GX Nav/ML stereo - aux jack w/o CD (1 Viewer)

[Carter240]

Hey guys, new here. I just picked up a real nice 04 GX470 and absolutely love it. I'm actually coming from a 2014 Tacoma and honestly don't have any regrets.

One thing I do want to add is a 3.5mm aux jack for the stereo. All I can find is adding one to the non Nav radios. I have zero intentions on keeping the CD player and just want to use my phone. I've read that there's 4 wires at the cd changer that can be spliced into a jack with a relay to retain the CD player function. Could I not just use these 4 wires and leave the cd player unhooked? All my music is in my phone now days and I don't even own any CD's

 

[GXPDX]

Save your self a headache, I use this Bluetooth adapter. There is also an aux plug in on it.

ZEEPORTE Bluetooth FM Transmitter for Car, QC3.0 Wireless Radio Bluetooth Adapter Music Player Charger Car Kit with Hands Free, 7-Colors LED Backlit, 2 USB Ports, Support TF Card USB Flash Drive Amazon product

 

[drowzyGX]

Check out these kits: Bluetooth and iPhone/iPod/AUX Kits for Lexus GX 2004-2009 – GTA Car Kits

They offer a Bluetooth + aux kit, and an aux only kit, both simply replace the CD player (use its port on the head unit).

there’s also the option of a beatsonic kit GX 470 - Toyota/Lexus - Stereo Installation Kits - STEREO

It’s much more expensive, but allows you to swap the tape deck for a single din head unit.

 

[binaryaudax]

I'd suggest one of the adapters from Vaistech, such as the SL3U: 2001-2009 Lexus Aux Input | VAIS Technology

They also have a Bluetooth version (2001-2009 Lexus Bluetooth Factory Radio Adapter | VAIS Technology). I used this in my GX before switching to the Android unit.

I've used the Vaistech products on 3 previous Lexus vehicles and have been very happy with them. Much better quality than using an FM modulator.

 

[Carter240]

Check out these kits: Bluetooth and iPhone/iPod/AUX Kits for Lexus GX 2004-2009 – GTA Car Kits

They offer a Bluetooth + aux kit, and an aux only kit, both simply replace the CD player (use its port on the head unit).

there’s also the option of a beatsonic kit GX 470 - Toyota/Lexus - Stereo Installation Kits - STEREO

It’s much more expensive, but allows you to swap the tape deck for a single din head unit.

Thanks! Just ordered the Beat-sonic kit to replace the tape deck I don't use.

Pioneer makes a series of decks now that have Smart Sync which basically utilizes your phone as a double din screen for the user interface. Going to try that out, at least I'll have clean audio and BT. Ultimately I want a modern double din so I'll start searching for a non van HVAC unit but I doubt I'll ever find one in celcius. I can find American units all day long lol.

 

[amongmany]

Thanks! Just ordered the Beat-sonic kit to replace the tape deck I don't use.

Pioneer makes a series of decks now that have Smart Sync which basically utilizes your phone as a double din screen for the user interface. Going to try that out, at least I'll have clean audio and BT. Ultimately I want a modern double din so I'll start searching for a non van HVAC unit but I doubt I'll ever find one in celcius. I can find American units all day long lol.

Whoa, that sounds super interested. Could you share a link when you find the Pioneer series?

 

[Carter240]

Whoa, that sounds super interested. Could you share a link when you find the Pioneer series?

This is the docking style deck, but they make a regular style as well. It works over Bluetooth or connected to USB. The phone can be used anywhere in the vehicle though which would be a game changer for me. Even when I had a double din I generally used my phone to input addresses anyway because it was much quicker.