Vais tech iPod integration experience/feedback
#1
Vais tech iPod integration experience/feedback
Has anyone installed or used the Vais tech ipod integration kit with the TCH w/navigation? How well as it worked? Any feedback would be appreciated.
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#4
Re: Vais tech iPod integration experience/feedback
The installation looks very easy itself. If I remember right they have very detailed instructions on their site. Someone else did an install of a backup camera and posted a great sequence of pics on how to remove the trim and the NAV unit. After seeing this it made me feel comfortable to decide to do this on my own. I have done a test run on removing the necessary trim...except the vent covers but I feel confident that i can do that. Here is a link to the post.
https://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/...ictures-11672/
https://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/...ictures-11672/
#5
Re: Vais tech iPod integration experience/feedback
My wife got the Toyota one added in at the dealer when we got the car. If you use playlists, you're cool...but if you have disorganized music, it is a pain in the butt...however, if you do what you need to do, it is actually not too bad.
Last edited by mlarma; 04-23-2008 at 11:13 PM.
#6
Re: Vais tech iPod integration experience/feedback
It is supposed to support 999 songs per playlist, which works for me...as long as I can listen to the entire playlist in Random mode and skip tracks as needed.
#7
Re: Vais tech iPod integration experience/feedback
Well I just got the go ahead from the boss err I mean my wife. So I am going to order it and hopefully it comes in this weekend so I can install it.
Well I purchased it. If I remember I will take some pictures during and after the install. I will post back with how well it functions. From reading the directions it should be a pretty easy install.
Well I purchased it. If I remember I will take some pictures during and after the install. I will post back with how well it functions. From reading the directions it should be a pretty easy install.
Last edited by coolshock1; 04-24-2008 at 09:41 AM. Reason: Updated info
#8
Re: Vais tech iPod integration experience/feedback
Update: My cable should be in today. I hope to do the install tonight after my boys go to bed. The instructions say that it should take 1.5hrs to install. Honestly I think I can have the head unit out in 15 minutes or less. I did a dry run taking off the trim and had everything off except the storage bin and head unit in 5 minutes. Someone posted the smart tip about re-installing the shifter *** before taking out the head unit. So hopefully everything goes nice and smooth tonight.
#9
Update
I have the devicce installed. Total install with a break to see my parents who just got back from Florida was 1 hr. I will write up a review aftr my 40 mile commute tomorrow morning. Everything works so far.
#10
Re: Vais tech iPod integration experience/feedback
From other message boards, I was unaware that Toyota had an ipod system here in the U.S. Can you please provide additional details on the one your wife was able to get? Thanks,