Coastal Tech Ultimate Lockpick3 for 2006-2007 Prius

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PriusGuy79 @ Dec 13 2006, 01:55 PM) [snapback]361711[/snapback]</div>

I hadn't heard of this being available for a 2006 until I saw your post. I just ordered one. Will post on how it works after it arrives. This could be between a week and never, depending on Coastal's stock supply. I have ordered several times from them and always had good service, so I am hoping to get it soon.

- Tom

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tom_06 @ Dec 13 2006, 04:04 PM) [snapback]361782[/snapback]</div>

Just ordered mine. Finally! Now the Question is to either get an iPod with video or wait for the actual video iPod.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alric @ Dec 13 2006, 04:16 PM) [snapback]361797[/snapback]</div>

And it just shipped!

 

They're pretty quick with this, relatively speaking. The original was announced in February '05 (with a demo video dated November '04), but didn't ship until January '06.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(aaf709 @ Dec 13 2006, 02:33 PM) [snapback]361887[/snapback]</div>

I assume that you are all ordering the $300 option (ultimate lockpick 3).

I do not need video input... so it looks like I can get the basic model for $100, and it would unlock my NAV system on my '06. From what I understand... it would not unlock my phone.

It also looks like there is a "blue" model... but I am not sure if this works for '06 prius.

Please let us know if your installation causes any types of problems.

/Jim

 

Has anyone ordered the $299 option? I am curious if it has the same effects as cutting the speed sensor wires for NAV and Bluetooth that messes up the mpg calculations on the consumption screen? I also wonder how they get the video feed without the "Check your surroundings for safety" message. How did they get the "DVD" voice command? I saw they just got the GVIF video input working with a few bugs to work out, but it looks like there's a lot of breakthrough lately on the '06 MFD. Lots of questions...

 

Are these kits one time use or can two friends share one? I know that's kind of a scummy question, but $300 to activate the address input (all I'm interested in) seems a bit steep.

Greg

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PriusGuy79 @ Dec 14 2006, 11:42 AM) [snapback]362336[/snapback]</div>

My error. I saw a post regarding choosing the video device (video ipod). It completely slipped my mind that not all of us have NAV.

In my case... my priority would be:

1) NAV override (high)
2) Bluetooth override (medium)
3) Video input (no interest)

It looks like #1 alone may be available for $100... and that all 3 are available for $300. I personally have no need for video... so I would prefer to not get #3.

Bluetooth dialing would be nice... but right now, I just use the keypad on the phone itself when I need to press numbers... I would prefer to not spend an extra $200 just for that feature.

/Jim

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GEH @ Dec 14 2006, 02:14 PM) [snapback]362467[/snapback]</div>

Greg,

I think that you can get the $99 option.

Since these are installed... I do not think that you can share them between more than one car

/Jim

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GEH @ Dec 14 2006, 02:14 PM) [snapback]362467[/snapback]</div>

Assuming it's like the other Coastal products, it's a circuit you connect (either with plugs or "T" connectors), rather than a device that unlocks an option. This means each Prius would have to have one.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tom_06 @ Dec 13 2006, 12:04 PM) [snapback]361782[/snapback]</div>

Tom,

I am very interested to hear how this turns out... and I am looking forward to your report. Which model did you buy? Our cars seem to have the same electronics package (#7 and #8). Thanks in advance.

/Jim

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(flynz4 @ Dec 14 2006, 07:35 PM) [snapback]362525[/snapback]</div>

I went for the high price spread ($300), mostly on a whim. The $229 version is really all I need/want, but I figured I might as well spring for the video input for the extra $70.

- Tom

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tom_06 @ Dec 14 2006, 04:39 PM) [snapback]362528[/snapback]</div>

Tom,

I thought that both the $229 and $299 versions both had video. The extra $70 gets you the NAV override function... so that you can program destinations while you are driving. This is the feature that I want the most.

I am really interested to see if the NAV override feature messes with the fuel economy calculations or other functions.

/Jim

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(flynz4 @ Dec 14 2006, 07:45 PM) [snapback]362533[/snapback]</div>

Yeah, I see how it seems to say that. But all three say that they unlock addresses, then the $300 one says "ADDS THE ABILITY TO ENTER ADDRESSES AT ANY TIME ". So what is the other address unlock that all three have? I think there is an error somewhere in the descriptions. For some reason, the video "demo" gave me the impression that the video feature was in the highest end one. As I figured it was no big deal to go for the top one, I didn't really care.

The earlier version has NAV for the Lockpick, phone added for the the Blue, and video mentioned for the ultimate. I'm guessing a similar situation for the Locpick 3.

- Tom

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ilusnforc @ Dec 14 2006, 01:06 PM) [snapback]362424[/snapback]</div>

It may do that electronically, but maybe have a 30-second timer which switches you back. If it's for that short a time (or something like that) the 5-minute bars of the Consumption screen shouldn't be that messed up.

 

Wow, I would really love to get address unlocking, but can't afford to spare $300 at the moment -- especially not with the Holidays right around the corner. :-\

Wish there was a discount...not ballsy enough to clip those purple wires just yet.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PriusGuy79 @ Dec 13 2006, 10:55 AM) [snapback]361711[/snapback]</div>

What "still exist": Customers or Service :lol:

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tom_06 @ Dec 14 2006, 05:00 PM) [snapback]362537[/snapback]</div>

Tom,

The more I read this... I believe they have only 2 pieces of hardware:

1) $99 device that goes under the front seat that only unlocks the NAV
2) $229 device that (I speculate) goes behind the dash and unlocks bluetooth, and provides video

If you pay $299, then you get both of the above. I think that if you look at the $229 option... it does NOT unlock the NAV.

/Jim