2005 Ls 430 Ultra With Ml Navi

[TeamO]

I was wondering if the 2005 LS430 with the ML navi can play a DVD? I know that newer models ML navis will allow you to play and watch a DVD (factory setting is allowing this feature in park with e brake on), but I wasnt sure if my 2005 model will allow this?

If so, do I insert the DVD thru the CD changer or thru the navi cd-rom in the trunk?

Please advise. Thanks.

[BillyShaft]

The Nav DVD player will not play DVD video. In fact, some people have had issues with their nav after trying it. I would not recommend messing with the Nav player.

Newer models are designed to run DVD format discs and their use is specified in their owners manuals. I suspect your LS is too early to utilize DVD playback. Lexus is always a bit behind in the techy side of things. :(

[jainla]

The DVD drive is a DVD-Rom drive so it won't play regular DVDs.

However in Japan the JDM Celsior was sold with a DVD player option; it might be possible to replace the ML CD player with something that plays DVDs.

You might still be locked out when the car is moving but I have seen someone plug a DVD player into a Gen II GS430 Nav system and have it work. DCFISH might be able to help you out.

The Nav DVD player will not play DVD video. In fact, some people have had issues with their nav after trying it. I would not recommend messing with the Nav player.

Newer models are designed to run DVD format discs and their use is specified in their owners manuals. I suspect your LS is too early to utilize DVD playback. Lexus is always a bit behind in the techy side of things. :(