Install Navigation sys into one without one on 2004

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Dion Kraft, Nov 19, 2015.

  1. Dion Kraft

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    Curious as to if one were to buy the Nav display head and the DVD player what else other than wire looms would be involved? Control modules and other specific operations that would involve like heating and radio controls? Has anyone done this or have they made it far too much of a hassle to do so? Even programming with a scanner as well? Almost forgot...back up cam. well I guess thats really needed...
     
    #1 Dion Kraft, Nov 19, 2015
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    I wouldn't go to the trouble. GPS has come a LONG way in the last 10 years (heck, in the last 5 years)

    My wife travels for a living (regional sales), and clocks about 50-60K miles/year. Her '08 has NAV and she never uses it. Her $280 Garmin -- online or at any store -- is so superior in every way that the Toyota system is completely irrelevant.
     
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    Yeah after some research with buying the head unit, DVD drive, antenna and then a install...of which I don't know about until I recieve my wiring diagram...I think your right..its a WASTE of time !!!
     
    #3 Dion Kraft, Nov 21, 2015
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    better off swaping out the entire CD deck and putting in a Double din unit with nav and a whole load of other features!
     
    #4 dan_ep82, Nov 23, 2015
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    AFTER mulling this over I decided it would probably be best to go with a rear view mirror back up camera and portable standalone GPS unit with backup cam also so I can see the front as well. I guess the curiosity to install one got to me as I have the middle grade 2004 and the wife has the 2009 with ALL the bells and whistles and leather. What am I thinking...she needs that I don't LOL!
     
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    Smart move, I have nav on my 2007, and on occasion I'll wake it up, but if I 'needed' it more often than that, I'd get a stand alone or use my phone. the backup camera is more useful, but when it snows, that's also less than effective.
     
    #6 silvergenII, Nov 25, 2015
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    Thanks for the reply...your advice makes perfect sense while mine needed some examination! Didn't consider how snow would make the BU cam not too effective. Good to know...
     
    #7 Dion Kraft, Nov 26, 2015
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    This late fall not withstanding, Syracuse gets a fair amount of the white stuff. Keeping the lens clear is an exercise in futility. The salt and grime kick up and coat the tail almost constantly. You're most welcome.
     
    #8 silvergenII, Nov 26, 2015
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