03 LS430 Amp bypass, Stereo Install w/Pics

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Jan 24, 2016 | 05:37 PM

#16

Oldsports

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Indulgent,

My car is a 2001 non-Nav, non-ML. I am replacing the entire OEM unit (radio, cassette and CD). I am using a Metra trim kit for the install. The new head unit is much deeper at the top than the OEM unit so the crossbar interferes with the installation. I went ahead and cut out the crossbar and it does not seem like it will be a problem. There were also two screws on the back side of the crossbar that I had to remove.

Jan 29, 2016 | 09:31 PM

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offbad

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wait you don't have factory nav but didn't go ahead and replace the entire 2din?

Jan 30, 2016 | 07:18 AM

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Indulgent

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Originally Posted by offbad

wait you don't have factory nav but didn't go ahead and replace the entire 2din?

Correct. I wanted to keep a stock look. Also saved money not having to buy the install kit.

Jun 3, 2022 | 03:45 PM

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Jgue91

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From: Ohio

Help

How did u get the tyto to work I can't get sound for some reason and have been over the wiring a bunch

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Originally Posted by Indulgent

Stereo is a Pioneer CD Player 22w x4 RMS 50w x4 Max.
I had it wired up to interface with the factory amp using a TYTO-01 adapter. Since I am bypassing the factory amp I modified the TYTO-01 adapter to only use the Battery +, Constant +, and Ground to power the aftermarket CD Player.
I also separated the factory CD changer from the factory head unit and put the Pioneer CD player in that location.