KnipSter Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 I have a 2004 ES 330. Over at Sienna Cub, they've found a $50 part that the folks at Carson Toyota can get their hands on. It apparently is a microphone/button that attachs to the Nav System. Has anyone tried this? Could it work? How do you get behind the Nav system? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidianr Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 I have a 2004 ES 330. Over at Sienna Cub, they've found a $50 part that the folks at Carson Toyota can get their hands on. It apparently is a microphone/button that attachs to the Nav System. Has anyone tried this? Could it work? How do you get behind the Nav system? Thoughts? I ordered one from them a few days ago, it should be here any day now. I'll let you know if it works when it arrives. You did bring up a good point about how to get behind the radio. Has anyone taken apart the 04 dash before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnipSter Posted July 9, 2004 Author Share Posted July 9, 2004 Obsidianr, Did you have any success? How hard was the dash work? I'd be interested in your results/pics! ps Sorry, too new to PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidianr Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 The microphone came ina few days ago. I haven't had a chance to install it yet. I think I'll have some time next weekend. I'll post my findings when I get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MS_ES330 Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Looking forward to hearing your results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidianr Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 It works! I spent a couple of hours and carefully took apart my dash. Hooking up the microphone itself was very easy. I just plugged it into the back of the Nav unit. It worked right away. I took some pictures. I still have to put my dash back together. I'll try and post the pictures and some instructions soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MS_ES330 Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 It works!!?? Cool. Can't wait for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammikey Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Knipster, Now that you got that done, try the back-up camera upgrade as well. It's pretty cool. I posted the wiring diagram a while back. There are a lot of upgrades you can perform on this head unit. Fujitsu-Ten (Eclipse) manufactures this unit for Denso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidianr Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Knipster, Now that you got that done, try the back-up camera upgrade as well. It's pretty cool. I posted the wiring diagram a while back. There are a lot of upgrades you can perform on this head unit. Fujitsu-Ten (Eclipse) manufactures this unit for Denso. I just searched through all of your old posts and I can't seem to find the wiring diagram you're speaking of. Could you re-post it? I would be interested in a backup camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iammikey Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...wtopic=6165&hl= I'll have to dig out the attachment tomorrow since it was deleted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 I will move this to the audio video section as i am sure it works for just the ES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glr Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 ;) Great news...what is the functionality of the voice command feature? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidianr Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 ;) Great news...what is the functionality of the voice command feature? See attached for all of the commands. commandsPDF.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnipSter Posted August 21, 2004 Author Share Posted August 21, 2004 Obsidian, Can you describe your installation procedure? As much detail as possible would be great! How/Where did you mount the button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidianr Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Obsidian, Can you describe your installation procedure? As much detail as possible would be great! How/Where did you mount the button? It was actually very simple. All you have to do is plug it into the back of the head-unit. It only fits in one outlet in the back. I haven't placed the microphone or the button yet. I am waiting for my dealer to get an '05 w/ NAV in so I can see where Lexus put the microphone. As for the button, since it's built into the '05 steering wheel, which would cost a fortune to replace, I will be mounting it to the left of the "reset/mode" buttons on the steering wheel. I don't have pictures yet, but when I finally get this project done I hope to get some posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldrake Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 It was actually very simple. All you have to do is plug it into the back of the head-unit. It only fits in one outlet in the back. I haven't placed the microphone or the button yet. I am waiting for my dealer to get an '05 w/ NAV in so I can see where Lexus put the microphone. As for the button, since it's built into the '05 steering wheel, which would cost a fortune to replace, I will be mounting it to the left of the "reset/mode" buttons on the steering wheel.I don't have pictures yet, but when I finally get this project done I hope to get some posted. So, how did this turn out? Any pictures of where you mounted the button? Also, is this the same kit available at http://l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=1441 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldrake Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...wtopic=6165&hl= I'll have to dig out the attachment tomorrow since it was deleted. ← Can you please re-post that attachment? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidianr Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 It was actually very simple. All you have to do is plug it into the back of the head-unit. It only fits in one outlet in the back. I haven't placed the microphone or the button yet. I am waiting for my dealer to get an '05 w/ NAV in so I can see where Lexus put the microphone. As for the button, since it's built into the '05 steering wheel, which would cost a fortune to replace, I will be mounting it to the left of the "reset/mode" buttons on the steering wheel.I don't have pictures yet, but when I finally get this project done I hope to get some posted. So, how did this turn out? Any pictures of where you mounted the button? Also, is this the same kit available at http://l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=1441 ← Yes, that's who I got mine from. I just had a chance to see an '05 ES w/ Nav to see where they put the microphone(s). It's built into the plastic bezel that's around the sunglasses holder in the headliner. I'm going to see how much it'll cost me for that part. I don't have any pictures yet because I've been waiting to see what the '05 looked like. Once I get the part price, I'll re-install and try to get some pics up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Has anyone done this for a 2003 GS430? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexusRXLover Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 It was actually very simple. All you have to do is plug it into the back of the head-unit. Please someone post some pics, how to access the back of the head unit? have to remove the dashboard to access it or is there anyway to access it the back of the head unit easy way? Also, please post the pic of microphone unit. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnoid Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I know my engine is the same as the Lexus ES300, but I'm not sure about my navigation system. Does anyone know if this would work on my 2002 Camry XLE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnoid Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I know my engine is the same as the Lexus ES300, but I'm not sure about my navigation system. Does anyone know if this would work on my 2002 Camry XLE? ← anyone have anymore info on this? :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidianr Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I know my engine is the same as the Lexus ES300, but I'm not sure about my navigation system. Does anyone know if this would work on my 2002 Camry XLE? ← The one that OEM Value sells should work for you. You don't have to get it from them though. http://www.oemvalue.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navster Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Does this work for a 2004 RX 330? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civi Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Does anyone know if I can add the voice command option to my car using this little upgrade ? 02 ES300 Oh yeah, how about more of the options, like the back up camera and such too ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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