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Feeding a wire from stereo to windscreen vent?

Feeding a wire from stereo to windscreen vent?

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
06-10-2017, 03:33 AM
#1
Hi guys,

I'm planning on using my iPhone 4 as a satnav since my TomTom unit has been a POS since day one.

My plan is to buy a window suction kit for the iPhone so that it picks up the best GPS signal possible and then hook it up to my GROM unit, so that i can get the nav instructions through the stereo along with my music Smile

I want the install to look as clean as possible, so I think the best route for the iPhone cable would be to come through the windscreen vents. My question is: is there a direct route from the back of the center console (headunit area) to the windscreen vents without any drilling or pulling apart the entire dash?
jimxms
06-10-2017, 03:33 AM #1

Hi guys,

I'm planning on using my iPhone 4 as a satnav since my TomTom unit has been a POS since day one.

My plan is to buy a window suction kit for the iPhone so that it picks up the best GPS signal possible and then hook it up to my GROM unit, so that i can get the nav instructions through the stereo along with my music Smile

I want the install to look as clean as possible, so I think the best route for the iPhone cable would be to come through the windscreen vents. My question is: is there a direct route from the back of the center console (headunit area) to the windscreen vents without any drilling or pulling apart the entire dash?

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
06-10-2017, 03:40 AM
#2
I would guess it's simpler to run the cable out of the side of the dash than through the actual vent but I don't know a lot about these things so will leave it to someone who does Smile

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
06-10-2017, 03:40 AM #2

I would guess it's simpler to run the cable out of the side of the dash than through the actual vent but I don't know a lot about these things so will leave it to someone who does Smile


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Phil01
Posting Freak
2,004
06-10-2017, 03:42 AM
#3
I find the voice guidance so annoying, I turn the volume down and just use the map direction for guidance, just like a map

1990 Eunos Roadster in Mariner DU blue
Cobalt cat back, Decat pipe, 15in Red Rota GT3 alloys, Toyo tyres, Lowered on Coil overs, Red anti roll bars, 14degree timing mod, white dash kit, illuminated side marker lights,
Halo ring headlights, OEM windblocker, Bluetooth streaming HU, Blue leather handbrake and gear lever gaitor, Centre brake/tail light mod, Blue velour door cards, Polished cam cover, Polished front strut bar, 4xheadrest speakers, JDM floor mats, Suede semi dish steering wheel,
Phil01
06-10-2017, 03:42 AM #3

I find the voice guidance so annoying, I turn the volume down and just use the map direction for guidance, just like a map


1990 Eunos Roadster in Mariner DU blue
Cobalt cat back, Decat pipe, 15in Red Rota GT3 alloys, Toyo tyres, Lowered on Coil overs, Red anti roll bars, 14degree timing mod, white dash kit, illuminated side marker lights,
Halo ring headlights, OEM windblocker, Bluetooth streaming HU, Blue leather handbrake and gear lever gaitor, Centre brake/tail light mod, Blue velour door cards, Polished cam cover, Polished front strut bar, 4xheadrest speakers, JDM floor mats, Suede semi dish steering wheel,

Lexuspat
Administrator
6,827
06-10-2017, 03:49 AM
#4
you probably be able to do it but think you might have to pull the dash away or get behind it to get the wire feed through

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Lexuspat
06-10-2017, 03:49 AM #4

you probably be able to do it but think you might have to pull the dash away or get behind it to get the wire feed through


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reganlives
Posting Freak
1,230
06-10-2017, 04:34 AM
#5
Why dont you feed the wire through the dash try at the top of the dash. I fed the power cable through the gap for my camera detector and its a perfect position.
reganlives
06-10-2017, 04:34 AM #5

Why dont you feed the wire through the dash try at the top of the dash. I fed the power cable through the gap for my camera detector and its a perfect position.

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
06-10-2017, 04:36 AM
#6
Hmm...I pulled my dash tray apart the other day and couldn't find any way to feed able through. I've got one of the pop-up dash trays btw.
jimxms
06-10-2017, 04:36 AM #6

Hmm...I pulled my dash tray apart the other day and couldn't find any way to feed able through. I've got one of the pop-up dash trays btw.

reganlives
Posting Freak
1,230
06-10-2017, 04:42 AM
#7
I'll take a pic of mine mate and show you. Basically, just feed the cable through the edge of the tray where the tray meets the rest of the dash. No need to make holes in the tray or dash either, just squeeze the cable through the gap.
reganlives
06-10-2017, 04:42 AM #7

I'll take a pic of mine mate and show you. Basically, just feed the cable through the edge of the tray where the tray meets the rest of the dash. No need to make holes in the tray or dash either, just squeeze the cable through the gap.

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
06-10-2017, 04:43 AM
#8
jimxms Hmm...I pulled my dash tray apart the other day and couldn't find any way to feed able through. I've got one of the pop-up dash trays btw.

I think he means just put it in the gap behind the dash tray rather than actually through it.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
06-10-2017, 04:43 AM #8

jimxms Hmm...I pulled my dash tray apart the other day and couldn't find any way to feed able through. I've got one of the pop-up dash trays btw.

I think he means just put it in the gap behind the dash tray rather than actually through it.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
06-10-2017, 04:56 AM
#9
Ahh I see what ya mean. Hmm interesting, might have to give that a try tonight. I assumed the cable was too thick for that.
jimxms
06-10-2017, 04:56 AM #9

Ahh I see what ya mean. Hmm interesting, might have to give that a try tonight. I assumed the cable was too thick for that.

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