I am looking to get the ISIM73 kit for my 2008 TL. I find it dangerous to change tracks on iPod while driving so I did some research and found the ISIM73 kit is the best. However I don't understand why the prices are so different.

I can get it refurbished for $17, new for $68 on Amazon or pay $129 at Bestbuy.

http://www.amazon.com/ISIM73-iSimple...3341246&sr=1-1

This ISIM73 kit will allow me to see/control the songs through the steering wheel correct? That is all I need to know before I order. Thanks!

 

yes it works with the steering wheel controls... thats the unit i have and it works like a champ. Charges iphone/ipod, steering wheel controls, track title and search using radio display.

i bought my isim73 off amazon and its worked flawlessly.

 

Thanks for the response Garret. Would you say the install is easy?

 

yeah.... takes about 15-30 min. you unplug the xm plug off the back of the radio plug that into the isimple harness then plug the harness into the back of the radio where you unplugged the xm. Then run your ipod cable to wherever you want and viola done.

alot of people say it can be done without removing any panels by laying their head up where the gas pedal is and you can see the back of the radio to do it but i found it was easier and faster to just remove the side panel. Plus with the side panel off you have more options to place the brain of the isimple.

 

where did you get the refurbished 17 dollar one?

 

If you have an 08 I think you have to hook it up at the XM unit in the trunk not the headunit. Search for it to make sure.

 

Wow that sucks. I just got it new off Amazon for $50 shipped. And it shipped the next day.

Garrett: I guarantee when you answered my question in that thread last week, you personally sold that guys stock. That's why it's a tad more expensive and why I'm glad I jumped on it. Lol

And Bestbuy charges so much because install is included in that $175 price.

 

Both amazon and ebay have them. (check more buying options on the isim73 page on amazon.) The ones on ebay you have to be careful and read the description. A few of the cheaper ones were listed as missing parts.

 

lol.... there's actually several vendors on amazon that sell it at or about the same price.

no need to pay full retail especially since its so simple to install yourself.

 

for those that purchased the 17 one off amazon, does it support iOS 4 on the iphone 4 with song title information and steering wheel controls?

 

ya it works perfect with my iphone 4 and my ipad 2.

 

I just installed the ISIM73 in my car and it works perfectly except it won't charge the phone... so i bought the passport thing that will convert it to charge my iphone 4....

I wasn't sure if this was the right way to do it... has anyone else solved this?

thanks,

 

Does it display track info as well as allow for steering wheel controls?

Disregard...i see you answered that part. My bad.

 

So this does work with the 05 TL with nav right? Also does anyone know of a installation thread, with step by step instructions? What is a good place for mounting the isimple box?

 

Finally decided I was going to order this....looks like price went from $17 to $90.

 

I just sold my iSim73 to a member on this forum.

I notice that you have a 2008 TL like me. From what i understand, the iSim73 will work with 04-06 TL out of the box. If you have an 07-08 TL you will need to purchase a new harness which isn't NOT included with the iSim73. I can be wrong but you should probably do some research on this. I believe the new harness is about $50-$60.

Just a heads up.

 

. I think thats if you have NAV? Did you have NAV? I am certainly not paying $100 either way. I rather stick to cds.