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Hi, Does anyone know if the newer top loading cd head unit will fit into a '99 IS200 that has a ERR3 bottom loading unit? The car also has factory fit SatNav which presumably plays the voice through the CD/radio. Does this mean a special bottom load head unit is required? There are usually some on ebay but the sellers seem to be very specific about model numbers....and no mention of satnav connections! Cheers, V

After reading everything about ERR3, there was absolutely no surprise when ERR3 appeared on my bottom loading 6yr old SE navigator. Tried all the usual stuff to remove the CD's....no go. Still a bit confused though. Is it really true that the bottom loading unit can be replaced with a top loading one? (ie same plugs) I've seen some posts that say it won't, and, being a 'navigator' model does that mean the plugs are in some way different from a non-navigator? (the SatNav voice plays through the head unit) I'm off to ebay I guess...or if anyone has one here, I would be interested! V

...Had the same problem a while back; http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=25130 V

Sorted! Thanks Colin. It was indeed the switch. I got it working by removing and spraying with WD40. Still not working perfectly though, so I guess I'll be heading to Lexus for a new switch! Cheers, V

Hi all! The interior (red) drivers side door light does not work on my IS200. Changing the bulb didn't help. There is 12V between the wires when the door is open and no bulb in place...but as soon as I put a bulb in, the 12V goes to zero! Another (maybe related) problem is that the door buzzer is not working when the main lights are on! The fuses all seem okay...although I'm not sure exactly which is responsible for these things. I'm out of ideas now..any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Cheers, V

CD-MECHANISM REPLACEMENT SUCCESS !!!! Okay. I got the ebay Toyota CD unit today. These are the TNS200 units in a square granite coloured box. I removed the casing (about six small cross-head screws) to reveal the printed cct board and CD mechanism. 4 more small screws are all that holds this part in. (as described by nick-t-g). Then remove the ribbon cable from it's socket. (i took the CD end out) The complete Lexus unit is a silver metal case and looks completely different to the square grey Toyota one...but as Nick says, it does have the same Toyota sticker on it. Two bits of metal case need to be removed including the black CD door. This reveals the CD mechanism which is IDENTICAL to the Toyota one and has the same part number stamped on it. Replace the units (with the 4 screws and refit the ribbon cable) Job done!!...It works! Total cost £50 A massive saving over what Lexus wanted to charge. A BIG thanks to NICK-THE-GREEK and zboss7, from this Forum for the info leading to this fix. They deserve all the credit here. http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=22458 V

Lexus Service tried another up-to-date CD disc....Did not work!. They want £1,450 for CD unit replacement and new disc. I have sucessfully bid for a toyota Cd unit on ebay for £50 so will try installing the mechanism in the Lexus unit as Nick-t-g did when it arrives and see if it works. For those interested, I will keep you posted.... V

I have the dreaded "open door" "check CD" message on the SatNav screen. I have tried cleaning both the data CD and the machine (with one of those CD cleaning disks) to no avail. The car is on a W plate (5.5 yrs old) I have seen lots of threads on this problem, but not sure if anyone has solved it without spending a fortune at Lexus service. If it is not fixable (relatively cheaply) then has anyone found how to tap into the wiring so that a video signal could be played to the screen....it would be nice to find some use for the satnav screen!! Thanks!! V