trunyon

Ok, so I'm pretty upset today finding out that my cracked navigation screen will require me to replace the whole unit which I was just told from Lexus of Clearwater would be $7000.00 to replace. Let me repeat the amount Lexus is happy to charge....$7,000.00 in an IS350 2006. Any ideas on other options? Thanks for any ideas.

Bichon

I'm assuming that you want to retain your OEM unit, and not replace it with aftermarket.

There are numerous vendors on eBay that sell replacement display panel screens (w/digitizer) in the $200-$300 range. There are also vendors on eBay that sell flat-rate mail-in repair of your unit for around $450. You might also be able to find a car stereo repair place locally that can supply and replace the screen for you.

trunyon

I do kind of want to retain my OEM unit, and not replace it with aftermarket. I had no idea they sell display panel screens (w/digitizer) on eBay. What would I search for, keywords? Thanks for your reply by the way

MWIS350

$450 to repair from EBay.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/121279333798?nav=SEARCH

MWIS350

$900 for new one.




http://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Le...igation+screen

Bichon

And here is the display screen and digitizer: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-IS250-IS300-IS350-NAVIGATION-LCD-DISPLAY-TOUCH-SCREEN-2006-2007-2008-2009-/151372862464?hash=item233e869400&vxp=mtr

Icy350

iTrader: (18)

LOL, didn't know a nav screen was half the value of our cars. Gotta give it to lexus for their entertainment.

Bichon

I believe the listing you pictured for a complete unit is for a used unit, not a new one.

darkdream

Parts are always expensive from the dealer. Just because someone buys a car used doesn't mean parts should get cheaper along with time.

cruzinZ

You can find a helpful YouTube video on how to remove the unit from an IS 250/350. Four to six bolts hold it in. It's not rocket science and anyone can do it.

whitebeast

iTrader: (5)

Just be careful with removing the air vents to minimal the risk of damage the dashboard

andper10

If the screen still displays correctly you can just replace the digitizer glass for even less money. There are some Ebay links in the last few pages of the DIY thread. I bought mine from http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-7-3-Touch-Screen-Digitizer-Glass-Replacement-for-Lexus-IS300-IS250-IS350-/321774664344?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aeb43ba98 and installed it last year to fix the touchscreen not responding and it has been going strong since then. It looks like you can get the same thing for less money from other sellers currently. Beware of the ridiculous shipping times for the cheap ones coming from China though.

Bichon

If you read the original poster's question, he says that his screen is cracked. That's why I pointed him towards the listing for a complete display from a US based seller with good feedback who had already sold 175 of them.

trunyon

I want to thank everyone for responding. I truly appreciate your insight. Thanks

andper10

I did read it. The glass can crack without damaging the screen behind it, so I wanted to make the OP aware that a compete display may not be necessary if that is their situation.