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Old 06-13-17, 12:34 PM
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So I have a 2012 IS250C and deplore the radio antenna mounted on the rear passenger side. I would post this in the IS-C forum, but it's so dead over there. Has anyone retrofitted a power antenna to their ISX50 or ISX50C?

This looks pretty promising and comes with many boots to get the proper seal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-AM-FM-Ra...t/370990687792

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Old 06-15-17, 05:08 PM
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Well, they don't list the 250C and it's not compatible with the 250.
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My antenna is incorporated into the rear screen demister.
Old 06-19-17, 07:22 AM
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I did a little investigating this weekend. Apparently, it is only used for AM radio. I think in the IS-C, the FM antenna is in the front windshield. Regardless, I removed the eyesore of an antenna and it had zero effect on FM. Since I never listen to AM, I think I'll figure out some sort of plug and just keep it removed.
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Did you ever figure it out?

I hate that antenna in the rear side
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No. I never found a solution for a motorized antenna, but it's just for FM radio so you can replace it with just about any stubby. Since my ISC is starfire pearl I opted for this...
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Originally Posted by jr4div2
No. I never found a solution for a motorized antenna, but it's just for FM radio so you can replace it with just about any stubby. Since my ISC is starfire pearl I opted for this...https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VNJ4RQK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you kindly. Sounds like speaking to you, means I have to just spend money

I will go ahead and order one. Trying to decide if black will look better with my Matador


Lastly, y ou need to post some pictures of your car!
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Well you bought a Lexus for some other reason? So many things to spend money on.
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Yeah this is our 11th Lexus in last 15 years I have been a member here.

Thank you for the help
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