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Old 07-28-13, 08:27 AM
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Hello. Hope I'm not double send this message if so I apologize. I have a 2001 gs300 and wanted to do a stereo swap. What's the best way to do so?
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Originally Posted by Kwoteman
Hello. Hope I'm not double send this message if so I apologize. I have a 2001 gs300 and wanted to do a stereo swap. What's the best way to do so?
A search, plenty of information on here that can help.
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Originally Posted by YxUxMADDDD
yes or does that go directly to the aftermarket amp?
Well if it's from the Head unit and says "Remote" it goes to an aftermarket AMP.

I didn't want to bother with wiring the old OEM amp into my configuration. that AMP sucks ***. it would overheat with the original stuff hooked up to it so I didn't even want to bother.
a nice Alpine PDX-5 took care of everything for me.
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Hey Kwoteman, I recently bought a custom head unit and amplifier with accessories, and subsequently decided to sell my car (Lexus GS300 2002)...SO I have everything you will need, and I can sell it to you for a very low price. I would have returned it but i missed Amazon's stupid 30-day window haha.

The head unit and amp are Pioneer. Message me or email me for more info

2002 GS300
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Hi Exsys2000 or anyone that can help - Guys iam going through a trauma wrecking my tiny brains against installing a new aftermarket head unit to my 1998 lexus gs300. My current system is a w/ nakamichi . What i want is to be able to connect a new aftermarket radio to my existing amp which is is near the front dash board and still be able to use the factory speakers. If you can help with the pdf diagram that will be exceptionally great. I am located in Australia and my email address is rence2@gmail.com
Best regards to all LEXUS fans.
Old 10-25-13, 07:51 AM
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Default After market double din issue

hi guys, just a quick question as i am very confused and hope someone can help me out
so i installed a double din to my 98 gs300 followed the DIY in this site and everything in my radio works now the problem is this since i did the install my climate control, clock and the automatic stick dont work. climate control and clock not working no lights nothing and my stick wont go out of park position or if your in neutral it wont shift to R or P i have to press the shift release to be able to use it. are all the wiring from connected by the radio harness? i notice the factory amp have the other 2 harness plug (black and orange harness) anyone knows what are those for? i didnt plug back the 2 white harness as it says it the DIY. can anyone help me out? thank you
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anyone????
Old 10-25-13, 08:31 PM
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U probably blew a fuse.
Old 10-31-13, 12:37 PM
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i hate my 99 gs 300 for the reason that i could not change my subowoofer with any other speaker becuse of the original amp that it's in... and the older models gave the right to snap into the usb changers, mines have not... big mins for the lex! :/
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Default still have pdf for using factory amp and sub with aftermarket head unit

Originally Posted by Exsys2000
I did change the head unit in my 1998 Lexus GS 300. It was not easy but the sound is incredible and I am using the 7 factory speakers and the factory amp. PM me and I will send you the PDF I made showing the entire process.
Hey man do you still remember how to install aftermarket head unit with factory amp and sub
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Hello sir first time on the forum,have you ever tried the TYTO-01. i have tried two and they make my speakers crackle i want to keep the factory amp and sub woofer what do you know about the 2002 gs 300? mine has a factory pioneer system in it and i am replacing it with a pioneer 7" DVD AVH-X5700BHS can you tell me about any known good boxes that can turn on the amp and pass the audio without making my speakers pop and crackle work?

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Originally Posted by sandart59
Hello sir first time on the forum,have you ever tried the TYTO-01. i have tried two and they make my speakers crackle i want to keep the factory amp and sub woofer what do you know about the 2002 gs 300? mine has a factory pioneer system in it and i am replacing it with a pioneer 7" DVD AVH-X5700BHS can you tell me about any known good boxes that can turn on the amp and pass the audio without making my speakers pop and crackle work?
I used Metra 70-1761 installed with a pioneer 7 inch avh unit and all my factory speakers work and factory sub .... although I have also installed another amp and sub with box in the trunk
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Guys, Look in the audio section. There should be all the info you need there for your audio installation whoes..lol
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Default Please send pdf

Originally Posted by morris
Why dont you post the PDF so if anyone needs it in the future they can find it by searching for this thread?
please email me the pdf for 2005 gs300 bypass so that i can keep the factory amps .Awesume666@gmail.com
thank you
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Originally Posted by Exsys2000
I did change the head unit in my 1998 Lexus GS 300. It was not easy but the sound is incredible and I am using the 7 factory speakers and the factory amp. PM me and I will send you the PDF I made showing the entire process.
whats the pdf?


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