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iPhone/iPod Player Installation Advice - Please Help!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Aerostar39, Dec 10, 2011.

  1. Aerostar39

    Aerostar39 New Member

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    Hey guys. Question for you all. My husband has a 2004 Prius and wants to be able to listen to his iPhone music and Spotify over the stereo. He doesn't have a built in cable to hook it up. I was looking at purchasing him this for Christmas and wondering if it was

    1) Compatible with the car (does the 2004 Prius have that AM/Sat button needed?)

    2) Easy to install

    3) Good quality.

    Here is the product I was looking at: Toyota Prius 07-09 iPod iPhone Nano Touch Car Audio Kit Adapter (PXAMG) (PGHTY1)
    SKU: PXAMG_PGHTY1_Toyota_Prius_07-09

    Any advice is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks so much!

    More info on the product:

    Toyota Prius 07-09 iPod iPhone Nano Touch Car Audio Kit Adapter (PXAMG) (PGHTY1)
    SKU: PXAMG_PGHTY1_Toyota_Prius_07-09
    Includes:
    Peripheral PXAMG Universal iPod adapter with HD Radio and auxiliary audio capabilities.

    The PXAMG directly connects your iPod to your radio allowing you to browse your music, by Artist, Album, Genre, and Playlist from the radio controls. This direct connection eliminates the need for noisy FM modulated solutions, and also keeps the iPods internal battery charged.

    Features:

    Keeps the Factory Radio Intact Plug-and-play interface eliminates the need to replace the factory radio, maintaining the vehicles original look and feel.
    Saves Time and Money Cutting-edge technology and compact size provide huge advantages over buying and installing a new stereo with similar capabilities.
    In Most Applications Retains Original Vehicle Features Advanced capabilities retain and all safety and convenience features tied to the factory system.i.e.OEM Satellite, Rear Seat Entertainment, and CD changers (please check vehicle compatibility notes)
    Provides Multiple Entertainment Options Additional auxiliary input connects MP3 players, satellite radio tuners, DVD players, navigation systems and other portable media to the vehicle.
    Delivers Digital-Quality Audio Direct connection to the factory radio ensures static-free, crystal-clear sound from the iPod and many other portable media devices.
    Enables All iPod Features and Functions from the iPod and the Radio iPod Interface displays information and provides iPod control from both the iPod and the radio.
    Works with Multiple Applications USB connection allows the PXAMG to be continually updated with downloadable firmware to work with the latest applications.
    Product Documents:

    PXAMG Installation Guide

    Peripheral PGHTY1 Vehicle specific harness for Toyota vehicles.

    Compatibility:

    Overall Toyota/Lexus/Scion compatibility notes:
    Radio must be equipped with a button labeled "AM/SAT on the face of the radio to be compatible
    In Lexus vehicles equipped with factory satellite, the satellite receiver will have to be disconnected at the satellite tuner location in order for the PXAMG to work correctly
    Radios with a diversity antenna will need to make a small modification to the OEM radios main power harness in order for the HD tuner to work correctly. Please refer to included tech brief with inside the PGHTY1 harness packaging. Diversity antenna systems are identifiable by having two antenna connections to the OEM radio.
    Not compatible in Scion vehicles with the OEM option Pioneer radios with OEL display
    Vehicle specific Toyota/Lexus/Scion compatibility notes:
    In the Toyota Prius, the satellite receiver will have to be disconnected at the satellite tuner location in order for the PXAMG to work correctly.
    In the ToyotaAvalon, the satellite receiver will have to be disconnected at the satellite tuner location in order for the PXAMG to work correctly.
    Not compatible in select 2008-2009 model vehicles that have an XM logo printed on the face of the radio. These radios have an internal satellite tuner and are not compatible; All other radios without the logo and have an AM/SAT button are compatible.
    Product Documents:

    Toyota / Scion / Lexus PXAMG instructions (PGHTY1 harness)
    Toyota / Scion / Lexus PXAMG Quick Reference Card
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    #1 Aerostar39, Dec 10, 2011
  2. jpadc

    jpadc Type before I think too often

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    I actually don't think that unit will work in a 2004 Prius. I don't think the 2004 had the SAT input option. If the radio has an AM/SAT button on the front, then likely it will work. To listen to audio stream services like Spotify he will need to use the Aux input cable that the unit includes.

    If it does not work (and even if it does) I would recommend this unit:

    MediaBridge - iPod, USB, Bluetooth, SIRIUS and AUX integration kit for Toyota, Lexus and Scion DICE Electronics LLC - DRIVE | LIVE | ACCESSORIZE

    as it will allow for the "phone" features to also be integrated so he can do hands free calling with the iPhone as well.

    I don't have one of their products, but many members here do and speak well of them
     
    #2 jpadc, Dec 13, 2011
  3. supra90

    supra90 New Member

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    The product you mention works, but i seen a few reviews that if itunes updates the software causes comunication problems, so i am with jpadc i also recomend the dice electronics interface, if there is a SAT button it will display all the ipod text on the toyota prius screen, but if you don't have that button on the prius radio the interface configuration can be change to be use as a external cd changer mode or MP3 mode
    Toyota iPod Adapter
     
    #3 supra90, Dec 29, 2011
  4. Neodd70

    Neodd70 www.mikesnerdvana.blogspo t.com

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    Not sure if this would work for the 2004 Prius or not but I have the 07 Prius with the MFD that you can control the radio from. I have been searching for an iPhone interface that allows me to control my iPhone from the MFD. What I had found up until now are the ones that use the CD Changer input to emulate a CD Changer using your iPod. What I didnt like about them is they used the generic CD Changer interface on the MFD and you have to create playlists which act like the different CDs of a changer and you can't search for individual songs nor will they display the song info that I wanted. Vias electronics has come out with an updated device called the Medialinq Plus which connects to the CD Changer mode but it replaces the CD changer interface on the MFD with its own overlay. You can search your music on your iPod by artist, album, song, genre ect. using buttons on the touchscreen of the MFD. It will display the song, artist and album of the current song playing as well as the album art, plus it also allows iPod video in as well (everything the aftermarket radios do and also the newer Prius' but from what I've seen it is way better than Toyota's iPod integration solution) . This is all due to the new iOS update that allows the Medialinq Plus to display the info from the iPod onto the MFD. The only downside is the price, $500. I've seen it as low as $449 at some online stores which is still cheaper than buying an aftermarket touchscreen style radio with the same capabilities plus it allows you to keep the stock look which is what I prefer. I hope this helps.
     
    #4 Neodd70, Jan 3, 2012
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