GROM: Toyota Prius 2008 iPod Interface Adapter installation

[komoriboy]

This video helped me a lot thanks. As has already been said the vent cover is a bit of a pain as you think it may break but it does just pop off, also a long screwdriver helps to undo the distribution block otherwise its a bit hard to get your hand in to undo the screw ;-)

[aomathur]

I have had the grom ipod interface in my wife's prius for about 3 months, works great. The instructions here are helpful, had difficulty in getting the vent out-was scared of breaking it. But somehow managed to do it. Getting it professionally done (parts + labor) would have cost at least $180, and i got it done for simply the part price - from Grom from around $90. And yes, you can hide the GROM box as hsocasnavarro mentioned, above the glove box (must push in from behind and up).

[gromaudio]

@aomathur Thanks !

[Meatpackage]

do you need to disconnect the battery (not the battery pack) before doing this?

[gromaudio]

No. Installation is simple so no need :)

[Meatpackage]

do you know of a kit that will allow me to use hook up my iphone 3G to my 2005 prius?

great video, thanks

[gromaudio]

Check our web site for TOY-I2: gromaudio com

[tomatochan]

So i need to buy the small 12 pin connector and interface?

[gromaudio]

Yes, device already come with cable

[gromaudio]

Great!

Thank you for your comments!

[hsocasnavarro]

Thanks a lot!

Do you think the installation will be the same for a 2005 model? The car looks exactly the same but the audio system is a little different (still a JBL 6-cd changer)

[gromaudio]

Yep, will be the same. We did it on other years as well.

[hsocasnavarro]

Awesome!

Just got mine up and working!! Installation was a breeze, but here are a couple of suggestions:

1)I lost the screw that holds the distribution box when I tried to put it back in place. That's because I put the box first and then tried to thread the screw. But it's too far, hence the problem. It's better to put the screw in the hole first and then put the box back in place

[hsocasnavarro]

2)You can hide the GROM box away behind the glove compartment. Before you put it back, place the GROM device on the white plastic base. It fits very nicely between it and the metal bar on top. I used velcro tape to hold it in place and keep it from vibrating. This way you only have the black cable visible in the glove compartment.

[TricieBaby]

So cool! I was just looking for a nice clear version (not live) of this Cure song...wasn't expecting this video. Really cool idea! Great song choice too...obviously!! :-)

[setlaew]

You are good! One hand working while the other films... priceless!

Thanks for the post.