2004 - No navigation but mark levinson
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2004 - No navigation but mark levinson
I test drove a 04 LS430 yesterday - really good shape but one thing throws me off. It had no navigation but it did have the mark levinson sound system. Everything else seemed straight ML (rear shade, ventilated seats, etc.) just no navigation - it's actually a good thing, one less thing to brake. I just can't find any info on ML Sound without navigation package
anybody seen it before?
anybody seen it before?
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I believe that this was a configuration available in the Canadian market. Could you post the code on the second line from the bottom of the VIN placard on the driver's door frame? It will look something like "AETGKA" if it is a US market car.
Also, I think the 2004 MY LS430s supplied this to the Hawaii market had this configuration, but I am not sure.
Also, I think the 2004 MY LS430s supplied this to the Hawaii market had this configuration, but I am not sure.
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I believe that this was a configuration available in the Canadian market. Could you post the code on the second line from the bottom of the VIN placard on the driver's door frame? It will look something like "AETGKA" if it is a US market car.
Also, I think the 2004 MY LS430s supplied this to the Hawaii market had this configuration, but I am not sure.
Also, I think the 2004 MY LS430s supplied this to the Hawaii market had this configuration, but I am not sure.
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http://www.southstreetautos.com/2001...3/Details.aspx
love the idea
Last edited by jasonson; 08-18-14 at 06:07 AM. Reason: Added Pic
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jasonson - I can't quite read it from your picture, but it looks like the lower right corner says "... Premium Sound System". If so, that has fooled quite a few people in the past. The actual Mark Levinson system will have his name clearly marked, while the "premium" system is the standard (non-Levinson) one.
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This is a Pioneer sound system. I had that in my LS...
Quite uncommon for USA market...
The sound system gives no issues at all (as ML does) but it has some limitations e.g. iPod integration, overall output power, steering remote integration with 3rd party double-din units.
One the good side - speakers, sub or amp almost never blow (most probably related to the limited power output hence no abuse is possible).
Quite uncommon for USA market...
The sound system gives no issues at all (as ML does) but it has some limitations e.g. iPod integration, overall output power, steering remote integration with 3rd party double-din units.
One the good side - speakers, sub or amp almost never blow (most probably related to the limited power output hence no abuse is possible).
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I have an 01 no Nav with exactly this system. If you look at the picture in the post above, it says "Mark Levinson" and right below says "premium sound system". I have an 02 no Nav as well that just says "premium sound system", which I think sounds better.
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This is a Pioneer sound system. I had that in my LS...
Quite uncommon for USA market...
The sound system gives no issues at all (as ML does) but it has some limitations e.g. iPod integration, overall output power, steering remote integration with 3rd party double-din units.
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Quite uncommon for USA market...
The sound system gives no issues at all (as ML does) but it has some limitations e.g. iPod integration, overall output power, steering remote integration with 3rd party double-din units.
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I plan to take care of the integration issue with the iSimple ISTY-651 kit - my wife has Christmas gift plans
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It looks VERY similar to my non-ML system with very minor detail changes and the fact that the Levinson name is not printed on the fascia of mine.
It does make me wonder if they just added the ML name to a standard Pioneer unit.
Here's a photo of the 'premium' system in my 05.
'Premium' sound system non-ML 2005 Pioneer
It does make me wonder if they just added the ML name to a standard Pioneer unit.
Here's a photo of the 'premium' system in my 05.
'Premium' sound system non-ML 2005 Pioneer
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They do look the same on the outside - but they are two different head units (different part numbers), different amps, as well as wiring and speakers (ML setup has tweeters and has higher RMS rating then Pioneer).
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Here is a pic from my 02 with the regular Pioneer system. It still has the tweeters on the front dash and goes way louder than my 01 with ML. Notice the differences in the two Pioneer units. Is yours from an 04-06?
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Mine was 2001....it also had tweeters in front (on the dash) but not the ones on the rear doors.
Everything else is the same as the one on the pic...
Exactly like this
P.S.Yes, mine was a RHD
Everything else is the same as the one on the pic...
Exactly like this
P.S.Yes, mine was a RHD
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Slight differences between the Pioneer units include the addition of POS (balance/fade presets) and dedicated ASL automatic sound level buttons lower left and relocation of RDS/Traffic buttons from lower left to lower right of fascia. Also SAT input added to AM button.
The model in my '05 is P6836 vs RushNatU's '02 P6811. I can't read the model number on the ML unit from the OP's photo.
The model in my '05 is P6836 vs RushNatU's '02 P6811. I can't read the model number on the ML unit from the OP's photo.