G.u.i

kaif · 08-05-2008, 03:06 PM

Anyone know if there is a way to update my 2005's G.U.I. to the newer look?

Can the dealership do this?

**efusco** · 08-05-2008, 03:14 PM

I've not heard of anyone doing this successfully. I suspect it CAN be done, but will probably require an ECU replacement along with the MFD itself....Probably looking at $5-6000 + installation charges which may not be cheap since it's a custom job. If you have NAV you'll need the newer NAV DVD as well.

That said, it might be a cool and not too expensive DIY thing. If you can find a salvage later model Prius, figure out exactly what parts you need it's probably pretty much plug & play to install.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 08-05-2008, 03:41 PM

If you insert a Vista DVD it should autoinstall. Good luck!

kaif · 08-05-2008, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyPSchaefer

If you insert a Vista DVD it should autoinstall. Good luck!

As in MicroSoft Vista?

Sheepdog · 08-05-2008, 06:14 PM

uh yea. I think he was funnin' with you there. Tony has a relatively dry sense of humor you know. But it was funny! and a good way to see the BSOD!

" how does one reboot a Prius anyway?"

**TonyPSchaefer** · 08-05-2008, 09:32 PM

Sorry about that. I was in a squirrelly mood this afternoon.

Though some people have asked about icons and graphics and the MFD, no one has been able to figure out how to change any of the displays.

You might still want to try Vista. Though on the other hand, it might make your car more likely to crash.

08-05-2008, 03:06 PM	#1
kaif Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 7 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	G.u.i Anyone know if there is a way to update my 2005's G.U.I. to the newer look? Can the dealership do this?

08-05-2008, 03:14 PM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,254 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	Re: G.u.i I've not heard of anyone doing this successfully. I suspect it CAN be done, but will probably require an ECU replacement along with the MFD itself....Probably looking at $5-6000 + installation charges which may not be cheap since it's a custom job. If you have NAV you'll need the newer NAV DVD as well. That said, it might be a cool and not too expensive DIY thing. If you can find a salvage later model Prius, figure out exactly what parts you need it's probably pretty much plug & play to install.

08-05-2008, 03:41 PM	#3
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 8,443 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 17	Re: G.u.i If you insert a Vista DVD it should autoinstall. Good luck!

08-05-2008, 06:14 PM	#5
Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sanford FLorida Posts: 1,050 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: G.u.i uh yea. I think he was funnin' with you there. Tony has a relatively dry sense of humor you know. But it was funny! and a good way to see the BSOD! " how does one reboot a Prius anyway?"

08-05-2008, 09:32 PM	#6
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 8,443 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 17	Re: G.u.i Sorry about that. I was in a squirrelly mood this afternoon. Though some people have asked about icons and graphics and the MFD, no one has been able to figure out how to change any of the displays. You might still want to try Vista. Though on the other hand, it might make your car more likely to crash.