Radios kaput.

lazzlo amundo · February 1, 2019

My radio doesen't work,i checked the fuse under the o/s footwell.Someone had put a 40amp fuse in there.The fuse hadn't blown.I was wondering if theres another fuse at the back of the radio.Does anyone know how to get the radio out so i can have a gander.

runsgrateasanut · February 2, 2019

Always check out youtube as lots of vids on repairs to LS400's.

I have a spare from a 1993 Lexus but don't know if it works. PM me if interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OgjAv5aUi4

lazzlo amundo · February 2, 2019

4 hours ago, runsgrateasanut said:

Always check out youtube as lots of vids on repairs to LS400's.

I have a spare from a 1993 Lexus but don't know if it works. PM me if interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OgjAv5aUi4

Thanks stuart,let me know what you want for it,i'm sure we can come to a deal.cheers.

runsgrateasanut · February 2, 2019

Did the Radio work when you bought the Car? Recently I think? Have you asked the previous owner if it worked?

If it was a coding problem I assume that the display would say something along the lines "no code" or "insert code"?

You've tried putting a Tape in but nothing happens?

lazzlo amundo · February 2, 2019

1 hour ago, runsgrateasanut said:

Did the Radio work when you bought the Car? Recently I think? Have you asked the previous owner if it worked?

If it was a coding problem I assume that the display would say something along the lines "no code" or "insert code"?

You've tried putting a Tape in but nothing happens?

I only bought it a few days ago,the bloke who sold it said he put a Battery on the wrong way and blew the fuse.I don't believe him,when i checked the fuse it was a 40 amp fuse and it's not blown.I'm wandering if theres another fuse to check,the manual says check the number two fuse but iv'e not a clue where it is.All the fuses under the bonnet are fine,iv'e not checked all the fuses under the drivers foot board yet.It's to dam cold to do anything yet.

runsgrateasanut · February 4, 2019

Of course, it could be that someone replaced the Radio with a modern display Radio unit splicing up the wiring and just put the Radio back without re-connecting the harness. Too much trouble.

You won't know 'til you take it out. Sounds like you bought it from an old friend often mentioned on the forum, well known for being economical with the truth. No names of course.

lazzlo amundo · April 7, 2019

My radio isn't broken,it's locked.I bought another radio,had my five attempts at trying to code it.000 -123 etc.Now i have two locked radios,woe is me.LOL.

ambermarine · April 7, 2019

Hi Cliff

Try this

Edited April 7, 2019 by ambermarine
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ambermarine · April 7, 2019

Having trouble posting the Lexusownersclub .com post for this topic. will do some more delving.

Herbie · April 7, 2019

Post No.3 (and subsequent ones) in this topic would suggest that codes were never actually used:

39buss · April 7, 2019

Lots of owners never entered a code from new. Usually the code is the last 3 digits of the vin. This worked for me when I had a MK3 LS400.

ambermarine · April 8, 2019

17 hours ago, ambermarine said:

Having trouble posting the Lexusownersclub .com post for this topic. will do some more delving. now completed hope this helps

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39buss · April 8, 2019

There's a radio/audio repairer up our way who takes out the security chip ( where possible) to ready the radio to work without the code. Jim Hall Wrekenton Gateshead 01914872995.

I've got a couple of MK2 GS300 head units which may have the same audio bits as the LS. If that was the case then it's only a matter of unscrewing the unit from the facia.