rlin5741

The issue with most of the sound coming out of the center speaker can be fixed if you turn off surround - I believe the surround circuitry takes the stereo signal from Sat/Radio/CD and routes the vocal frequencies to the center speakers. To turn off surround (I have an '07 GS, could be different with yours), go to the audio screen (where you select the preset or the title of the song) and in the bottom left there is a button for "DSP" - hit that and you'll see a selection to turn off surround. Unfortunately, processing a non-surround 2-channel audio signal to create a multi-channel signal usually results in overloading of the sound through a single speaker - and usually the center one. Similar to the old Pro Logic surround home theater systems.

Leather repair is almost unnoticable if performed properly, Only you will know that the repair has been done. If you are not satisfied with the repair send it back for adjustment. Lexus CPO should stand behind the adjustment. Welcome to the club Thanks for the reply. Probably should specify, both the stretched area and the tear are in the area of the seat with the little holes, does this create problems?

Perhaps this is more general than the Lexus GS thread, but I'm looking at a used GS that has some damage to the back seat - it looks like the previous owner had children in a child seat, which tore part of the leather in the seat back (two 2 inch tears connected at a 90 degree angle) on the driver side and stretched out the leather on the seat on the passenger side (so that the leather wrinkles very noticeably). Since they are selling this CPO, the dealer indicated that both issues will be fixed on their dime, although they are using a leather repair shop rather than replacing the leather itself. Does anyone have any experience with leather repairs? Can the stretching even be repaired or does the leather have to be replaced? Not noticible would the repairs be? I was assured they would be unnoticeable, but since its preforated leather I have my doubts, and I was not aware thay stretching can be repaired. Thanks for anyone with experience in this area.