2002 sc 430 navigation reads "no disk detected"
05-24-09, 03:35 PM
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Still looking for PPN-13KA12C
Has anyone found a source for these yet? Or better yet, would anyone with extras like to sell just one? I've got my DVD player all torn apart on my desk and now that I have the infamous motor removed, I would be really happy to get a new one and put this thing back together before I forget how. So anyone with extras, please take pity on me as a fellow Lexus owner.
Or alternatively, I'm thinking about ordering a minimum quantity for $300 if anyone else is still looking for this part. I figure that's still cheaper than buying a replacement unit.
Or alternatively, I'm thinking about ordering a minimum quantity for $300 if anyone else is still looking for this part. I figure that's still cheaper than buying a replacement unit.
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06-01-09, 09:16 AM
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Don't know if anybody is still reading this forum
I just received this reply from a sales rep at NMB Technologies
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Hi Frank,
I have had so many requests in the last couple months from Lexus owners. Unfortunately, I have not found a solution for any of them. The motor we make for Denso is proprietary to Denso, so the minimum order quantity is not the only issue. I have heard from several Lexus owners calling in that they have seen the part number listed with distributors, but ever one says out of stock.
I am sorry I can not be of further help.
Regards,
Kirsten
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Hi Frank,
I have had so many requests in the last couple months from Lexus owners. Unfortunately, I have not found a solution for any of them. The motor we make for Denso is proprietary to Denso, so the minimum order quantity is not the only issue. I have heard from several Lexus owners calling in that they have seen the part number listed with distributors, but ever one says out of stock.
I am sorry I can not be of further help.
Regards,
Kirsten
06-07-09, 03:51 PM
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You can check the disc by putting it into your computer's dvd drive, and looking at the files using "windows explorer" or any file system utility. If the disc is good, you will be able to see the directories and the file names (but of course they won't run on your computer).
If that does not work, then the disc is bad, although I don't know how a disc can go from being OK to being unreadable while in the drive, which generally cannot scratch, bend or otherwise damage a disc. The most probable failure is in the dvd drive in the car, as it's the most delicate.
If that does not work, then the disc is bad, although I don't know how a disc can go from being OK to being unreadable while in the drive, which generally cannot scratch, bend or otherwise damage a disc. The most probable failure is in the dvd drive in the car, as it's the most delicate.
07-14-09, 04:43 PM
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Hi - Has anyone had luck tracking down a source for these motors? My '01 GS430 navigation had this problem come up this past Friday out of nowhere. Tried reinserting the disc, tried keeping the battery cable disconnected for 15 minutes, no luck with anything and am guessing that my motor died out also...
07-17-09, 06:51 PM
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Well, my ECU decided to take a turn for the worse after fixing it. I started getting a message: "Program Disk is Installed". I've tried everything, no dice!
I found a Gen 4 ECU in a salvaged Prius for $400 and went for it. So long to the Gen 2! Gen 4 is the latest you can upgrade to with just plug and play.
I found a Gen 4 ECU in a salvaged Prius for $400 and went for it. So long to the Gen 2! Gen 4 is the latest you can upgrade to with just plug and play.
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08-15-09, 02:17 PM
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Hey, havent been on in awhile ... found this guy on eBay and ordered a new drive .. check it out!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOT...fAudioQ5fVideo
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOT...fAudioQ5fVideo
08-15-09, 02:33 PM
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Motor Page
I found this page and ordered a motor for mine which is not the ppn motor, I have a 2002 Camry .. anyway .. cant get it back together lol .. gonna cost $25, so I reccommend if you find one, order a "sample order " of ?? .. that way you can get a few for a buck a piece and sell them if you want or keep spares .. shipping is very expensive and they want payment via western union .. good luck!
http://www.mafukbu.com/sdp/327103/4/...-692080-1.html
http://www.mafukbu.com/sdp/327103/4/...-692080-1.html
08-15-09, 04:34 PM
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Well, my ECU decided to take a turn for the worse after fixing it. I started getting a message: "Program Disk is Installed". I've tried everything, no dice!
I found a Gen 4 ECU in a salvaged Prius for $400 and went for it. So long to the Gen 2! Gen 4 is the latest you can upgrade to with just plug and play.
I found a Gen 4 ECU in a salvaged Prius for $400 and went for it. So long to the Gen 2! Gen 4 is the latest you can upgrade to with just plug and play.
08-15-09, 04:59 PM
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I am guessing for that price it was an ECU .. the whole box that goes in the trunk, will let yall know if this dvd replacement drive works when I get it this week. It looks the same even though it is for a 2004 on up. I called and he (ELI) said the hardware hadn't changed and should work.
08-18-09, 09:19 AM
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Gen 4 is the highest you can go without a lot of rewiring. The plugs are the same for Gen 2-4.
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08-20-09, 07:31 PM
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I am guessing for that price it was an ECU .. the whole box that goes in the trunk, will let yall know if this dvd replacement drive works when I get it this week. It looks the same even though it is for a 2004 on up. I called and he (ELI) said the hardware hadn't changed and should work.
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08-21-09, 09:53 AM
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Replacement Drive
Ugh, drive is slightly larger and has a different connector with more pins. Seeing if I can return it for a refund, the search goes on !! I see a used ECU on eBay for $700 .. good lord :-(
08-21-09, 10:43 AM
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Yeah, it's even different than the Gen 4 that I got. I figured I would hang on to it as a replacement but when I compared it, slightly different.
Look other places than e bay. Cheaper prices in salvage yards!
Look other places than e bay. Cheaper prices in salvage yards!
08-21-09, 10:51 AM
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What model years were the gen 4 ECUs used?
If a gen 4 unit fails in a '02 SC430, will the warranty cover it since it is an Lexus OEM device? (I haven't been able to get an answer to that one yet.)
If a gen 4 unit fails in a '02 SC430, will the warranty cover it since it is an Lexus OEM device? (I haven't been able to get an answer to that one yet.)