Jordanf

I just installed a Clarion CZ-702 head unit with the Metra wiring harness on my 1991 LS400 and only the front tweeters work (front woofers and rears are silent). The unit powers on and seems to be fully functional otherwise. I switched between the 'normal', '2-way' and '3-way' setup options, all of them were still front sound only.

The stock system that I'm trying to replace is the Nak system which had all 4 speakers and sub in working condition before the install.

I pulled out a the entire CD changer system - which appear to be aftermarket way back in the day. This consisted of: CD changer on the trunk roof, with power and signal wires running along driver side of car to a CD control box that was loosely resting on top of the steering column just above the pedals, which led to a handheld controller (to select CD's). The 2 power wires were tapping into the 12v power and accessory (red and orange wires in the stock harness). I cut and insulated the ends of these as they are now dead ends.

Car is completely stock otherwise.

I am planning on installing my new speakers and sub/amp , but wanted to tackle this problem before I get into that.

I checked over my wiring and they are all color matched and in good condition.
I swapped in the factory Nak again and once again only plays through front tweeters.

What could be the problem?

Sc0pe

iTrader: (1)

I'm not sure whether this is the case for older models, but on the 95-00 LS400s with the Nakamichi Audio system couldn't be upgraded without a full audio system overhaul because of the way the speakers were amped, or something along those lines. Are you sure your harness wasn't for the "Lexus Premium Sound" (Pioneer) system?

Jordanf

I believe there is only one type of harness for this gen on ebay or amazon regardless of oem radio option. I'll just try installing all of the speakers and new sub+amp and see if that will do the trick

Sc0pe

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, that'll work, no problem. Just make sure you run your RCAs/Power cables separately so you don't get any odd whining issues.

Kansas

Not true. My double DIN Kenwood DDX470 works great with the Nakamichi amp and all the original speakers in my 2000 LS400.

Sc0pe

iTrader: (1)

I probably should have worded that differently, but I was referring to using a "harness" like Beatsonic, or similar. Anything is possible with custom wiring.

Kansas

Really? You said " the 95-00 LS400s with the Nakamichi Audio system couldn't be upgraded without a full audio system overhaul because of the way the speakers were amped, or something along those lines."

Please stop posting inaccurate information on this forum as you have done over and over and over.

qha_vn

so did I

My upgrade is here

Jordanf

I removed all of the stock speakers and replaced them with the aftermarket ones and they all work now

dc893

Good choice How's it sound? I'm thinking about changing mine out soon. Front passenger speaker is starting to sound fuzzy sometimes and one of the rear ones is completely shot.

Jordanf

Sounds really good nice improvement over the stock ones - I went with 6.5 components and 5.25 coaxial

dc893

Nice, think I will just replace mine with the original size ones.