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VAIS Tech SL2Vi working in 2005 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by BobR, Dec 7, 2007.

  1. BobR

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    I've been testing the SL2Vi in my 2005 Package 4 - Non JBL Radio Prius.
    The iPod part works perfectly with my iPhone but because Apple now requires a special chip for the video, that isn't working with the iPhone.

    VAIS Tech will soon have another cable that has this chip. I'll report back when I test the new cable.

    I was able to borrow a co-workers 5th Gen iPod video during lunch and took the one picture with my iPhone. Interestingly the radio understands a DVD player and that's what the SL2Vi is emulating. I'll post more pictures as I have a chance to take them.

    http://homepage.mac.com/brusso/PriusRadio/PhotoAlbum76.html

    Bob
     
    #1 BobR, Dec 7, 2007
  2. JasonQG

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    That's awesome. Keep us updated.
     
    #2 JasonQG, Dec 10, 2007
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    The day I get an iPod kit for the Prius is when they will be able to use audio AND video, both functions able to be controlled from the steering wheel and touchscreen.
     
    #3 ilusnforc, Dec 11, 2007
  4. BobR

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    That's actually the way it works. The SL2Vi emulates a DVD player and there are video controls over the iPod on the MFD.
     
    #4 BobR, Dec 14, 2007
  5. longterm

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    I put the SoundLinq into my 07 Prius two days ago, and everything about it was perfect.

    I found a PDF here in this forum somewhere (can't remember where now) that had instructions and photos on putting it into the Prius, and without this, it would've been a daunting task.

    As it was, the whole process took perhaps 30 minutes at most. The only step that I missed was programming the Vais, which the PDF didn't mention; once I did that, it worked immediately (instructions are in the Vais box).

    Yesterday I added a trailer hitch bar, which I found at Coastal (http://www.coastaletech.com); it too went on without a problem. I had to use the included mount strap to pull the tailpipe up a little--without doing that, my car sounded like a pickup truck because the tailpipe was touching the hitch bar. I also highly recommend this mod too--great for my bicycle rack.
     
    #5 longterm, Dec 15, 2007
  6. fallonjj@comcast.net

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    Just installed it on my 2008. Video wouldnt work. Vais tech said it was something about the eBrake cable doesnt connect to mdf. and that i would have to send them pix of my set up.

    Did u have to do something other then the simple install? cutting cables... not what i want to do..?
     
    #6 [email protected], Jan 31, 2008
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