The MYTOUCH-VIM does not add a Navigation system, external video sources or iPod video integration. These features must be available when the vehicle is in park from the factory.

If it doesn't add external video sources, what video can be displayed?

 

There are analog video inputs in the armrest. They only work while in park.

 

Yeah, I have RCA inputs under the armrest. The main uses would be streaming video/audio from an iphone or hooking up a nintendo for lols.

 

On one hand, it would be super cool to have digital cable in my car via my smartphone and slingbox. On the other I'd probably drive off the road when my team scored and this bypass is expensive, hard to install and probably not legal.

Id be interested in seeing what some others might have experienced with this product though.

Sent from my Telus Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate

 

Lockpick is much cheaper, when they finally get one working for the Focus

 

I could be mistaken, but when I last looked into navtv solutions, it made the navigation system not work (on cars so equipped). Not sure if this is still the case.

 

yeah i have another much cheaper option. get the bypass wiring for $25-$75 and have your local stereo shop install it. not best buy or any chain store like that. since its illegal, none of them will do it

 

From a Fellow Focus Fanatic



Thanks for the recommendation, but could specify what exactly are the "bypass wiring for $25-$75" and where would you get them?

Thanks again.

 

I'd like to know about this wiring as well. As I understand it it's not possible to bypass. I have an 2010 F150, and If there's a bypass for that and for the focus, I'd love to do it.

 

Me too

I too would like to know what the by-pass wiring is.

 

It's good to know that somebody found a way, but the price is a little steep.

I am working on a solution and will start a blog soon to document my exploits.

At present, I have OpenElec/XMBC working on Raspberry Pi with remote control courtesy of an Android app, and will work on decoding the CAN bus signals soon.

I am waiting for a Pi case to arrive this week and then I'll install the Pi in my Focus and set up a LAN to work with my phone as an Internet gateway as well as other connected devices.

When the blog gets off the ground I'll post a link to it here:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=294546