lcd not working in stock radio
11-04-04, 10:44 AM
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lcd not working in stock radio
Anyone else have the problem of not being able to read the stock lcd on the radio? How much does it cost to replace and is it a diy?
11-04-04, 12:53 PM
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You got a few choices:
1) Replace stereo unit at your dealership for $600+
2) Replace with an aftermarket head unit (it will most likely have to be customized to fit the double-din slot).
3) Send a PM to "O.L.T." to fix or replace the LCD lighting of the unit. This person runs Lextech.org
1) Replace stereo unit at your dealership for $600+
2) Replace with an aftermarket head unit (it will most likely have to be customized to fit the double-din slot).
3) Send a PM to "O.L.T." to fix or replace the LCD lighting of the unit. This person runs Lextech.org
11-11-04, 02:25 PM
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My '98 did the same thing. The dealer removed the head unit, sent it out for LCD replacement, and reinstalled it. $250 canadian. Only downside was no radio for a few weeks. Good as new now.
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11-15-04, 02:35 PM
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Originally posted by HoeBag
its just a few leds.... shouldnt be expensive if youre good with electronics and micro-soldering
its just a few leds.... shouldnt be expensive if youre good with electronics and micro-soldering
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11-20-04, 01:59 AM
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Originally posted by lexusk8
You got a few choices:
1) Replace stereo unit at your dealership for $600+
2) Replace with an aftermarket head unit (it will most likely have to be customized to fit the double-din slot).
3) Send a PM to "O.L.T." to fix or replace the LCD lighting of the unit. This person runs Lextech.org
You got a few choices:
1) Replace stereo unit at your dealership for $600+
2) Replace with an aftermarket head unit (it will most likely have to be customized to fit the double-din slot).
3) Send a PM to "O.L.T." to fix or replace the LCD lighting of the unit. This person runs Lextech.org
Thanks for any info. i've been searching around the forum for an hour and haven't found much
Side question: Do the Nakamichi and Pioneer stereos have the same face?
11-20-04, 06:56 AM
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cbreaker, welcome to CL 
A few people on this board have successfully installed aftermarket head units in their '97-'01 ES. Here are the ones I know about:
sk8er251cc's thread (Alpine head unit)
Lexus007's thread (DVD head unit)
Take a look in those threads and read about their install methods. You can send them a PM if you have any specific questions about them.
And to answer your side question, the only difference between the Nakamachi and Pioneer stereo faces is the name logo located on the top right corner. Also, the Nakamachi system seems to have better sound quality than the Pioneer, but I don't know the audio specifications off the top of my head. You can probably do a search and find out yourself. Anyway, hope this helps out
A few people on this board have successfully installed aftermarket head units in their '97-'01 ES. Here are the ones I know about:sk8er251cc's thread (Alpine head unit)
Lexus007's thread (DVD head unit)
Take a look in those threads and read about their install methods. You can send them a PM if you have any specific questions about them.
And to answer your side question, the only difference between the Nakamachi and Pioneer stereo faces is the name logo located on the top right corner. Also, the Nakamachi system seems to have better sound quality than the Pioneer, but I don't know the audio specifications off the top of my head. You can probably do a search and find out yourself. Anyway, hope this helps out
11-20-04, 10:50 PM
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Originally posted by lexusk8
And to answer your side question, the only difference between the Nakamachi and Pioneer stereo faces is
the name logo located on the top right corner. Also, the Nakamachi system seems to have better sound quality than the Pioneer, but I don't know the audio specifications off the top of my head. You can probably do a search and find out yourself. Anyway, hope this helps out [/B]
And to answer your side question, the only difference between the Nakamachi and Pioneer stereo faces is
the name logo located on the top right corner. Also, the Nakamachi system seems to have better sound quality than the Pioneer, but I don't know the audio specifications off the top of my head. You can probably do a search and find out yourself. Anyway, hope this helps out
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It took a lot of guess work to find, a lot of people say and tell others that wiring adapters don't exist for that series ES300... I subscribed to techinfo.lexus.com and "liberated" a copy of every PDF on the site pertaining to my car. Couple thousand of 'em
At least now I have something to reference..Can anyone recommend a face kit for a single DIN? stock stereo is awfully big
11-23-04, 07:58 AM
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there use to be a tread on her to diy replacing the bulbs for the lcd display. After a while they tend to fade out on the lexus. Look around on the search menu, you may find the old tread
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