Car Radio Repair - Lexus Car Radio Removal - Replace and Install Car Stereo

LEXUS CAR STEREO AND CD PLAYER REPAIR
Nakamichi, Pioneer, Fujitsu Ten Car Stereo

ECM Repair

LEXUS SC300
COMPUTER REPAIR

Lexus Computer Repair

Lexus Computer Repair
Do It Yourself

See your year and model for removal and DIY help.

	Erratic Volume Control Repair

	Lexus Power Antenna Repair

	Nakamichi Amplifier Repair

Bad Display or
Hieroglyphics

Model number KEX-M8156zt
Number from face plate P1707
Part number CWM3736 (cost $200plus)

I preorder a display for a stereo that did not arrive...
DISPLAY CWM3736 FOR SALE $150
"New in Box" includes shipping inside US. Contact to order.

Factory Car Stereo Repair
DO-IT-YOURSELF Repair LEXUS Climate Control

In many cases we have seen a bad display crystal and these steps will not help. If you can see your correct display with light shinning on it at the proper angle, these instructions will help. If your display is dark or discolored these instructions will be of little help. Presently researching the part numbers for replacement display crystal.

	Climate control missing lighting from push buttons and/or display. Follow removal instructions for Lexus car stereo. Remove four screws, two from each side securing climate control to stereo mounting bracket and remove for repair. 1) Remove two Phillips screws, one from each side of climate control.

	1) Release four clips, two on top, two on the bottom. 2) Remove escutcheon from climate control. Be careful to pull forward easily, allowing access to defective lamps. (You know this is about a $1000 unit new.) From our experience, we have found replacing all lamps at the same time is the best practice. The one you do not replace today because it works will be out tomorrow.

Display lamps (3) Push button back lamps (4)	1) All lamps require a 1/4 turn counter clockwise to release with a common screw driver. 2) Remove lamps and lamp base from socket. 3) Lamp legs may be unwrapped from base and removed, save green condoms from lamp and lamp bases. 4) Install new 12 volt lamps, wrapping legs around base in manner they were removed, place green condom on new lamp, 1/4 turn and your done.

A LIST OF COMMON PROBLEMS FOR CAR STEREO
NO LONGER REPAIR
THE FOLLOWING RADIOS
SEE DO IT YOURSELF TIPS AND REPAIR

LEXUS ES CAR STEREO

02-06 Lexus ES 300 / 330
(With dash face cover)
Lexus ES car stereo removal, repair and installation

Pioneer Car Stereo Service
P6816 / FX-MG8517ZT / 86120-35310
P6818 / FX-MG8817ZT / 86120-33520
P6850 / FX-MG8247ZT / 86120-33512

Six CD changer, Err message in display, will not play CD's, will not eject or accept CD's. Disconnect one of the car battery terminals for several minutes. This acts as a reset and may bring the changer back to working conditions.

(After removal without dash face cover)
Lexus ES car stereo removal, repair and installation

Note - DO NOT use CD's with added labels. This may jam the 6 CD mechanisms causing damage.

97-01 Lexus ES 300
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus Car Stereo Repair - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

Pioneer Car Stereo Service
P1705 / KEX-M8066ZT / 86120-33060
P1713 / KEX-M8066ZT / 86120-33060
Nakamichi Car Stereo Service
N604 / C725ULOA / 86120-50370
N704 / C739ULOA / 86120-50372
N012 / C746ULOA / 86120-50570
N015 / C741ULOA / 86120-3A631

Pioneer - Display looks like hieroglyphics, flickers, missing segment, missing digits, no display, and/or back lights do not work, part number CWM-4319 no longer available from Pioneer.

WE NO LONGER REPAIR THIS DISPLAY PROBLEM

Nakamichi - Low, missing or intermittent channels,Display looks like hieroglyphics, flickers, missing segment, missing digits, or no display, parts are not available for this repair.

Lexus ES 300 Car Stereo

Low volume, defective amplifier, located under passenger seat.

Lexus ES 250
AM/FM/Cassette Radio
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus Car Stereo Repair - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

Cassette player will not operate.

Lexus Power Antenna Mast Broken?
New Masts For:
ES250 '89-96
ES300 '92-96

Power Antenna Removal and Mast Replacement. New masts available from dealership. See our removal video above.

LEXUS GS CAR STEREO AND CD PLAYER REPAIR

Lexus GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450h
Lexus GS300, GS350, GS430 and GS450h Car Stereo CD Changer Repair

Six CD changer, Err message in display, will not play CD's, will not eject or accept CD's. Before repair, disconnect one of the car battery terminals for several minutes. This acts as a reset and may bring the changer back to working conditions.

Note - DO NOT use CD's with added labels. This may jam the 6 CD mechanisms causing damage.

Pioneer Car Stereo
P6857 / FX-MG8057ZT / 86120-30D00-CO
P6861 / FX-MG8007ZT / 86120-30D00-E0

Lexus GS

Display looks like hieroglyphics, flickers, missing segment, missing digits, or no display. Another common problem, no back lights on car stereo.
Pioneer Car Stereo
P1718 / KEX-M8406ZT / 86120-3A521
P1723 / KEX-M9406ZT / 86120-3A750
P1740 / KEX-M8406ZT / 86120-3A522

Lexus GS400
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus GS 400 Pioneer - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

Display looks like hieroglyphics, flickers, missing segment, missing digits, or no display.

Pioneer Car Stereo
P1708 / KEX-M8076ZT /86120- 3A520

Lexus

Lexus ES300 Power Antenna Mast Removal and Installation Power antenna mast is available from your local dealership.
	1.1) With needle nose pliers, insert into slots on top nut of power antenna mount assembly, loosen and remove. Be careful not to slip, you will scratch the paint of your car.
	2.1) Turn car stereo on, pull antenna mast from motor assembly. 2.2) Measure length of new antenna mast and cable against length of old antenna mast and cable. If they match, skip to last instructions below, if they do not match, continue to step 7.
	3.1) From in side trunk, remove side panel pin from side panel cover.
	4.1) Remove side panel for access to power antenna. 4.2) Remove power antenna mounting screws/bolts. 4.3) Remove power antenna motor assembly and disconnect connectors.
	5.1) Disassemble power antenna motor assembly.
	6.1) Remove all excess power antenna mast cable pieces. 6.2) Re-assemble power antenna motor assembly. 6.3) Re-install into car.
	7.1) Insert power antenna mast cable into opening at top of antenna mast. 7.2) Turn car stereo off while feeding antenna mast cable into opening. 7.3) Install top mounting nut.

LEXUS GX470 CAR STEREO AND CD PLAYER REPAIR

Lexus GX470 CD Player Repair and Removal

LEXUS IS CAR STEREO AND CD PLAYER REPAIR

Lexus IS Navigation CD
Pioneer Car Stereo
Lexus IS Navigation with Touch Screen and CD Changer

CD Changer has Error message, will not play CD's, mechanism jammed, will not accept or eject CD's. Lexus IS300 in dash 6 CD changer. Touch screen intermittent or becomes unresponsive.

FX-MG9307ZT-04 / 86120-53430

DO NOT use detailing or cleaning solutions on navigation screen.

Lexus IS300
Fujitsu Ten Car Stereo
Lexus IS stereo removal, repair and installation

CD Changer has Error message, will not play CD's, mechanism jammed, will not accept or eject CD's.
122000-2780A101
122000-2781A101
122000-2781B101 / 86120-53120
122000-2790A101

Note - DO NOT use CD's with added labels. This may jam the 6 CD mechanisms causing damage.

DO-IT-YOURSELF Repair '92-00 LEXUS Loss of Volume
Symptom - Loss of volume Cause - Water damage, causing mute line to short and activate Needed tools - Corrosion chemical (spray) and brush
	1) Remove rear seat by pulling up on front edge of seat cushion. At the middle of each seated passenger. 2) Pull rear seat cushion forward releasing seat from seat belt mounts. NOTE - Disconnecting the orange connector and powering the stereo on will help determine if this is the problem. If your volume comes back, the factory pre-wired cell phone accessory "Mute" line is shorted.

	1) At front edge of rear drivers seat, you will notice two connectors. 2) Release trigger on connectors and remove. (Orange connector, pictured here), look closely, there is corrosion build up on the connector. 3) Spray, clean both male and female connectors with brush. NOTE - 1) Notice water under rear seat in this picture. NOTE - 2) Orange connector shows spots of corrosion.

* Also, this problem may be found in the trunk. 1) At the amplifier (Passenger side trunk panel) 2) Where the factory telephone may or may not be installed, behind side trunk panel on drivers side). CHECK CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION / WATER DAMAGE!
There is another problem with low volume that has come to our attention recently. If you have the factory installed cellular telephone disconnect it! See if volume returns.

LEXUS LS CAR STEREO AND CD PLAYER REPAIR

Lexus LS

Display looks like hieroglyphics, flickers, missing segment, missing digits, or no display. Defective display
Six CD changer, will not play, eject or accept CD. Disconnect one battery terminal for several minutes. This may reset changer.
Pioneer Car Stereo
P3900 / FX-MG8506ZT / 86120-50610
P6811 / FX-MG9006ZT / 86120-50670
P6815 / FX-MG9506ZT / 86120-50660

LS Series Pioneer Car Audio
Lexus LS car stereo removal, repair and installation

Six CD changer, will not play, eject or accept CD. Disconnect one battery terminal for several minutes. This may reset changer.
Pioneer Car Stereo
6864 / FX-MG5157ZT / 86120-30A80

Lexus LS 400
Lexus LS car stereo removal, repair and installation
Pioneer Car Stereo
P1609 / KEX-M8171ZT / 86120-50240
P1707 / KEX-P8156ZT / 86120-50361
P1709 / KEX-M9076ZT / 86120-50450
P1703 / KEX-P8156ZT / 86120-50360
Nakamichi Car Stereo
N604 / C725ULOA / 86120-50370
N704 / C739ULOA / 86120-50372
N012 / C746ULOA / 86120-50570
N015 / C741ULOA / 86120-3A631

Display looks like hieroglyphics, flickers, missing segment, missing digits, or no display, back lights for face plate does not work, intermittent or no audio.

Nakamichi - Low, missing or intermittent channels,Display looks like hieroglyphics, flickers, missing segment, missing digits, or no display, parts are not available for this repair.
*NOTE - For Nakamichi, intermittent speaker output, loss of volume to some speakers? Our local dealership says there is an equalization unit located behind the glove box in need of repair, we have never seen or found one! What are they talking about? We have seen this to be a stereo or amplifier problem in most cases. However, the stereo and amplifier communicate with each other. Try disconnecting the car battery for several minutes then reconnect, this may reset the audio system.

Lexus Nakamichi LS 400
Lexus LS 400 Poor Audio, Nakamichi Sound System

Nakamichi Stereo distorted audio, low channels, no audio.
Damaged display is not repairable.
N604 / 86120-50370 / C725ULOA

Nakamichi Amplifier located in trunk.

Lexus LS 400 Car Stereo
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus LS 400 Pioneer - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

Pioneer Car Stereo
P624 / KEH-9641ZT / 86120-50020
P626 / KEH-M9741ZT / 86120-50040
P1602 / KEH-8071ZT / 86120-50230
P1604 / KEH-M8171ZT / 86120-50240
P1609 / KEH-M8171ZT / 86120-50240
P1700 / KEX-9171ZT / 86120-24010
P6801 / KEX-M9071ZT / 86120-33020

Loose volume control, no on/off power, tape does not operate properly, poor audio on tape, no display, no output, one side out, low volume, poor or no AM or FM.

Similar Model P6804 / KEX-M8346ZT

Note - Lexus LS400 Nakamichi stereo '90-92 only has subwoofer amplifier in trunk. Stereo controls all other speakers. All '93 and newer Nakamichi systems have separate Nakamichi amplifier to power speakers in trunk. Missing or not working speakers in this system? Check speakers first, aftermarket speakers are suggested over dealer$hip..

Lexus Nakamichi
Audio Amplifier Repair
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus Car Stereo Repair - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

Nakamichi Amplifier Models
We no longer repair
B324ULOA / B336ULO
B316ULOA, B330ULOA
B332ULOA, B345ULOA

Is it a speaker or Nakamichi amplifier problem?
Speaker problems are common in the Nakamichi system. Defective speaker symptoms - tweeter works and the door speaker does not. Check speakers before removing the amplifier for repair. Hook up a known working speaker in a non-working position for testing.
Common amplifier symptoms - no audio or a thump, thump, thump from speakers.

Our door panel removal guides for Lexus speakers include help with aftermarket speaker installation.

Lexus Power Antenna Mast Broken?
New Masts For:
LS400 '89-94

Power Antenna Removal and Mast Replacement. New masts available from dealership. See Video above for help.

LEXUS LX CAR STEREO AND CD PLAYER REPAIR

Lexus LX450 / LX470S
Car Stereo and CD Changer
Lexus LX car stereo removal, repair and installation

Pioneer Six CD changer, will not play, eject or accept CD. Disconnect one battery terminal for several minutes. This may reset changer.
Nakamichi and Pioneer Audio
P6808 / FX-MG8606ZT / 86120-60290
P6809 / FX-MG8706ZT / 86120-60420

Fujitsu Ten
16809 / 122000-05000101 16811 / 122000-16700101 16811 / 122000-1670B101 / 86120-60380	16811 / 122000-1670C101 16818 / 122000-27400101 / 86120-60381 16822 / 122000-27410101 / 86120-60381

A LIST OF COMMON PROBLEMS FOR CAR STEREO
NO LONGER REPAIR
SEE DO IT YOURSELF TIPS AND REPAIR

LEXUS RX CAR STEREO AND CD PLAYER REPAIR

Lexus RX330 / RX350 / RX400h
Lexus RX car stereo removal, repair and installation

Pioneer Car Stereo
P6826 / FX-MG8227zt / 86120-48180
P6827 / FX-MG8327zt / 86120-48190
P6847 / FX-MG8947zt / 86120-48510
AP6829 / FX-MG8227zt / 86120-0E010
AP6860 / FX-MG8947zt / 86120-0E050

Stereo locked up, functions do not work.
Six CD changer, Err message in display, will not play CD's, accepts then ejects CD, or will not eject or accept CD's. Before repair, disconnect one of the car battery terminals for several minutes. This acts as a reset and may bring the changer back to working conditions.

Low audio? Check all functions, AM, FM, Cass, and CD. Do all functions have the same volume level? If AM and FM are low in comparison, this is a stereo problem. If all functions have no volume, this is likely an amplifier problem.

Lexus RX 330 Cassette
P1714 / KEX-M9086ZT / 86120-48050
P1725 / KEX-M8006zt / 86120-48090

Note - DO NOT use CD's with added labels. This may jam the 6 CD mechanisms causing damage.

Lexus RX 330 Amplifier
PGM-8076zt / 86280-48050

LEXUS SC300 and SC400 CAR STEREO REPAIR

Lexus SC300 / SC400
Lexus Radio Removal, Replacement and Repair Tips

Many problems with this Nakamichi and Premium sound system.
Nakamichi
86120-24300 / C724UL0A
86120-24301 / C740ULOA
Pioneer
P6800 / KEX-M9161zt / 86120-24220 and Others

NO AUDIO - Check speakers, if the speakers are good, this could be a new problem beginning to crop up, car stereo.

Lexus Nakamichi
Audio Amplifier Repair
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus Car Stereo Repair - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

Common speaker problem, tweeter works and no door speaker sound, check speakers before removing the amplifier.
Common amplifier problem - no audio or a thump, thump, thump from all speakers.
Nakamichi Amplifier Models
B324ULOA, B336ULOA
B316ULOA, B330ULOA
B332ULOA, B345ULOA

Lexus LS 400
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus Car Stereo Repair - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

Nakamichi - Display looks like hieroglyphics, flickers, missing segment, missing digits, or no display, parts are not available for this repair.
Nakamichi Car Stereo
N604 / C725ULOA / 86120-50370
N704 / C739ULOA / 86120-50372
N012 / C746ULOA / 86120-50570
N015 / C741ULOA / 86120-3A631

*NOTE - For Nakamichi, intermittent speaker output, lose of volume to some speakers? Our local dealership says there is an equalization unit located behind the glove box in need of repair, we have never seen or found one! What are they talking about? We have seen this to be a stereo or amplifier problem in most cases. However, the stereo and amplifier communicate with each other. Try disconnecting the car battery for several minutes then reconnect, this may reset the system.

Lexus LS400 Car Stereo
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus LS 400 Nakamichi - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

Nakamichi Car Stereo
N204 / C717ULOA

Radio on with low or no volume could be car stereo or amplifier. This requires some troubleshooting on your part. Particularly on the '92 Nakamichi system, there is no amplifier in the trunk. Speakers will have low volume then be fine the next day, this is a stereo problem. We no longer repair this Nakamichi stereo.

Nakamichi - No audio from one or more speakers. This problem may be defective speakers with Nakamichi only.

Lexus ES 250
Pioneer Audio Amplifier
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus Car Stereo Repair - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

We have seen very few of these amplifiers in shop in need of repair. Most times it is water damage because the passenger window is left down, this amplifier sits under the passenger seat. If this amplifier goes out, remove immediately. Remove the covers from the amplifier and take your hair dryer to the circuit boards. There is a good chance you will bring it back to life. Check the connections for water damage too.

Lexus Nakamichi
Audio Amplifier Repair
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus Car Stereo Repair - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

Nakamichi Amplifier Models
We no longer repair
B316ULOA, B330ULOA
B332ULOA, B345ULOA

Is it a speaker or Nakamichi amplifier problem?
Speaker problems are common in the Nakamichi system. Defective speaker symptoms - tweeter works and the door speaker does not. Check speakers before removing the amplifier for repair. Install a working speaker in a non-working position for testing purposes.
Common amplifier symptoms - no audio or a thump, thump, thump from speakers.

Our door panel removal guides for Lexus speakers include help with aftermarket speaker installation. See our link to "Car Stereo Removal".

Lexus ES 250 / CD player
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus Car Stereo Repair - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

CD's will not play, we no longer repair this CD player, many parts for repair are no longer available. NO REPAIR.

Lexus LS 400
Climate Control
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus Car Stereo Repair - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

Climate control back lighting dim or not fully illuminated. See DIY repair above.

Lexus GS400 Amplifier
Lexus Nakamich and Pioneer amplifier. How to remove, repair and install.

86280-30380 B344ULOB

No output. NO REPAIR.

Lexus
Pioneer CD Changer
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus Car Stereo Repair - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

86270-50010 / CDX-M9751zt

CD does not operate properly, we no longer repair this CD changer.

Lexus
Pioneer CD Changer
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus Car Stereo Repair - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

CD does not operate properly, we no longer repair this CD changer.

Lexus
Matsushita CD Changer
Lexus CD Changer removal, repair and installation

CDX-M8036zt

CD does not operate properly, audio muted, static only on CD, we no longer repair this CD changer.

Lexus
Matsushita CD Changer
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Lexus Car Stereo Repair - Car Stereo and Bose Repair

86270-24052 / CX-CS5210A

CD does not operate properly, audio muted, static only on CD, we no longer repair this CD changer.

Lexus
Matsushita CD Changer

Glove Box Mounted

CD does not operate properly, audio muted, static only on CD, we no longer repair this CD changer.

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