Coastal Tech Ultimate Lock Pick 3 - Video!

[xxchowzerxx]

Hey Guys/Gals,
This is my first post as i recently purchased a 2008 package two. I've read through hundreds of post the past few days and want to thank you all for valuable information. Keep up the good work!

My question is regarding Coastal Techs Ultimate Lock Pick 3 for prius without he navigation system. I am interested in the ability to play videos. Reading through the post, I have heard mix reviews in regards to the customer service but want to know more about the quality of the video and ease of the installation. Can the community comment their own experience?

Also, are their any substitute brands/products that allow you to make your mfd screen to watch video?

Thank you all in advance!
Xx ChowzeR xX

[nikerniker]

Last week I had the same doubt as you.
Today I just installed the lockpick 3.
It took me less than 3 hour. (included 2 trip to home depot for tools...)
There is other third party for the video input. Coastal tech won the point because I believe its most integrated with prius operation system. And lots of prius here using it.
I have test iphone video output on tonight. sweet!
Can't tell the image quality since it's limited by iphone's mp4 compression.
toyota should seriously consider adding this to factory option.

[xxchowzerxx]

Ok that's good to know. I was in an infinity m35 the other day and it came with the video option. The quality was pretty good, which i think the prius screen would produce the same.

I think i will just order the lock pick as it's only $230. Thanks for the reply!

[Jairus-Z]

That looks like a pretty nice mod. Once installed what kind of inputs are available (I'm assuming just RCA inputs) and will the video be displayed while the Prius is in motion?

[gregvsandt]

I installed the Lock pick 3 and it works great. I have nav and the video is great quality. Every thing works while you are moving. They have no customer support at all, but it works. After the install you can dial phone numbers and trans the phone while moving. Greg

[gregvsandt]

I forgot to answere the question about the inputs, they are RCA. I also forgot to tell you that my I Pod 5th gen does work but goes to black and white after about 5 minutes. My I touch 16 Gig works great, go figure.

[xxchowzerxx]

I just received the ultimate lock pick 3 for my 2008 package 2. After installing the lock pick, i was unable to get the functions to work. The instructions says hit the Disc/Aux button or Mode until a DVD screen appears. I've tried numerous times without any luck. I am starting to think the Ultimate Lock Pick does not work for Non based models and those without a navigation. I also notice one of the blue harness does not go anywhere (the other end is the video/yellow RCA.

Anyone have luck installing the ultimate lock pick 3 for a Package 2?

[racerbob]

You won't get any video if the blue cable isn't plugged into the back of the screen. That is the cable that taps into the video input on the MFD. Where are you plugging your video source into?

[racerbob]

Gregvsandt,
Have you tried unplugging your yellow video input while watching video that is in black & white? My Zen does the same thing, but if I unplug the yellow cable for 1 sec, then plug it back in, it will return to color. Not sure how long it will last, because I just installed it today and haven't played with it much. 2008 with Nav and Ultimate Lockpick 3 +

[xxchowzerxx]

Originally Posted by racerbob

You won't get any video if the blue cable isn't plugged into the back of the screen. That is the cable that taps into the video input on the MFD. Where are you plugging your video source into?

(facing the back of the MFD) I have pulled out the far right plug and hooked it to the Lockpick plug (with the computer chip that has been taped). The lockpick then has a female or male plug which hooks on to the MFD (which was initially pulled out).

The other wire with the yellow video input, I've hooked that into an empty slot to the left, which it fits perfectly. I'm not sure if other prius have an empty slot because i have a package 2 (no nav, bluetooth or satellite radio). That leaves me with a blue plug that is not plugged into anything.