If your GX470 radio has Bluetooth integration then it has the latest software andd supports Sirius or XM right out of the box. Just go to Toyota buy the Land Cruiser kit and follow the directions, with one exception. The wiring harness must go down the drivers side of the car, as the GX has the amplifier under the drivers seat. Also, the Sirius/XM tuner fits well rigt behind the trailer hitch relay in the left luggage compartment panel.
I just installed it this weekend. It took about 2 hours and was really not hard to do. The radio is fullyy integrated. Pressing the AM button gets you SAT 1-2-3 presets. I don't know why Lexus doesn't advertise the fact that this vehicle is Sat ready.
For older vehicles the only other integrated option is vaistech for XM only.
Rob
I have a 2003 which requires the vaistech integration option using the soundLinQ (Model SLX) and XMD1000 XM radio tuner. I am looking to hear from anyone who may have had to do a similar installation for advise before my installation this weekend. My concerns are accessing the head unit for cable installation (head unit & audio harness), running cables, where to mount the SoundLinQ and XM direct unit, and where did you mount and how did you run the SAT antenna. Any feedback or advise well appreciated. Thx.
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I have a 2003 which requires the vaistech integration option using the soundLinQ (Model SLX) and XMD1000 XM radio tuner. I am looking to hear from anyone who may have had to do a similar installation for advise before my installation this weekend. My concerns are accessing the head unit for cable installation (head unit & audio harness), running cables, where to mount the SoundLinQ and XM direct unit, and where did you mount and how did you run the SAT antenna. Any feedback or advise well appreciated. Thx.