markham51 Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 :( My 04 LS430 arrived from the factory a few days ago with a dead audio amplifier. My dealer ordered a new one and it hasnt come in yet. The amplifier in my 01 LS430 died 2 days later. Coincidence? I think not! Someone out there doesn't want me to listen to the radio.... Anyone else have this problem?
99lsguy Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 I think this should be LEXUS 'S problem Make the dealer check the TSB's...... At least your 01 is still under warranty - a bad run of luck I suppose - I hope it all works out well :D Nice to have and 01 and 04 LS430. I BET THEY LOOK GOOD IN THE GARAGE 99
SW03ES Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 I'd say its definately a run of bad luck LOL Its not a common occurance, and the dealer should take care of both... Congrats on the new car though! You should have them install the XM radio kit while they're doing the amp.
VMF Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 when i got mine amp was dead as well:) but they fixed it on the spot by switching it with another Ls on the lot:)
markham51 Posted January 28, 2004 Author Posted January 28, 2004 SW03ES: Yes, I ordered the XM kit at the same time I had the problem diagnosed. Since the dealer is about 2 hours from where I live, I always try to do as many things as possible at one time. XM parts have arrived but still waiting for the amp (2 weeks now). Supposed to be in any day, they are blaming weather at this point. I just hope the amp is really dead and it is not some wiring problem that blows it out again. 99LSGUY The 01 LS430 is being sold, so it won't be around much longer. But I do have an SC430 which sits beside the LS and they do make a pretty pair.
SW03ES Posted January 29, 2004 Posted January 29, 2004 Mark, the XM kit is NICE, my dad has it on his 04LS, I just wish they made one for my ES...
markham51 Posted January 29, 2004 Author Posted January 29, 2004 Where did he mount the antenna, and how did it look? Was it permanently mounted or held by magnets?
SW03ES Posted January 29, 2004 Posted January 29, 2004 Its on the rear trunk lid and its just magnetic. It looks fine.
Marks_LS430 Posted January 31, 2004 Posted January 31, 2004 The amplifier in my 01 LS430 died 2 days later. Does the LS430 Dead Amp probem reveal itself by no music? Reason why I ask is because in an after-market system, my amp has cut out but I could still hear music, just loss in power.
markham51 Posted February 1, 2004 Author Posted February 1, 2004 When the radio is on, you get a music start, stop, start, stop every few seconds. When the radio is turned off, you hear a loud "pop" sound every 4-5 seconds. It is loud enough that I had to get them to disconnect the amp all together. Lexus finally has the new amp at the dealer. Hope to have everything back in shape by Tuesday.
markham51 Posted February 4, 2004 Author Posted February 4, 2004 Amp is finally fixed! XM Sat Radio works well and is awesome! Lots of channels, no commercials, lots of great songs. This thig is going to save me lots of money on CDs....
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