Double Din Audio Conversion Ls400

[colinrobinson]

Guys

I Just realised the audio illumination isnt working on ls400 mk3 i just bought, so started looking for a replacement audio/bluetooth unit but found i could get Audio, gps, touch screen and Bluetooth in single unit.

I have a question though, if i went for something like this could it play cds from the lexus cd changer ?

Clarion NX700E Double Din All in one Sat Nav http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-clarion-nx700e_p-26030.htm

With Fitting Kit from http://www.nexxia.co.uk/product.asp?product_code=DFP-25-03&category=Lexus Double Din Fascia&section=Car Audio

what do you think?

[steve2006]

The radio illumination problem is being looked into as I write and hopefully a solution has been found so if you want to retain the original setup hang fire a little while

[Dale_V]

I've got a perfect working (also great condition exterior wise) standard radio from my 1996 mk3 for sale, if you still need one PM me

cheers

[LowriderUK]

Guys

I Just realised the audio illumination isnt working on ls400 mk3 i just bought, so started looking for a replacement audio/bluetooth unit but found i could get Audio, gps, touch screen and bluetooth in single unit.

I have a question though, if i went for something like this could it play cds from the lexus cd changer ?

Clarion NX700E Double Din All in one Sat Nav http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-clarion-nx700e_p-26030.htm

With Fitting Kit from http://www.nexxia.co.uk/product.asp?product_code=DFP-25-03&category=Lexus Double Din Fascia&section=Car Audio

what do you think?

Be aware that there is no 'off-the-shelf' wiring harness to plug your proposed Clarion into the Lexus audio system. This is because most aftermarket head-units have on-board amplifiers, and feed sound directly to the speakers. The standard LS400 head unit is 'pre-amp' and has no internal amp, instead feeding its signal to an amp under the passenger seat, which then amplifies the signal and feeds it to the speakers.

If you wish to use an aftermarket head unit, you will have to modify your audio wiring to bypass the amplifier and feed from the headunit straight to the speakers. You will also lose the stock subwoofer, as it is fed from the amplifier.