I ordered the Pioneer AVIC-N1 for my 98 ES300 and was hoping somebody might be able to link me to an installation guide for the vehicle so I don't have to pay somebody to do it for me


I don't imagine installation will be too bad, but I need to find the VSS wire and I'm not sure where that is located


Also, is there a pictorial guide from removing the stock radio? Not sure how to go about removing it


Last question, is it possible to use the stock CD changer with the unit or will that essentially become useless after installation?

 

I have a Pioneer AVIC-N2 and it wasent too bad of an installation. I havent been able to hook my CD
changer up to the new headunit and I havent found anyone that has yet either. I guess I would need some type of adapter but I'm not sure.

As far as stereo removal try this.
98-01 ES300 Stereo Removal

And as far as the VSS wire. I just didnt wire it up . The navi works fine without it and its accurate.

Now I just upgraded my N2 with the navigation disk from the N3. And there's also instructions on how to bypass the DVD and Navi menus while driving. Just check the mobile/navigation section on the forums on the12volt.com. There's a lot of good information on this site and they can answer alot of you questions. Good luck bro. Its not too bad.

 

can you please give us a link to the forums that shows how to bypass the DVD and Navi menus while driving? because the links to the forums isn't on that site.

Thx

 

thanks so much for the help man

for the last week i've been trying to get help on lextasy's forums and lexusownersclub's forums and the most they've done so far is tell me to take it to an audio shop so i don't **** it up


i think i found a new home

 

there is no way to hook up the stock 6 disc changer to the N-1. It's not compatible. You'll have to go out and buy another Pioneer changer, which is just a waste of cash. You'll really never use it anyway.

 

Yeah I know what you mean bro. Nobody wanted to help me out too. And the audio shop wanted to charge me an arm and a leg for the install. I was getting quotes like $300-$400. And at the time when I did my install I couldnt find a wiring harness and I had to go wire by wire to find the right one. If you havent got a wiring harness here you go: http://www.installer-data.com/aacars...php?carid=3028
This has the wiring harness and the radio mounting kits.
Here you go. I did a quick search on their forum and here's everything that came up. Just read through a few and you'll find what you need. I didnt have time to seach through but its defintely on one of those posts.
http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/...t=Start+Search
This is defintely a good website for stereo related information.

 

thx a lot bro

 

No problem. Post up some pics when ur done.