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Hey, thanks for the info guys. I figured it out using Windows media player and it is a WMA file required. The conversion was a little tricky by trial and error but I burned another CD and it works in the LS400 great.

So I purchased some tunes on itunes, put them on a CD and it plays in my computer. It won't however play in my '99 LS400 with the Pioneer system. It plays store bought CD's fine but not my home made CD. Any ideas why this happens?

Hopefully this picture will loadClick on the image if it isn't showing the whole radios.

Yes, both of the units are Nakamichi. As soon as I figure out how to post the photo I wll. Thanks for the help.

Here's the pic I took of the new radio on the left and my old radio on the right. I'll have to pull the old radio this weekend to check the part number. The part number you posted is the same as on the new radio.

I should have mentioned that the new radio was reported to be out of a 98-00 Lexus. So it is identical looking to the Nakamichi I now have in my 99 LS400. It is not an aftermarket radio. thanks for the reply.

I purchased a replacement radio and when I pulled my old radio out I noticed that on my radio there were two wiring plugs, one white and one gray. On the new radio there are three plugs, one white, one gray and one blue. the white and gray plugs on the new radio are the same as the old radio. When I hooked up the new radio there was power and display but no sound. The plugs on the new and old radio are in different places. I'm thinking I'm missing something here. I don't think there is any way I can determine if this was out of an LS or GS or other model. On the face, the new radio is identical to the old radio. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

I kind of figured that might be my option. I have had the center vent out previously and of course the two black plastic pieces that are necessary to be able to rotate the vents fell down into the tunnel. They dropped so fast I didn't even see them so I didn't know what I was looking for but eventually discovered them and super glued them back onto the vent. Thanks for the tips on removing the head unit, much appreciated.

I recently acquired a used Nakamichi radio out of a 99 LS that was advertised to be in working order including the LCD display. Is there a way to bench test the unit without having to install it into my "99 LS? Thanks for any info!

Thanks much for the kind and very informative responses.

Well, at the risk of getting flamed again what and where are SRB tutorials?

Hello...is replacing the strut rod bushings a DIY job? Do I have to take them somewhere to have them pressed in or can I do this with a vise? Any alignment needed afterwards? Thanks for any info.

I'm assuming the transponder is in the key head and is part of the remote. So if I buy a new key with the shell head attached, I can transfer the old remote to a new key shell and it will work to start the car?

I need to refrurbish or replace the fabric covering the speaker grilles. How do they come off? I tried prying with a screwdriver but they won't budge. Does the whole door panel have to be removed?

The master key on my '99 LS suddenly was unable to start the car. It went into the key hole OK but would not turn to start. I tried the door locks, trunk lock and it would unlock everything and the remote works. So I took a close look at the key and there was a slight curve to the metal lengthwise. I put it in my vise, straightened it and now it works again. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this? very strange.