I just ordered a double din stereo for my 1993 Lexus LS400 that normally had a oem pioneer sterero.

From what i understand i need to order a Metra dash kit for the double din to sit flush.

Has anyione installed a double din in the first generation LS400? What do i do in terms of wiring, i dont believe it will be plug and play. Is there a special kit to order? From what im reading you may possibly lose subwoofer function. Some are saying to order a beatsonic kit but the price is ridiculous at $250.

Would this kit work? It has an Amp Integration Wire Harness:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-LEXUS-...2d318e&afsrc=1

OR would this work:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-PREMIU...sories&vxp=mtr

Any tips would be appreciated.

 

I am uncertain myself which is the proper piece offhand but Metra has four harnesses (70-1761, 70-8112, 71-1761, 71-8112) that appear on their website as compatible with the 93 LS400.

But it is quite simple to hardwire the radio harness directly to the factory harness. A DMM, a speaker tester and about 20 minutes of time will help you identify all the wires in the harness.

This information from modifiedlife.com will assist in locating wires behind the dash:

1993 Lexus LS400 Factory Radio Wiring Chart

Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Red
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Gray
Car Radio Ground Wire: Brown
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Green
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Power Antenna Trigger Wire: Black/Red
Car Stereo Amp Turn-On Trigger Wire: Pink/Blue
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: Right Side of the Trunk

Car Audio Front Tweeter Size: 1″ Tweeters
Car Audio Front Tweeter Depth: 1″
Car Audio Front Tweeter Location: N/A

Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): N/A
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): N/A

Car Audio Front Speakers Size: 5 1/4″ Speakers
Car Audio Front Speakers Depth: 3″
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: N/A

Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): White
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): N/A
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): N/A

Car Audio Rear Tweeter Size: 1″ Tweeters
Car Audio Rear Tweeter Depth: 1″
Car Audio Rear Tweeter Location: N/A

Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: 6 1/2″ Speakers
Car Audio Rear Speakers Depth: 3″
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: N/A

Car Subwoofer Speaker Positive Wire (+): N/A
Car Subwoofer Speaker Negative Wire (-): N/A

Car Subwoofer Speaker Size: 8″ Subwoofer
Car Subwoofer Speaker Depth: 4″
Car Subwoofer Speaker Location: N/A

Lastly, if you have some good install and 12volt experience you can go directly to the amp and grab all wires there in order to ensure retention of the sub.

 

Awesome. I appreciate all this information. Thank you so much for the help .