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Old May 10, 2021 | 10:09 AM
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Finally, a question that doesn't have me drinking a cocktail and pulling my hair out!
Okay, 2005 RX330, I have the, oh what is it, the Mark Levinson stereo package with a 6 cd player, I think like 15 speakers, etc. My issue? Is it me or is there no way to hook music up by Bluetooth? I tried but I believe it's only for talking on the phone while driving (which to me is useless cuz I don't talk on the phone when I'm not driving!).
So if that's true, I would have to get an auxiliary hookup put in, right? AND...even if I put a new sound system in....doesn't that take away from the resale value?
The system that's in there is sufficient, I've already blown my hearing away with decades of too many concerts, earphones and the like but I'm tired of making cd's!!! I live on top of a mountain and internet is scarce at best and too expensive to boot.
As usual, I really appreciate any and all advice you guys offer! I sincerely think I may keep this car just so I can stay on this forum! Oh, and just a heads up...I'm thinking of doing the spark plugs and fuel filter when I change the oil soon so you may want to go on vacation that week!!!! TIA!!!
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Old May 11, 2021 | 01:27 PM
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You have a few options. You can spend $17 on amazon for a cigarette lighter Bluetooth adapter. You can spend a bit more and swap the radio for an aftermarket one or you can go all out and get a px6 from Phoenix automotive. I am in the process of installing one in my RX 350 and from playing around with it, it's amazing. I am hoping to do a thread on here since people tend to ask about it but there isn't one on here dedicated to it. Here is a pic of it mid install.


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Old May 13, 2021 | 09:23 AM
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Wow! That looks amazing! So that takes over the whole touch screen operations too? I can only imagine what it costs! Is is difficult to hook up? I have a new lighter assembly for the in dash one to install and it makes me nervous to pop out all the trim. I would need it if I go the cheap way from Amazon. Does Phoenix have a website?
Thanks for all your help!!
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Old May 13, 2021 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Mkot9
Wow! That looks amazing! So that takes over the whole touch screen operations too? I can only imagine what it costs! Is is difficult to hook up? I have a new lighter assembly for the in dash one to install and it makes me nervous to pop out all the trim. I would need it if I go the cheap way from Amazon. Does Phoenix have a website?
Thanks for all your help!!
It replaces the radio and climate controls as well as the fuel economy. If you have the nav and reverse camera it will interface with that. I have full use of my steering wheel controls also. https://phoenixautomotiveinc.com is the website and I got mine for $875. It's not too bad to install, it's mostly plug and play but there are no instructions.
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