#Mark #Levinson ( #ML ) discussion / questions / problems
10th Gear
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 11
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From: Utah
No Bass to Mark Levinson when restarting car...weird
I’m looking for help guys and gals...I’ve been trying to troubleshoot an issue I’ve been having for over a month. I’ll try to explain... Each time I start my vehicle the bass in the audio overall sounds weak, or underpowered. In the audio screen, when I click on sound, I see that it has stored my bass settings, which I have set at 2 from the max. As soon as I move the bass up OR down in the sound settings it comes to life. The audio sounds full, like it should! I have to do this every time I restart my car. It’s like it doesn’t store the bass setting... Treble and Mid seem unaffected. Yes, the subwoofer is still working, before and after I adjust the bass from a restart. I have pulled the fuse, tried to do resets by unplugging the battery from the car for ~ 2 hours. I’ve gone into the service menu on the infotainment to see if there is anything in there (holding info and flipping on headlights 3 times). Nothing has seemed to help. Any other suggestions??? Is there a more complete way to reset the infotainment or some wiring harness I should check?
For reference I have a 2013 Premium with the Mark Levinson Sound system.
For reference I have a 2013 Premium with the Mark Levinson Sound system.
Last edited by GXORUT; Mar 2, 2020 at 07:35 PM.
10th Gear
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 11
Likes: 9
From: Utah
I had a moment to play a little before work today. Results are the same for each input I tried. FM, USB, and Bluetooth all sound anemic until I adjust the bass up or down. Once I adjust it on one input it works across the board, until I restart my car...
Lead Lap
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Crappy ol' Texas
Sounds like what happened to my wife's Cayenne just before cutting out all together. The sound comes back intermittently, but it's definitely needing to be replaced. Maybe check out www.car-part.com for a used amp, then swap it out. Shouldn't be too difficult.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 32
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From: Midwest
"Mark Levinson 17-speaker 330-watt, all channels driven, @ less than 0.1% THD, 20-20,000 Hz48 Premium Surround Sound Audio System25 with Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL), 7.1 architecture and in-dash, single-feed, six-disc DVD/CD auto-changer"
Apologize if this was thoroughly discussed over the years in other threads. I want to make sure I have accurate info for the FAQ here as well as the GXOR Wiki.
Potentially some unicorns models out there?
Apologize if this was thoroughly discussed over the years in other threads. I want to make sure I have accurate info for the FAQ here as well as the GXOR Wiki.
Potentially some unicorns models out there?
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2020
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From: MD
Mark Levinson Info
Hi everyone,
After digging through these forums and manufacturer websites, I found that little to no information exists for the 2nd Gen GX audio systems with the Mark Levinson package installed. I embarked on the long journey of dismantling various pieces of my "new" (new to me) 2014 GX to upgrade my subwoofer. I previously had a 2002 Toyota Sienna that I installed an additional amp and subwoofer in. I wanted to then install it in this Lexus. I'll be posting many detailed photos of the components following this initial post. It will be a day or two before I put everything back together so if anyone wants any info or pictures on the system and its rear sub/amp, feel free to ask below and I'll try my best. WARNING: the Mark Levinson audio package is MUCH more difficult to work with than the standard stock system. It was well worth it though since I spend long hours researching my audio equipment.
After digging through these forums and manufacturer websites, I found that little to no information exists for the 2nd Gen GX audio systems with the Mark Levinson package installed. I embarked on the long journey of dismantling various pieces of my "new" (new to me) 2014 GX to upgrade my subwoofer. I previously had a 2002 Toyota Sienna that I installed an additional amp and subwoofer in. I wanted to then install it in this Lexus. I'll be posting many detailed photos of the components following this initial post. It will be a day or two before I put everything back together so if anyone wants any info or pictures on the system and its rear sub/amp, feel free to ask below and I'll try my best. WARNING: the Mark Levinson audio package is MUCH more difficult to work with than the standard stock system. It was well worth it though since I spend long hours researching my audio equipment.
Lead Lap
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 4,877
Likes: 1,441
From: GA
Hi everyone,
After digging through these forums and manufacturer websites, I found that little to no information exists for the 2nd Gen GX audio systems with the Mark Levinson package installed. I embarked on the long journey of dismantling various pieces of my "new" (new to me) 2014 GX to upgrade my subwoofer. I previously had a 2002 Toyota Sienna that I installed an additional amp and subwoofer in. I wanted to then install it in this Lexus. I'll be posting many detailed photos of the components following this initial post. It will be a day or two before I put everything back together so if anyone wants any info or pictures on the system and its rear sub/amp, feel free to ask below and I'll try my best. WARNING: the Mark Levinson audio package is MUCH more difficult to work with than the standard stock system. It was well worth it though since I spend long hours researching my audio equipment.
After digging through these forums and manufacturer websites, I found that little to no information exists for the 2nd Gen GX audio systems with the Mark Levinson package installed. I embarked on the long journey of dismantling various pieces of my "new" (new to me) 2014 GX to upgrade my subwoofer. I previously had a 2002 Toyota Sienna that I installed an additional amp and subwoofer in. I wanted to then install it in this Lexus. I'll be posting many detailed photos of the components following this initial post. It will be a day or two before I put everything back together so if anyone wants any info or pictures on the system and its rear sub/amp, feel free to ask below and I'll try my best. WARNING: the Mark Levinson audio package is MUCH more difficult to work with than the standard stock system. It was well worth it though since I spend long hours researching my audio equipment.
Thanks!
Edit: oh, and the existing tweeters.
Last edited by tecman; May 28, 2020 at 04:36 PM.