reviving an old one here, but I have no sound and fuses look fine so I am pretty certian its the amp. Should I sent my amp to untied radio, or roll the dice with a $200 used on from ebay? Radio Amplifier Fits 01-07 LAND CRUISER 750195 OEM PN # 862800W061 | eBay
Mark Levinson AMP Issue
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United Radio is legit. Is authorized ML repair center.
Had our 04 LS430 ML amp replaced by Lexus dealer with remanufactured (by United Radio). Paid just over 850, which is a few hundred more than DIY, but have good relationship with service dept. if issues come up they should be reasonable to work with. Had the popping issue and with the “new” amp sound is great.
Had our 04 LS430 ML amp replaced by Lexus dealer with remanufactured (by United Radio). Paid just over 850, which is a few hundred more than DIY, but have good relationship with service dept. if issues come up they should be reasonable to work with. Had the popping issue and with the “new” amp sound is great.
I just had the dreaded "pop" this past weekend...so, I've been catching up through this thread. I found this video:
He says something about being able to also use LS amps. I've googled around & can't find any info confirming this...does anyone know if/which amps might be able to be substituted for a GX amp?
For reference, I have a 2008 GX470, which I think has PN 86280-0W490 (I'll get under the seat & take a look at things this weekend)
He says something about being able to also use LS amps. I've googled around & can't find any info confirming this...does anyone know if/which amps might be able to be substituted for a GX amp?
For reference, I have a 2008 GX470, which I think has PN 86280-0W490 (I'll get under the seat & take a look at things this weekend)
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Hi, I know this post was from a long time ago but there are a few shops with that same name. Mind helping me out with exact city or website? Much appreciated
Does this sound like the amp or stereo? 2005 Mark Levinson system. There is a constant popping noise coming from the speakers as soon as the vehicle is powered on. Doesn’t matter if audio is on/off
NO sound at all from radio/cd (no button beeps from nav screen, volume slider appears as normal). But the navigation voice still plays from the drivers side speakers only
Before this full blown no audio issue, the passenger side speakers would occasionally not play sound on startups in the morning for several minutes before eventually coming on
My first thought was amplifier. The system check mode shows "CD-CH 1 NCON". All other statuses are ok. I've checked the audio related fuses and they are good.
NO sound at all from radio/cd (no button beeps from nav screen, volume slider appears as normal). But the navigation voice still plays from the drivers side speakers only
Before this full blown no audio issue, the passenger side speakers would occasionally not play sound on startups in the morning for several minutes before eventually coming on
My first thought was amplifier. The system check mode shows "CD-CH 1 NCON". All other statuses are ok. I've checked the audio related fuses and they are good.
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Any thoughts on the above?
Tempted to find a used stereo with a return policy and quickly swap that in to see if it works before digging into the amp.
I'd rather go the amp repair route rather than try my luck with a used unit. But want to be pretty sure that will be the fix before sending it out.
Tempted to find a used stereo with a return policy and quickly swap that in to see if it works before digging into the amp.
I'd rather go the amp repair route rather than try my luck with a used unit. But want to be pretty sure that will be the fix before sending it out.
My stereo works fine unless I turn it up loud. it will totally cut out for a moment. Thought?
Sounds similar to my situation (see post #33). Does your Bluetooth calling work?
Try unplugging your amp to see if the popping goes away.
I don't use the native bluetooth. I have an teses headunit I installed.
Your previous post mentioned no sound at all, including the beeps when touching the screen.
>> If the beeps don't make noise, this is most likely and amp issue when dealing with the ML audio systems
>> Another way to test, go into audio settings and see if fade and balance work. If no, another sign of bad amp
When it comes to audio issues on ML systems its most likely amp, next option will be the head unit.
This guy is a good resource to help quick diagnose and repair. Hit him up if you are still trying to fix the problem . He did my head unit in GX470 with Mark Levinson system
>>Automotive audio electronics repair | OEM Auto Audio Inc. - https://www.oemautoaudio.com/