Is200 Stereo Problem

[General]

Hi guys I'm new to here and already have a problem with the IS200 :(

I have the sports navigator model and the standard stereo has stopped playing cd's and ejecting them. I have been told this is a common problem but from what I've been told, it costs about £250-300 to get repaired! Correct me if I'm wrong but I can't put an aftermarket system can I as the sat nav won't work?

Also, would a standard Is200 stereo (from the later models i.e 2000) work even if that doesn't have a sat nav?

Any help would be appreciated!

[deckie77]

Welcome along to the club general,

Your right the is200 have a very common cd player fault, yes you can fit aftermarket stereo and still have nav working.

I personally cant help you as my one doesn't have built in nav, but i've read about others doing this, just try a search in this audio section and you'll see them.

But i'm pretty sure Redz will be along shortly, he'll put you on the right track bud.

[hodaz]

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=57205

How to keep the Nav working, just did this myself at weekend and definately works. Basically a series of diodes and resistors on a PCD board that tricks the nav into thinking the standard headunit is still there by creating the correct resistance.

You will also need an "amp bypass cable" off eBay.

[redz_UK]

as above^^

this allows the oem nav to work without the oem stereo.

if youre having problems and i will see if i can help out seeing as your not too far and im west mids quite a bit..

what stereo you thinking of?

[General]

as above^^

this allows the oem nav to work without the oem stereo.

if youre having problems and i will see if i can help out seeing as your not too far and im west mids quite a bit..

what stereo you thinking of?

That would be great if you could because I haven't a clue how to do this! Call me stupid but I still don't understand it from the link above :(

It's an old school single din Pioneer DEH-7600. Also how much am I looking to spend here?

[redz_UK]

as above^^

this allows the oem nav to work without the oem stereo.

if youre having problems and i will see if i can help out seeing as your not too far and im west mids quite a bit..

what stereo you thinking of?

That would be great if you could because I haven't a clue how to do this! Call me stupid but I still don't understand it from the link above :(

It's an old school single din Pioneer DEH-7600. Also how much am I looking to spend here?

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