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My first LS was a '98 400 and I recently recalled that there was an electronic service which added an AUX port to the face of the radio unit. I never had it done, but now that I have an ML 430, I thought I'd inquire to the company to see if they would do something similar.
Turns out, they do. And, it's very reasonable at $85, plus shipping. Turnaround is 1-2 days - that's wicked fast!
There are two different ways: 1) they have a cable for external mounting of the jack, and a button on the face to push, and 2) they mount an actual jack in the faceplate.
I believe you have to select FM1 or FM2 for the connection.
Anyone have any feedback on this? I'd like to know if anyone has it and if the sound quality is good?
Back in around 2012 I had Factory Radio Service install an aux-in on the Nakamichi head unit of the 2000 LS400 that I drove for 11 years. Even through he tapped into the FM section to do it, the sound quality was wonderful - like listening to a CD. Turnaround was super quick.
I went with the more expensive option with the aux-in port installed on the back of the head unit, an on/off button on the face of the head unit and an aux-in cable. Here is a thread about it that includes info about the ground loop isolator I had to use to eliminate electrical interference: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...0-ls400-2.html
If you have it done, be sure to specify exactly the type of install that you want. The only person I remember being a little unhappy with his aux-in install didn't understand the differences in install types.
He also offers both Bluetooth A2DP and handsfree phone capability on some head units. Ask him if you are interested in those. He also repairs radios. He's my go-to guy for that. I wish all businesses I dealt with were this good.