Yeah I couldn't find any written evidence anywhere, at least in English. It was a risk but worthwhile. I found the parts on Ebay but I also looked at Car-Part.com. Unfortunately the 2016+ parts are overpriced compared to the 2015 and earlier parts which trade for a fraction of the price. You'll need a 2016+ screen and a 2016 or 2017 radio, just make sure it has the brown connector on the back. That connector is actually not used but it will indicate it's the correct model to use.

Cost for me was about $1,800. I paid a little more for a good condition screen. On the radio the ask was $1,600ish but I offered $800 and it was accepted. I bought the plastic surround directly from a Lexus dealer online, Bell Lexus, it was around $80 new.

Install is fairly easy, there are plenty of GROM or BeatSonic installation videos on YouTube that cover the removal of the screen and radio to get you on the right track. I would imagine an installer would be around a couple hundred dollars.

Even though I already had screen mirroring, I actually like the factory system. Full screen carplay/AA options are available but I like the stability of the factory system or screen mirroring.

 

Thank you for your response. $1800 doesn't sound bad at all considering I will be saving money going for this model rather than a car with the screen already built in. I looked at car-part.com from your earlier response but I could not figure out what the parts where called for me to search for them. I found the screen on eBay but it was very pricey at around $2500.

It sounds like you installed it yourself. Would you say the install would be rather straight-forward for someone with no experience doing this kind of stuff?

Also, another concern I have been having is the computer/electric malfunctions that might arise from switching the screen. Have you faced anything like that? I also want the factory system; the navigation screen looks really nice especially at night.

 

I have figured out what parts to search for on car-part.com but just to clarify for the radio, which ID number of the receiver would fit on the car?

 

Mine is P11157, P11152 will also work. Pretty much any 2016 or 2017 with the Brown connector on the lower right (next to the green connector) will work. A couple things changed in 2018 that I can't know for sure will work. Any 2016-2020 screen will work.

The 12.3 plastic screen surround is part# 5542130100

The current 2020 NAV map SD card is part: PT219GEN0920. You don't need this but I wanted the latest since the maps that came with the radio were from 2016.

 

Its straightforward and fairly simple once you watch a few videos but I have a couple decades experience of working on cars at an enthusiast's level. The main connector has fragile pins so you need to be careful when removing and inserting.

Also there are the basics of working with electronics such as not shorting any wires, tugging too hard on the harnesses, taking photos of everything before you disconnect, using a magnet tool to remove and insert bolts to not lose them and to not overtighten interior bolts and screws.

if installed properly there is no risk of malfunction since its OEM parts the car was designed for.

Everything is a simple plastic clip harness connector except for that main pin harness which is not 100% foolproof. With zero experience, I would tread carefully considering how expensive some of the parts are.

Here's a couple videos I found helpful, but there are likely more:




Here's a screen I found for $800. The plastic protector is cracked but you may be able to find a cheap pre-2016 screen to just get the plastic for it. The new price of that plastic is over $500.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Info-GPS-TV...YAAOSwYAVefflh

Keep searching everyday and search separately for the terms. For example: 2016 Lexus GS350 Screen, then 2017 Lexus GS350 Screen, then 2018 Lexus GS350 screen. Interchange GS350 for GS200t as well since many 200ts came with the larger screen. Same goes for the radio. The radio I got was listed under GS200t so I would have never would have found it if I was searching for GS350. As time passes you will get fatigued and the search for the ultimate deal may waver. I decided it was worth it to settle paying a bit more for one that I know has a return policy and good high resolution photos showing any potential imperfections. In the end I saved over 10K on my non-nav 200t vs. a GS350 so its still a good value and a worthy upgrade, which may also affect the resale value when it comes times to sell.

Always make sure you obtain the VIN for the donor vehicle and verify the year using the Lexus driver's site or app. I have seen some 2015 radios advertised as working on 2016+ when that is not true. Make sure the donor radio is out of a 2016 or 2017 and also verify the brown connector as I mentioned. The screen is fine from any 2016-2020.

 

Thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate it. I have already started looking for the ideal parts and will hopefully begin the process soon. I will keep you updated and will definitely be back with more questions hahaha.

 

Great info, I just got a 2015 with NAV and have been thinking about the CarPlay units when I read about the difference in the split screen of the 2013-2015 and 2016 on up. What are the other differences in the head unit and screen? Would not mind something with a faster more responsive processor.

 

I am not sure since I went from a 2016 to a 2016 screen but check out the link in post # 2 of this thread, that should have the pre 2016 to 2016+ info you need.

 

Full screen maps and better graphics are the main improvements.

 

It's a higher resolution screen? Is the mouse interaction still super slow and clunky?
The former is nice, but the latter would be huge.

 

Yeah looks higher resolution. The mouse behaves the same as before, no noticeable difference.