LX - 1st and 2nd Gen (1996-2007) Post here for topics related to the LX470 or LX450

2003 LX 470 Rear camera/XM mod

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-07-05, 08:12 PM
  #1  
venom47
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
venom47's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: AZ
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 2003 LX 470 Rear camera/XM mod

Has anybody done AVIC 100 install on their LX's for rear camera and A/V input to the . How did it work out? What camera did you use? What other parts do you need for the XM mod? How do you like it?

I know...a ton of questions but trying to do it right.

Thanks
Old 03-18-06, 04:26 PM
  #2  
jjaw
Driver School Candidate
 
jjaw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: ks
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by venom47
Has anybody done AVIC 100 install on their LX's for rear camera and A/V input to the . How did it work out? What camera did you use? What other parts do you need for the XM mod? How do you like it?

I know...a ton of questions but trying to do it right.

Thanks

I'm looking at buying a 2003 LX470. Has anyone done the above? I mainly want a backup camera. Thanks
Old 03-19-06, 11:00 PM
  #3  
bluestar
Lexus Fanatic
 
bluestar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MA
Posts: 6,424
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jjaw
I'm looking at buying a 2003 LX470. Has anyone done the above? I mainly want a backup camera. Thanks
If the backup camera is important to you, why not go for the 2004 model which has it ? The '03 DVD setup is a Gen 2, and will cost you an-arm-and-a-leg to retrofit the Gen 4 version to an 03 LX. I should know since I enquired at my local Lex dealership. Best to go for the 2004, imo.

Here is the Gen 4 in the MY 2004 LX470 with the BT and rear camera.... IMO, it is much better and worth upgrading to an 04 model...
Attached Thumbnails 2003 LX 470 Rear camera/XM mod-gen4-nav.jpg  
Old 03-20-06, 07:18 AM
  #4  
V8_Fan
Racer
 
V8_Fan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,406
Likes: 0
Received 38 Likes on 29 Posts
Default

Isn't the '02-'03 a gen 3 and the '04+ a gen 4?I have the factory manuals for the '03 including the electrical manual. Anyways, the upgrade to the next gen (I would guess) would involve a software change, so that would require a complete NAV-ECU replacement...$$$$. My hunch is the only software difference is some firmware to communicate w/ the camera and the interface (and to tie that in with the reverse signal from the tranny), but that is still a software upgrade, meaning full replacement of the ECU's.
Old 03-20-06, 08:57 AM
  #5  
bluestar
Lexus Fanatic
 
bluestar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MA
Posts: 6,424
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Jim_Chow
Isn't the '02-'03 a gen 3 and the '04+ a gen 4?I have the factory manuals for the '03 including the electrical manual. Anyways, the upgrade to the next gen (I would guess) would involve a software change, so that would require a complete NAV-ECU replacement...$$$$. My hunch is the only software difference is some firmware to communicate w/ the camera and the interface (and to tie that in with the reverse signal from the tranny), but that is still a software upgrade, meaning full replacement of the ECU's.
You are probably right... The '03 LX470 is in the Gen2 & Gen 3 category according to this link

http://www.lexus-parts.com/Nav_Gener...20Chart_lk.pdf

Mine said Gen-2 (Sept 2002 release) before I upgraded to the 2005 DVD version. My truck was built April 2003, so its just under 3 yrs old and still had a Gen-2 Nav. I dunno which '03s were Gen-3 tho'...
Old 03-20-06, 02:36 PM
  #6  
V8_Fan
Racer
 
V8_Fan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,406
Likes: 0
Received 38 Likes on 29 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by bluestar
You are probably right... The '03 LX470 is in the Gen2 & Gen 3 category according to this link

http://www.lexus-parts.com/Nav_Gener...20Chart_lk.pdf

Mine said Gen-2 (Sept 2002 release) before I upgraded to the 2005 DVD version. My truck was built April 2003, so its just under 3 yrs old and still had a Gen-2 Nav. I dunno which '03s were Gen-3 tho'...
Getting an updated DVD for the gen-2/3 I don't think necessarily makes it a gen-5, right? Doesn't that just update the map database? Don't the graphics still look the same as before?
Old 03-22-06, 04:10 PM
  #7  
bluestar
Lexus Fanatic
 
bluestar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MA
Posts: 6,424
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Jim_Chow
Getting an updated DVD for the gen-2/3 I don't think necessarily makes it a gen-5, right? Doesn't that just update the map database? Don't the graphics still look the same as before?
Correct. I have the update. It is simply a map update not the Gen upgrade. LOL...
Old 03-30-06, 10:23 AM
  #8  
therock55
Driver School Candidate
 
therock55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: ca
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Do you have the update dvd for the 2003 model navigation system. I have a 2003 toyota land cruiser with nav and need to update my database. would you be willing to sell a copy, I'm in SoCal. I have a program that can copy dvd's. Let me know thanks.
Old 02-06-14, 04:58 PM
  #9  
jaxs
Driver School Candidate
 
jaxs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: hio
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default rear camera

Originally Posted by venom47
Has anybody done AVIC 100 install on their LX's for rear camera and A/V input to the . How did it work out? What camera did you use? What other parts do you need for the XM mod? How do you like it?

I know...a ton of questions but trying to do it right.

Thanks
How do you take out the old camera that stopped working
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kelevra
LX - 1st and 2nd Gen (1996-2007)
2
06-06-18 07:33 AM
bigchair63
GX - 1st Gen (2003-2009)
1
03-28-18 10:46 AM
hoangpham
LX - 1st and 2nd Gen (1996-2007)
13
07-17-16 12:13 PM
lexurious
GX - 1st Gen (2003-2009)
2
01-12-04 07:00 PM



Quick Reply: 2003 LX 470 Rear camera/XM mod



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:47 AM.