AXXESS Ipod Interface - Too good to be true?

Hazmat42 · 12-19-2006, 02:40 AM

Just wondering if anyone has any experience using the AXXESS digital ipod interface found on www.wire-tunes.com. Says it works with single cd OEM prius radio (I've got one in my Package #3), controls ipod through factory radio controls, and displays on MFD for systems with text support? Any reviews out there? Comments?

P.S.
I posted earlier about the DICE unit, but I don't want to mess with playlists (who does?). Worse comes to worse, I could settle for not being able to control the ipod through the radio, just as long as I can see a menu up on the MFD. If I keep looking down at my Ipod to change songs, I'm going to wrap my car around a tree eventually. Any solutions?

P.P.S. Talked to a tech guy at Peripheral Electronics about Ipod2car Gen 2, and for some reason, they can't get their product to talk to a Single CD, non "AM-SAT" button radio. What gives!?! What is it about this radio that makes it incompatible for XM Satellite emulation?

I hope there is something that works for me out there. Otherwise, I'll have to go with Christmas Gift Plan B:
Side Moldings to cover up the dent/white on my less-than-year-old passenger side door! Damn I hate that parking lot at the airport!

Thanks.

**Danny** · 12-19-2006, 08:13 AM

It doesn't look like this is available for the Prius yet - I couldn't find it in the Model Drop-down list, and the pdf instructions only list a few Honda and Acura models that it is working for.

I'll email the company and see about future compatibility with the Prius.

Hazmat42 · 12-19-2006, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the response. I originally found it on this website: http://ipodcarparts.com/toyota-ipod-interface-p-58.html. Says on ipodcarparts that it is compatible, but it might be another model. You're right though, its not in the drop down from the wire-tunes website when you try to order it.

Hazmat42 · 12-19-2006, 01:00 PM

Also found out that it is made by a company called Metra, part # TYIP-01. Found this thread on forum:
http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=9223&hl=metra looks like another dud.

**Danny** · 12-20-2006, 11:48 AM

They got back to me and are going to send me a unit to test on my 2006 w/ NAV. I'll let you know how it turns out.

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Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,289 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 38 Thanked 201 Times in 84 Posts Friends: 37	They got back to me and are going to send me a unit to test on my 2006 w/ NAV. I'll let you know how it turns out. __________________ Follow PriusChat on and *Buy your discounted 2010 Prius Accessories* here and support PriusChat: PriusChat Shop PriusChat Also Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $1055 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875**

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12-19-2006, 02:40 AM	#1
Hazmat42 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Just wondering if anyone has any experience using the AXXESS digital ipod interface found on www.wire-tunes.com. Says it works with single cd OEM prius radio (I've got one in my Package #3), controls ipod through factory radio controls, and displays on MFD for systems with text support? Any reviews out there? Comments? P.S. I posted earlier about the DICE unit, but I don't want to mess with playlists (who does?). Worse comes to worse, I could settle for not being able to control the ipod through the radio, just as long as I can see a menu up on the MFD. If I keep looking down at my Ipod to change songs, I'm going to wrap my car around a tree eventually. Any solutions? P.P.S. Talked to a tech guy at Peripheral Electronics about Ipod2car Gen 2, and for some reason, they can't get their product to talk to a Single CD, non "AM-SAT" button radio. What gives!?! What is it about this radio that makes it incompatible for XM Satellite emulation? I hope there is something that works for me out there. Otherwise, I'll have to go with Christmas Gift Plan B: Side Moldings to cover up the dent/white on my less-than-year-old passenger side door! Damn I hate that parking lot at the airport! Thanks.

12-19-2006, 12:38 PM	#3
Hazmat42 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks for the response. I originally found it on this website: http://ipodcarparts.com/toyota-ipod-interface-p-58.html. Says on ipodcarparts that it is compatible, but it might be another model. You're right though, its not in the drop down from the wire-tunes website when you try to order it.

12-19-2006, 01:00 PM	#4
Hazmat42 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Also found out that it is made by a company called Metra, part # TYIP-01. Found this thread on forum: http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=9223&hl=metra looks like another dud.