So my buddy 01 GS 430 having that bad Amp issue, u know where the radio don't come on after pushing the button, then all of the sudden. Boom, It's on at full blast. There was a TSB on it awhile back. Well, His is out of warranty and needed to replace the amp. We found several Mark Levinson Amps on Ebay for less then 150.00 for lexus GS, LS and LX. Well, he ordered on for his car, of course they are used and some are listed as new. We keep you informed on the quality of the amp once it's recieved and installed. Wish us luck.

 

Nate,

If you have no further use of the old amp, I'd like to take a look at it and the internals. There have been way too many ML amp burnouts and problems for my liking. Even the Pioneer/Nak amps don't burn out as easily.

Let me know.

Percy

 

No problem Percy, we just hope that this is not a scam. As u know Lexus charge a huge amount of money for their amps. We are hoping that this not a scam of some sort but 125.00 is still alot better than 500.00-1,000.00. This particular seller have a few different ML amps at a reasonable price $100-150 used. Claims they were removed from wrecked cars. Anyway I will keep you posted it should arrive some time next week. Knock on wood my GS is holding on but I might pick one up as a spare. New ones on ebay are going for 399.00 still cheap.

 

Did you get the ML amp installed?was it as advertised?

 

Yes we did, actual price paid was $125.00 plus shipping. You can tell it was used. We plugged it in and she fired right one up w/ no problem. My friend was estatic. Especially after saving $900 and some change I would be too. Anyway as you have seen there are some new amps by ML for Lexus starting to show up on Ebay running about $400. But I will be emailing him in case I need another one. He comes by some amps from wrecked lexuses and usually post them on ebay. Make sure they have a return policy. The ole amp went to Percy for autopsy.

 

Great deal. Mine is doing fine but at that price I would like to get one for a spare I do like to thump my system. who on Ebay did you get it from I did see some used ones on Ebay for 400. The cheapest new one i found was $1000. ouch

 

2hones4all on Ebay, He has the LS and LX amps up now. Every now and then he would pop with a GS aMp. For reference the model is #PART NUMBER 86280-0W030.

 

I run my system heavily often and usually the amp in the back is very hot to the touch.
Should i go ahead and have the dealers change out the amp and sub so they will last longer in the long run?

 

You can give it a shot, but most dealers won't replace anything unless there is a SOLID failure. Being hot to the touch probably won't cut it with them.

Percy

 

Nate 579,
I see that he has a 2 Amps #86280-0W330 do you know what Lexus this model goes in?

 

I don't know maybe Percy might know or drop a line to the seller he shoud def. know. I will do some research on it and get back to you if you haven't found your answer.

 

Thanks I sent the seller a note but have not heard back from them.

 

He doesnt respond. I bought the 0W330 amp...It doesnt fit in my IS350(non-ML). Wiring harness was different. I may try to remap the wires to see if I can get it working

Its New looking though. I think it is from a newer car due to the Blue input

If someone know the model nu,ber for the IS350... that would be helpful

 

The #86280-0W330 Amp is for a 2006 GS. this according to Sewell Lexus.

 

Wow, a 06 GS ML Amp!!!! How much did Sewell say it would cost brand new?