2016 Low Meage. Screen blanks out. Any cheaper fix?

 

It would be less expensive to replace it with one of the CarPlay units. There is at least one company that make "drop in" replacements that maintain all the original functionality; and add wireless CarPlay or Android equivalent. I think they're around $1000.

 

There are rebuild services for these units, they normally run $700-$800 for mother board repair from what I've seen.

Here is one company: https://taninautoelectronix.com/shop...TU_H-1yUFQCOJl

 

Might wanna look into junk yards as well.. Also, try Rock Auto ( usually my goto )

 

How about HAVC still working, if not, you most likely had a dead head unit. Without a functional head unit, any after market android CarPlay unit will not work for you. If that is the case, your only option would be to get a replacement unit or have the current one repaired by few of those outlets.

 

https://phoenixautomotiveinc.com/pro...YaAsMCEALw_wcB

This kind will replace the whole system. They were more popular a couple years ago, but they can be spec with latest operating systems.

 

Even those old phoenix unit mentioned above will still required a fully functional head unit to work. It just require more work to disassemble the head unit to remove the face plate and re-fitted with the phoenix unit, which means that screen black out is only due to actually the screen portion malfunction. If the screen black out was due to head unit logic board issue, non of those CarPlay Android unit will not work at all.

 

I was under the impression these newer Tesla style are plug n play (from GXBob video); have you actually istalled one?

 

OP, maybe the micro sd card is corrupted? I have rarely see the complete unit failing on this gen, I saw several GX when hunting for mine and I saw a couple more than 150k miles, but hey, anything is possible.. did you rule out fuse issue? If the unit produce sound and you only have issues with your LCD panel (which is usually the case), talking from exprience here with a faulty screen of a GS350 2007, any aftermarket unit is total garbage, sepcially those "tesla ones" They are extremely buggy and slow not to consider that they look way out of place in the GX (IMHO), when I was shopping for my GX I tried a couple with aftermarket units and I truly hate them. If you do go for a complete unit replacement, if it was me, I will stick to Hamilton or carlinklife as last choice, nothing outside those two.

As for the correct part, the screens on the 2014 - 2019 are made by sharp part number LQ080Y5DG05, not only the GX uses that screen so you can hunt for it, if you can remove your unit and confirm the part number will be great. In the case of my GS I found that the part was produced by Toshiba and got a brand new replacement and changed it myself saved me hundred probably thousand of dollars.

BTW, the first gen 2012 - 2013 are made by toshiba, which explains why those screen looks and feel a lot like my old GS one (NEL75-AB9281AA)

 

yes. Years ago. Not good and took out soon after install. As I have said, I had to go through disassemble the head unit, took out the from control **** and penal, refit the OEM head unit behind Tesla styled screen. Not worth it at all.

 

Just so some basic information, Lexus/Toyota head unit is not just a simple Audio head unit, it is customized with built-in ECU and CAN communication unit, without it, you will lose not only just audio, HVAC, functions, but all kinds of communication, such as airbag status, steering control, and other critical communications between various ECUs. Therefore, no matter which path that you would like to take to replace or modify the existing setup, you will need a basically functional OEM head unit. So, in your case, the best case would be a bad or burned out LCD screen, then you have the option to go with after market Android unit that works injunction with the OEM head unit with some added benefits. The worst scenario, you have a malfunction head unit, then you will have it either replaced or repaired as the first and only step before any other options that you may like. Unfortunately there is just not any other way around it.

As for Android unit option, there are few to choose from: (after you have a fully functional OEM head unit)
1) add-on unit that utilize the existing screen. (That option may not apply to you if your LCD screen is bad or burned out)
2) similar looks like 2022+ screen layout unit, which will also support Lexus OEM interface and menu, as well as all the OEM audio function, includes HD radio and Satellite Radio, etc.
3) retrofitted GX550 screen layout unit, which will have NO access to OEM interface, such as OEM setup menu, OEM audio, HD radio, Sat radio, dvd player, etc. The unit will have its built-in Android based FM radio only. Other audio sources such as Bluetooth stream will be completely under Android system.
4) a new version of above option but with a major upgrade that WILL support the OEM interface, setup menu, and all OEM audio options. Basically, bring the best of both OEM and Android functionalities. I am currently doing testing of the unit for manufacturer, and new unit should be released in April if not sooner. My personal first impression is very positive. Here is the integrated OEM interface for reference:



will keep everyone posted with the final review and results in coming days.