weird navigation screen
ok OP i found it......1st post is the same pic you have as far as i know he didnt fix it but might wanna PM OP and ask him ALSO....check post # 9 which kind of confirms it might be fubared
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...is-screen.html
browsed this thread and it might help for some of you but it doesnt have any help to this topic i can see but it might help someone
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ml#post2189664
my gs is currently utilizing a Gen 4 nav ecu (not the gen 2/3 the gs430 came with) but not for the reason your having. my nav ecu just fried out. if yours is fried, OP just buy a gen 4 nav ecu its alot better anyways i got mine from a pruis for about $400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...direction.html
and then get a custom override system
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ification.html
i recall reading a thread on this also when i was having Nav issues myself...
i dont think all the nav systems have this.....their is ALSO a thread in the GS section on this too
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...is-screen.html
browsed this thread and it might help for some of you but it doesnt have any help to this topic i can see but it might help someone
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ml#post2189664
my gs is currently utilizing a Gen 4 nav ecu (not the gen 2/3 the gs430 came with) but not for the reason your having. my nav ecu just fried out. if yours is fried, OP just buy a gen 4 nav ecu its alot better anyways i got mine from a pruis for about $400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...direction.html
and then get a custom override system
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ification.html
Hey-
I completely messed up the navigation on my 2004 trying to make a hybrid update dvd (newer nav files, but with ability for override still) and had a similar problem...
There is a small button cell battery in the dvd reader in the trunk (2004 at least). I took the nav dvd reader out of the trunk, took it apart, took the button cell out, gave it a few minutes to reset then put it all back together. It was like the car was brand new again. If you haven't physically messed anything up, this may work for you. Good luck!
I completely messed up the navigation on my 2004 trying to make a hybrid update dvd (newer nav files, but with ability for override still) and had a similar problem...
There is a small button cell battery in the dvd reader in the trunk (2004 at least). I took the nav dvd reader out of the trunk, took it apart, took the button cell out, gave it a few minutes to reset then put it all back together. It was like the car was brand new again. If you haven't physically messed anything up, this may work for you. Good luck!
i dont think all the nav systems have this.....their is ALSO a thread in the GS section on this too
Last edited by sakataj; Jan 22, 2011 at 08:50 AM.
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Hey-
I completely messed up the navigation on my 2004 trying to make a hybrid update dvd (newer nav files, but with ability for override still) and had a similar problem...
There is a small button cell battery in the dvd reader in the trunk (2004 at least). I took the nav dvd reader out of the trunk, took it apart, took the button cell out, gave it a few minutes to reset then put it all back together. It was like the car was brand new again. If you haven't physically messed anything up, this may work for you. Good luck!
I completely messed up the navigation on my 2004 trying to make a hybrid update dvd (newer nav files, but with ability for override still) and had a similar problem...
There is a small button cell battery in the dvd reader in the trunk (2004 at least). I took the nav dvd reader out of the trunk, took it apart, took the button cell out, gave it a few minutes to reset then put it all back together. It was like the car was brand new again. If you haven't physically messed anything up, this may work for you. Good luck!
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Well I took the puppy apart. I found a soldered Cmos battery. I pulled the connector off for a few minutes and used tape to put it back together. Screen still there
Of course this year model 02 has no reset button Perhaps a sledge hammer to the box will help
BTW I got into the service check screen. FYI you need to have the parking brake engaged and just turn on the PARKING lights three times.
I cleared the code and memory. No help
I am giving up and disconnecting it so I dont have to see the screen that will forever remind me of my FU** UP
Unforkunatly I cant afford to replace it or go to the dealer.
I will cross my fingers and hope for a recall
Thanx for all the help.
BTW If someone out there is willing to sacrifice their machine and do exactly what I did and solves it feel free to respond here
Of course this year model 02 has no reset button Perhaps a sledge hammer to the box will helpBTW I got into the service check screen. FYI you need to have the parking brake engaged and just turn on the PARKING lights three times.
I cleared the code and memory. No help
I am giving up and disconnecting it so I dont have to see the screen that will forever remind me of my FU** UP
Unforkunatly I cant afford to replace it or go to the dealer.
I will cross my fingers and hope for a recall
Thanx for all the help.
BTW If someone out there is willing to sacrifice their machine and do exactly what I did and solves it feel free to respond here
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Go on eBay and look for nav systems from junked LSs. The are thousands less than a new one from Lexus (albeit pricey still). Maybe you could call someone up at Lexus, explain what happened, and ask if someone can walk you through the steps (they can't charge you if you're not there in person right?)
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Go on eBay and look for nav systems from junked LSs. The are thousands less than a new one from Lexus (albeit pricey still). Maybe you could call someone up at Lexus, explain what happened, and ask if someone can walk you through the steps (they can't charge you if you're not there in person right?)
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I will chock this up to experience and look forward to when I am ready to get a new ls (better to invest my money in a new car anyhoo
Thanx again for all the help guys
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I suggest to take it to your dealer and have them determine what is wrong and what the fix is. It might be a very simple and relatively cheap fix for them to solve. Then you would know the extent of the problem and whether or not you wanted to pay to have it fixed. Just my opinion on what I would do if that happened to me.
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i have a 2002 ls430 mine has the same error and we got it the same way
i went to the dealer and they said it would be 125 to troubleshoot it and it would be around a thousand to fix it. they knew what the problem is but they still want the 125 for troubleshooting it. i walked away and im still tryin to find a fix!!!!!! its been months and im used to it but ive never used it so if nyone finds a fix post it up!
i went to the dealer and they said it would be 125 to troubleshoot it and it would be around a thousand to fix it. they knew what the problem is but they still want the 125 for troubleshooting it. i walked away and im still tryin to find a fix!!!!!! its been months and im used to it but ive never used it so if nyone finds a fix post it up!
Its called buy a new car
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i have a 2002 ls430 mine has the same error and we got it the same way
i went to the dealer and they said it would be 125 to troubleshoot it and it would be around a thousand to fix it. they knew what the problem is but they still want the 125 for troubleshooting it. i walked away and im still tryin to find a fix!!!!!! its been months and im used to it but ive never used it so if nyone finds a fix post it up!
i went to the dealer and they said it would be 125 to troubleshoot it and it would be around a thousand to fix it. they knew what the problem is but they still want the 125 for troubleshooting it. i walked away and im still tryin to find a fix!!!!!! its been months and im used to it but ive never used it so if nyone finds a fix post it up!
than say thanx for the 1125 bucks and wait for the next schmuck who did this to roll in
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BTW dont waste your time attempting to get into the system check screen IE: Parking lights on and off whilst holding the options button, as clearing code and memory which is all there is to do there does not help. I bet there is some way that only the dealer is privy to to reset the thing. Thus the 1125 comes in. There is no way they are replacing it for that price as it cost 2500 to replace.
