Replacing Jap Sat Nav In My Celsior

[hatorihanzo]

hi

can anyone help me out with some info i am conseding buying a 96 n reg lexus celsior.the car is in top notch condition however the sat nav when activated is in japanes.is it possible to simply exchange this unit with a sat nav unit from a uk lexus.and change the disc from the jap disc to a uk disc. woujld be most grateful for ant comments or advice.

many thanks

ian

[T7RY B]

Hi and welcome to LOC

It will cost a lot of money and is no simple task.

The only guy I know who can carry this job out professionaly is this guy Luke

try this link.

Sat Nav

[steve2006]

Hello,

I too have a Celsior Mk2 1994 have you also discovered that the radio only picks up radio2 because the frequency range is different in Japan,you can apparently get convertors for this but I use the excellent CD changer for music so not bothered about the radio.

If your considering buying make sure that the speedo has been converted to MPH and you get a record of this with the original mileage in KM converted to Miles and the speed limiter is deactivated ( 113 MPH I think max speed in Japan).Service history with Jap imports is hit and miss.

Also don't forget insurer's pull faces with imports my normal insurer Esure wouldn't cover me but I got a good deal with a specialist ( pm me for details).

You may also find the car fitted with air suspension,check it well as very expensive to repair/replace.

As a guide I paid £3700 for mine in A1 condition,after market 17" chrome alloys and a certified 38,000 miles.

some pictures ( not very good I didn't take them)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e191/ste...06/Lexus010.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e191/ste...06/Lexus009.jpg