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AXXESS Ipod Interface - Too good to be true?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Hazmat42, Dec 19, 2006.

  1. Hazmat42

    Hazmat42 New Member

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    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?

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    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.
     
  2. Danny

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    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.
     
  3. Hazmat42

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    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.
     
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    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.