Mark Burton

Today I came across a discussion here regarding the VAIS iPod kit which provides far superior functionality to the standard Lexus iPod kit. In the process of speaking to VIAS today they put me in touch with a UK dealer and installer who has been very helpful in answering my questions so far. I am very keen to have this fitted to my Nov 2005 RX-400h. While we discussed the iPod kit he also mentioned a TOMS override device which is explained as follows: "We can supply a TOMS override device, which like the Vaistech kit, plugs n plays onto the system and gives you a small discreet button to override the lockout features whilst on the move (phone, navi, watching dvd etc..)" I've read a few discussions on here regarding the on-the-move feature disable on the Lexus and as far as I could see the conclusion was it was not possible to override this. Has anyone come across this TOMS device before? I believe the device is the one from this page called "TV & NAVI Over-ride": http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/e/product/interior.htm My wife and I find it very frustrating she can't program the Navigation system while I drive so this would be great for us. I'm not interested in watching videos on the move obviously!! Any thoughts?

I too have the standard Lexus iPod kit and am totally underwhelmed by it. This VAIS kit looks great, but I have a Nov 2005 RX-400h SE-L, does anyone know if it will fully function with this car? The VAIS PDF only shows info for the 2006-2008 RX-400h models. I understand they altered the Navigation system in the later models, is this what the issue is? Many thanks Mark