Iphone Integration

[HiHoSilver]

Hello all,

What's the BEST way to hack my Iphone into my stock Pioneer radio (99 GS300, no Nav) so that I can play music. I'm not a fan of FM modulators, looking to hardwire into stock radio.

Thanks,

Al

[1990LS400]

You are the one that has to decide that which method is best for you. There's a guy on eBay (seller Factoryradios) who will add an aux jack to the front or back of Lexus radios. I posted info and a photo: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...l=factoryradios

Don't remember if it was documented on this or another Lexus forum but one person wired an RCA jack into the cassette deck inputs -- required some serious disassembly of the head unit and precise soldering.

Then there is the widely used method of tapping into the cable to the CD changer. Requires a working CD changer and may require dedicating it to the aux unless a switch is used. This method required playing a blank CD while the aux is in use. The method has been documented on several forums and in a very long thread on Clublexus.

A few people on the forums have installed Parrot Bluetooth phone kits that have inputs for iPod/iPhone. The playlist can be displayed on the Parrot's display and controlled through the Parrot's remote control. Requires hacking into the audio system harnesses for older Lexus cars where no interface cable is available.

Many gen 2 GS owners have installed aftermaret stereos that can control iPod/iPhone. Some include video DVD playback, navigation, sat radio, bluetooth, etc. Don't know much about how to do it or costs but have seen lots of photos of nice installs. IMO, aftermarket double DIN headunits with screens look especially good in a gen 2 GS.

What method is best for you?

[sakataj]

interesting.....