Hi, I have a 2016 GS350 F sport with the Mark Levinson package and 12.3 inch screen. Unfortunately my factory screen melted. More specifically the polarized film has melted and no longer visible. I know the screen still works because if I use polarized sunglasses the image can be seen, without it, all you see is white.

I'm going to replace it with part number 83290-30240. According to lexuspartsnow it will fit my vehicle using the VIN. Has anyone replaced their screen and had to re-learn, re-sync, or otherwise have a procedure to doing this?

Thanks

 

 

I can't answer your question around re-learning the nav screen but damn, that price for a screen is insane.

Have you thought of buying some for a fraction of the price and trying to fix it yourself? It's worth a shot at $10-30 a sheet

 

I forget, did you already try the suggestion of something like that:

 

Prohibitively expensive indeed.

East, I got a good deal online for a used one in good condition. I weighed the option of having the screen sent to NYradio for repair, and at the same time, repair the ML amplifier, but the opportunity presented itself and I went with getting a used screen. I might try to repair the old one while this new one is in place and use it as a spare.

 

One thing that strikes me as odd. I just measured my screen for my 2018, and it's ~12.3". But your image shows an 8" display? Or maybe it's calling out that the navigation section is only 8"?

Amayama lists that part number (83290-30240) as a 12.3", and the Korea spec as 83290-30260. Either way, it looks like the part number should fit.

I did see this guy https://www.ebay.com/itm/358226552426 which lists as shipping free to Guam. It does mention it might require programming (and maybe that is where your question came from).

 

I did come across that ebay item but can't remember if that's what brought it to my attention.

I would hope that the screen is a simple plug and play procedure, but I'll defer that answer to the experts until it gets here. It will take a couple weeks to get here... I took a closer look at the factory unit and could see slight discoloration (almost like water damage) behind the melted polarized film, I suspect the lcd layer has heat damage as well so a replacement might be the better option. I thought I remember reading the upgraded screen (12.3" from 8") was only in the 2016's and up. Whereas, the 8" was in the 2015 models and below. I could be wrong. Here's a question, are there different screens for Mark Levinson packages, or are all the 12.3 inch screens compatible.

 

It is odd, and I might be missing it. Nowhere on Amayama does it say 12.3" outside of the diagram. The part on the diagram comes up as "GRL12, GWL10 Pioneer, EMV & NAVIGATION SYSTEM - 8" DISPLAY 10.2015-03.2017". Personally, I think the ML sound system sounds great. I know there are some deep, deep articles that the audiophiles like to dig into. My only complaint is the Lexus software for navigating through the systems. Eventually, I would like to get CarPlay with all the features on the wheel and complete compatibility for video play.

 

https://www.hamiltonmotorcompany.com...nversion-kit-1


This would be a lot cheaper…

 

Hi,

To answer this thread question. No, you do not need to relearn the navigation screen. It was a simple plug-and-play. Here are the photos of the new screen installed.