First, read all instructions carefully that come with the parts. I originally had incorrect wiring of my steering wheel controls because I misread a step. I re-read carefully and it worked after I fixed my mistake.
After searching trying to find a way to replace the old cassette radio in a 2008 Lexus GX 470 with navigation, I kept reading it could not be done because of the way the climate controls are integrated. I just wanted to replace the single din radio and did not really want to try and do the full Tesla style screen replacement I did find. Then I found a video stating it could be done by using a Beat-Sonic component and the person said it was done by BestBuy and it worked. So I found a single din radio I liked at a good price and decided to give it a try.
We didn't go into detail on the teardown since there are some really good video so show how to do that. Also, all radios will have different wiring so following the instructions Beat Sonic provides and it is simple - they even provide the connectors. If you hook up steering wheel controls using Axxess, read carefully - the wires to tap are easy to identify.
The Kenwood has a rear USB cable so I found a USB port to replace the AUX port. As I later found out, 470s older than 2008 have the center differential lock where I put the USB port. The part fit perfectly and the power was easy to tap from the cigarette lighter - that was done after the video was done.
If you disconnect the negative from the battery, I learned you have to reset the windows and moonroof.
Here are the products used and links to them:
Beat Sonic MVA-81 wiring harness and added Axxess ASWC-1 steering wheel controls:
tinyurl.com/yyfama3k
Kendwood KMM-X503 from Crutchfield:
tinyurl.com/yxrglsj2
MICTUNING USB Car Charger with Audio:
tinyurl.com/yx8qembw
SiriusXM:
tinyurl.com/y3kej9oo
Other useful thing from Crutchfield...
Bojo Trim Panel Removal Tools:
tinyurl.com/y29l594v
Posi-Tap connectors - splicing is much easier:
tinyurl.com/yyh3opgr
If you have any questions, feel fee to ask.
4 авг 2024