Replace Lexus Phone
09-19-01, 11:30 AM
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Replace Lexus Phone
Has anyone had any luck replacing the Lexus Portable Plus phone in their GS with another phone. (Nokia, Samsung or newer Motorola).
I currently have Voicestream service with a Nokia 5100 series phone. I would use the Lexus phone but it's so old, and BIG. I would be embarrassed to carry that huge thing around. Everyone would think I was happy to see them with that big bulge in my pocket! :-)
It looks like it can be done. I see two RJ12 or RJ45 connections in the lower armrest. I haven't checked my owners manual for info yet. (Buy the way, am I the only geek that actually reads his owners manual?)
Any Info will be greatly apprieciated !
GS4ever !
I currently have Voicestream service with a Nokia 5100 series phone. I would use the Lexus phone but it's so old, and BIG. I would be embarrassed to carry that huge thing around. Everyone would think I was happy to see them with that big bulge in my pocket! :-)
It looks like it can be done. I see two RJ12 or RJ45 connections in the lower armrest. I haven't checked my owners manual for info yet. (Buy the way, am I the only geek that actually reads his owners manual?)
Any Info will be greatly apprieciated !
GS4ever !
09-19-01, 06:20 PM
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Your question has been asked a number of times and I haven't found anyone who has truly replaced the Lexus phone so that you can use the factory fitments in the console, speaker, dial, etc.
Here's a link to an old thread where a similar question was asked.
If you can figure it out, please let me know! I'd love to activate mine with something more useful.
I don't think mine even detaches from the car, so it may be a different option than yours. Has a hand dial control on the steering wheel, mic up by the rear view mirror. Toggles the radio down automatically when you dial or receive a call.
Your question has been asked a number of times and I haven't found anyone who has truly replaced the Lexus phone so that you can use the factory fitments in the console, speaker, dial, etc.
Here's a link to an old thread where a similar question was asked.
If you can figure it out, please let me know! I'd love to activate mine with something more useful.
I don't think mine even detaches from the car, so it may be a different option than yours. Has a hand dial control on the steering wheel, mic up by the rear view mirror. Toggles the radio down automatically when you dial or receive a call.
09-21-01, 03:16 PM
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I have installed a Nokia cradle in my 1999 GS300.
The phone integrates with both the radio mute feature and the rear window antenna. The cradle recharges the battery, and connects to a microphone in the headliner and a speaker in the footwell.
I chose to have the cradle mounted on a stalk - but the installer was willing to put it in the console if I chose.
I have one caveat. You will need to get lithium batteries as the nickel metal hydride overcharge. I'm happy with the result.
The phone integrates with both the radio mute feature and the rear window antenna. The cradle recharges the battery, and connects to a microphone in the headliner and a speaker in the footwell.
I chose to have the cradle mounted on a stalk - but the installer was willing to put it in the console if I chose.
I have one caveat. You will need to get lithium batteries as the nickel metal hydride overcharge. I'm happy with the result.
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