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Lexus GX470 Navigation System

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#1 of 19 Lexus GX470 Navigation Restrictions while Driving by mmegehee

Apr 01, 2007 (11:27 am)

Is there a way to bypass or disable navigation restrictions while driving. I hope spoken with Lexus discretely and they disclaim this activity and mention any changes to software will void warranty. However, it was indirectly mentioned that an electronic jumper may accomplish my objective. Though quite frankly I am in agreement with this restriction conceptually, but it is too restrictive, literally navigation is unusable while driving even for passengers.

#2 of 19 Re: Lexus GX470 Navigation Restrictions while Driving [mmegehee] by tim724

Jun 28, 2007 (12:31 pm)

Replying to: mmegehee (Apr 01, 2007 11:27 am)
you will find what you need on Ebay, very simple process.

#3 of 19 Re: Lexus GX470 Navigation Restrictions while Driving [tim724] by steve_ HOST

Jun 28, 2007 (9:21 pm)

Replying to: tim724 (Jun 28, 2007 12:31 pm)
Do you mean the cut the wire/install a switch hack that may void the warranty? (link)
 
Or the make a new DVD disk with a old version start-up file trick?

#5 of 19 Navigational System problems by maizenblue

Jul 22, 2008 (8:10 am)

I have a 2004 GX470, and the nav system has always had errors. Likes to lose me and put me in unknown places. Recently updated the disc and it is worse than the original one. I've read the manual, made sure settings/region is correct and use the heck out of the calibration/recalibration tool. Still have problems with system losing its place and not finding GPS satellite position. Live in large enough metropolitan city and travel to large cities. Satellite should find me, but it is always lost. Any other owners with this problem and any solutions?

#6 of 19 what happens if I disconnect the battery to reset the electrical system by paulsox

Jul 22, 2008 (3:11 pm)

I continue to experience unexplained occasional electrical problems with my 2004 GX470. A friend suggested I disconnect the battery to reset the electrical system. WILL THIS CAUSE MAJOR PROBLEMS when the system is reset?
 
Any suggestions or recommendations?
 
Thanks

#7 of 19 wrong routing with gx470 Nav by lexusbee

Aug 19, 2008 (6:09 am)

I have 08 gx470 with Nav system. Recently I drove from Dallas(TX) to Rogers (AR). The Nave system showed me 3 routes which are entirely different from yahoo or google maps. Even the shortest/fastest route show and excess of 70 miles. I took the Quick1 and I drove an extra 90 miles (extra 90 mins). While return I followed the yahoo map and I was back in less than 5 hours, compared to 6.5 hours.
 
Did anybody else experience this before. Cn u try this by your nav system too.
 
Thanks,

#8 of 19 Lexus GX470 Navigation Lady by thesilverfox1

Oct 08, 2009 (10:36 am)

The navigation lady that lives under the seat used to talk to me ... she doesn't do it any more...
 
Her directions seem to be OK on the screen
 
Does anyone know how I can get her back?
 
Thanks

#9 of 19 Re: Lexus GX470 Navigation Lady [thesilverfox1] by vcheng

Oct 12, 2009 (6:26 am)

Replying to: thesilverfox1 (Oct 08, 2009 10:36 am)
May be she was laid off.
 
But seriously, go to Options Menu and look for the Guidance Volume setting.

#10 of 19 Re: Lexus GX470 Navigation Lady [vcheng] by thesilverfox1

Oct 13, 2009 (10:55 am)

Replying to: vcheng (Oct 12, 2009 6:26 am)
Good answer... but have already been there.. and AUDIO, etc... without success.
 
Thanks for the reply
 
Pressing on
 
CES

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