SeaGreen

Hey y'all, Newbie here... I have had custody of my in-law's '01 Lexus LX 470 for a few months and I'm just now getting around to tackling a couple of annoying problems.

1) The Mark Levinson amp went bad so the radio doesn't work. I've searched here and other places all sources so far indicate that replacing the amp is the only solution. Unless... can it be definitively said that there is no other substitute for an OEM/rebuilt LM amp? Also, as far as junkyard donors go, are all of the ML amps for all Lexuses of the era the same - ie. can I score one from another model?

2) About a year after the stereo went, the center dash LCD's stopped working. AC controls still work, you just cant see them. Will replacing the ML amp solve this problem? Or is there some type of processor or separate fuse or fuse block that can be replaced such that the LCD's work again?

Thanks in advance for your replies.

SeaGreen

OK, I found out that the problems are not related. A reputable Lexus/Toyota tech told me the problem with the AC/Heater LCD display is that the entire Heater/AC control head needs to be pulled from the dash and replaced. However, I don't have adequate member privileges to post a WTB in the classifieds... anyone have one of these units, or know if '98-'07 Toyota Land Cruisers have compatible AC controls? Thanks, SG.