roadsalt
Crusty 05 LX470
G6 bad. Px6 goodI got it plugged in, but I don't have any sound yet. What to do?
LC & LX470 Tesla Style Screen Radio Upgrade with Climate Control: General Discussions (5 Viewers)
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Not very helpfull...
roadsalt
Crusty 05 LX470
Try searching this thread and my own build thread on the subject. I have a lot of posts on it. Try here for a quick (sh!tty) fixNot very helpfull...
LC & LX470 Tesla Style Screen Radio Upgrade with Climate Control: General Discussions
Mine looked like that until I fussed around with the cables behind. They were in the way. Might not be the same. But eventually mine seated in decently. Still protrudes a bit here and there but it’s fine at first few glances. Thanks. Ya, I checked that and got the wires out of the way- but...
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I put one in my LX 470 and it was plug and play. The one i put in my LC i had to pull the amp aux wires and plug in the amp plug from the canbus i think.Not very helpfull...
Which model did you go with?
tucker74
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Swapped out my older PX3 for a G6 in my ‘06, fortunately everything was plug and play since I had already done all the work to get the original sorted. Need to do the Sergey upgrades, is he still around? Newer OS is way better …
roadsalt
Crusty 05 LX470
No serg for g6
So for the folks who ran the px6 based units, they performed well overall except for defrost functions?
Curious - has anyone tried one of these yet (pic below)? They are octa core processors (not the Phoenix g6 model). They distinguishing feature on the front is the silver trim along the buttons. Their memory specs are way better, so maybe a better outcome with newer product?
Curious - has anyone tried one of these yet (pic below)? They are octa core processors (not the Phoenix g6 model). They distinguishing feature on the front is the silver trim along the buttons. Their memory specs are way better, so maybe a better outcome with newer product?
Thank you so much for this PDF writeup. It's incredibleHello Mud Community,
Over the last 9 months there has been some great headway made on the ZhiFang 12.1" Tesla style touchscreen radio with integrated climate controls. There are a few dedicated threads to specific installs and I figured it was about time to create a general discussion forum as lots of good install info if getting buried in these threads.
For those of you who have not seen this yet it seems to have started here: Tesla style head unit - has anyone seen this?
Specific installation experiences have been documented here:
Successfully installed a Tesla Style headunit into a 2005 LX470
"Tesla Style" found for older LX470/LC100
2003 LC Tesla Screen Install Write-Up
Here is what they look like: ( mistered123 I hope you're ok with me snagging your pics for reference)
BEFORE
AFTER
The quad core units were the first batch to come out late last year. Part #s are ZF-1301S. These used Android 7.1 and (once the wiring issues were worked out) they worked pretty well. Overall the hardware and OS where described as a little clunky, but a definite improvement over the original touch screen radios and cassette decks.
The six core units (PX6) are the latest batch out as a release of this post and are pretty good. Part # for the LC version is ZF-1301X. These are not showing up on the ZhiFang website yet, but they have ZhiFang's name on them. They look to have the same cables as the original quad core units but have worked through most of the wiring issues. Interfaces are crisp and fast with the only general complaint is the amount of time it takes to start up once you turn your key on. This is typically around 20 seconds. AC controls work great and utilize existing Toyota circuit boards as part of your original radio.
I'd like to send out BIG thanks to mistered123, LX470MK, Swainbuilt, Wetwillie, revoked, loeky, Ell Ex & all the others that have contributed so far with testing and Q&A.
These units are sold by a variety of online resellers, but they seem to be made by one manufacturer in China. They don't come with assembly or operations instructions...AND the technical support is lacking. Some have been buying from a US based radio shop, but it sounds like they were just buying these radios in bulk from China. Here is where you can find the PX6 chip set radios online for purchase:
The only thing I can tell different between the LX and LC versions is the additional side trim for the air vents as the LX trim tends to be in three pieces (one running the full width of the cassette deck) and the LC already has the appropriate vents.
- LC version: https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesal...hText=Android+8.1+lc100+12.1&switch_new_app=y
- LX470 Version: https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesal...hText=Android+8.1+lx470+12.1&switch_new_app=y
Ell Ex has done a successful full install of the PX6 (6 core) units with Android in a 2006 LX470 with ML amp and custom apps. I'm in the middle of a full amp and speaker replacement with a 2004 LX470 and the PX6 unit. A few others have been working on 2003 and older installs. I've heard of a few people wanting to try these with non-nav (dedicated AC control version) 100 series trucks, but have not seen one yet.
The 2004 and newer seem to be plug and play for cables (once you figure out where they all go). There seem to still be a few extra plugs left over (3 in my case) that may have been part of the factory test.
The 2003 and older units are needing either another harness from the manufacturer or a few wire splices to work. There was a request for the "Top Model" wire harness for these truck to avoid splicing, but I cannot confirm its the final solution.
No confirmations I can find yet for getting the factory backup camera working. I'm looking at installing a new HD camera now to replace the 16 year old factory one. One in the back and one up front hopefully.
I am hoping to write up a first draft of an installation guide for my experiences on a full amp replacement and am willing to share with others to alter for 2003 and older versions as well as ML integrations/tips/tricks.
My hope is that this can be a source for good general information on the radio installs, applications, mods and troubleshooting and the model specific threads can serve those specific needs without getting cluttered with off topic discussions.
Hope you all find this helpful. I'll try to get my install guide uploaded soon.
PLEASE ADD YOUR EXPERIENCES AND COMMENTS.
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11/05/19 Update: Version 0.0 of the Install Guide Uploaded. Please review and private message me if you have suggestions for improvements or additions. Would really like to add sections for 2003 and older installs and any other variations seen. Also, any suggestions for App are appreciated.
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Pile on question, if you have tried it did you add a 360 camera system and if so which one? Looks like NaviRider makes a system I would assume would be compatible. The new head unit plus 360 cameras would really be a huge modernization upgrade if they work.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/325...6atRs2na&utparam-url=scene:search|query_from:
Has anyone had a professional car stereo place install one of these in the Toronto/GTA area?
What year is your truck?
I've been catching up on this thread and it sounds like the newer responses are somewhat more positive about the G6 option. (PX6 looks to be no longer available...) Is that the consensus here? Have they gotten better?
I've been fighting with a GROM Vline Vlite 2 for about a year and half. It's never been perfect and the reliability just keeps getting worse. Sometimes it takes 10-15 minutes to connect to CarPlay via Bluetooth. Wired rarely works. Sometimes it freezes after a half hour of use.
I was going to do the nav delete on my '06, but my build date is 04/2006 meaning I need a particular part (84014-60350) that is unobtainable anywhere. I'm tempted to try anyway in spite of the roughly $2000 cost before a head unit, but between the cost, the making wiring harnesses, and the need to do some sketchy workarounds to make the wrong part work, I'm looking at the Tesla screens again.
What is the latest thinking on G6 units, specifically in 2006 and 2007 100s? Have the kinks been ironed ou?
I've been fighting with a GROM Vline Vlite 2 for about a year and half. It's never been perfect and the reliability just keeps getting worse. Sometimes it takes 10-15 minutes to connect to CarPlay via Bluetooth. Wired rarely works. Sometimes it freezes after a half hour of use.
I was going to do the nav delete on my '06, but my build date is 04/2006 meaning I need a particular part (84014-60350) that is unobtainable anywhere. I'm tempted to try anyway in spite of the roughly $2000 cost before a head unit, but between the cost, the making wiring harnesses, and the need to do some sketchy workarounds to make the wrong part work, I'm looking at the Tesla screens again.
What is the latest thinking on G6 units, specifically in 2006 and 2007 100s? Have the kinks been ironed ou?
LCMoneyPit
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I can get you all of the conversion parts. I've got an 06 LC and have the parts marked in yellow on their way to me and can get another set or two.
That would be amazing! Sending you a PM.
LCMoneyPit
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Circling back on my post above. I've been hit up by a few folks for LC and LX swap parts. The LC parts are the ones marked in yellow in the pic above. The LX parts would also include the 2 side pieces that are not marked. My contact assures me he can get enough sets of the swap parts for both LCs and LXs to cover the folks who have already hit me up and and at least a few more. Send me a PM if you're interested.
Hi there,
I know this post was dated but im seeing if you've been able to get this unit to work? I have a RHD 1999 Model on the way from Japan to Australia and keen to do the change
Toyota Land Cruiser 100 (1998-2002) Android car radio - OEM Style
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I have an echo on blue tooth and every time someone on the radio says radio the unit switches to radio and not Android auto. Any ideas on how to fix one or both?
I was just checking this out and I'm interested as well. I have an 02 LX470 with the NAV and climate touch screen.Toyota Land Cruiser 100 (1998-2002) Android car radio - OEM Style
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Just seeing if anyone has tried one of these? I'm potentially keen to grab one.
