Nakamichi Amplifier

[JimLS400]

I have a 1996 LS 400 with Nakamichi Stereo. The right stereo channel has been silent for the past several years. Lexus told me the amplifier needs to be replaced with a refurbished one at a cost of about $600. Does anyone know where I can purchase a used Nakamichi amplifier for this model year? Or, if not, does anyone know where I can have mine repaired? Thanks.

JimLS400

[1990LS400]

I see that "ATE Auto and Truck Electronics" is advertising a Nakamichi amp rebuild service on eBay. Their website / phone number is: www.autoecu.com / toll free 1-866-983-6688

Also, sometimes used Nakamichi amps for a 95-97 LS are available on eBay.

Or you could see if your amp model is one of the Nakamichi amps these guys north of Orlando still repairs: http://carstereohelp.com/lexus.htm They will send a troubleshooting procedure if you contact them. I dealt with "Bob" there early last year when they fixed the Nakamichi head unit in my 00 LS.

[JimLS400]

Thanks for the tips. I'll check out ATE Auto and Truck Electronics. I checked with carstereohelp.com. They are no loner repairing Nakamichi amps. eBay doesn't have any 95-97 amps available now but I'll keep checking. Is it your understanding that the same exact Nakamichi amp was used on all three of those model years?

I see that "ATE Auto and Truck Electronics" is advertising a Nakamichi amp rebuild service on eBay. Their website / phone number is: www.autoecu.com / toll free 1-866-983-6688

Also, sometimes used Nakamichi amps for a 95-97 LS are available on eBay.

Or you could see if your amp model is one of the Nakamichi amps these guys north of Orlando still repairs: http://carstereohelp.com/lexus.htm They will send a troubleshooting procedure if you contact them. I dealt with "Bob" there early last year when they fixed the Nakamichi head unit in my 00 LS.

[ED.]

Is the amp under the passengers seat? I was swapping seats today and when I did the passengers I saw what looked like an amplifier on the floor on the passengers side.

Try www.car-part.com. When I bought a new Nak radio the guy was saying the radios go cheap (paid $125) but the amps are like $250 or so.

I am going to throw my old nak head unit on eBay and see if I can make some money off of it. Works but freezes up.

[1990LS400]

Is it your understanding that the same exact Nakamichi amp was used on all three of those model years?

I assume it was the same in 95 through 97 but I'm not certain. Lexus audio systems don't seem to change within the same series of the LS, i.e. 90-92, 93-94, 95-97, 98-00.

[JimLS400]

Ed, Thanks for your reply. Yes, the amp is under the front passener seat. I'll try www.carpart.com. Appreciate the tip.

JimLS400

Is the amp under the passengers seat? I was swapping seats today and when I did the passengers I saw what looked like an amplifier on the floor on the passengers side.

Try www.car-part.com. When I bought a new Nak radio the guy was saying the radios go cheap (paid $125) but the amps are like $250 or so.

I am going to throw my old nak head unit on eBay and see if I can make some money off of it. Works but freezes up.

[JimLS400]

Thanks, Jim. appreciate your help.

JimLS400

Is it your understanding that the same exact Nakamichi amp was used on all three of those model years?

I assume it was the same in 95 through 97 but I'm not certain. Lexus audio systems don't seem to change within the same series of the LS, i.e. 90-92, 93-94, 95-97, 98-00.