dbullen

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I had a 1992 LS400 a few years ago that had the built in cell phone (analog motorola) I loved the phone, especially the speakerphone. I have since sold the car years ago and now have a 1992 SC400, however the SC400 I bought didn't come with the built in cell. My question is does anyone know how I could go about installing the original Lexus Phone in my car, it seems as if there is a spot on the steering wheel where the controls would go and also a spot in the armrest where the cell phone would plug in. But I also remember my LS400 having some type of Cell Phone (computer?) in the trunk next to the antenna mask, as well as the cell antenna that was on the back window. Wondering if anyone has any ideas how I can go about this and where I might be able to find all the old lexus original equipment (and what equipement I exactly need as I am only guessing, (phone, steering wheel controls, cords, cell computer)

933005spd

I am sure you can find it around, post in the for sale/want to buy section.

But why? It was a great system in it's day, but you can do better. Why not just install a bluetooth system and utilize the newer technology?

I have a Motorola HF850 in my SC and it works great, mutes the OEM stereo on incoming calls.

legendary

Here is the deal:

Those old phones are analog technology; some may be TDMA technology.
Current handsets are either PCS, GSM or CDMA. Trying to get analog service for your car is going to be as easy as buying a brand-new 8-track from your local Wal-Mart. And if you *can* find service, they are going to charge you a million dollars a month, because it costs too much to run that service since there are limited (if any) analog plans available.

As mentioned before, get yourself a Bluetooth enabled handset (there are tons of them now) and a Bluetooth Car kit. Car kits run about 175-350...phones from 99.99 to 799.99

Good luck

dbullen

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For some reason, I don't know why I just really liked the factory integrated kit, rather then having other gadgets lying around the car. I actually work for a cellular company in Canada and we have nation wide analog and digital (CDMA & 1X) service, so getting service won't be a problem and won't be costly. Although i've never really looked into bluetooth kits I guess this would be my last restort.
The phone I had in my 1992 LS400 was analog. I think most of these phones are analog up to about 1994.

933005spd

Yep, I can understand. The factory system was very well thought out.

I know of many of those phone units which were tossed....

Check ebay or just be patient and one will proly pop up. But honestly, check out this unit here:

http://motorola.car-kit.com/technologies/motorola.asp

I have the 850, but the 1000 is even more robust.

dbullen

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Thanks, I will check out those motorola kits, i've been checking ebay for a while but no luck yet, seen the odd one that's just the phone but i've seen have had the Cell Phone ECU or Steering controls. The ****ty thing is I sold my LS400 two years ago to a friend, who never used the cell phone and then he traded the car in last year, I should have taken the phone from that car, but didn't realize he was trading it in till it was already done.

dbullen

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Here is my guess at what compoents I will need, if anyone can think of anything else let me know.
Antenna


Phone


Steering Controls / Mic


Cell Phone ECU (this pic is from an LS400, does anyone know if this is the same spot the Cell ECU is located on an SC400?)

933005spd

I have the antenna on my 93 SC. WIll remove it for you carefully. I'll pm you when its off - might be a couple weeks. You can have it if you pay shipping.

Peter

dbullen

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Excellent Pete thanks! Let me know and I will send you some money for shipping.
Getting the Cell ECU from someone else, so now I guess all I need is the Phone itself and the steering controls with the mic.