Problem with IS200 head unit
Problem with IS200 head unit
18-08-2016, 04:45 AM
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IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
18-08-2016, 04:45 AM #3What year is your car, iLLzLex ? Not sure if later head units will fit in earlier cars, or vice versa ? Certainly I'd be wary and want to try it to make sure. Similarly non-satnav cars with satnav head units ? Anyone know for sure ?
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
18-08-2016, 06:35 AM
Lexusboy Steve i think they fit, but there is a issue some thing to do with the amp or Radio.
This is probably the case, I know for sure that you can't simply swap a bottom slot for a top slot and vice versa, but not sure if it can be done with a bit of wiring modification.
Good point about the nav, I think they have different model numbers for cars with nav and cars without but not sure if there is an actual difference between the headunits.
@illzlex: If you only listen to your ipod might be worth just getting something like the gromaudio box rather than replacing the headunit.
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Lexusboy Steve i think they fit, but there is a issue some thing to do with the amp or Radio.
This is probably the case, I know for sure that you can't simply swap a bottom slot for a top slot and vice versa, but not sure if it can be done with a bit of wiring modification.
Good point about the nav, I think they have different model numbers for cars with nav and cars without but not sure if there is an actual difference between the headunits.
@illzlex: If you only listen to your ipod might be worth just getting something like the gromaudio box rather than replacing the headunit.
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
18-08-2016, 07:03 AM
parthiban This is probably the case, I know for sure that you can't simply swap a bottom slot for a top slot and vice versa, but not sure if it can be done with a bit of wiring modification.
Good point about the nav, I think they have different model numbers for cars with nav and cars without but not sure if there is an actual difference between the headunits.
@illzlex: If you only listen to your ipod might be worth just getting something like the gromaudio box rather than replacing the headunit.
whats the gromaudio?
parthiban This is probably the case, I know for sure that you can't simply swap a bottom slot for a top slot and vice versa, but not sure if it can be done with a bit of wiring modification.
Good point about the nav, I think they have different model numbers for cars with nav and cars without but not sure if there is an actual difference between the headunits.
@illzlex: If you only listen to your ipod might be worth just getting something like the gromaudio box rather than replacing the headunit.
whats the gromaudio?
18-08-2016, 07:08 AM
Grom make some adaptors that you can use to connect an iPod to the IS200 head unit, with the head unit thinking you're connecting to a CD - so it should be better quality than using a tape adapter. I am not sure if they work on the earlier "bottom-loaders" though, there have been mixed reports on this.
Personally if I was you I would save up for a new aftermarket head unit. The failure of the OEM one is very common in terms of the CD mechanism getting jammed. These days you can get head units with built-in iPod support, Bluetooth, DVD screens if you want, etc, etc.
I'm not sure I understand your comment about the colour though, maybe I've misunderstood. The head unit is just black no matter what colour the car is, isn't it ?
I'm going to split out a load of these responses into a new topic in the Audio/Video forum, because we're going a bit away from 2tongues's original selling topic.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
18-08-2016, 07:08 AM #8I don't think that a later model head unit will easily work in an earlier car like yours, unfortunately. Is yours a "bottom-loading" model, i.e. the CD slot is at the bottom and not right at the top ?
Grom make some adaptors that you can use to connect an iPod to the IS200 head unit, with the head unit thinking you're connecting to a CD - so it should be better quality than using a tape adapter. I am not sure if they work on the earlier "bottom-loaders" though, there have been mixed reports on this.
Personally if I was you I would save up for a new aftermarket head unit. The failure of the OEM one is very common in terms of the CD mechanism getting jammed. These days you can get head units with built-in iPod support, Bluetooth, DVD screens if you want, etc, etc.
I'm not sure I understand your comment about the colour though, maybe I've misunderstood. The head unit is just black no matter what colour the car is, isn't it ?
I'm going to split out a load of these responses into a new topic in the Audio/Video forum, because we're going a bit away from 2tongues's original selling topic.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
18-08-2016, 07:09 AM
iLLzLex whats the gromaudio?
It's a unit that plugs into the spare port on the back of your headunit and allows you to connect an ipod directly into the stereo (proper sound compared to the tape adaptor) and control it using the buttons on the stereo.
Gromaudio LINK
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
iLLzLex whats the gromaudio?
It's a unit that plugs into the spare port on the back of your headunit and allows you to connect an ipod directly into the stereo (proper sound compared to the tape adaptor) and control it using the buttons on the stereo.
Gromaudio LINK
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
18-08-2016, 07:14 AM
steviewevie I'm not sure I understand your comment about the colour though, maybe I've misunderstood. The head unit is just black no matter what colour the car is, isn't it ?
I think he means the bit around the tape deck, on earlier cars it's a silvery gold colour, on later cars (post 04 i think) it's all black.
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
steviewevie I'm not sure I understand your comment about the colour though, maybe I've misunderstood. The head unit is just black no matter what colour the car is, isn't it ?
I think he means the bit around the tape deck, on earlier cars it's a silvery gold colour, on later cars (post 04 i think) it's all black.
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
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