Hi all:

I'm seriously looking at a 2008 RX350 AWD to replace my almost dead 1997 Honda Accord w/240k miles. One of the things I have read is that there is no mp3 jack available in this car model. While that is a bummer, I am wondering if anybody knows if there is any kind of direct cable option (perhaps tapping into a sat or aux connector) that might be done by either a 3rd party or dealer.

I'm not going to use FM modulation or cassette input, not worth the effort.

Thanks!

 

There is an option available. I believe it's made by VAIS. You can search on here and you should also find them in the vendor section. There was a group buy around christmas time...

 

That's exactly what I've been looking for, I'll look them up when/if I take the Lexus leap.

Much appreciated!

 

I had the Vais Soundlinq in my 04. It worked great with the iPod and Vais has excellent customer support I'm not sure what's compatible with the '08. Just give them a shout.

 

The people at Vais have been very responsive, unfortunately the one authorized dealer I contacted via e-mail hasn't responded. I'm a complete doofus when it comes to dealing with cars, so I'd like to have soembody install this thing for me.

Time to try the next on the list

 

It is something you can do yourself with a bit of care. My manual skills are almost non-existent due to arthritic fingers, but I was able to install it on my RX with no problems. (That's a bit of a lie- I dropped one of the bolts and it seems to be gone forever). There's no cutting or splicing of wires involved - everything's just plug & play.

There is a very detailed thread on here giving the full instructions. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-04-07-rx.html

 

My installer did it for me. He put the Soundlinq in the same spot and ran the cable into the middle console out of site. It required creating a hole large enough in the bottom to fit the cable end. I had to replace the cable after a few years so instead of going through the trouble of running the line to the console, I placed it into the glove compartment.

I have to say if I had these instructions years ago, I would have done it myself.