iPod adapter

[TexBiker]

Originally Posted by bigbully

I may be wrong, but I seem to recall that the factory ipod adapter works only with Sirius. If you have XM, it has to be one or the other, but not both.

I was told the factory iPod adapter didn't work with either XM or Sirius. You can have the iPod or satellite radio, but not both.

From Sparks regarding Toyota iPod adapter:

Requires audio head unit to be satellite ready (JBL/Premium Audio). Some base grade audio are not satellite ready. iPOD Interface Kit conflicts with Satellite Radio Accessory. Either iPOD or Sat Radio can be installed, not both.

That's why I'm hoping to find an aftermarket solution.

[bigbully]

Originally Posted by Scoutdriver

I was unaware there was a factory ipod adapter. loot, I'm curious if you can get the song title to display on the Nav screen. That would be nice to have. I would like to have my steering wheel controls available for the ipod too.

add: I have XM as well. I'm curious if the factory ipod adapter is compatible.

It came out last summer in UK and was just recently released here.

link: Toyota iPod Integration Kit

Doesn't say anything about Siruis, but I know that's how the Lexus kit works and I'm under the impression that it may be the same kit.

[Scoutdriver]

bigbully, thanks for the link. It does say you can either have satellite radio or the ipod adapter, not both. But it sounds like loot got it to work with Sirius.

[Survivor61]

Originally Posted by bigbully

It came out last summer in UK and was just recently released here.

link: Toyota iPod Integration Kit

Doesn't say anything about Siruis, but I know that's how the Lexus kit works and I'm under the impression that it may be the same kit.

Hmm wish I knew this before. Wonder how hard it is to install yourself or if you have to have the dealer install it?

[TexBiker]

I've seen the instructions. It's a simple job if you're the least bit familiar with stereo installs. Sparks has the satellite receiver install instructions on the site listed above. The iPod adapter install is very similar.

[loot24]

Originally Posted by Scoutdriver

bigbully, thanks for the link. It does say you can either have satellite radio or the ipod adapter, not both. But it sounds like loot got it to work with Sirius.

Yup, I have both Sirius and my iPod working from the factory. But I do have the Nav package, so maybe that is the difference. Once I play around with my iPod, I will post the results if I got the track information to show on the display.

[4x4Balls]

i have the vaistech and it works great.

[Scoutdriver]

Originally Posted by 4x4Balls

i have the vaistech and it works great.

Pros and cons of the Vaistech please?

[4x4Balls]

Pro's
You control your ipod through your car's head unit. Forget about ever using the auxilary input for your ipod. No more fidgeting with your ipod and trying to change tracks while keeping your eye on the road. No more adjusting two volumes. It keeps your ipod charged. Basically forget about ever burning a CD again. Make your CD's into playlists and put em on your ipod. Once you get in your car and plug it in, forget about it. The car's display shows the song name, and what playlist it is on. Basically acts like a CD changer, except the "CDs" are playlists. I ran the wire that plugs into the ipod behind the dash and into the glove compartment. This way my ipod is safe inside and locked away so if i valet the car i dont have to worry. Also, the unit itself has an additional auxilary input on the brain. So you can use your ipod hardwired, and then if someone gets into your car they can just plug their ipod headphone jack through the auxillary input. Since tundras already have an auxilary input, now you have Two.

Cons:
There is a slight delay when changing tracks. Its not a major delay, just not as quick as when you are listening to a CD. Doesn't bother me.

no other cons that i can think of.

[Scoutdriver]

4x4Balls, are you able to use your steering wheel controls? Also, are you able to use the Vaistech with XM or Sirius without the two interfering?

[4x4Balls]

i am able to use my steering wheel controls perfectly.

the vaistech operates on a totally different mode than sirius and xm.

when you press the mode button on your steering wheel, it toggles:

cd, am 1, am2, fm1, fm2, fm3, sat1, sat2, sat3....so on.

what the vaistech does is slip itself in right after the CD. so on one round when you keep hitting mode 8 or nine times, the vaistech pops up. hit the mode again another 8 or 9 times, vaistech goes away.

it emulates an additional CD changer.

if you look on their site, i think now they make a unit with XM/sirius. but i suppose if you already have XM or SIRIUS, it would be pointless to get that specific model.

[loot24]

I took a look at the manual for my interface, it does say that the text will be displayed on the head unit. But mine does not for some reason could be because I am using a iPod touch. It mentions everyother model of iPod in the manual except for the touch.

Hope this helps, and good luck.

[4x4Balls]

it may because the ipod touch is not supported, but dont give up just yet. consider changing the emulation mode.

in the manual it shows 3 different stages of emulation you can select. try changing to another mode and the text may show up.

also, your firmware may be outdated. if you send the unit to them, they will update the firmware for a fee and send it back to you.

also you can purchase a firmware updating usb dongle, so you can update firmwares from your home.

call them and ask. im pretty sure you wont be the first person to have that problem. they are usually pretty nice and helpful. good luck.

[loot24]

My interface was factory installed, so I don't think it is the same make as yours 4x4.

[4x4Balls]

if it is vaistech, then its exactly the same as what i have.

dealerships purchase the kits from vaistech and then sell them for almost double to customers. provided they install it for you of course, but this is something you could do yourself.