ipod interface. From what has been explained to me from the toyota service centre is that it's a plug in the charges and allows ipod controled throught the stereo.

[yartrix]

Bri when you get your car can you please confirm the Ipod input.

Much appreciated.

[bri]

sure thing Yartrix... hoping to get it this monday, knowing my luck it will be Wed though.

[bri]

I picked up my new Yaris yesterday!!! wooo hooo!!!! Ok, ok... the i pod interface is a cable which is installed along with the box inside the dash. All the driver sees is a little cable which plugs into the botton of you ipod. This cable is inside the glove box, so you ipod remains in there, the cable is very short so you don't use the ipod at all... i stll need to read about navigation of the ipod, but apparently you need to create playlists specific for the car radio... i.e. Toyota - pop, toyota - jazz etc... up to 6. The CD1 CD2 CD3 CD4 CD5 buttons select the appropriate folders. once pushed the folder name will appear. CD6 will select the entire ipod playlist alphebetically.