Coastal ipod interface question

lkallus · 12-01-2006, 03:21 PM

I drive a 2005 Prius and have installed the Coastal Lockpick & Ipod Interface. It works well although I do have a couple complaints about the menu system. I can deal with my complaints of the menu system at some other time. I do have, though, a major problem with it which is either a result of a faulty installation or else a "feature".

When I start the car, I can navigate to the DVD screen, connect the Ipod, choose my music and all is well. Unfortunately, if I stop the car and turn it off (even if only a few seconds), the Ipod becomes disconnected. When I restart the car, the Ipod has to be restarted from ground zero. I then have to navigate back to the music I previously had on and fast forward to roughly where I left off.

Is this the best this Coastal Ipod interface can do or was it installed improperly (such as should it be connected to a constantly live wire)?

Does anyone have any opinions on this?

Thanks

hdrygas · 12-01-2006, 05:27 PM

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I drive a 2005 Prius and have installed the Coastal Lockpick & Ipod Interface. It works well although I do have a couple complaints about the menu system. I can deal with my complaints of the menu system at some other time. I do have, though, a major problem with it which is either a result of a faulty installation or else a "feature".

When I start the car, I can navigate to the DVD screen, connect the Ipod, choose my music and all is well. Unfortunately, if I stop the car and turn it off (even if only a few seconds), the Ipod becomes disconnected. When I restart the car, the Ipod has to be restarted from ground zero. I then have to navigate back to the music I previously had on and fast forward to roughly where I left off.

Is this the best this Coastal Ipod interface can do or was it installed improperly (such as should it be connected to a constantly live wire)?

Does anyone have any opinions on this?

Thanks
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My guess is that it is a "feature" resulting from the power down. Call them during the day and ask.

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12-01-2006, 03:21 PM	#1
lkallus Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I drive a 2005 Prius and have installed the Coastal Lockpick & Ipod Interface. It works well although I do have a couple complaints about the menu system. I can deal with my complaints of the menu system at some other time. I do have, though, a major problem with it which is either a result of a faulty installation or else a "feature". When I start the car, I can navigate to the DVD screen, connect the Ipod, choose my music and all is well. Unfortunately, if I stop the car and turn it off (even if only a few seconds), the Ipod becomes disconnected. When I restart the car, the Ipod has to be restarted from ground zero. I then have to navigate back to the music I previously had on and fast forward to roughly where I left off. Is this the best this Coastal Ipod interface can do or was it installed improperly (such as should it be connected to a constantly live wire)? Does anyone have any opinions on this? Thanks