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  1. Sorted the Clarion. Removed amp and changer and just bridged the speaker cables. Couldnt find a perminent live though behind the radio so had to splice into the hazard lights live (may have to upgrade fuse?).. Works fine though and aerial still comes up/down with ignition. Only thing is the sub is not connected due to me removing the amp. Sound is good anyway and i could always throw an aux cable to the back if needed i suppose. Just to buy the fascia( instrument panel) now from toyota (have to order one from Liverpool/Bootle shop). Stereo actually fits the original mounts and i'm expecting to have to play round a bit with the fascia but least i have everything working. Cheers with all the advice anyway.
  2. Again,thanks for the quick reply. I have started by removing the old stereo so just plugs are left but when i switch the ignition on the arial still extends? I assume this is because the amp is powered through the ignition and that feeds it? Havn't really had a good look at the amp yet but i assume i just cant pick the speaker cables up at the head unit! Will be more clear when i can dedicate more time to it juggling work, kids etc. Being an electrician doesnt help much either, car wiring is a different ballgame... Basics still apply i expect but thanks for all your help, will keep you updated, cheers.
  3. Thanks for the reply and apologise for the delay... The radio is out of a 97 Sport, and you are right the stereo is slightly different. The capacitors seem to be in the same location though side by side as the sc. Was a stab in the dark to be honest. I am going to try fit a clarion ddin in its place. I resoldered the capacitors back in place but nothing changed. The Clarion has CeNet so i can buy an adapter for the ipod even though the unit is quite old it was free!! Not too sure how far i have to go in the way of adapting the original wiring though. Have not come across a clear cut way of doing this on any forum thread. Have aquired wiring diagrams which are helpful but have read people run into problems with the antenna etc. If there is a aftermarket install guide that i have missed i would appreciate some direction.. Cheers
  4. Just wondering if someone can help.. After trying to attempt the tape hack to allow for an aux input (wiring to each leg of the capacitors inside stereo) i must have shorted something as when i tested the stereo afterwards none of the fascia buttons would work. All volume , bass, treble etc work but i can no longer search, change station or even select tape, cd or band. The radio is stuck on one channel. Even after re soldering the capacitors back in the radio is still knackered. Also if i have wrecked the stereo i was thinking of replacing it with a modern head unit to allow for ipod etc. If this is the case has anyone got a tutorial for connections etc for the new install. Cheers.. The tape hack: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/lexus-audio-video-security-and-electronics/386679-tape-hack-aux-input.html
  5. Yeh its just bulbs for now, quick fix i suppose. Not really got the money to spend out on a kit yet. Did you get the kit from ebay or somewhere else, and how easy was it to fit?
  6. Sorry, havnt had time to get out there yet. I have been on nights so have been in bed all day. Bad rain now anyway so will try another day..
  7. No worries with the location, found a 2006 thread with the same query. Apparently its behind the offside front wheel midway to the fog light? Will check it out and hopefully sort the problem.
  8. The car was up for £1995 but got it for £1750. No spare wheel and new but very cheap tyres on it.. The engine is very quiet and a really smooth drive. I bought the car coz i wanted somethin for a few years while saving for somethin else. Not sure what yet but could only afford a few grand so wanted as much for my money as poss... Very happy with it up to now though and think i could get used to the big cars.. Got rid of my02 wrx bugeye a few years ago and had company cars since.. Just fancied somethin of my own. Xenon kit from ebay.. Probably not the best but they look 100 times better than standard... had to order better side lights though as the free ones that come with these were too blue. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Xenon-Upgrade-bulb-k...=item53d37d4f4f p.s sorry for the life story....
  9. Have got the decals in the rear quarter glass but none on the bumper (think the bumber has been sprayed maybe)..
  10. Haha.. the Xmas trees where the sellers, not mine.... Think he was a smoker so tried to mask the smell i reckon. Its ok now though and the trees have gone fortunately..
  11. Only thing about the Gold is it does look dated... Not many sports out there at present at the price i was willing to pay so beggers cant be chooses i'm afraid. Saying that i am happy with it, its a lotta car for trhe money but you are right, the other wheels would have been nice.. Cheers for the link by the way, much appreciated.
  12. Relating to a previous question of mine regarding no siren/horn when alarm is activated, i was trying to locate the horn but cant seem to find it. All manuals i have seen show me a location under the hood but still no sign. Is it possible someone could take a pic of theirs and post it on here. Surely mine wouldnt have been removed?? Any help would be much appreciated, cheers, Russ.
  13. Hi, pretty new to the forum, and new to owning a Lexus. I have a 97 GS300 Sport, and was wondering if anyone had a decent workshop manual.. Few things i want to look at but dont know where to start.. Any help would be much appreciated, cheers.
  14. Cheers, the tow bar is comin off soon.. Not the best look is it? The bodywork is mint for the age, though i suspect it has had some work done, some parts are lighter shade than others but cant complain, never paid that much for it really.. It has 85k on the clock. Full Lexus to 56k then independent garages thereafter.. Only had it a week but all seems well. Put some Zenons on which looks a lot more modern but other than that its a standard spec. p.s, stupid question maybe but when adding a comment i.e as you have done, do i 'add reply', 'fast reply', or quote. I seem to be getting your message back with my reply.. Sorry for the stupid question but first time using these forums etc.
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