Greetings All
I joined the LOC about 4 yrs ago but was unable to post, I have been an avid reader of the forum. I own a RX 300 SE which is approaching 12 years since first registration, mileage is around 75K. Undoubtedly the best vehicle I have ever owned and I intend to replace it with an RX 450. The problem is that the original fit stereo has ceased to make any sound: all the lights come on, stations and CD's can be changed but no sound. The dealer has tried a new amplifier but that did not make any difference so the old one was re-installed; all fuses and connections checked by dealer and an independent auto electrician, all seems fine. The complete dash unit has been taken out by Mobile Solutions in Derby and sent off to to an outfit that repairs such items, to date and after 6 weeks they cannot get it to work, although they are still trying, they do not market reconditioned units. The cost of a replacement unit from Lexus is around £1,500 which is a fair part of the vehicles part-ex value of around £3,500, however, without the radio the part-ex value is reduced by that amount although I may be able to negotiate the sum down a little.
Has anybody had experience of such stereo problems or know of the availability of recon units?
I would be most grateful for any response.
Cheers