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Old 01-26-13, 10:38 AM
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Question Factory Stereo

So, I was wondering my Lexus 350 came with the standard factory stereo installed with an aux component inside the arm rest area. I bought and aux cable to connect my ipod so i wouldn't have to deal with the whole CD senerio but the quality is just not the same. I've been wathcing a few videos on Youtube and saw a few people buy an aftermarket connection that connect with the stereo it's self. Is the quality the same as the AUX? I wish mine came with the Mark Levinson edition but fortunately it didn't, Lol. Also if i was to just convert the whole stereo itself would the steering wheel options still be in effect? That's the main reason why i don't want to convert.

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Here's the aftermarket attachment at Sewell.com:

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2007/5400.html

You can buy modules that allow you to use your steering wheel controls with a aftermarket radio install here's one on ebay:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/PAC-SWI-RC-UN...#ht_1790wt_689
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I transferred my music to a USB stick and the quality of the music is very good on the standard 2011 system.
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Originally Posted by garsarno
I transferred my music to a USB stick and the quality of the music is very good on the standard 2011 system.
Our model only has a aux in, no USB.
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You can also check out this thread on a aftermarket install:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...-es-350-a.html
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Sweet !!! Thanks Man
It's progress in the making.... Pictures comming Soon!
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I documented my replacement in this thread - https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...-a-2007-a.html
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Here is another idea. http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2008/3136.html iPod connection that goes in he dash.
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Originally Posted by HappyJon
Here is another idea. http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2008/3136.html iPod connection that goes in he dash.
Doesn't look like its compatible with iPhone, that sucks!
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