no problems on my end. everything works fine. the ipod integration kit from vaistech is even working perfectly with my whole system.

[quote name='06gs430' post='216390' date='Nov 25 2006, 02:37 PM']
no problems on my end. everything works fine. the ipod integration kit from vaistech is even working perfectly with my whole system.
[/quote]
Mine is an 07 not an 06 and I believe there is a software difference. I'm concerned about compatability.

a friend of mine got a 07 ES, and it doesn't work because of software compatability issues. can you access the operator ovveride hidden menu comand through ur cars navigation? if no, then the mod probably wont work eitiher.

I'm glad this thread has continued for as long as it has. I was the original thread poster that posted these directions. My 06 GS300 still runs beautifully and DVD modification works perfectly.

Keep this thread going!

Blue06GS

seriously, blue06GS.........you're the man. without your detailed instructions, we would all be sitting on the hoods of our cars picking our noses ;-)

Anybody in Chicago area who can do this mod for a fee? I've got an '06 GS430 and I am in NW Chicago 'burbs.
Thanks,

Mike

I'm teetering on getting a GS450h and having the dealer install the vaitech (sp?) iPod kit. Would so love having the limitations of the "not while vehicle is in motion" "safety" feature. (Not really interested in watching movies, but would love to be able to use the Nav system while in motion).

I've perused through the 11+ pages of this post, but haven't been able to determine if the bypass will:
[1] Work in '07s and
[2] Will work with the iPod kit installed.

got a 07 GS350 coming in next week. since the MOD wont work do to software changes, will it work with the adapter

argelius, the dealer will NEVER in a million years perform that mod on your car. anything that disables factory saftey settings is a NONO to dealers. i doubt they'll install the ipod thing either.

[quote name='06gs430' post='231261' date='Mar 11 2007, 07:12 PM']
argelius, the dealer will NEVER in a million years perform that mod on your car. anything that disables factory saftey settings is a NONO to dealers. i doubt they'll install the ipod thing either.
[/quote]

Oh, I know they'd never do the DVD bypass thing. They did install the Vaistech ipod kit, which works great expect for all the f*&^ing limitations imposed by the "don't touch your touchscreen never, never while the car is in motion" lockouts...

[quote name='tachy' post='157801' date='Oct 4 2005, 12:48 PM']Sounds good....now all I need to do is find someone in Florida who is willing to try this on my car.

Also, am I correct in assuming this may void the warranty for the navigation system, if not the lexus?[/quote]

Has anyone tried this on the 2007 LS460?????????

[quote name='tachy' post='157801' date='Oct 4 2005, 12:48 PM']Sounds good....now all I need to do is find someone in Florida who is willing to try this on my car.

Also, am I correct in assuming this may void the warranty for the navigation system, if not the lexus?[/quote]

Has anyone tried this on the 2007 LS460?????????

[quote name='blkls' date='Apr 14 2007, 05:07 PM' post='236036']
[quote name='tachy' post='157801' date='Oct 4 2005, 12:48 PM']Sounds good....now all I need to do is find someone in Florida who is willing to try this on my car.

Is there anyone in south Florida that has done this mod and can provide support on it or will do it for a fee?

Anyone know how to do this mod to a 2007 GS450H with ML Stereo System?

I was wondering if you had the guys contact in So. Cal for the GPS/Phone?DVD bypass.

Thanks!




[quote name='blue06gs' post='156910' date='Sep 28 2005, 10:41 AM']Although I dont recommend watching dvds while driving, its definately nice to have if you have kids or even to entertain your friends, girlfriend, wife, etc...

Its an easy fix that you can do yourself (I did it on my car in about 2 hours and that was going slow to ensure that I didn't F anything up!)

The guy that figured it out is located in Southern Cali and has a shop out there, so those of you that live out there and dont want to do it yourselves, he charges $150.

I'm at work right now, so I will post up the directions and the guys shop address/phone later when I get home.

I just wanted to see how many people out there with the 2006 GS would be interested in doing this??


BTW: This procedure also bypasses the bluetooth lock, so you will be able to dial out from the screen while the car is in motion also.[/quote]

Will the dvd bypass (watching movies) work in a 2007 GS 350 mark levinson system?

will the navigation "temporary" bypass (pushing various buttons) work in a 2007 GS 350 mark levinson system?

thanks.......if you guys can help...

Tai




[quote name='Casey Guss' post='238752' date='May 3 2007, 10:58 AM']I was wondering if you had the guys contact in So. Cal for the GPS/Phone?DVD bypass.

Thanks!




[quote name='blue06gs' post='156910' date='Sep 28 2005, 10:41 AM']Although I dont recommend watching dvds while driving, its definately nice to have if you have kids or even to entertain your friends, girlfriend, wife, etc...

Its an easy fix that you can do yourself (I did it on my car in about 2 hours and that was going slow to ensure that I didn't F anything up!)

The guy that figured it out is located in Southern Cali and has a shop out there, so those of you that live out there and dont want to do it yourselves, he charges $150.

I'm at work right now, so I will post up the directions and the guys shop address/phone later when I get home.

I just wanted to see how many people out there with the 2006 GS would be interested in doing this??


BTW: This procedure also bypasses the bluetooth lock, so you will be able to dial out from the screen while the car is in motion also.[/quote]
[/quote]

I did this mod about a year ago (see my previous post in this thread) and lo and behold, recently none of my DVDs play sound.
Anyone else have this problem?
I also had to replace two parking sensors, both went faulty (at the same time) a few months ago. At every complete stop, they would warn that I was about to hit something in the front. I had to put it in park at every red light to make it shut up, and I had to just deal with the beeping at every stop sign till I brought it back up over 5mph or so. Took it to the dealer and they gave me two new sensors, which fixed that problem.
I hope neither of these problems were related to the bypass (who knows!), but if anyone does know how to fix my sound issue with playing DVDs please lmk.
I followed the instructions to the "T" and I don't think there was an error on my end!
I want to hear my DVDs again! Please help me troubleshoot this!

Allow me to add - I just was out there messing with the thing to try and fix it, I think the problem is due to a faulty DVD player and may not be related to this modification.
It wont eject disks now, nor load any new ones. It just gives a buzzing sound as if something is stuck in there. And now I get "DVD ERROR" printed to the screen when they go to play. The problem was not as bad earlier, I would get video and could switch between disks. Now I get nothing and can't switch between them. This sucks!
But don't worry, if you want to do this mod, it's a great mod. I probably just have a faulty system....

me again
I fixed my DVD player.
Apparently the machine lost count of how many disks were in there, that combined with it getting jammed up, caused some infinite loop in the circuitry.
I was able to slim jim the changer, and get it unstuck by probing around in there with the jimmy, pressing down onto the next disk down in the stack (yea no scratches!)
The changer door (which was stuck open) then shut and after a few cycles of ejecting disks, turning the car back off and back on a few times.. clearing it out and rebooting it did the trick.
I'm back to where I was before I had the problem!
I initially thought that maybe I placed a DVD in there that still had burrs on the edges (I usually check, but I remembered that the last DVD I put in there, I never fingered the inner and outer edges to check for extra plastics from the manufacturing process). However, that was not the case, as it was not a burr problem. It was just a strange quirk that I don't have an explanation for, but alas, it is fixed.

Carry on!

[quote name='RC51TOFUMAN' post='238782' date='May 3 2007, 04:07 PM']Will the dvd bypass (watching movies) work in a 2007 GS 350 mark levinson system?

will the navigation "temporary" bypass (pushing various buttons) work in a 2007 GS 350 mark levinson system?

thanks.......if you guys can help...

Tai[/quote]

I would be curious about the DVD bypass as well for a 2007 GS.

I have a 2007 GSh and the navigation "temporary" bypass does not work (it's been removed from the new Navigation discs). Based on posts [url="http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2503969#post2503969"]here and[/url] [url="http://toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173730"]here[/url], it is possible to create a new Nav DVD that brings back the override function. Thus far I've been about 90% successful -- can now enter Nav instructions on the fly, but the touch screen has become really sluggish ((<5 sec delay between press and action). I'm guessing it doesn't like the brand of DVD I used, so am going to try a different one...

I just got a GS350 with Nav. Do I have the DVD on this also. I am not sure.

Thanks

Great Written Instructions! My friend and I were able to execute it in half an Hour! It works PErfectly! If anyone is interested, my friend is an audio expert and he can do it for u. He Lives In Los Angeles and is willing to drive to the comfort of ur home. If u want to reach him you can at (818)245-0418 his name is Freddy! ENjoy the experience I am!!

[quote name='lpirujo' post='244118' date='Jun 4 2007, 08:52 PM']Great Written Instructions! My friend and I were able to execute it in half an Hour! It works PErfectly! If anyone is interested, my friend is an audio expert and he can do it for u. He Lives In Los Angeles and is willing to drive to the comfort of ur home. If u want to reach him you can at (818)245-0418 his name is Freddy! ENjoy the experience I am!![/quote]

Does anyone know if this produre will work on a 2007 GS 350 or if not is there a procedure for a 2007 GS 350?

If you have ML, your car can play DVD.
To get the DVD hack, 3 wire cuts and 2 connections are necessary, and if you install a switch, you can also do the navi override.

If you don't have ML, your car can't play DVD.
However, the bypass hack will give you the ability to dial out from BT while in-motion and browse MP3 folders. You only need to cute 2 wires and make one connection.

This applies to both 06 and 07; however, one of the wires is different between the 2 years.

[quote name='06GS300' post='239184' date='May 6 2007, 11:28 PM']me again
I fixed my DVD player.
Apparently the machine lost count of how many disks were in there, that combined with it getting jammed up, caused some infinite loop in the circuitry.
I was able to slim jim the changer, and get it unstuck by probing around in there with the jimmy, pressing down onto the next disk down in the stack (yea no scratches!)
The changer door (which was stuck open) then shut and after a few cycles of ejecting disks, turning the car back off and back on a few times.. clearing it out and rebooting it did the trick.
I'm back to where I was before I had the problem!
I initially thought that maybe I placed a DVD in there that still had burrs on the edges (I usually check, but I remembered that the last DVD I put in there, I never fingered the inner and outer edges to check for extra plastics from the manufacturing process). However, that was not the case, as it was not a burr problem. It was just a strange quirk that I don't have an explanation for, but alas, it is fixed.

Carry on![/quote]

What is the bybass procedure for 2006 GS430. I don't see where anyone specifically says what to do. Please advise.

[quote name='Yang1815' post='244460' date='Jun 6 2007, 01:16 PM']If you have ML, your car can play DVD.
To get the DVD hack, 3 wire cuts and 2 connections are necessary, and if you install a switch, you can also do the navi override.

If you don't have ML, your car can't play DVD.
However, the bypass hack will give you the ability to dial out from BT while in-motion and browse MP3 folders. You only need to cute 2 wires and make one connection.

This applies to both 06 and 07; however, one of the wires is different between the 2 years.[/quote]

Great! Do you know which wires are different?

[quote name='jahenson' post='244688' date='Jun 7 2007, 02:59 PM']What is the bybass procedure for 2006 GS430. I don't see where anyone specifically says what to do. Please advise.[/quote]


The bypass feature for the 06 GS430 is the same. To get the navi system to work while driving do:
1. Hit menu
2. Hit Volume
3. Touch the top left corner
4. Touch the bottom left corner
5. Touch the top left corner
6. Touch the bottom left corner
7. Then hold the override button until its highligted.

Hope this works lemme know. That was thanks to i believe 06GS430 a number of posts before me.

[quote name='pcdg' post='242390' date='May 25 2007, 01:56 AM']I just got a GS350 with Nav. Do I have the DVD on this also. I am not sure.

Thanks[/quote]

The GS350 should have the DVD feature if you have a Mark Levinson Sound System. If you do not then you just have a regular Lexus Premium Sound System which is a Pioneer system with Bose speakers I believe.

Hope that answered your question.

2 things...did you ever find someone to perform the dvd bypass mod in florida? I live in orlando and Im just trying to see if theres anyone around here that can do it. Also, I put in a dvd, the changer says that it reads it, but I no movie ever pops up. The option where it says "picture" stays gray and inactive. Is there something else I need to be doing? Please someone help...

I just did the DVD bypass with complete success. It took me about an hour to do all together. The hardest part I found was stripping the little wires on the plugs on the back of Nav unit that are being cut to do the bypass. And you have to tug pretty good to get the Nav unit out of the dash. A big thanks goes out to Freddy for confirming that I need to give the Nav unit a good yank to get it out. I was initially afraid that something was going to break if I pulled to hard like the A/C vents. Thanks a million to blue06gs for posting the directions and especially the pictures, they were essential to the success.

I've only done a test drive around my neighborhood but from what I've seen I love and highly recommend. If anyone in the south Florida area needs help give me a shout at jeffchambers at mtgsi dot com.

Hey anyone in the Birmingham or Atlanta area will to do this for me for a fee?

[/quote]

I would be curious about the DVD bypass as well for a 2007 GS.

I have a 2007 GSh and the navigation "temporary" bypass does not work (it's been removed from the new Navigation discs). Based on posts [url="http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2503969#post2503969"]here and[/url] [url="http://toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173730"]here[/url], it is possible to create a new Nav DVD that brings back the override function. Thus far I've been about 90% successful -- can now enter Nav instructions on the fly, but the touch screen has become really sluggish ((<5 sec delay between press and action). I'm guessing it doesn't like the brand of DVD I used, so am going to try a different one...
[/quote]

The brand I use is Verbatim DVD+R DL 100% success rate

Me again
(see post 167)

I have this DVD bypass installed.
At first it worked great but recently it does not play the sound on the dvd, I only get video. Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not.
This has been haunting me for months now.
It happened months ago, but then it started working again (I posted that I had fixed it). However, now, it's acting up again. Actually, it's been acting up since a few days after I thought I had it fixed.
SO does anyone have any idea whats going on, or shall I rephrase that.. does anyone else have this problem?
I get the picture but no sound. And no sound from CDs either. It's terrible!

[b]Sometimes I'll get sound for a day or two, and then it goes bad again. As if it has a mind of it's own.
[/b]

Please help!

Thanks blue06gs for starting this post... after going through the thread i am looking forward to doing this to my '05 GS430

I did this mod about 7 months ago on my 06 gs430 and it is the most amazing thing ever. Recently though, it has stopped playing some of my dvds that before played flawlessly, any tips?

[quote name='Casey Guss' post='238752' date='May 3 2007, 10:58 AM']I was wondering if you had the guys contact in So. Cal for the GPS/Phone?DVD bypass.

Thanks![/quote]

Seriously, it is so easy. All it takes is a little common sense and some solder.

[quote name='scotk' post='253039' date='Jul 24 2007, 05:00 PM']I did this mod about 7 months ago on my 06 gs430 and it is the most amazing thing ever. Recently though, it has stopped playing some of my dvds that before played flawlessly, any tips?[/quote]

Same problem here - I get video but no sound. What do you get?
And my CDs won't play sound either. But FM and AM work fine.
What's the skinny with yours?

[quote name='06GS300' post='253146' date='Jul 24 2007, 08:59 PM'][quote name='scotk' post='253039' date='Jul 24 2007, 05:00 PM']I did this mod about 7 months ago on my 06 gs430 and it is the most amazing thing ever. Recently though, it has stopped playing some of my dvds that before played flawlessly, any tips?[/quote]

Same problem here - I get video but no sound. What do you get?
And my CDs won't play sound either. But FM and AM work fine.
What's the skinny with yours?
[/quote]


It just won't read some of my DVDs, the ones that do work it plays fine, and it plays CDs fine also.

Sounds like what mine was doing when my problem started...

I hope if anyone else has this problem they will chime in too.

Does this work on 07' GS 350 as well? Or has anyone tried it on the 07' GS models? Thanks

[quote name='blue06gs' post='157699' date='Oct 3 2005, 06:15 PM']You will need a small flat head screw driver, a phillip head screw driver, a 10mm socket and a towel to protect the navigation unit.

First, remove the plastic trim underneath the nav( just right above the ashtray) by pry it out with a small flat head screw driver.

Hint: Tape the screw driver with Scotch tape to protect the finish of the trim.



Second, put the shifter into "D" position. DO NOT START THE CAR. Just press the start buttom twice( foot of brake pedal at this time) and put the shifter to " D" or you can remove the shift lock tab and press the buttom, so you can move the shifter to " D"

Unscrew the shifter and pry up on the center console.



Third, remove the phillip head screw on each side of the side cover and the pry out.



Gently remove both covers.



After that you will see 4 10mm bolts( 2 on each side). Remove those bolts from the nav screen bracket and remove the nav unit.

If you look under the nav unit you will find a piece of metal bracket on each side to grab onto and pull it out. Do not pry on the side of the Nav unit or try to remove the AC vent.



One more.

Oh, the AC vent is part of the dash. If you attemt ot remove it... you will have yourself a new dash.







***************ACTUAL WIRE CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
There are three white plugs going into the monitor. We will not touch the middle one.

On the far left, closest to driver's side, is 26-pin plug K46.
On the far right, closest to passenger side, is 32-pin plug h1.

On K46, pin # 14 is purple. It is the VSS wire coming in from the BCM to the monitor. Leave a couple of inches on the plug and cut it.
On K46, pin # 23 is yellow. It is the Parking Brake wire that tells the monitor if the parking brake is engaged. Leave a couple of inches on the plug and cut it.
On h1, pin # 13 is pink. It is the VSS wire that leads out to the navigation unit. Leave a couple of inches on the plug and cut it.

The monitor side of the purple wire will be left disconnected. Tape it up or preferably crimp it w/a 3M cap.
The wireloom side of the yellow wire will be left disconnected. Tape it up or preferably crimp it w/a 3M cap.
The monitor side of the pink wire will be left disconnected. Tape it up or preferably crimp it w/a 3M cap.
Use a ring terminal and an 18 awg wire to connect the monitor side of the yellow wire to chassis ground. There's plenty of grounding locations available along the side, where the monitor mounts. Screw or bolt it in securely w/o interfering w/mounting area.
Use butt connectors or tape and solder an 18 awg wire to connect the wireloom side of the purple wire to the wireloom side of the pink wire. You are effectively re-routing the VSS signal directly into the navigation.

Reinstall the monitor and you are finished

Top down view of back of nav


closet to driver side


closet to passenger side







BTW: I did not come up with this mod. I just happened to find it on another Lexus forum. So do it at your own risk! I did it on mine and everything is fine.[/quote]

Just an update. I just did this mod today to my bros GS 300 (2006) and it works Great! I do get video and sound, hopefully it doesn't go out on him...

The only thing I would complain about doing this is that there wasn't much room to operate with the wires and the wires are very thin! Otherwise, took like an hour and 15 minutes cuz I took my sweet time not to mess anything up..

[quote name='DaRegulator' post='256429' date='Aug 11 2007, 10:13 PM']Just an update. I just did this mod today to my bros GS 300 (2006) and it works Great! I do get video and sound, hopefully it doesn't go out on him...

The only thing I would complain about doing this is that there wasn't much room to operate with the wires and the wires are very thin! Otherwise, took like an hour and 15 minutes cuz I took my sweet time not to mess anything up..[/quote]


Congrats, enjoy!
btw, that's commendable of you to go through all 13 pages of the thread before cutting wires

[quote name='06GS300' post='256431' date='Aug 11 2007, 08:29 PM'][quote name='DaRegulator' post='256429' date='Aug 11 2007, 10:13 PM']Just an update. I just did this mod today to my bros GS 300 (2006) and it works Great! I do get video and sound, hopefully it doesn't go out on him...

The only thing I would complain about doing this is that there wasn't much room to operate with the wires and the wires are very thin! Otherwise, took like an hour and 15 minutes cuz I took my sweet time not to mess anything up..[/quote]


Congrats, enjoy!
btw, that's commendable of you to go through all 13 pages of the thread before cutting wires
[/quote]

Thanks! This is a good community! I will be sticking around here as long as my bro owns his Lexus..

I've read several pages and am extremely interested in this mod. I only have one question, Does this only work on the ML systems or can I watch DVD's without the ML system?

TIA.

I pulled my unit out to put in my dice ipod hookup, and now everything works again!
Maybe there was a loose connection somewhere.

Thats my only concern, ive read alot of people who have done it successfully, but throughout the thread theres a bunch of little complaints here and there , maybe they are related to the bypass, maybe not, but it seems like it would be easy to screw it up by connecting a wire improperly or leaving a loose wire.
Not to mention the fact on how this affects the warranty coverage.

i havent ruled out doing it completely yet, but still hestitant with tinkering with an expensive car

Yes just make sure your leads are all long enough to make your connections.
If your hesitant, why not pull the radio out, take a look around, and if your not comfortable with cutting the wires, put it back together and think about it some more.

[quote name='06gs430' post='164913' date='Nov 18 2005, 03:39 PM'][quote name='SilverGS430' date='Nov 18 2005, 12:23 PM']Thanks for the detailed instructions.  I followed them step by step and have had good results.  The only problem that I have had is that I am still not able to use my Nav system while driving (I can still use it while stopped).  I can play DVDs, dial with the onscreen phone, but no Nav use.  What is the most likely mistake?
[right][post="164910"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post][/right][/quote]


you haven't made any mistakes. the navigation override doesn't work. just the dvd and the on screen phone works. for navigation inputs, you have to disable it manually. check up earlier in posts. i put up a video of how to do it. its a few buttons u push on ur screen that lets you bypass the navi lock. heres the link to the video...

[url="http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=3320"]http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...ost&id=3320[/url]


hope this helps
[/quote]

I have a 07 GS350. I have tried what your showing in your video above but it doesn't work. Does anyone know how to do it on an 07 GS350?

Thanks.
Rick

[quote name='Rick G' post='262516' date='Sep 16 2007, 10:21 PM'][quote name='06gs430' post='164913' date='Nov 18 2005, 03:39 PM'][quote name='SilverGS430' date='Nov 18 2005, 12:23 PM']Thanks for the detailed instructions.  I followed them step by step and have had good results.  The only problem that I have had is that I am still not able to use my Nav system while driving (I can still use it while stopped).  I can play DVDs, dial with the onscreen phone, but no Nav use.  What is the most likely mistake?
[right][post="164910"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post][/right][/quote]


you haven't made any mistakes. the navigation override doesn't work. just the dvd and the on screen phone works. for navigation inputs, you have to disable it manually. check up earlier in posts. i put up a video of how to do it. its a few buttons u push on ur screen that lets you bypass the navi lock. heres the link to the video...

[url="http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=3320"]http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...ost&id=3320[/url]


hope this helps
[/quote]

I have a 07 GS350. I have tried what your showing in your video above but it doesn't work. Does anyone know how to do it on an 07 GS350?

Thanks.
Rick
[/quote]


nav override depends on what version of the nav dvd you have. several how to's in this thread on how to burn your own dvd version. override works on v 5.1 but not on 6.1. there was some misinformation at the beginning of the thread that implied that the wire cut override would address the nav safety features too. it doesn't. if you have nav dvd 6.1 you need to burn a combo dvd that has the 6.1 maps but the 5.1 load file which allows the override. several links to explore. here's one [url="http://toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173730"]http://toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173730[/url]