Never used brake cleaner or carb cleaner on electrical components. You can use mass airflow sensor cleaner or there is electrical type cleaner because they don't leave residue on the components. Great video!
I hear your concern but you fail to understand this is a test situation. I would save never use brake cleaner for electronics that you do NOT want to damage. However in this case, it's PERFECTLY fine to use brake cleaner or any solution that would cause harm based on the fact that this was a TEST, the part was already damaged and a replacement part was already ordered. But I appreciate your concern 💯
Most Lexus amplifiers as they get older tend to have this problem. There is a company (High-Tech Electronics Services) in Southern California (Van Nuys) specializing in fixing these problems.
Lol yeah I've heard that some newer Lexus vehicles are still having this issue with the AMP. It could defiantly be just a bad location for the AMP which cause it to short due to moisture build up.
My controls still work and checked the fuses are good so I am guessing the amp is bad. There is a thumping sound right when I turn of the radio but after that no sound.
Yup! That is confirmation that your AMP is DOA. My AMP did the same with the thumping/pop sound when you turn it on and off and then eventually it died (no sound). Replacing it will resolve the problem but the Lexus IS250/350 AMP is expensive. You can purchase the alternative one and will be fine.
@@ZeeHK I would suggest you watch this video so you will know where to relocate your new AMP to prevent this from happening again. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XZyac4ohXpM.html Alternative AMP Lexus Part# 86280-33150 You can find them on eBay cheaper then the IS250/350. www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2009-LEXUS-ES350-PIONEER-AUDIO-AMP-AMPLIFIER-86280-33150-/224633848945?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c4#viTabs_0
Hmm, sounds like the rear speakers could possibly blown. I would disconnect the speaker wire and temporary test the wire by connecting a "working" speaker to validate if you can hear sound. For example, you can disconnect a speaker up front and use the rear speaker wire to test for audio. If you do not want to go through the trouble of removing the door panel and speaker, just purchase a cheap speaker off Amazon to test the rear speaker wire connector for audio. If you do not hear audio then I would suspect that your AMP is not sending communication to the rear which the AMP may need to be replaced. You could also try to see if you can find a spare used AMP at your local junk yard but they are hard to find sense these AMP's are a hot ticket online. Hope you find your solution.
Brad good question. The car was not in a flood and this is a common problem for the IS250/IS350 due to poor ventilation for the AMP. It basically sits in the rear wheel well where moisture builds up which eventually causes the AMP motherboard to short. There are also newer Lexus that have experienced this issue due to improper ventilation.
