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My radio has gone defective sometimes bluetooth won't connect to my phone and I have to power the car off, not just the radio. I started looking at radio replacements and other than china android knock offs it does not appear there is an aftermarket kit.
Welcome to CL. This has been discussed before and it may be you need to get a used radio to replace it. It also helps to state the year of your CT and if it has Nav. There are many used units on eBay.
Using the easy search feature - see the box at the upper right side of the page that says search this forum. Enter the word Radio and click enter you will find many similar threads such as the few I linked below:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ct-...reen-does.html
its a 2014 f-sport no nav. I would honestly just like to get a normal radio that does bluetooth, AM/FM. I don't need the cd changer or any of the other stuff. Its odd bezel makes it impossible even crutchfield won't give you a radio option.
@SlappyWhite I have my radio from a no-nav 2015 ct200h I will sell you for very cheap. I replaced mine with the android carplay setup and highly reccomend it!
I looked at the carplays and even tried on off ebay, the lack of AM made me sad. All the local sports are on AM. What Android carplay did you use? The one I tried off of ebay had okay audio, no FM antenna adapter however.
You are sure it supports AM? What happens to the drive mode and EV buttons? I went through the specs and it just says FM RDS (i know thats the data system but I can't find AM mentioned.)
@SlappyWhite The AM radio does work. Also there are apps you could stream your favorite AM radio stations via bluetooth to the stereo system. @Neophyte here are some pics:
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@SlappyWhite The AM radio does work. Also there are apps you could stream your favorite AM radio stations via bluetooth to the stereo system. @Neophyte here are some pics:
@CENDIT Thanks! A quick question. Do you find that the map is a little too far below your line of sight for driving, or is it okay?
I was worried about that as well, but I haven't found it to be an issue. I dont use audio alerts, but if you do then it would be even less of an issue. The one that @Carputech posted looks nice as well and is in a more ideal location. I'd be a little weary of the installer messing up the dashboard, but those car audio guys tend to be wizards at this stuff. I unfortunately never came across that version when i did my research, if i had i probably would have picked that one. It's approx 200 more expensive for a smaller and potentially less capable screen though.
The guy who installed mine said always go with the most RAM / fastest version possible. Otherwise you run the risk of it being slow or freezing up on you. So far no issues on mine fully maxed out.
I was worried about that as well, but I haven't found it to be an issue. I dont use audio alerts, but if you do then it would be even less of an issue. The one that @Carputech posted looks nice as well and is in a more ideal location. I'd be a little weary of the installer messing up the dashboard, but those car audio guys tend to be wizards at this stuff. I unfortunately never came across that version when i did my research, if i had i probably would have picked that one. It's approx 200 more expensive for a smaller and potentially less capable screen though.
The guy who installed mine said always go with the most RAM / fastest version possible. Otherwise you run the risk of it being slow or freezing up on you. So far no issues on mine fully maxed out.
Hey CENDIT, I know this is an old thread, but I can't find info on the unit you installed anywhere else and I really think that's the one I want to go with. Kind of wish the framing was more of a matte finish to go better with the rest of the interior instead of the glossy black, but other than that it looks great! First off, how's it holding up for you? You mentioned your installer said go with the most RAM / fastest version possilbe. The link you posted is no longer working, but I managed to find it on AliExpress anyway. Big difference in price ranging from $300 to $600 on the various versions... did your installer clarify what the RAM affects? Does it make any difference in sound or is it more to do with the video display? Looking at this link, do you remember which one you purchased?
Radio Replacement
