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GPS System Installation

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by snengnr, Nov 17, 2008.

  1. snengnr

    snengnr New Member

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    I recently bought a used '08 prius. I don't know what package it is although, I suspect it is Pkg # 2 (doesn't have leather seats, or 6 disc changer, or bluetooth, but DOES have a MFD console with audio, climate, info, and display interface)

    I'm wondering, if it would be possible to have Toyota install GPS capabilities on my MFD consol later, since I didn't want to foot the bill+ the interest on it when I financed the car??

    Alsodoes anyone know how much it costs, and does it have to be doen by Toyota, or is there somewhere else I can do it??
     
    #1 snengnr, Nov 17, 2008
  2. Manksgloob

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    Hi there,

    I cannot answer your questions, but I can tell you that the MFD is standard on all Prius models.
     
    #2 Manksgloob, Nov 17, 2008
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    EJFB1029 New Member

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    #3 EJFB1029, Nov 17, 2008
  4. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    If you have the backup camera then you do have package 2. If not you have a very rare package 1.

    For < $250 buy a superior Garmin & a beanbag mount & be happy.
     
    #4 JimN, Nov 17, 2008
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    It would be cost prohibitive to add GPS to a package 2. There is a difference in the MFDs between a package 2 and a package 5 which has GPS. There are also other components required such as the DVD player, antenna, wiring harness, etc. You will be much happier getting a good Garmin or Tom-Tom.
     
    #5 firepa63, Nov 17, 2008
  6. katwoman

    katwoman Junior Member

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    I just recently got the latest dvd for the gps nav system. Where is the box to take out the old dvd and insert the new one? WIll I lose my saved addresses when I insert the new dvd? DOes the car need to be running to insert the new dvd? Should I turn car off when I take out old dvd and the put in new one then turn car on and follow promts. Thank you
     
    #6 katwoman, Dec 13, 2008
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    Did not have any problems in upgrading 2009 info to my Garmin C530.
    Did not loose any addresses.;) ;) ;)
     
    #8 warrior, Dec 13, 2008
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