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modifying base model software

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by eco-geek, Mar 2, 2010.

  1. eco-geek

    eco-geek New Member

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    has anyone upgraded a base model with a nav system or camera to the stock system?

    I recognize this is probably dangerous as hell since the computer controls the car, but I'm just wondering if anyone has attempted or done this.
     
    #1 eco-geek, Mar 2, 2010
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    It's not dangerous. The MFD and Nav system are completely unrelated to the ECUs controlling the car. It's not like the Prius has one PC running MS Windows.

    As for modifying the base software for Nav, it doesn't work that way. You need a whole new MFD with all of the Nav hardware.

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Mar 2, 2010
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    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

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    Now that would be dangerous. :madgrin:
     
    #3 dogfriend, Mar 2, 2010
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    got it, thanks qbee42.

    dogfriend, true that! lol
     
    #4 eco-geek, Mar 5, 2010
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