Sat Nav Not Connected?

[Ice Man 1066]

Hi all, iv just bought my 1st Lexus 2day, iv got the is200 sport & im kicking myself as i should of bought 1 sooner as i love it! Anyways, it has the satnav built in but not the standard stereo. I was told (at time of purchase) that to install the satnav, i wud have to install an original head unit. is this true or can i connect it to any type of head unit??? Thanx in advance for any help. Gaz

[Raymond.]

You'll need a standard head unit.

They're pretty good actually and match the rest of the dash rather than some aftermarket tat

[Ice Man 1066]

Ah ok thank you. Now iv gotta ask maself if i want to replace the nice pioneer head unit thats already installed for the standard unit?? Dont suppose you know if they are easy enough to come by?

[IHgs300]

You can get an adapter to get sat nav to work without standard h/u.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lexus-is200-sat-nav-activation-module-/230958760877?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item35c63703ad

or

post number 6

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/78790-standard-sat-nav/

another but not cheap.

http://beatsonicusa.com/beat-sonic-sla-91.html

[Ice Man 1066]

Nice 1, Thanx Ian that really helps. Just orderd the sat nav activation unit from eBay

[IHgs300]

you're welcome, always glad to help if i can.

[Raymond.]

You can get an adapter to get sat nav to work without standard h/u.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lexus-is200-sat-nav-activation-module-/230958760877?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item35c63703ad

or

post number 6

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/78790-standard-sat-nav/

another but not cheap.

http://beatsonicusa.com/beat-sonic-sla-91.html

Learn something new every day B)

[petayV8]

You still have no voice guidance even with adapter am i right?

[Ice Man 1066]

Yeah guessin so, ill post on here once its arived & installed

[Ice Man 1066]

Arrived & installed. Voice activation dosnt work but everything else does! It was easy to install & looks good when i put ma key in the ignition & the satnav flips up hehe

[IHgs300]

Excellent Gaz, glad it worked for you.

[Raymond.]

Does look good when the screen pops up at IGN.

Sadly just removed the lot today. Even my 5 year old is disappointed with the tray thing that has gone in it's place.

Might go back in though as misses allowed another car so the IS might stay as a daily and a new car for weekends!!

It's not all bad eh

[IHgs300]

Wish my wife was as accomodating Ray. Your driveway wont stay empty for long then.

[Raymond.]

^^ Buy her a new car. That seems to work a treat.... Don't know for how long though.....

[Luki]

Hi I have also purchased one of theses sat nav plugs, any chance someone telling me how to fit it in with pics please, I can't get hold of the seller

[IHgs300]

Best bet would be to pm "Ice man" the guy who posted above, Might get a quicker response as not many members have the adapter fitted.

[Luki]

Thanks for replying there's a few "ice man" iv had it all fitted but sat nav not working, I have the oem stereo with one plug not two, so I I need to find out the tx- tx+ wires

[IHgs300]

red/white tx- and red/blue tx+

[Luki]

Thanx pal

[Ice Man 1066]

Hey Luki, sry 4 not replying sooner, bin away, have ya got it up & running yet? If not, this is the pic i recieved with my adapter... Hope it helps... Gaz

[Luki]

Thanks for the reply, I have the 20 pin plug behind the headunit