LC & LX470 Tesla Style Screen Radio Upgrade with Climate Control: General Discussions

[FxFormat]

Ran into first problem, this morning driving to work Apple Carplay would cut out after 10 minutes of driving, and the phone would not charge while plugged in. Got to work and parked it, on the way home, same thing happened again, Car Play works for 10 minutes then loses connection and i can't reconnect until i turn off and on the truck.

 

[rrc swb]

Ran into first problem, this morning driving to work Apple Carplay would cut out after 10 minutes of driving, and the phone would not charge while plugged in. Got to work and parked it, on the way home, same thing happened again, Car Play works for 10 minutes then loses connection and i can't reconnect until i turn off and on the truck.

Can you check what version of Zlink you have?

 

[jabajee]

Hey Everyone! I've been reading through this thread and multiple others on this set up. I just ordered my unit from Phoenix yesterday. My ML amp is dead, so I want to replace everything (2004 LX470, btw). I've been struggling what path to take, but decided on this route.

A couple questions that I have:

1. Can I strip out everything related to the ML Stereo/Nav system? Screen, DVD/NAV unit, and amp. Or does any of this need to be retained?
2. I ordered a JL XD700 5V2 amp to run everything. Can I splice into the factory harness under the seat for speaker connectivity? (I'm assuming yes, just curious if there is a harness that makes this easier).
3. Anything else I should be aware of?

Plan to replace speakers with:
2 - JL Audio C2-600 in Front
2 - JL Audio C1-400x in rear
1 - 8" Kicker 48CWRT84 - Shallow mount sub (2 3/4" depth. will modify stock enclosure to fit)

Thanks in advance!

 

[rrc swb]

Hey Everyone! I've been reading through this thread and multiple others on this set up. I just ordered my unit from Phoenix yesterday. My ML amp is dead, so I want to replace everything (2004 LX470, btw). I've been struggling what path to take, but decided on this route.

A couple questions that I have:

1. Can I strip out everything related to the ML Stereo/Nav system? Screen, DVD/NAV unit, and amp. Or does any of this need to be retained?
2. I ordered a JL XD700 5V2 amp to run everything. Can I splice into the factory harness under the seat for speaker connectivity? (I'm assuming yes, just curious if there is a harness that makes this easier).
3. Anything else I should be aware of?

Plan to replace speakers with:
2 - JL Audio C2-600 in Front
2 - JL Audio C1-400x in rear
1 - 8" Kicker 48CWRT84 - Shallow mount sub (2 3/4" depth. will modify stock enclosure to fit)

Thanks in advance!

If you are replacing the head unit and Amp. I don't see the need for any of that stuff. Perhaps sentimental value.

1. I removed everything but the Amp and everything works fine.

2. Some people have done this and are very happy. You'll need, of course, the FSM to figure out the speaker wires.

3. You can use the stock camera if you get a 12v to 6v transformer.

I have the Skar sub and I'm happy with it.

 

[xswl]

The backup camera is not that bad if you know how to read the schematic.

I used a 12v to 6v transformer to feed it and a female RCA cable.

Can you link to the specific transformer you used? thanks.

 

[rrc swb]

Can you link to the specific transformer you used? thanks.

Amazon product ASIN B00CGQRIFG
So far it's been working great and it's always on while I'm driving.

 

[xswl]

Has anyone had this installed for a year or more and still enjoying it and not having any issues?

 

[OurRadAventures]

Can you check what version of Zlink you have?

I have the same issue with my Phoenix radio set. I installed it a month ago on my 2005 GX 470. It appears to be intermittent. Sometimes it will stay connected for two hours, other times only ten minutes.

Has anyone figured out how to stabilize the connection?

 

[rrc swb]

It works fine for my Android. I haven't uses my work iphone.

 

[CBeckFJ]

Anyone have experience with these crashing? Was driving home from school when the Audio switched to static and screen became unresponsive. Display still turns on but does not respond to touch input. Ignition cycle didn't seem to rectify the issue

 

[rrc swb]

Anyone have experience with these crashing? Was driving home from school when the Audio switched to static and screen became unresponsive. Display still turns on but does not respond to touch input. Ignition cycle didn't seem to rectify the issue

How old is your unit?

Mine is 2 years old and hasn't done this.

If yours is new, I suggest that you contact the vendor for a replacement.

 

[tucker74]

There is a little pin reset on the bottom right, will force reboot. Mine has done this …

 

[rrc swb]

Interesting turn of events... Today my Z-Link wouldn't connect to my phone. I did an Android Auto update the other day.

Anyone has this same issue?

 

[CBeckFJ]

How old is your unit?

Mine is 2 years old and hasn't done this.

If yours is new, I suggest that you contact the vendor for a replacement.

11 months old so out of any range for replacement or money back

 

[rrc swb]

11 months old so out of any range for replacement or money back

Bummer.

 

[FxFormat]

Mine for some reason has been connecting wirelessly, and with that, hasn't cut out. 4 hour trip the other day with Carplay working wirelessly the whole time....

I didn't even think we had wireless carplay, because i saw it as an option when i went to buy the unit, but mine connects wirelessly. This is a huge plus for me because the usb that connects to the phone doesn't charge the phone, it can't keep up with the high demand of me doing 10 things at once on the phone. I use a separate 3.0A USB-C charger for it.

 

[rrc swb]

Mine for some reason has been connecting wirelessly, and with that, hasn't cut out. 4 hour trip the other day with Carplay working wirelessly the whole time....

I didn't even think we had wireless carplay, because i saw it as an option when i went to buy the unit, but mine connects wirelessly. This is a huge plus for me because the usb that connects to the phone doesn't charge the phone, it can't keep up with the high demand of me doing 10 things at once on the phone. I use a separate 3.0A USB-C charger for it.

I'll look into this

 

[rrc swb]

It's my phone... AA won't work on my daily driver. I did an update the other night... POS Google.

 

[jcdenver]

I purchased a 2006 LX470 with the Tesla Radio in it about a year ago. It has worked well and I have had no issues, but today when I got in the truck, it is asking for a Pin# to unlock it?? I asked the previous owner if he ever set one, and he said no. I have tried 8860 and 8861 to no avail. Does anyone have any idea if there is a code to unlock it?

 

[jcdenver]

I purchased a 2006 LX470 with the Tesla Radio in it about a year ago. It has worked well and I have had no issues, but today when I got in the truck, it is asking for a Pin# to unlock it?? I asked the previous owner if he ever set one, and he said no. I have tried 8860 and 8861 to no avail. Does anyone have any idea if there is a code to unlock it?

Well, I punched in too many codes and it erased the unit and started from scratch. Now I need to figure out how to get the AC controls to show back up on the home screen. Anyone have ideas?