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07 Radio Hack?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Drunken_Monk, Jun 3, 2008.

  1. Drunken_Monk

    Drunken_Monk Junior Member

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    I have a 07 non-navi prius. When listening to US radio stations while parked, I can press the "message" button and get more detailed information about the song playing (provided the radio station broadcasts the information). However while driving this feature is disabled. Is there a way to hack the radio so that this feature is always on regardless of being stopped or moving? Thanks in advance guys! :)
     
    #1 Drunken_Monk, Jun 3, 2008
  2. Sheepdog

    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    never noticed this as I usually have the consumption screen on. My Expedition had this feature on all the time. Interesting. an enforced safety feature perhaps?
     
    #2 Sheepdog, Jun 3, 2008
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    yes, XM radio.
     
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  4. Drunken_Monk

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    Wow, I did not know that XM radio also displays regular FM music station information... :rolleyes:

    If this type of mod is possible yet then im okay with that. I just thought that there had to be other people out there want to know the name of a song and the band without having to stop each time. :D
     
    #4 Drunken_Monk, Jun 3, 2008
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    There is a thread detailing how to hack the motion sensors - there are two depending on what you want to do. The downside is you lose the consumption screen -- that is why most folks install a dual position switch.
     
    #5 Jack66, Jun 3, 2008
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    Peruse this thread. :

    http://priuschat.com/forums/audio-electronics/394-speed-sensor-defeat-update.html

    It talks about the hack to allow navigation and bluetooth phone dialing while moving. One of those hacks also allows the RDS radio data to be displayed while moving, I don't know which one.

    As far as I know that's the only way to get RDS message data to appear while moving, which is a real shame.
     
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  7. Drunken_Monk

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    Thanks guys!
     
    #7 Drunken_Monk, Jun 5, 2008
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