Wonder if you can integrate ARB Linx into this. That would be rad.
Tesla Android Style Stereos Units for the 200- Combined (2 Viewers)
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sleeoffroad
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Does anyone with the unit in a 2008-2011 have an issue with airbag light that is on? We have a harness labeled with AIRBAG but no idea where they want to plug that in.
I have a 2008, is it a small plug like 3-4pins? If so I believe it plugs in on the left side(while looking at screen) of the trim bezel (not radio) I’ll see if I can find a pic
Can anyone confirm if these head units have digital audio outs (coax or toslink)? I'm asking support at Phoenix and different Alibaba sellers and they are a little too vague saying stuff like "yes it has the capability" but not actually confirming there are actual digital outs present on the device. Maybe it's just a language barrier....but with such spotty support and possible inability to return, I'd like to make sure I'm getting what I need. Thanks!
I recently contacted them and they recommend the 16” unit for my 2008 LC. Any idea why?
not sure, it's also $100 more on the website but the specs are better on the new one as far as I can tell.
You mean the specs are better on 16” or the 17”?
Do we have 2008 LC’s with 17” installs?
17" had 5.0 Bluetooth vs 4.0 in 16" and I thought the processor was faster in the 17".
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Is this compatible with the OEM Toyota navigation display? Would love to learn more if it is- I have a 2013 and the GPS is so dated it’s useless. Would love to put my phone’s GoogleMaps up on the screen for navigation.
CharlieS
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If you are asking if the dongle at that link will give you CarPlay on the factory stereo, no, it will not.
I used it with a Naviplus to make the CarPlay work wirelessly. I think the module above will work with any CarPlay setup.
You need to install one of the NaviPlus systems to get your maps from your phone apps or google maps to display on the head unit or go to a whole new head unit like the Tesla.
There is a used older NaviPlus for sale in the classified for $400
The new ones are about $1700
Or some people have been installing the Tesla systems.
The difference between the older NaviPlus Units and the newer ones is less buttons to push to get to where you want and they are kind of finicky.
They will let you display and run you phone apps on there but the resolution is not that great, it's ok.
One would think with such a nice vehicle it would come with a good nav system .. but no, it's design is pre 2000.
I look at the 8.4" screen in our Jeep and it's like wow compare to this screen.
greynolds
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No, that module will only work with Android based units (so mostly aftermarket units like Naviplus, EC Offroad, etc.). They have other modules that are designed to work with factory CarPlay (most or many of those are not Android based; at least not in the same way). But none of these modules will work with the factory Toyota head unit in our LC's as it isn't Android based and doesn't have any form of CarPlay built in.
CharlieS
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Sorry, I misunderstood. I thought that I had read some comments maybe on Amazon for people that used it in vehicles with factory CarPlay (maybe Honda) that allowed them to go wireless. I didn't mean to spread misinformation.
greynolds
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No worries - they have several different models, so it's just important to go with the one designed to work with factory head units (like Honda or Toyota cars that have factory CarPlay) or the one designed to work with Android head units (like EC Offroad or Naviplus).
str8nm
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What years will this work in?
prwillard2
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No idea unfortunately. I have left my assignment in UAE.
Just curious if you ever got this working correctly.
TheGrrrrr
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Nope. Gave up. Fully stock now.
dubyahard
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Did it work when you had it in? Is it compatible with an 08 LX?
