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disable speed sensor on '07?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by indytrailmike, Oct 7, 2007.

  1. indytrailmike

    indytrailmike New Member

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    I know or I think I've seen info on how to by-pass speed sensor on Nav System on a "07 . I'd be a great co-pilot if I could access nav while my wife drives
     
    #1 indytrailmike, Oct 7, 2007
  2. morpheusx

    morpheusx Professor Chaos

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    I hear a lot of people opt for the aftermarket ones because of this.
     
    #2 morpheusx, Oct 7, 2007
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    #3 efusco, Oct 7, 2007
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    If you have basic soldering skills, you can disable the speed sensor very easily. I used the info at the following link as a guide:

    http://www.evnut.com/prius_speed_wire.htm

    Scroll to the very bottom of the page where it shows a picture of the wiring harness behind the AC vent that is just to the right of the LCD display. Simply cut the speed sensor wire and attach a cheap switch from RadioShack. I spliced into both the Bluetooth speed sensor and the NAV speed sensor, then drilled 2 holes in the left side wall of the upper glove box and mounted the switches there. Now I have a clean and convenient way to toggle the speed sensors on and off on the fly. Whole thing took maybe 30 minutes.
     
    #4 willowthedog, Oct 8, 2007
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