j3r

Hey guys, I need some help with pairing my iPhone 4S to my 2010 Lexus IS250. Basically I was able to pair it as both a phone, and an audio player. I am also able to play music, and call.

However, my issue is, when I play music, there is nothing displaying on the car radio unit. Almost seems like the system is off, but music is coming out, and the volume works. Shouldn't it display the song titles, or even just say what level the volume is when I turn it up or down? It doesn't have factory installed navi btw.

ChiLexus10

IThe way mine works is if I play music from a saved folder in my phone it shows up on the screen,if its over YouTube or anything internet related it does not.I hope that helps

j3r

I tried that as well, but still the screen is blank. Weird thing is, even when I hook up my iPod via USB, it plays fine as well, but nothing is displayed on the car unit. Only time there is something displayed is when I use the radio, or the Aux (3.5mm) audio cable. When its either usb or bluetooth, it's blank with no light, exactly how the unit looks when its turned off.

User 41924

I have an '11 IS, which I assume is the same. Maybe not. While Bluetooth connectivity with my iPhone 4 can be an issue at times, it does show the music detail when it's working properly. In fact, it even displays it when I can't get it to actually play music!

I would suggest that you take it to a "Technology Expert" at your dealer. This issue seems pretty straight forward, and they might be able to tell you if it's working as expected.

FSportIS

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My 2012 IS displays everything. The bluetooth even works with other music apps as well.

Lex_Giorgio

I have a 2010 and it displays the track number, time. I've never pressed the TEXT button to see if it displays the track though. It also shows the volume if I'm changing it using the car buttons.

When I make calls it displays: NO NAME

I'm using a Samsung S4.

510to808

sounds like its broke, take to dealer, if you can afford it,

DryEye

Have you tried pressing the "Text" button?

j3r

Yeah, I have tried pressing all buttons while the music is playing via Bluetooth or iPod USB. The function buttons actually work, pressing "3" pauses, pressing Mute, increasing the volume works also. But nothing displaying in terms of text, etc.

j3r

It seems as if the backlight completely turns off when I use USB or Bluetooth.

Lex_Giorgio

I tried mine tonight and when I press text, it displays everything. Try another phone before taking the radio to get checked.