Radio/dvd Failure

[vetteman]

2001 Lexus LX-470

One speaker in back, forget which side, starting making scratching/popping noises.

Using Fade/side controls at radio, ignored the problem hoping I could sometime open the panel and check the speaker.

Then, radio/dvd all went out with no sound whatsoever

Then, very, very loud static/popping/cracking sound from speaker system mostly at startup for about 3 minutes but then randomly later when driven.

Took to dealer, said amplifier was probably the issue.

$850 for new amp and then they could further analyze.

Getting varying/suspect quotes from aftermarket installers that require new amp, new wiring, and even new radio/dvd.

Any and all ideas appreciated..

[dcfish]

2001 Lexus LX-470

One speaker in back, forget which side, starting making scratching/popping noises.

Using Fade/side controls at radio, ignored the problem hoping I could sometime open the panel and check the speaker.

Then, radio/dvd all went out with no sound whatsoever

Then, very, very loud static/popping/cracking sound from speaker system mostly at startup for about 3 minutes but then randomly later when driven.

Took to dealer, said amplifier was probably the issue.

$850 for new amp and then they could further analyze.

Getting varying/suspect quotes from aftermarket installers that require new amp, new wiring, and even new radio/dvd.

Any and all ideas appreciated..

I'll see if I have an amp for you, If I do it will be alot less expensive than $850

[dcfish]

2001 Lexus LX-470

One speaker in back, forget which side, starting making scratching/popping noises.

Using Fade/side controls at radio, ignored the problem hoping I could sometime open the panel and check the speaker.

Then, radio/dvd all went out with no sound whatsoever

Then, very, very loud static/popping/cracking sound from speaker system mostly at startup for about 3 minutes but then randomly later when driven.

Took to dealer, said amplifier was probably the issue.

$850 for new amp and then they could further analyze.

Getting varying/suspect quotes from aftermarket installers that require new amp, new wiring, and even new radio/dvd.

Any and all ideas appreciated..

vetteman, Check your messages. I have a amp for you.

[rrosenthal]

2001 Lexus LX-470

One speaker in back, forget which side, starting making scratching/popping noises.

Using Fade/side controls at radio, ignored the problem hoping I could sometime open the panel and check the speaker.

Then, radio/dvd all went out with no sound whatsoever

Then, very, very loud static/popping/cracking sound from speaker system mostly at startup for about 3 minutes but then randomly later when driven.

Took to dealer, said amplifier was probably the issue.

$1350.00 for new amp and then they could further analyze.

Getting varying/suspect quotes from aftermarket installers that require new amp, new wiring, and even new radio/dvd.

Any and all ideas appreciated..

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET THE LEVINSON AMP REPAIRED?? OR WHERE I CAN BUY ONE THAT IS NOT FROM THE DEALER?

THANKS

[dcfish]

2001 Lexus LX-470

One speaker in back, forget which side, starting making scratching/popping noises.

Using Fade/side controls at radio, ignored the problem hoping I could sometime open the panel and check the speaker.

Then, radio/dvd all went out with no sound whatsoever

Then, very, very loud static/popping/cracking sound from speaker system mostly at startup for about 3 minutes but then randomly later when driven.

Took to dealer, said amplifier was probably the issue.

$1350.00 for new amp and then they could further analyze.

Getting varying/suspect quotes from aftermarket installers that require new amp, new wiring, and even new radio/dvd.

Any and all ideas appreciated..

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET THE LEVINSON AMP REPAIRED?? OR WHERE I CAN BUY ONE THAT IS NOT FROM THE DEALER?

THANKS

I have a ML amp if you are still looking for one.

[boonacka]

lately I have been getting the same symptoms as you. today, my wife said the sound just quit working. i'm assuming the amp went out as well.

still have that amp for sale?

[LXPearl]

There were some problems with some early ML amps and were covered under a TSIB. There are several vendors that will service a Lexus unit, but it is good to support a fellow LOC member since the chance to have good customer satisfaction is excellent.

[boonacka]

dcfish took care of me. were these amps covered under warranty?