JoeBazz Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I have been looking at all the threads about installing a new head unit without changing the factory amp & sub.I cant seem to find a definite answer about losing the sub if I install a new head unit.According to crutchfield,bestbuy,& circuit city they all said I would lose my sub.When I went to my local stereo shop they said they can do it & I wont lose my sub.they want $200.00 to do the install plus the price of the radio I choose. I have done quite a few stereos in my time but never on a Lexus. I no how to take the old one out & I am confident I can make the radio fit.I am going with a double din size. All I need to no is how to wire the radio to the the sub amp. I no somebody here has done this successfully can someone please give me some advice. By the way I have the pioneer system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBazz Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Nobody needs to reply.I figured it out with a little help from my friends.I went to my local stereo shop and I bought a one inch pocket filler and a wiring harness that plugged right into the harness on the car ( PLUG A) and that solved the all the speakers and the amp. now for the sub and the sub amp we just spliced into the wires that were in (PLUG D) and with a little luck and patience we got it to work. This is the link for the wiring http://www.intellexual.net/faq/lexusstereo.swf And this is what the wiring harness looks like(scroll down) http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=1334 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startacus Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 That's some valuable information for all of us die hard music fans. I have been seriously considering changing out my factory head unit in my '95 SC400. Were you able to achieve a decent finished look with your installation? Do you have any pics? I certainly appreciate you taking the time to post all of this information. Congratulations on your installation gone well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBazz Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 Thanks. here are 2 pics. of the radio installed. its a jvc kwxg500.http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=18419 also i installed boston acustics s45`s in the doors and the back deck. they fit perfect and sound great for 4" .http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/car-speakers/m/19480734/ and the only sub i could find that was 1 ohm and shallow mount was the infinity kappa 102.7w http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/Pr...ProductID=19392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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