Navigation in non-Navigation LS 430?
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Is it possible to install a factory navigation system in a non-nav Lexus? Is the only difference between the two models the stereo unit itself, or is the wiring harness different as well?
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from what i was told everything is different. i wanted to put a non NAV unit in mine. but someone said it would be easier to sell my car & buy another that didn't have the NAV. probably better off just looking into aftermarket options.
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Pioneer has 7" touchscreen models for $300 that have CarPlay and Android Auto support, and you put them in with the BeatSonic bezel and steering wheel control interface kit. It's going to be a spring project for me, I was just waiting to see if they came out with new models with Alexa integration as well.
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I dunno how easy/hard the process is, but do not do it. The factory nav is obviously an old system, and most importantly, the map can not be updated. I have a 7 inch Garmin with lifetime map update which is awesome imo.
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Good to know about the factory nav. The beat sonic bezel would work; I was just hoping to preserve the contour of the original dash, and the beatsonic bezel is just so darn clunky looking.
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Really? That seems laughably shortsighted on Lexus' part . I guess they figured no roads would be built after 2005.
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I would really be interested in understanding how to switch from NAV to non-nav! In my search for an LS I really wanted a non-nav model but beggars cant be choosers especially when you find the right specimen that meets all the priority criteria. I don't care about a backup camera either they make me dizzy lol.
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I purchased a unit from aliexpress that replaces the factory nav with a 9 inch screen that looks like factory installed and is basically an android tablet with usb ports and data capability as well as back up camera and radio. Very easy to install and not too expensive.
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Mine has the Qled 1280/720 9 inch screen but do loose all the side buttons and everything still works.
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