bags

So I picked up my 04 LX470 with nav (ugh!) a few weeks ago. I hated the stereo and all the speakers were blown. I changed some speakers and it still was poop.
I saw that many Lexus and Toyota's share the same harness and most of them need the 68 ohm .5 watt resistor. Heck, METRA has it in the instructions! http://www.metraonline.com/files/products/INST99-8159S_web.pdf

jerryb posted as well as Pucker5 about using the 68 ohm resistor in LC, on the mud forum. Well, I know I am special cause I got fancy trim, but the wiring harness HAS to be the same right? Yes... Yes it is. Thanks to you 2 folks for making it simple on me!

The same PLUG C pin 9 and 10 (blue and pink wires) are the TX + and TX - to multi screen. So I started my stereo change today. With the factory AMP, Tape Deck, CD changer, and DVD/NAV player removed, with the 68 ohm resistor installed, my HVAC and INFO screen were working. I am going to have a 5ch amp running everything so that is why the ML amp went good bye! The back up module is still installed so I can use the back up cam.

The trim around the old tape deck will be need to be modded and reused, but that is for another time... I will keep updating this thread as things go together and get finished. I just wanted to share some progress so far.

Bags

bags

Still at it.. Almost there.., the TLC wiring page has the plug for 12v pin 1, ACC pin 11, illum pin 2, and ant. Pin 13...For the LC..same as for LxX

I can't get ant to go all the way up upon power on, only goes bout 4 inches. But goes down on pwr off..still working that.

But, hvac and back up cam workin and headunit in

tylux9

What are you going to do for trim around your new radio?

PhilipMidd

If you have a 3D printer its not really too much of an issue. If you dont, do you know someone with a 3D printer?
I have an Celsior (LS400) and just printed a fascia (trim) with mounts and now my new 2DIN GPS/Android/BT/WIFI/Etc Stereo looks like it was factory equipped (well, almost).
Just be aware it usually takes a few prints to get it right. Its very hard to get measurements right the first time, and as 3D printing is slow, each try takes time.
I got mine right on the second prototype. So 3rd print was then in high quality (0.06mm per layer).

I know its slightly off topic but many people with 3D printers forget about them when it comes to a real use scenario, and a lot of people now know someone with a 3D printer.
And most 3D printer owners are only too willing to show off what they can do.
I also replaced some broken a/c vents with printed ones. You have to look really hard to see they are not original.
Hope this idea helps.