1998 gs300 Nav Screen problems

[Zak427]

I'm a new member, just bought a 1998 GS300.  210k on it and very well cared for.  The only problem is the NAV screen.  It's lit up all white (essentially a blank screen).  Does anyone have a knowledge they can share to isolate the problem to the screen or something else?

[TrevC]

Hi Aram,

I can only suggest a reboot of the Nav system...possibly disconnecting the power to it for a while and reconnect.

Anyone else help with this one?

[Zak427]

I have, removed the battery over night.  It has come one a couple times and worked properly.  But even with a white screen I can guess touch areas and switch radio stations.  Weird

[TrevC]

white screen of death...I think they call it 

[Zak427]

Sure, I just need to know what part to replace!  I can get a whole unit on ebay, but spend 250 and problem remains?  That would suck!

[Zak427]

If anyone out there knows the answer to this question.  don't be shy.  Can I plug in a HVAC unit from a non GPS system (single Din) into a Nav system console.  And replace the nav system with a after market Nav system.  Will this be a plug and play or will I have to rob some connectors?

 

[Zak427]

And I have read some threads about this.  But I have not found any clear direct answers.  There were a bunch of; probably, and it should.  Nothing on anyone who has done this successfully with information on the obstacles in the process.