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Just a note... for those with navi, everything functions as it does in non-navi Tsx's EXCEPT for the ability to advance tracks in a given playlist/shuffle from the steering wheel controls... in order to do that, you must use the radio tune dial.
With that said, the nice thing about the integration with the navi is that you can actually use the browse/shuffle/command buttons via touchscreen, and the song info is displayed on BOTH the nav screen AND clock lcd.
At the request of members on the "other" forum, I'm in the process of uploading a short vid on how it works in a '05 TSX nav. I'll post the link here too...
With that said, the nice thing about the integration with the navi is that you can actually use the browse/shuffle/command buttons via touchscreen, and the song info is displayed on BOTH the nav screen AND clock lcd.
At the request of members on the "other" forum, I'm in the process of uploading a short vid on how it works in a '05 TSX nav. I'll post the link here too...
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Yes, it plugs into the head unit... no need for an "empty" aux jack. You plug the original male plug that went into the HU into the PXAMG harness, and then plug the PXAMG harness into the HU.
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^No doubt... while I miss being able to advance tracks via the steering wheel, I'll take the text display any day of the week. At least I don't have to control the iPod from the iPod itself...
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Uh yeah. Way too much, I just got my TSX so I'm not too familiar with removal procedures of various things, but this was a joke to install. Though, I haven't figured out where to mount the control unit (I just kind of placed it on the side for now).
Circuit City was charging $50 to install I think, but I didn't want them scratching anything up...
Circuit City was charging $50 to install I think, but I didn't want them scratching anything up...
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Originally Posted by amadeus303
OK, excuse my ignorance. The video sample shows the screen on XM2. Does this override the XM2 channel settings? I assume XM1 settings won't be affected then. I am just unclear how this iSimple is accessed via the controls. Please elaborate.
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Originally Posted by Toothman
is the installation for this similiar to that of the DICE or USASPEC where you just take out the storage bin and plug it in....
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Thanks to all. Is $345 installed too much to pay?
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Originally Posted by miner
OK, excuse my ignorance. The video sample shows the screen on XM2. Does this override the XM2 channel settings? I assume XM1 settings won't be affected then. I am just unclear how this iSimple is accessed via the controls. Please elaborate.
You'll still be able to keep your XM1 and XM2 function (complete w/ presets) IN ADDITION to adding the IPOD, AUX1 (for controlling the iPod via itself), and AUX2 (for adding another audio source).
Hope that helps!
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Originally Posted by amadeus303
Yep... it's just that easy. It works on my '05, so I don't see why it wouldn't work on your '04
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BTW, if anyone needs an iPod PM me, I bought a new ipod to replace my 15gb 3rd gen (DiCE didn't support 3rd gens) and I ended up getting the iSimple instead, which DOES work with 3rd gens..
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Originally Posted by amadeus303
No... you won't lose ANY of the functionality you had before. The PXAMG unit mimicks the XM input, so it uses "the look" of the XM screens. What you see in the video is not something that's being used *in place* of XM2... it simply *looks* like XM2.
You'll still be able to keep your XM1 and XM2 function (complete w/ presets) IN ADDITION to adding the IPOD, AUX1 (for controlling the iPod via itself), and AUX2 (for adding another audio source).
Hope that helps!
You'll still be able to keep your XM1 and XM2 function (complete w/ presets) IN ADDITION to adding the IPOD, AUX1 (for controlling the iPod via itself), and AUX2 (for adding another audio source).
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Originally Posted by CiViCKiDD
I thought 04's didn't offer XM?
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Originally Posted by amadeus303
You're right... I forgot about that. Well, I guess you could say it mimicks the radio screen. I wouldn't think there would be any problem integrating the PXAMG w/ the '04...
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For those that have it already do you have controls via the steering wheel?
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Just got back from Best Buy. The unit would not work in my '08 Nav 6MT. The tech could not get the iTouch to be recognized or play music. I printed this trian of response and we tried all possible commands - nothing worked. Plus, on the iSimple box it said "Not compatible with nav radio". So, I guess I'll wait unti something comes out that will work flawlessly. BTW, the uTube vide of the 'o5 Nav unit - your nav screen looks different than mine.
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It should work as long as you have an XM button.
As an FYI...for you guys without the factory bluetooth, there is a bluetooth module that is in beta testing which should use the other input on the PXAMG. At this stage it should support A2DP/AVRCP.
As an FYI...for you guys without the factory bluetooth, there is a bluetooth module that is in beta testing which should use the other input on the PXAMG. At this stage it should support A2DP/AVRCP.
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So who is going to be the first to test this out on an '04. I really want to know if this will work on one. It seems like the best option.
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Let me see what I can find out about this. This was tested in a 2008 TSX with NAV which I saw first hand.
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Just got back from Best Buy. The unit would not work in my '08 Nav 6MT. The tech could not get the iTouch to be recognized or play music. I printed this trian of response and we tried all possible commands - nothing worked. Plus, on the iSimple box it said "Not compatible with nav radio". So, I guess I'll wait unti something comes out that will work flawlessly. BTW, the uTube vide of the 'o5 Nav unit - your nav screen looks different than mine.
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Let me see what I can find out on Monday just to be sure. My is guess the 2004 isn't on the application guide because my 2005 was the test car for the PXAMG.
Originally Posted by RadYOacTVe
It should work as long as you have an XM button.
As an FYI...for you guys without the factory bluetooth, there is a bluetooth module that is in beta testing which should use the other input on the PXAMG. At this stage it should support A2DP/AVRCP.
As an FYI...for you guys without the factory bluetooth, there is a bluetooth module that is in beta testing which should use the other input on the PXAMG. At this stage it should support A2DP/AVRCP.
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The person I talked to said he does not believe the 04 has the XM feature, if not the PXAMG will not work.
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So who is going to be the first to test this out on an '04. I really want to know if this will work on one. It seems like the best option.
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Just got back from Best Buy. The unit would not work in my '08 Nav 6MT. The tech could not get the iTouch to be recognized or play music. I printed this trian of response and we tried all possible commands - nothing worked. Plus, on the iSimple box it said "Not compatible with nav radio". So, I guess I'll wait unti something comes out that will work flawlessly. BTW, the uTube vide of the 'o5 Nav unit - your nav screen looks different than mine.
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I just spoke to R&D and the 08 with NAV should work. It sounds like an install problem with Best Buy. They might not have power cycled the PXAMG correctly or might have had the dip switches in the wrong position.
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Then I wonder why it states on the front of the box "Is not compatible with navigation radios"? I do know the tech power cycled correctly, I was in the car with him. Not sure about the DIP switch issue though.