Dash replacement
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Dash replacement
Hey all my fellow Lexus lovers! I'm scheduled to take my RX350 in next couple of weekw (5/11/2017) to have the free dash replacement that hopefully everyone knows about by now. My question is, can I have them replace the dashboard as well, and put one in that has an auxiliary port and a USB port? I would also love to have the heat/ac controls NOT on-screen, but rather, with *****/buttons. It's dangerous having to take my eyes off the road to change the settings. Other than those two things, I refuse to give up my '09 RX350.
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Hey all my fellow Lexus lovers! I'm scheduled to take my RX350 in next couple of weekw (5/11/2017) to have the free dash replacement that hopefully everyone knows about by now. My question is, can I have them replace the dashboard as well, and put one in that has an auxiliary port and a USB port? I would also love to have the heat/ac controls NOT on-screen, but rather, with *****/buttons. It's dangerous having to take my eyes off the road to change the settings. Other than those two things, I refuse to give up my '09 RX350.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Definite no go on the climate control buttons. As for AUX and USB, even IF those parts would be available, it would be SUPER expensive to have a dealer do the swap, think thousands of dollars. There are much better and CHEAPER aftermarket alternatives available to add USB and AUX. Check www.gromaudio.com to see what they offer. There's most likely an option from that company for under $200, and install shouldn't be too difficult or time consuming.
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Definite no go on the climate control buttons. As for AUX and USB, even IF those parts would be available, it would be SUPER expensive to have a dealer do the swap, think thousands of dollars. There are much better and CHEAPER aftermarket alternatives available to add USB and AUX. Check www.gromaudio.com to see what they offer. There's most likely an option from that company for under $200, and install shouldn't be too difficult or time consuming.
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Given that our 400h has a tape deck, I wouldn't be expecting AUX or USB from Lexus. It's surprising that it even has Bluetooth for calls. 
As stated above, for inputs look to the aftermarket. There are a lot of interfaces that are very easy to install. You just have to watch those bolts that secure the head unit when you remove them or you'll lose them and never be able to retrieve them.
As stated above, for inputs look to the aftermarket. There are a lot of interfaces that are very easy to install. You just have to watch those bolts that secure the head unit when you remove them or you'll lose them and never be able to retrieve them.
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The 2009 RX350 belongs to the 2nd generation RX that started in 2003 (for model year 2004). The technology and the audio offerings at that time is quite different.
You do have a good engine though 3.5 Liter. I believe starting 2008, they switched from 3.3 to 3.5. Both engines are robust, the 3.5 has a few more horses. Having said that, for a while the 3.0 was the working engine for a while, too.
We have learned early on that we can add an input on the head unit to be able to play our phones through the receiver. There are threads on this, and the cost has gone down substantially. I do have Bluetooth on my 2004 RX330 and I cannot complain. I did not spend a fortune too.
You do have a good engine though 3.5 Liter. I believe starting 2008, they switched from 3.3 to 3.5. Both engines are robust, the 3.5 has a few more horses. Having said that, for a while the 3.0 was the working engine for a while, too.
We have learned early on that we can add an input on the head unit to be able to play our phones through the receiver. There are threads on this, and the cost has gone down substantially. I do have Bluetooth on my 2004 RX330 and I cannot complain. I did not spend a fortune too.
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