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[Weetabix]

Per new member item 4:

I just joined after buying a 2004 LC. Got a new timing belt. Getting wife-required new seat covers in the front.

My major issue: I'm having radio withdrawal from my '98 4R. The LC radio w/ NAV doesn't get AM, no USB, reception seems weak, left speaker out, so phone useless. (I know - send the wahmbulance for me.)

I've done some searching, but I haven't found the best answer yet. Is there a modern replacement stereo that:
- will not interfere with other functions on the screen
- doesn't require extensive rewiring (i.e. can use the amp, etc.)
- has USB
- has hands-free phone use
- a reasonably competent car audio place can install
- a bezel or adapter to close the odd hole in the dash

Lots of the threads I've found have said, "use the search function." My search abilities appear limited.

Anyway, I look forward to participating here.

 

[LXfromTX]

Check this out. Unfortunately, no easy options. This is the best option in my opinion but I've reached out to a couple of members for parts but no responses to date which has been super disappointing.

Thread 'LX non nav conversion parts list discussion (2003-07)'

Mar 1, 2018

edited april 30th for clarity.

First off, I'll attach all my lexus PDFs needed below and in the next two posts.

Starting with the easy stuff, the top computer screen, case, and connector.

computer 8326560220
case assembly 83240-60220

And whatever double din you need or want. It has come to my attention that the toyota OEM part is a way better part, if only in the fitment aspect of things. It's part number
#55412-60310 $58 partsouk, compared to the $30 ebay one. The same side adapters fit the stock part. So any adapters from ebay or amazon work with the...

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[ODSTbee]

Alternative is to get a GROM computer thingy that tucks in the dash and matches the factory wiring. It injects your phone signal to the CD input I think. Searching GROM Aux or GROM bluetooth on amazon will find what you want.

 

[Trapper50cal]

Welcome!

I have a single din Alpine head unit

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-IQh3aJlPWw2/p_500UTE73BT/Alpine-UTE-73BT.html?XVINQ=GZ0&XVVer=144Z&awcr=628539558416&awdv=c&awnw=g&awug=9028754&awkw=pla-434008755498&awmt=&awat=pla&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18589620441&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkILEBhDeARIsAL--pjynvjoogYyDJzCYvb9h3PHiO-sZ7gH5TUXn26HMAuPkGLJS9U0AxWIaAsVIEALw_wcB

It has bluetooth, phone capable, USB, Radio...

It's not the most modern thing in the world but I can plug my phone into it and that's where all my music is.
Plus, single din allows for a cubby right below it to put your phone.

 

[Weetabix]

Unfortunately, no easy options.

I'm finding that to be the case!

I'm diy, but that thread looks DIY!

 

[Weetabix]

Alternative is to get a GROM computer thingy that tucks in the dash and matches the factory wiring. It injects your phone signal to the CD input I think. Searching GROM Aux or GROM bluetooth on amazon will find what you want.

I've seen that one, but I'm not quite sure yet what all it does. I really do miss having AM in there. Some of the local stations are on both AM and FM. When the FM goes out, I can switch to AM while they get sorted.

 

[Manhattan]

The GROM does everything - Apple CarPlay, keeps the terrestrial radio stations, retains that 120p resolution screen. The only problem with the GROM is it's STILL glitchy. They shoot out updates (a lot) to fix glitches. But it's still glitchy... really glitchy.

 

[ODSTbee]

Ah yeah, I was speaking of the plain unit that injects the phone output, but there's also the whole deal with apple carplay taking over your screen. My set up is GROM wire loom piggy backs the cd plug, GROM USB computer box, Grom aux adapter, aux goes into phone. If I switch to AM/FM I can get back to my phone by switching to CD/DVD. No information appears on the display (no song title, no album, etc). I have an 05 LX with Nav and Mark Levinson.

 

[Weetabix]

How does one tell if the system is Mark Levinson or JBL(?)?

 

[Weetabix]

keeps the terrestrial radio stations

Does that mean it receives broadcast AM/FM via the antenna?

The GROM is sounding like the easiest way to get more or less what I want.

 

[leveeguy]

How does one tell if the system is Mark Levinson or JBL(?)?

JBL system would have JBL on the radio face

 

[Weetabix]

JBL system would have JBL on the radio face

Oh. Yeah. I'll look when I get back out there.

If it's like the ketchup in the fridge, though, I'll never be able to find it.