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DIY: 2007 ISX50 OEM XM Satellite Radio Install
01-16-08, 12:54 PM
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Thanks member Ben R, I wanted to know how that instal was done. I was going to buy that tuner box and do it myself as well. Your directions will make me do that now. Furthermore, thanks for posting the window controls. I would have freaked out as well. This must be due to the ant-pinch technology and the sensors re-setting themselves.
I used the Lexus pdf instructions without looking at the DIY and I was fine. The Lexus one is well written. Nothing your average joe can't do.
02-14-08, 01:11 PM
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Hey, glad the write up is still helping people. Its been almost 6 months since I did that install and still havent had one hiccup with my XM system.
04-05-08, 11:31 AM
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I just did the install today on my IS-F with Mark Levinson system. I did notice that with the IS-F Mark Levison, the cables that you have to connect are slightly different than the way the instructions say or even this FAQ says. There are 4 connectors that are connected to the amp.
Assuming looking directly into the trunk, the amp is to the right side.
The connectors have the following setup
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Connector 1] Remove and connect to harness
Connector 2]
Connector 3]
Connector 4] Remove and connect to harness
In the FAQ's for the standard radio, connectors 1 and 3 are the ones removed and hooked up to the harness. Figured I'd mention this to make it easier for those who do this with the Mark Levinson.
Assuming looking directly into the trunk, the amp is to the right side.
The connectors have the following setup
(Mark Levinson)
Connector 1] Remove and connect to harness
Connector 2]
Connector 3]
Connector 4] Remove and connect to harness
In the FAQ's for the standard radio, connectors 1 and 3 are the ones removed and hooked up to the harness. Figured I'd mention this to make it easier for those who do this with the Mark Levinson.
07-31-08, 05:33 PM
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Ben,
This is very helpful. I am going to be installing Sirius using the shark fin antenna next weekend. I wasn't sure how to remove the trunk and where that antenna (shark fin) connector was.
Thanks,
Mike
This is very helpful. I am going to be installing Sirius using the shark fin antenna next weekend. I wasn't sure how to remove the trunk and where that antenna (shark fin) connector was.
Thanks,
Mike
09-17-08, 08:51 PM
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Thanks!
Glad I could be of help 
Ha! Yea I do the same thing.
Ha! Yea I do the same thing.
09-17-08, 08:53 PM
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I will add this to the write up, thanks for the info!
10-13-08, 07:04 AM
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12-03-08, 05:56 PM
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This is a really great write up. I have ordered my XM radio kit and plan to install it this weekend.
I do have a question for those that have done this installation. I realize that disconnecting the battery will require the windows to be re-initialized. But will I also lose my phone book entries and my stored nav destinations?
I do have a question for those that have done this installation. I realize that disconnecting the battery will require the windows to be re-initialized. But will I also lose my phone book entries and my stored nav destinations?
12-03-08, 07:39 PM
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This is a really great write up. I have ordered my XM radio kit and plan to install it this weekend.
I do have a question for those that have done this installation. I realize that disconnecting the battery will require the windows to be re-initialized. But will I also lose my phone book entries and my stored nav destinations?
I do have a question for those that have done this installation. I realize that disconnecting the battery will require the windows to be re-initialized. But will I also lose my phone book entries and my stored nav destinations?
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