HOW TO: Install Aftermarket Radio in Lexus GX470
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- Опубліковано 9 бер 2020
- This will be a step by step tutorial on how to install a GX470 Tesla-Style screen.
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Great video even with just one hand filming. Very detailed explanation and patiently walked through each step. Subbed.
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Awesome tutorial! Just picked up an 06 GX470. This is definitely on my to-do list!
Awesome, Thank you for the comment!
Nice, clean install. Cant wait for the review and follow-up.
ListersRP Thank you for the support! Will be coming soon with another video. Make sure to subscribe if you haven’t done so yet!
Thank you! The first few steps helped me get access to the tcase shift handle bolts on top of the transmission
Awesome! Glad I could help out
Looks great , will definitely check it out !
Keep posting up good content like this for the GX family 👌 💯
I have a few more things planned coming up!
Almost the perfect video tutorial for the px6, connecting the harness unit to the gx would have made it a little easier for some. I'm sure everyone has different setup on their gx and it may vary a little. All in all great video man it really help me sort some missing harness on my unit. When i bought my gx it came with this p6x unit and previous install was a total mess. watching your tutorial helped me complete a proper install
Thank you for the kind comment. I agree I could have included the harness connections. All the plugs have different connections so it just depends on matching them. I had a big mess behind the unit after connecting all the plugs and thought it would be a little confusing to show. I have some better video gear now and will be able to record in more detail while showing all the necessary steps!
Great video! Lots of detail and information. Very well done 👍🏼
William Aguillon Thank you, glad that it helped!
Excellent job!! I wish I can get someone to install one on my 04 GX470. It is quite a lot for me to attempt. Really detailed explanation.
Glad to help, I hope everything worked out for the best!
Ok thanks I love how many times he said I'll do so!
Loved it! You guys were awesome as always
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words!
I don't know why youtubers edit & remove the time consuming/difficult aspects (in this case, the wood trim panels surrounding the unit) of a project. That's where we need you the most.
The wood trim panels pop out. There are a couple clips on the back. You have to be careful with them because they are very fragile and unfortunately very thin. There was no way of recording them being removed since it requires both hands, but I do plan on investing in a headset camera very soon to help with that. Let me know if any other areas were particularly difficult and I’d be more than happy to help you out.
I hear you and totally agree; it's those little things you need to know, so you won't break anything. A few years ago I had to manually close my moonroof on my Audi, I knew what I had to do, except how to remove all the panels to get to that mechanism; all yt videos started with "after you've removed the panels.." Eventually I found one that told me to remove the dome light cover, and there's a screw in there that holds everything.
Its always bound to happen, definitely with those flimsy clips and hard to reach panels.
@@nkautos thanks for trying. I’m buying a 2008 this week. Thanks
Best install on a gx , you know your vehicle!!!!
Thank you I appreciate it!
One of the best walk thru installation videos I’ve seen! I just got an ‘06 GX w/ ML Stereo, and I’m looking for ways to Bluetooth stream music from my iPhone. I had a ‘10 ES 350 with the UL package and ML Stereo, so I’ve been spoiled. I do have the 30 pin iPod connector wired through the glove box, and I ordered the 30 pin to lightning adapter to see if that will work. If so, I may get an iPod Classic and just listen to my iTunes playlists that way. Thanks!
Team Fish Thank you for the support and the kind words! I know gromaudio sells an internal unit that allows for Bluetooth. That is if you would want everything to be hidden and wire free. The iPod way works well too, you would just have less room to download and not be able to stream music. Either way let me know what you do, I’m interested in your results!
NK Autos will do bro. I got one of those cheapo aftermarket 30 pin to lightning cable adapters coming in a couple of days. From what I’m seeing on the webs though is that adapter will probably only charge my phone and not support audio transfer capabilities like an OEM Apple one would. And even if it does work, I think you lose phone capabilities while it’s plugged up, basically turning my phone into an iPod, if I’m not mistaken. We’ll see. I may just go the old classic iPod 7th gen way. Oh. While I have your attention, are you aware of any cool aftermarket headlight assemblies for the 06 GXs? I’d really love to get rid of those amber DRLs, without just disabling them altogether. Something like the cool LED strips like Audi has. I haven’t found much on the webs.
Team Fish There isn’t much aftermarket options for headlights. I have the DEPO sport ones which looks way better than OEM. Other than that retrofitting would probably be the best option for you. I would try looking around some shops that would be able to do the job. Unless you are comfortable doing it yourself and baking your headlights for 30 minutes at 450 degrees to break the seal. Other than that I am running LED low beams and high beams. Nothing too special so far. Maybe something cool down the road and retrofit some halos into the headlight!
That looks great!
That was incredible...👍🏾
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
So helpful. LOVE this radio. Had one for the last year and it's been great. Upgraded the firmware to a custom one and it's been flawless since then. I did a video about it.
GX Overland Awesome I’ll check it out! Thanks for the support!
Can you jailbreak it to watch UA-cam while car is driving?
Spectacular video/installation walkthrough! Impressive! I should totally buy a GX470 and that screen.
Thank you for the support! I would strongly recommend it!
Thanks for this !
Far From Home glad to help!
Love this
Awesome 👏🏻 best looking deck homie excellent
Thank you!
Nice, great job🙏💕
Thank you!
Aaayyyyy I'm your 1k sub, congrats buddy!
Thank you! I appreciate you and couldn’t be happier
Excellent video
Thank you! If you have any questions feel free to message me!
Great video. I love mine! Especially with the custom firmware.
GX Overland I’ve been planning on getting an upgrade, haven’t gotten around to it yet. How do you like the upgrade? Have you noticed any improvements?
Where did you get the new radio? And does the clock on top come off old radio and mount to new one?
Definitely gained a subscriber bro , keep it up ! Im depending on you😂
Thank you, I have some more exciting content coming soon!
Good stuff man
Thanks for the great detailed video 👍🏼
I was wondering if this unit fits in GX 460? Or if there is another model for 460?
This unit will not fit in the 460, but there is a different model that fits and works about the same as this one does. The install will be a little different but should have similar connections in the back of the device
Good to know I've been shopping for non nav models bc everything I've read indicated the nav w/climate button etc couldnt be upgraded..probably all b4 this unit became available.
No problem upgrading with the NAV unit, glad this helped! If you have anymore questions don't be afraid to ask!
Incredibly detailed video, thank you! Thinking about trying this, partly because the LCD ;touch screen on our 2008 GX470 just suddenly went black and can't get it back on. Will make it pretty much impossible to do the recommended setup at 2:06 before starting. Do you think that's a show stopper?
Hello I'm sorry for the late reply, it shouldn't be a huge problem. Did you end up installing the radio?
Great video! I'll be looking into an HD rear view camera before I pull the trigger. Would also love to run A front camera.
HannibalACP82 this unit has an available accessory on the Phoenix Website for a 360 camera which includes the front. It’s somewhere around 160$, that’s what route I plan to take!
@@nkautos I've seen that but it's a bit steep. Also I don't really care about the sides. I want front for offroading and back for parking. Can get decent cameras on eBay for $30 a pop.
HannibalACP82 They are a little bit steep, I just like that they are pretty much plug and play with the unit. I won’t have to play around with splicing wires and connecting them to the console. If you figure out a way of easily doing it send over the info, I would be interested in seeing how you did it!
LetMeSeeThis99 yes that is correct!
Would like to hear the follow up thoughts on the device. Especially if it needs to be connected to a phone in any way to have maps running or does it plug in to the GX's GPS port? I have been waiting to add this to my '04 GX and this is getting me closer.
I have mad a separate video of my review and walkthrough of the unit. I think its a solid choice for an aftermarket system with many options when it comes to firmware updates and customizations.
Can you tell us more about the carbon fiber wrap; it looks really nice and is something I'd want to do. I don't like the OEM wood colored panels.
I had the carbon wrap on for a month or so until I took it back off. It was a little too dark to match with the beige interior. I am planning on rewrapping it a different color in the future. It was a lot of work however. I would recommend getting some good 3M vinyl as the cheap ones will not stick well.
Thanks for the video! We’re looking to get this for our 2006 GX. We’re also looking to get the 360 camera. You wouldn’t happen to be planning on making an installation video on that would you?? 😊
I will try to record a video on the 360 and upload it in the next month or so!
NK Autos thank you!! Do we need to order the CarPlay dongle as well? Phoenix automotive said that we don’t need it and that it will connect via Bluetooth. Also does the OBDII dongle work well with the PX6?
@@sephystar I have the Apple CarPlay dongle connected, but I have mostly just been using my Bluetooth. I do have a custom firmware installed that improves the units original CarPlay, but I did see that before installing the firmware there were some problems with connecting my phone. I think that the dongle has some better connection and an overall better layout if that’s what you are looking for!
Just ordered the PX6 and the 360 camera from Phoenix Automotive! Looking forward to your 360 camera installation! 😊
Does your factory CD Changer work with this setup?
Nice video, thank you! Is that actual wood trim or plastic that the aftermarket radio comes in? it's hard to tell and I'm not sure if you mentioned that during the video. if it's plastic, is it obvious that it's not wood?
Thank you for the comment! The trim the radio comes in is a black plastic. It is not real wood but it still feels good to the touch and doesn't feel cheap
Great installation. Your comments/instructions are very clear. Well done, sir! Are you in Chicago?
Your fellow Illinoisan.
Maxim’s DIY Garage yes sir! Looking to get a group of GX owners in the local area for a cruise sometime this summer!
@@nkautos hey man, great video! best one I've seen yet. I have the exact same GX and bought this same radio kit. I got the 360 cams and TPMS also just haven't found time to install- looking forward to your camera install video, I've been researching and making sure I have everything I need for it.
@@ericcruz3180 Thank you for the kind words! It was definitely time consuming and difficult to install the 360 camera. I have installed my front and rear cameras but haven’t had time to drill in the two side cameras. I will have that video posted once I get the chance to do so!
@@nkautos I’m in Rockford, so maybe this summer!
Niceee homie
Great video. I have a 2007 GX470 with navigation and just about everyone is telling me that with the navigation it can't be replaced as it will screw up a lot of "other stuff.". Yours had navigation, so I'm assuming that everyone else is mistaken?
I haven't had any problems with the unit so far!
thanks for sharing your experience and detailed explanation, i have this head unit i want to install it in range rover 2001 or chevy malibu 2003, so is it possible to handle it as an universal android unit regardless it is designated for land cruiser i mean connecting the wires to existing car harness. or is it need to recognize the car which designated for, thanks.
I am not 100% sure on how the unit would identify the different model of car according to the canbus and the module inside the unit. If you are willing to take on a project then it's worth a try
Did you have to order the USB cables separately or are they included in the stereo purchase? Also, what are you, what can you, use them for?
Dale Press The USB cables came with my unit. They are used to upload anything you need to the head unit. I have mine exposed so I can also charge and use CarPlay easily.
Hi
I need this car stéréo for my prado gx 2004
Love the midwest pronunciation of the word 'console' to sound like 'council'. Must be a Chicago thing. 18:06 .
Thank you for the great video. I used this and the Phoenix Automotive video to help me with my install. Unfortunately, my screen is not powering up at the moment. I am trying to trace this down but its frustrating I have an 07 and there are two connectors on the stock harness that appear to be unused on this installation, but I cant help but wonder if I am missing something else.
I just solved my own problem! I went through all the parts and found a 15A blade fuse in a bag. There is a spot for it right under one of the connectors. I popped it in and it fired right up!
I'm sorry about not getting back to you, I'm glad you where able to figure out your problem!
Is the air conditioning con-trolls on this unit ?
As mentioned at the last portion of your clip, how is this product working out for you? I disassembled the old factory gps and radio already which your video helped a lot. What are some cons (if any) and pros. Thank you.#TeamLexus#GX
Yama Basir I made a video about my review of the unit. Not too bad overall, I have had some slight problems with the unit but I have worked out most kinks. The brightness being too bright in the night, the climate control not working and the speaker adjustment are all easy fixes. They just require some playing around with the settings. I think for the money the unit is solid, and an upgrade from the OEM screen for sure! If you have any questions feel free to leave a message and I’ll try to respond ASAP!
NK Autos touché 🔥👌🏼#LexusMafia
You are hard as hell to get in contact with LOL
I have the navigation and rear flip down dvd. Does this connect to the rear DVD player and screen?
Dadtastic Adventures I’m not 100% sure but I don’t believe so. It is possible if you spec out the unit, it could be compatible with the rear DVD but that is something you will have to get in contact with the manufacturer to confirm.
Is this unit for GX with nav?
Nice! What if you don’t have the navigation stock one ?
I believe there is an option that allows you to get this unit if you do not have factory NAV.
Do your really need extra microphone?
Dosen't it has one?.
I like your video gave me great information.
Thank you
I included my mic in the install just to play it safe. I believe the mic on the unit doesn’t catch the audio as well as the external one does.
Thank you. I will be buying this truck.
your video so details I got 2003 GX 470 I love to have that on my car but I can not so all that please tell me where to go install that thanks
Thank you for the kind words, any audio/speaker shops should be able to install it for you!
Great job!! 👌🏽. How much in the head unit?
It costs around 300-400$.
Hi! I have the same car as you and have the Mark Levinson stereo. I noticed that at 10:20 you plug in the stereo connector but how do the other ends connect to the stereo? With my installation I have only sound from the front speakers. Is there a software solution to this or do those wires need to be connected? I appreciate the video, it was great!
Andres Soto for the other ends I just matched up the connectors. There where a few that didn’t end up being used. The unit was pretty well organized and it even has tabs with connector markings. I will leave a website with the diagram descriptions for the plugs for you to look at. Hopefully that will help! If not let me know which specific connectors you are wondering about.
Hey Andres, did you solved you problem? I installed mine yesterday, audio is only coming to the front speakers. Installed back the factory unit, reset all to defaults and still have the issue
Hey man nice video! I just did the same install and was wondering if you had issues with your sound afterwards? My sound is very very quiet and only coming from one side. Did you have to bypass your stock amplifier?
Alex Hamby The only think I had to do was reset the ML stereo before I swapped it out. Other than that everything should be working normally. I would try to swap back the OEM unit and play around with the settings, hopefully that fixes the problem. I mentioned it in my video how I reset everything before I took the unit out.
Hey Alex, did you solved you problem> I installed mine yesterday, audio is only coming to the front speakers. Installed back the factory unit, reset all to defaults and still have the issue
Hi Alex Hamby and Jorge Nieves, did you find the solution to the issue you were having with the sound? I want to buy this unit but of course I want to know if this issue has a fix. Thanks for your reply
@@nkautos what is the ML stereo and how do you reset?
@@ClearWater7.62 The Mark Levinson system is a package that most of the navigation packages got. Resetting the volume should be around 20-25 for when you put the new one in so it’s not too quite and not too loud
my is that if that radio is compatible with the GX 2007 model that has the air conditioning controls with knobs and not buttons.
I would like to solve that question to know that if I buy it it will work for me in the car
Lizardo Nieto There should be no problem with compatibility! Just make sure to pick which system you want to buy on the website!
What about the air conditioning or heat
Man this car is like new.
How much is mileage?
what kind of remote start you running? i wanted the new viper but it wasnt compatible due to the stock nav system
I installed the Viper 2-way remote with the 5701 kit. It was fairly simple to install once I got the dash mostly out.
Nice video except that you did not include hooking up the wiring harnesses? Thank you for showing where the harnesses go on the back of the new head unit, but why not show the hookup to the GX wiring harness? Is this not crucial to a proper installation? I realize that you should be able to figure it out by what fits, but what about the connection to the can bus decoder? Well I just figured that out while writing this that it connects to the Pink (02-09 Land Cruiser Air Conditioning) wiring harness but you didn't show that.
Overall it is a good video but would have been better had you included wiring the unit into the dash.
The plugs I showed in the video will have 4 main plugs that come from the car's harness. The can-bus decoder will be plugged directly to the unit itself. I wasn't able to get a good shot of all the connections in the back of the unit but I was hoping the explanation of the back would be sufficient. If you have any questions about any more connections feel free to leave a message and I will respond ASAP. I appreciate the comment!
Does it have pre outs for an amp that would power a subwoofer?
James It does have some female RCA connectors for aftermarket speakers. I am guessing it does but I haven’t checked the back of the unit to double check
Did you find out if there’s an auto dimming function? Thank you.
There is no auto dimming function in the base unit but you can install an app that will do it for you! I have it linked in my review video.
when are you going to give the video update? did you get the tach to work?
Michael Hill video will be up next week. Unfortunately I could not get the tach and rpms to work. Looked all around in the setting for it and could not figure it out.
Can you use the original DVD / Nav system from Toyota?
Bob Bonkowski I’m pretty sure you can still connect the DVD/infotainment system to the unit. The only think that does not work is the CD box in the glovebox.
Good day, could you please advice, if native cd-changer and ceiling monitor are working after instalation?
I do not have the DVD player so I would not be able to let you know, but the CD player still does work with some editing in the settings menu.
@@nkautos thanks a lot))
You can add the wireless apple CarPlay on the unit
Does this work with the stock radio? No nav trim?
Adrian Pulido should be no problem!
I'm finding the audio out of my unit is quite noisy. Followed some tips around setting the volume level on the stock unit to 38 before changing it. Wondering if anyone can speak to the audio quality of theirs having compared e.g. the sound coming out of the cd changer vs. spotify?
I momentarily got a yatour bluetooth unit to work and the OEM with a digital signal sounded awesome. Incidentally - this seemed to stop working when I removed some wiring for an aftermarket sirius radio (the cradle was taking up space). I disconnected that thing and the CD button started reporting "the external device is not connected".
Use the old changer. I just installed one from Phoenix and if at the top toolbar you go to Console then go to Amp Info, then above that something shows up saying Dish dish - click on Dish dish - That is where I found the CD controls. Thankfully I didn’t take the CD player out. It’s working on mine.
How did your audio work out? Screwing up the OEM audio is a deal breaker for me.
Is there an Android phone hook up for maps instead of the Apple adapter
There is a map app on the unit itself that uses google maps. All you have to do is connect the unit to a hotspot and you will be able to use it from there. Not quite like apple car play but it still shows all the features you need
The oem reverse camara work good in this radio?
You can connect the OEM camera to the radio but it does take some splicing to connect it
Did you install the rear camera? haven't seen anyone do a video on that yet.
Sam Nam I am in the process of installing one. I will post a video when I get everything figured out
You can splice in the oem camera. There are a few people that have done it
@@92BGLancer I ended up running the line and installing a new camera. Couldn't find the proper documentation on splicing OEM.
My non digital HVAC controls on the left and right side are not working. Do you know what step I missed?
David Zeigler might have missed one of the plugs in the rear of the system. Other than that I don’t know why you would be having that issue. Let me know if you resolve it!
Camera?
Could you have just ran the other end of the mic through first and then make the connection into the back of the unit last?
Yes, that would have been easier than running the wider part through.
Do you know if this I can bypass the amp if I install this?
There are a few female RCA connectors in the back of the unit that allow you to install an aftermarket amp!
my radio arrived today - no instructions - but a mini cd rom that won't read on my desktop. I also didn't receive any Canbus decoder... Did they short me that item?
Unfortunately no instructions come with the unit. There is an online PDF that I provided in the description that shows a few steps. I received the CD disc aswell but didn’t do anything with it. I believe that some units come with the canbus and some do not. I believe it depends on the year of the car. I would try to reach out to the seller and see if one is needed for yours. Let me know if you have anymore questions, I hope that helps!
Do you remember how the oem clock dash was removed?
AC/Heat working great this way?
No problems!
So please let us know what are your thoughts after 2 years of use
Cons pros etc
Thanks
They are mostly good besides the audio quality over the OEM. I prefer the OEM radio. Besides that this is definitely an upgrade
So I checked the Phoenix website
can I do this with 2006 GX 470 ?
The link I copied /paste on the website you provided
[ PX6 SIX-CORE ] 10.4" VERTICAL SCREEN ANDROID 9 FAST BOOT NAVIGATION RADIO FOR LEXUS GX 470 2003 - 2009
$679. ( Is this legitimate aftermarket product work with the specs of the car ?
Can my alternator keep up ,basically ?)
I have had no problems with the radio, it's been a little over 2 years now. I have an 07 GX470 and everything runs smoothly, the voltage draw isn't much different than the stock radio and doesn't affect the life of the battery as far as I've tested.
How would you rate the new audio VS the stock?
I haven't noticed a difference but I have had people tell me it doesn't sound as good as their ML system. I don't hear any difference in audio however.
Would it hurt if I use a heat gun to soften the panel’s up?
Shouldn’t hurt, but it would be easier to use some panel removing tools along with a suction cup if possible to make sure not to bend or warp the pieces
Will this work with a Gx 470 with factory Nav
Yes, it will
Maybe I missed it, but did you install a rear view camera? I don’t think the stock one works with this unit correct? Also when you put it in reverse do you have to do anything special with wiring to get the camera to come on? Thanks for the video, I’m thinking about ordering one of these units
Kevin Van Hecke The unit didn’t have a connection for the factory reverse camera. I looked around in the setting and there are a few unit setting for inputs for various camera options. I believe that has to do with the aftermarket backup camera that is optional for the unit. I plan to purchase the 360 camera in the future and install it but for the time being I am running without a reverse camera. Hasn’t been too much of a problem so far since the rig is locked in the garage for now. I think overall the unit is great, if you have anymore questions don’t hesitate to ask!
You should make a video of the 360 Install, sounds interesting! Thanks for the video, great stuff!
Kevin Van Hecke I definitely will. I have a few things also waiting to be installed this upcoming week. So make sure to stay tuned for that!
@@nkautos I'm thinking about picking up the same exact unit with the 360. Thank you for this video, it's extremely helpful.
Jbaker8390 Glad to help! If you have anymore questions make sure to drop a comment or send me a message on my Instagram. Also, let me know how you like the 360 once you install it!
Hello i have the same screen on land cruiser 2009
It was working fine until i removed the dashboard to change the heater radiator then when i was putting everything back in place the climate stopped working on the screen do u have any idea about this problem
Is there a way to reprogram..
You will need to go to user settings and type in 8861 for the code and then change the toyota Prado climate setting to the configuration I showed in the unit review video
Is there a way to dim down the brightness,?
There should be an option in the top left corner to dim down the screen.
Who do you recommend in Los Angeles to do my professional installation?
I don’t have anybody specific, but I would try to look for some audio repair shops or somebody who installs car stereos!
@@nkautos dude where are located? I would literally drive to you if you are anywhere on the east side of the Mississippi. I have a gx470
nice
Thank you!
I have this exact aftermarket head unit on my gx470, out of the blue, it stopped making sound. I've tried switching to radio, Bluetooth, music and all but it just won't make sound. Any insights pls?
Try to reboot the system, if its its not that it might have a loose wire or worse the cars amp might have blown
@@nkautos
Thanks for the tip. I ended up disconnecting the battery and letting it sit for a while. After reconnection, everything came back to normal
Hi, Would you be able to tell me the kit brand name & model number? I'd like to get one for my 2005 GX470! Thanks
It is the PX6 radio for the 2003-2009 GX470 from the link I have provided in the video description
Will this Tesla navigation work on a 03' GX470 Non-Nav model?
Yes it should work as long as you chose the option for the non-nav unit. There are a couple wiring differences in the back but that should be included in the kit when you order it
@@nkautos Okay thanks! Is there good amount of amp power on the unit to keep good power the speakers? Also, have you experienced any software glitches?
can you use this same unit with the 2007 gx470? also do you know where you can have the installation done for you?
This will fit a 2007, I would try to check an automotive shop or a stereo place for help!
@@nkautos will this unit not fit the 2005?
@@ClearWater7.62 It should fit, I would check the specifications on the website
one comment if helpfull, wire the fuse to the globe box as welll.. you dont want to unmount everything if he fuse blows...which can happen...this will save a huge amount of time
Sounds like a great idea! Thank you for the insight!
Does the climate control working? Does it show the temp on the screen?
WorldDweller Eveything works on the temperature buttons and on the screen. I’ve seen that it’s either a hit or miss with it working for some people.
@@nkautos any hard wiring involved? to make it work with touch buttons and on screen buttons. As I just bought the same unit. But tempreture definitely needs wiring. As I bought without the amplifier. As I don't have installed in my car which 2004 toyota prado 120 series.
Quick question, I bought a Bluetooth and a WiFi adapter. I installed my WiFi adapter by the driver side where you normally plug in a computer to run a diagnosis. But I can’t find a place to install the Bluetooth adapter. Is there another area where I can?
Yammii Habibi the Bluetooth adapter should plug into the usb wires that are connected to the unit. In the video you can see I leave my cable in the glovebox. Make sure to connect them through there it will be easiest!
NK Autos ok thank you. How do I connect to the navigation system? Like I’m clicking on it and it says it can’t be connected and try again later. Is there a place on the settings for me to go?
Yammii Habibi you have to be connected to an internet connection to be able to access the navigation. Try connecting to a hotspot or an internet connection and try again
NK Autos it worked when I tried my hotspot. Thank you. Last question. My radio... it static’s. It’s odd because everything else works except the radio. Any suspicious on what could be the cause? I contacted Phoenix Automotive and they mentioned it could be the radios antenna. Which I can’t find the exact location of it.
Yammii Habibi the antenna should be connected in the back. It is the piece that you screw on. Is should be black and have a golden connector. Do all of the stations have static or is it only a few?
Will work with back up camera? If not, can you hook a back up cam to it?
big yops 13 it unfortunately doesn’t work with the stock one but they do have aftermarket options for the unit. I bought a 360 camera and will be installing it when I get it in the mail!
@@nkautos the same company sells the backup cam?
big yops 13 yes, it is on the Phoenix automotive website!
@@nkautosMy 06 GX470 camera died, lines through screen, looking on ebay I saw used ones for $275, screw that. So I took a shot and bought a universal one on amazon for $12,99, spliced it and epoxied it in place. Which are the wires on the stock harness that I would need to splice to hook into the unit? Thanks in advance!
@@chrismemphis8062 I am not 100% sure about the wiring for the aftermarket backup camera but there is a forum on Clublexus and IH8MUD that goes through the wiring for the gx470 backup camera. You should be able to find it on there!
Does battery need to be disconnected while installing??
Yes, it is always a good idea to disconnect the battery before working on anything electrical
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is there not a dim feature for when you want the radio on at night?
Michael C Johnson there is in the settings, but in my opinion it is still not dim enough for driving at night.
@@nkautos thank you if not dim enough for you probably not dim enough for anyone else. I hate bright screens at night. Maybe a dark mode? With black backscreen?
Michael C Johnson I haven’t figured out a dark mode yet but I’m sure there is an app that will allow you to change the background colors. I have had a subscriber mention an app called Lux Lite which allows you to lower the brightness of the screen beyond what the system allows you to do. I think it’s worth checking out!