2007 Lexus LS 460L Are there any plug and play stereo upgrades
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I do, I did, and it wasn’t difficult if you’re ok pulling apart your dash. There is no wire cutting or tapping necessary, it comes with a plug and play harness. I took apart my glove compartment as well to make it easier to route the cables into the glove box and to route the gps and mic to their final destination. I removed the cigarette and aux cable from the glove compartment and ran USB there where I plug in my iPhone for CarPlay. Completely clean and pretty amazing to have CarPlay on a vehicle this old.
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I was looking at a 2008 and found this device for streaming bluetooth audio ended up getting a 2010 so I did not need it. It will retrofit and work on your current radio.
https://www.vaistech.com/product-cat...uetooth-audio/
https://www.vaistech.com/product-cat...uetooth-audio/
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Thanks! I had a ProClip in my previous vehicle and it was really nice. Not sure I like the placements of this one for my model year LS. Never heard of the Kuda before but it looks rather interesting. I like that it does not cover any vents and sits up angled toward the driver, albeit a little far away.
Doesn't look like there are many other options, although maybe one of the CD slot style holders as I don't use that for anything.
Doesn't look like there are many other options, although maybe one of the CD slot style holders as I don't use that for anything.
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NO. There is no plug and play upgrade for these models. You can can probably buy this aftermarket setup from this post.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Lexus-LS/202093896857
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Lexus-LS/202093896857
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I really like this ProClip holder. It is very firmly mounted, stays out of the way and doesn't block the cup holders/DVD player or the radio controls. The gooseneck-type phone holders that plug into the CD slot or the cig lighter block the dash. I have a Beatsonic iPhone mirroring kit, so the charging cable is nicely hidden.
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Okay, that does look nice. I'm trying to figure out form your photo if the base part where it mounts to is flat/parallel to the console? If so, how is the piece holding the phone standing upright? When I look at the ProClip for my model and year, I can't figure out if the phone is just going to lay flat with the console. Could you share a photo of your setup from he side to show how it is angled up?
Mount https://www.proclipusa.com/product/8...-console-mount
Holder https://www.proclipusa.com/device/ph...apple-iphone-7
This mount and its position do not interfere with the legroom for the front passenger. Mounting is a cinch, and the holder is very durable. They also have holders for other smartphones. I have had them for over a year with no issues.
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Okay, I'm still lost on how you have the device standing upright facing toward you. Yours seems to be much more than 15˚ rotated that they list in the description. Do you have a gooseneck or some other mounting arm like this pedestal mount that goes from the mount to the holder? https://d2ch1jyy91788s.cloudfront.ne...05-600_430.jpg
I had a ProClip in my previous vehicle and really liked it and it was located on the dash as I liked it sitting up facing toward me. I just need wait now until they email me they have a holder for the iPhone X.
I had a ProClip in my previous vehicle and really liked it and it was located on the dash as I liked it sitting up facing toward me. I just need wait now until they email me they have a holder for the iPhone X.
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Okay, I'm still lost on how you have the device standing upright facing toward you. Yours seems to be much more than 15˚ rotated that they list in the description. Do you have a gooseneck or some other mounting arm like this pedestal mount that goes from the mount to the holder? https://d2ch1jyy91788s.cloudfront.ne...05-600_430.jpg
I had a ProClip in my previous vehicle and really liked it and it was located on the dash as I liked it sitting up facing toward me. I just need wait now until they email me they have a holder for the iPhone X.
I had a ProClip in my previous vehicle and really liked it and it was located on the dash as I liked it sitting up facing toward me. I just need wait now until they email me they have a holder for the iPhone X.
https://www.proclipusa.com/product/8...-console-mount
The 2014 mount has a face plate that is installed on a ball joint and is vertical and swivels around to orient the phone. No goosenecks. For whatever reason, the 2007 mount has a face plate that is horizontal. The trim elements on the center console are so similar between the 2007 and 2014 models, I wonder if the 2014 mount will work just fine with your 2007. You could ask Proclip.
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I do, I did, and it wasn’t difficult if you’re ok pulling apart your dash. There is no wire cutting or tapping necessary, it comes with a plug and play harness. I took apart my glove compartment as well to make it easier to route the cables into the glove box and to route the gps and mic to their final destination. I removed the cigarette and aux cable from the glove compartment and ran USB there where I plug in my iPhone for CarPlay. Completely clean and pretty amazing to have CarPlay on a vehicle this old.
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OK, I get it. I didn't realize that the mounts look similar for 2007 and 2014 models, but also different This picture will clear your confusion.
https://www.proclipusa.com/product/8...-console-mount
The 2014 mount has a face plate that is installed on a ball joint and is vertical and swivels around to orient the phone. No goosenecks. For whatever reason, the 2007 mount has a face plate that is horizontal. The trim elements on the center console are so similar between the 2007 and 2014 models, I wonder if the 2014 mount will work just fine with your 2007. You could ask Proclip.
https://www.proclipusa.com/product/8...-console-mount
The 2014 mount has a face plate that is installed on a ball joint and is vertical and swivels around to orient the phone. No goosenecks. For whatever reason, the 2007 mount has a face plate that is horizontal. The trim elements on the center console are so similar between the 2007 and 2014 models, I wonder if the 2014 mount will work just fine with your 2007. You could ask Proclip.
Thanks!
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well because, as in my case, I have a Samsung galaxy s20 which doesn't have the aux jack anywhere on the phone. So I personally don't know any other way rather than getting a Bluetooth head unit?? Any other suggestions
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is yours micro usb c?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33054504518.html?gps-id=pcDetail404&scm=1007.16891.96945.0&scm_id=1007.16891.96945.0&scm-url=1007.16891.96945.0&pvid=2e0734c3-790d-4786-a1b4-16c223862c63&_t=gps-idcDetail404,scm-url:1007.16891.96945.0,pvid:2e0734c3-790d-4786-a1b4-16c223862c63,tpp_buckets:668%230%23131923%232_668%23808%237756%23246_668%23888%233325%2310_668%232717%237559%2321
i suggest buying from Ebay and making sure the product is already in the US otherwise Aliexpress takes at least 5-6 weeks to come to US. That is before this pandemic. Now, i don't know.
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