hockeymom

While it is true that you can't have both XM and the IPod interface, you CAN have XM and an auxilliary jack. I had the Vaistech SLR XM tuner installed, hooks right up to the existing amp, and had them run the aux wire to the glovebox. SAT 3 is set to AUX and the jack can be used in the headset port of any IPod, Iphon, MP3 player, laptop, etc. and play the audio over the car speakers through the existing radio. The only drawback is that you have to control the IPod from the IPod as opposed to controlling it on the navigation screen if you had the IPod interface. In my mind, a very minor inconvenience at best..... Thanks SOOOO much for the info. That sounds like exactly what I am looking for! I don't mind controlling the IPod from the IPod. I just want to eliminate the static and interference that I am dealing with using the FM transmitter. Is there a patricular model number for the part that you had installed? Do I go straight to the Vaistech website to get it? Thanks again! :D

I will start this post by admitting that I am technologically challenged....... I have a 2009 RX350 Pebble Beach Edition with Navigation. The dealer that I purchased it from told me that there is no way that I can have BOTH the XM Radio AND an Ipod Interface installed. I had the dealer install the XM Radio kit and have just been dealing with my old FM transmitter for playing tunes from my Ipod. Needless to say, this is not the optimal solution. The static coming through the FM transmitter is driving me nuts! I have been reading several posts regarding some aftermarket kits from various vendors that will allow me to have BOTH the XM Radio and and Ipod Interface, but wasn't sure if this kit would work along with the factory installed XM Radio hardware. Can anyone recommend a specific kit that will work for me or give me the name or website address of a particular vendor that can help me with this? Thanks so much for any info that anyone can provide. :(

After only 1000 miles on my 2009 RX350, I also began noticing a rattle or squeak in the driver's window. The dealer attempted to fix it by "readjusting" the door closure, but this only created another problem. After the adjustment they made, I had to almost slam the door to make it shut totally.......and the window still squeaked. I took the car back to the dealer, and they told me that this problem had been occuring on severalRX350's lately. They decided to try replacing the weatherstripping kit around the window, and that has solved the problem! :D