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GPS work around

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Ronald56, Jan 4, 2009.

  1. Ronald56

    Ronald56 Junior Member

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    I love my GPS (2007 Prius) but am crazed because I can't change the destination without stopping the car. I know there was a work-around for my (short-lived LEXUS RX 350), is there one anyone knows for the Prius?

    - Ron
     
    #1 Ronald56, Jan 4, 2009
  2. Ronald56

    Ronald56 Junior Member

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    I love my GPS (2007 Prius) but am crazed because I can't change the destination without stopping the car. I know there was a work-around for my (short-lived LEXUS RX 350), is there one anyone knows for the Prius?
     
    #2 Ronald56, Jan 4, 2009
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    Use the search.
     
    #3 dkit, Jan 4, 2009
  4. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    The GPS override process was "fixed" with the '06 model. Those of us with am '04 or '05 model year vehicle have an override. On the up side, you have a hi-def screen we don't.
     
    #4 TonyPSchaefer, Jan 4, 2009
  5. butchbs1985

    butchbs1985 Taking things apart is fun!

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    Two solutions that I think work on vehicles after '05:

    1. Put a switch in line with the speed sensor wire.
    2. Build the automatic Bluetooth / NAV sensor override circuit. I built the Bluetooth only version as I have an '05 where the Maintenance override works. I love it as I can now use the MFD dial pad for making calls while driving.

    (For those who want to criticize, it's saver to use the MFD than to juggle the phone)
     
    #5 butchbs1985, Jan 4, 2009
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