DAB Radio RX450H 2011

[Mattbark]

Hi everyone,

I really hope someone can help me here. I have just bought a 2011 RX450h and it doesn't seem to have DAB. It does say DAB on the FM Button on the stereo but then nothing works when I press it. Do I need to purchase some kind of unit and plug it in? Also, is there an antenna already on the car? (I do have what appears to be an antenna on the windscreen)

Thanks, Matt

[KenMavor]

I have seen a good few cars, 450h's included, where the actual internals have DAB all over them but in actual fact they do not have DAB.  It is just an easy way of making the radsio a generic model but not necessarily with the actual functionality built in.

[Mattbark]

Yeah I think that's the case with mine, bit annoying. I think I need a module installed but it's really hard to find any information on it! 

[KenMavor]

What model do you have.......only the SE-L and above have it as standard...the rest are options on the list.  See sticky under the 450h area....

 

[Mattbark]

Ah cool, think it's the SE-I

[Mattbark]

So any idea how I would be able to get it installed as an option which can be controlled on my screen?

[Silversalmon]

I bought a Pure Highway 400 and it's excellent. Easy to install and cables easily hidden . Neat install. £60 or therabouts. 

[Mattbark]

Aye, I have a pure 600 but wanted the option on my car screen and not on the control which come with it 😞

[Rmalik]

What did you do in the end @Mattbark? I’ve just found myself in the same position! RX450h 2011 SE-I, no DAB but would like DAB functionality. 

[thealpher]

Rmalik:

This is the solution you want 🙂

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