2004 Lexus 430 SC phone connection?
09-02-17, 10:57 AM
#3
Lead Lap
There are add in electronics that you can insert between the radio and the amp that will allow that connection.
09-02-17, 05:46 PM
#4
Try Grom audio. It works well as a bluetooth device. It however disables your CD changer. https://gromaudio.com//
09-05-17, 10:12 PM
#6
Try Grom audio. It works well as a bluetooth device. It however disables your CD changer. https://gromaudio.com//
Additionally, mdHarry, I have a SL3U Vais Unit that allows dedicated AUX via 3.5mm cable that I will be putting up for sale in the classified section tomorrow. It works without issue in the 2001-2009 SC430's. Amazing CD quality sound. Send me a private message if you're interested.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...430-parts.html
Last edited by ShawnOk; 09-05-17 at 10:16 PM.
09-06-17, 01:52 AM
#7
Pole Position
I donn't understand. Why go thru all the the trouble ? All you have to do is purchase a twenty dollar cassette Bluetooth adapter from EBay or Amazon and you can have all the music from your phone. It also do hand-free phone conversation.
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09-07-17, 01:56 PM
#8
Sure, but then you have to change the battery or recharge it every so often, plus many of the casette adapters I tried in the past either give some sort of background noise, or you actually hear the tape in the deck clicking occasionally. If you go the traditional route with the normal wired casette adapter, if really shows the age of the car. Just yesterday, I guy approached me while at Costco getting my air topped off. He thought it was a newer Lexus. His jaw nearly hit the pavement when i said 15 years old. Having the tape deck makes the look jaded. Using it, makes me feel jaded. Plus, then every time you want to change track or station you gotta change it on your phone while driving. Hello tickets. Just my opinion.
Last edited by ShawnOk; 09-07-17 at 01:59 PM.
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09-11-17, 10:29 PM
#9
Pole Position
Sure, but then you have to change the battery or recharge it every so often, plus many of the casette adapters I tried in the past either give some sort of background noise, or you actually hear the tape in the deck clicking occasionally. If you go the traditional route with the normal wired casette adapter, if really shows the age of the car. Just yesterday, I guy approached me while at Costco getting my air topped off. He thought it was a newer Lexus. His jaw nearly hit the pavement when i said 15 years old. Having the tape deck makes the look jaded. Using it, makes me feel jaded. Plus, then every time you want to change track or station you gotta change it on your phone while driving. Hello tickets. Just my opinion.
For changing tracks or selecting song, or calling a number, it's just as simple as pushing the buttons from you radio.
I can retain the OEM radio look and enjoy all the music from Youtube or phone library. Cheap and simple.
09-12-17, 07:38 AM
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Personally, I don't use bluetooth cassette adapter. I bough a Monster cassette adapter and a CD mount Kumus magnetic phone holder and use the AUX function of the ML for listening music from my phone and also for hand free conversation.
For changing tracks or selecting song, or calling a number, it's just as simple as pushing the buttons from you radio.
I can retain the OEM radio look and enjoy all the music from Youtube or phone library. Cheap and simple.
For changing tracks or selecting song, or calling a number, it's just as simple as pushing the buttons from you radio.
I can retain the OEM radio look and enjoy all the music from Youtube or phone library. Cheap and simple.
09-12-17, 11:46 AM
#11
If you have an 05 and after radio putting in a cassette bluetooth adapter is a huge compromise. First the sound is not digital, second the battery needs to be charged all the time, third you have no control from the steering wheel, fourth its not auto connected when you step into the car, fifth its a pain to switch cassettes while you are driving (a lot of people have two cassettes so they don't run out of battery), not to mention it has a wire tangling from the radio all the time. The only upside of the cassette setup is it's super intuitive.
Last edited by jzdulexus; 09-12-17 at 12:01 PM.
09-12-17, 02:12 PM
#12
If you have an 05 and after radio putting in a cassette bluetooth adapter is a huge compromise. First the sound is not digital, second the battery needs to be charged all the time, third you have no control from the steering wheel, fourth its not auto connected when you step into the car, fifth its a pain to switch cassettes while you are driving (a lot of people have two cassettes so they don't run out of battery), not to mention it has a wire tangling from the radio all the time. The only upside of the cassette setup is it's super intuitive.
09-13-17, 10:37 AM
#13
Lead Lap
Shawn, since you have experience with both the ViasTech and Grom, which one do you prefer? What are the pros and cons of each? (I also have a 2002.)
09-13-17, 04:18 PM
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True. GROM only works with 2006+ (or if you plug and play a 2006+ radio into a pre2006 as I did), while VaisTech SL3U works in years 2001-2009. GROM has more functions: Bluetooth Handsfree calling, BT Music play with track controls from the steering wheel, HDRadio (must purchase tuner module), iPod/iPhone connection (must purchase extra cable), 3.5mm Aux input (must purchase extra cable). VaisTech gives a dedicated RCA Red/White/3.5mm AUX input with CD quality sound. GROM is a little tougher to become acquianted with, while SL3u is very intuitive. In both cases, you WILL NOT lose the 6 CD changer function. With GROM the BT autoconnects when the car starts and disconnects when the car turns off, which is nice. Never have to pull phone out of pocket. Theoretically I could play music (saved playlist/pandora/tunein/etc) straight from phone, but I haven't tried yet. Secondly, I ordered the HDRadio component but haven't installed it yet.
Only downside I have with GROM is that it can be a little cumbersome to switch back and forth sometimes when the iPod doesn't start playing (it's a push button sequence of FM>CD>FM>CD>Track UP; then it will either say "USB" or "A.U.X." to tell you what mode it is currently set. USB has my 65GB ipod and therefore it will start playing the first playlist I have saved but I can track up/down to move tracks from the radio face and steering controls. Or I can press DISC UP/DOWN to change to the next saved playlist. Unfortunately, the screen does not show the names of tracks or playlists, only track number and playlist number. AUX has my ASUS media player/phone screen mirror.
Only downside I have with GROM is that it can be a little cumbersome to switch back and forth sometimes when the iPod doesn't start playing (it's a push button sequence of FM>CD>FM>CD>Track UP; then it will either say "USB" or "A.U.X." to tell you what mode it is currently set. USB has my 65GB ipod and therefore it will start playing the first playlist I have saved but I can track up/down to move tracks from the radio face and steering controls. Or I can press DISC UP/DOWN to change to the next saved playlist. Unfortunately, the screen does not show the names of tracks or playlists, only track number and playlist number. AUX has my ASUS media player/phone screen mirror.
Last edited by ShawnOk; 09-13-17 at 04:28 PM.
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