@@japerez5403 Thanks bro. Well assuming that you have sound through all other means (i.e., radio, cd, bluetooth, Android Auto/Apple carplay, etc.), your connection behind the radio should be fine. I know it sounds silly, but check your 3.5mm cable firstly by connecting to something in your home. Those cables are very cheap and not very durable. I don't know what all you've tried, but be sure you're using the app "Original Car" and select the correct icon. Remember this won't interface with the ipod like the OEM radio will. It's just a AUX connection. Lemme know what you find out please.

@@nexus2lexus Thanks for your response, but still the same issue, no sound of the Ipod, I tested the Aux cable on other items, and it worked. Everything works on the radio it's just the ipod that does not work, I did as you suggested, go to original car and select Aux. The CD sounds perfect but no sound from the Ipod.

​@@japerez5403just to rule out the iPod, could you connect your phone (if you have a headphone jack) and try to play through the AUX with that? Not likely to change but at least we rule out the iPod. If that's fine, maybe look over my 'wiring close up' video to just double check that something wasn't overlooked. I feel like I can figure out issues if I was personally taking a look at it but it's really difficult to troubleshoot for others online. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJutln2iZZuSfpYsi=b7siWe7Qwfkr7R4i

@@nexus2lexus The ipod works well, I tried with other items, I'm thinking of maybe buying a bluetooth adapter for ipod, is a Nano and does not have blue tooth connectivity; that way I could blue tooth it and maybe get sound. What do you think? Again, thanks for your quick response.

@@japerez5403 yes that will work as well in pinch. Like some kind of bluetooth transmitter? I've never messed with them, but I know they work for people with specific circumstances. Good thinking there man 👍

@@debianlinux9448 sorry I'm just seeing your comment - I run a separate monetized KZbin channel and don't check this channel often. My first question is if your climate control works with the physical buttons? - if the physical climate control buttons do not work, I would say there's a connector that needs to be plugged in. - if the physical climate control buttons do work... Do you see the same buttons on the digital display, but that nothing is responding to your touches? Is that what you mean? Or do you not see any digital buttons to press? Unfortunately it's difficult to diagnose if it's the radio itself, something in settings or software, or something with wiring without being able to see exactly what issue you're having.

This is exactly the problem we are having too was hoping this video would help us out as to why it's happening

@@elote_smokes8708 hey brother, sorry just seeing your comment. There was another comment I just replied to in my "Closer View" video and I asked them a few questions so I'll do the same. Firstly, could you clarify if the physical AC buttons are or are not working? If the physical buttons on this radio are not working, I would personally reinstall the factory radio and verify whether or not those physical climate control buttons are working or not. If neither radio buttons are working then I would suggest checking fuses. If the factory radio climate control buttons are still working, when reinstalling this android radio, be sure to double check & install all connectors as outlined in this video. If you've done that and all is well, you'll have to verify whether or not you purchased the right model Android radio. The radio in this video is for the basic non-nav, non Mark Levinson version. If you have the factory version as me, have reconnected everything properly and still no physical climate control buttons work, I'm sorry but that issue goes beyond the scope of this video and anything anyone can help with. As it likely would be a kinetic issue with the radio. Please reply back if it's not a physical button climate control button issue because then I'll have more questions. Or you could upload a video of your issue in case it can be resolved so that we can help others?

@@ShadowOfDarkness90 your 4 locking mechanisms across the top likely weren't fully disengaged or you may not have hooked the correct section. ABS plastic, which the pivot bar is made from, has a tensile strength of 30-60 Megapascals. The likelihood of breaking the pivot point from the pulling force needed to remove the vent is extremely low, if not impossible.

@@johnleflore4313 I'm sorry my friend, but I do not know. I have come across 1 maybe 2 videos of other channels having a factory backup camera work with this radio. I do not remember what they said they did to get the factory back up camera to work, but I believe it had to do with the having the OBD II plug connected. I hope you find the video you're looking for. 👍

@@nexus2lexus thanks for the info 💯

@@Bartsimpsons0n nah. The easiest way for me to install it would have been to not record it all for people that have never installed a radio. The radio had already been installed for almost 2 years, but I felt bad for the guys in the comment sections of other install videos struggling with this radio because it had no instructions. Shame on the company. I didn't want to, but I actually uninstalled the radio just to make the video - I just felt bad for people struggling with it. Then I recorded it with the lay person in mind (someone that may have never even changed a fuse). Otherwise it only took me an hour from start to finish to install the radio and back up camera. Btw, I run a separate, monetized YT channel with over 25k subs, over 13 mil views, and 23k hours of watch time per month. I'm not trying, don't have time, nor do I need to grow this Lexus/Infiniti channel. I just want to help the next generation with what I can. You should do the same and upload a video that corrects what I'm doing too much with for our fellow man. Jesus is King.

@@nexus2lexus okay okay… i didnt know how to take off that gear panel so i appreciate the video idk why im complaining it was a late night lol

@@Bartsimpsons0n lol bro you're fine. I wasn't the least bit offended, it's all good my man. Which gear panel are you referring to?

@@Bartsimpsons0n there's not a separate wire for the AC controller. This would be controlled by the CAN bus (Controller Area Network). I assume when you say that the "AC works" that you're meaning the LED lights up on the physical AC button? I would try reinstalling the factory radio and confirming that it's not a blend door issue firstly.

Update the ac is blowing cold air now after several months of it being on

@@gelatoconnoisseur5389 I haven't had any issues that made me regret buying this radio in all the time of owning this radio - almost 2 years. I did have an issue when I first got the radio with my "temperature up" button. It was not working and wouldn't work. I ran it like that for year and I just used the on-screen climate control to change the temperature. But when a botched software update caused me to lose my on-screen climate control app, I had to remove the radio for Winter so I could run the heat. I was about to order another radio when I decided to look on back of the radio and I discovered a very small resistor that had a broken solder joint. When I went to bend it back into place to see if it would work, the resistor broke off & disappeared forever - it was that small. So I actually found some resistors on Amazon. Even though it was physically larger than the original resistor, it was the same value. After soldering the resistor on, the button FINALLY worked. I was so happy lol By the way, the botched software update was because I touched the climate control buttons when I was updating the software. If you update the software, do NOT touch anything while the radio is updating.

@@gelatoconnoisseur5389 also remember that this radio is for an IS, not a GS

@@nexus2lexus thank you for the information brother I used the link you provided then searched one for my car and boom found one for $297.78 before shipping and handling. Thanks again for making this video even though it was for a IS it pointed me in the right direction.

@@gelatoconnoisseur5389 sweet bro! I love the GS'es by the way. Such great looking vehicles.

@@gelatoconnoisseur5389 This radio is for an IS, but if you do find a radio like this specifically for the GS, then yes your climate controls will work with the radio through the CanBus.

I have this head unit installed at the moment and the air it blows out is mild not cold .. very annoying

@@silverbullet4007 bear with me because I have a few questions. Firstly, are you positive that you found the correct wire for the reverse light at the rear? Secondly, do you have the proper setting for back camera on your radio? The setting should be set to NTSC, not PAL. It sounds like there's possibly at least 2 separate issues you may running into. Another question I have is about your OEM set-up. Did you have factory nav with screen or just a base radio. Finally, did the back up camera come with the radio unit or is it aftermarket? Thanks

@@nexus2lexus ntsc, base no nav, no ML, aftermarket cam, tested and I get postive current when in reverse at the rear view mode input wire (solid brown wire between canbus box and black connector behind head unit. Car is 2012 IS250

@@silverbullet4007 how many wires does your aftermarket camera have? Does it have red, black and blue at the radio end? I suggest double checking voltages at your front and rear connections to make sure you're not getting voltage drops - voltage should be consistent the entire time. If it is, I would honestly suspect your aftermarket camera. Same with your grounding point, should have consistent voltage. It sounds like you've done everything correctly, but not seeing how everything is wired makes it difficult to troubleshoot. Another thing to check is if the black cable connection for the back-up camera is properly aligned. There should be 2 arrows that point to each other letting the installer know that the pins are mated to their respective inputs.

Both my head unit and my cam are different than yours, so cam wiring is a red/black for ground and 2 reds, one for cam power and one for triggering the head unit, all at the cam side (no blue wires on this one). I brought pos and neg directly from the battery to the cam and it's still doing the same, so the problem is not voltage, or my connections. It's down to either the cam, or the head unit itself. The cam is brand new, the head unit is second hand, so I'm inclined to think a rear view problem might be why someone would put it up for sale at such a great low price 😩🤦🏻‍♂️ I guess since it's more inexpensive, it makes sense to buy a different new cam first, to re-test and find out?

@@silverbullet4007 aw man, sorry to hear that about the radio being used. I hope it's not the issue. I have tested a backup camera by connecting it to a tv and used a vehicle battery jumper box to power the camera. This was probably close to 8 years ago, maybe 10. The reason I used a tv to test was because the camera was to connect to a rear view mirror screen. I wanted to see if the rearview mirror was the issue or the backup camera. Back then, it was indeed the back up camera. You can try that & maybe that'll help you ascertain if it's the radio or the backup camera without spending any money.

@@iangordon1645 hello there. Could you explain what you mean? Are you referring to the RCAs?

@@nexus2lexus No, I was referring to the male and female plugs. You got the genders reversed. No big deal.

@@iangordon1645 thx. Maybe got past editing. Probably just said it wrong bc male terminals are always the ones inserted and the female terminals are the ones being inserted into. That's how I remembered them when I was learning car audio in the 90s

@@nexus2lexus You are correct, the plugs with external pins are male and the plugs with receptacles for those male pins are female. By the way, your video is excellent and very helpful.

@@iangordon1645 thx ian!

@@miesdaantje by chance, would you ever be able to record exactly what it's doing & upload it on your yt channel? I can kinda picture what you're talking about, but I would like to see it in action. Thx

@@nexus2lexus hee man thanks for your fast response....i think i can do that...for now im going to make my story easier... So what happens is........im going in my is250....start the enige....everything is booting up on the radio......radio fm is going to play from the 'radio' app.....in the meantime my android auto is also automaticly wireless connected......so i get the android auto screen with maps and spotify....(now radio app now is still playing from the fm).....if i press play on spotify i see that the song is playing by the timer of the song...but i dont hear the sound trough the speakers because my fm radio is still playing.....if i make a Phonecall poeple can here me but i can't here the People talking...it seems to me like a software'ish or a setting that is not correct....for me it should be that when im starting a sporify song or a dial that every other app should turn off the sounds.....greetzzzzz from the netherlands 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

Some extra info that might come handy for you....its a 07 is 250 with mark levinson....i also cant get my original camera working.....but maybe thats sonething i have to live with with this radio

@@miesdaantje thx for the info. So I understand that your IS250 originally came with a NAV screen and OE back-up camera (also Mark Levinson)? If that's the case, it may be a CANbus issue or a wiring incompatibility? I say this because some IS owners have reported issues with this radio (and other "versions") functioning correctly on IS250s/350s with the factory Nav Screen & Mark Levinson system - if at all. However, if other things work, I'm not completely convinced that it's all radio software related. The part that you described trouble with has so far sounds "phone related" (i. e., Android Auto, phone calls, Spotify) Firstly, try resetting your radio since it's easy to do. Take a paper clip and insert it into the reset hole below the radio's microphone. Also reboot your phone & be sure all phone apps are updated. Another question I had was if bluetooth worked at all on the radio? Next check software versions on the radio itself and make sure that it's updated. One thing I want to point out also is that the "radio app" you're referring to is indeed the on the Android unit itself and NOT the AM/FM button or Original Car app. If you're playing the radio from those, you won't be able to exit out from the "radio" unless you select the "back arrow" If none of those are the issue the only thing that I can think of is contact the seller. Ask the seller if the radio will work with your current factory setup. If all else fails you could always turn on mobile data on your phone and use that to run apps such as Spotify on the actual radio by installing them from the Playstore. Again sorry, a bunch of questions I had since it's difficult to diagnose without being there especially considering there are so many versions of this radio

@@nexus2lexus hee man thanks again...its indeed a mark levinson system....Bluetooth is working because i see the connection on my Phone and on the radio display...what if been noticing is that in the bleutooth setting on my phone the calling connection is on but the audio connection is standing off...but even when i put it on again i would still have no sound from my Phone....i indeed using the original lexus knops like fm...i can also adjust the volume with the original volume knop....its not that its nog working at all because somethimes ive managed to get sound from my Phone....Just have to understand how i did that😂...im now going to reset everything and try again✌️

@@brianshimohata7047 that's in my other video at about the 31:50 timestamp kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHuuhaloqd6Bfassi=-9of9DI7zkTznGyW

@@jkhoeun59try looking at my other video and go to the "Sound Wiring" timestamp at 19:05 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJutln2iZZuSfpYsi=wjsrqd6TprF-_NuR See if that helps.

Hello, I updated the link to this radio in the description, but here you go: www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803985347522.html There are different performance models. Mine is the 4G model.

I bought a 210-degree field of view (FOV) back-up camera on Amazon. I would give the link, but for some reason they no longer sell the one I bought. Sorry bro.

Hello. The link to this radio is in the video description.

Hello. If you look at the video description, there are timestamps and Android Auto is one of the sections. So yes, Android Auto is programmed into this specific radio. Yes, the newer style vent would be needed because of the shape of the radio.

​@nexus2lexus thank you I have one more question also.. I use prime music would that work with this headunit also?

@@lilrob9358 yes. I don't use Amazon Music, but I just tested it. If the app is installed on your Android phone, it shows up on the Android Auto apps screen. I use Pandora and Sirius XM and they perform very well. I imagine that Amazon Music will perform just as well.

If you have any issue with the connection up by the radio or with the software settings, there's another video on my channel that may help.

My vehicle didn't come with a factory back-up camera. However, I have read in the comments of other videos that the factory back up camera can be used with this radio. Unfortunately, I do not know what that entails. Sorry.

Sorry just getting around to answering this. I run a monetized YT channel and I don't check this channel often. This radio is installed in a non-nav (no screen), non ML Lexus IS250 You are correct in saying that some of these Android radios are not compatible with the some of Lexus IS models with a factory NAV and factory backup camera. With that said, I did find some other install videos of these radios and comments seemed to be mixed in those videos. Some say they can work, but I don't know what software those are using. My advice is that if you go to Ali Express and find a model you like, ask the seller questions. If they don't get back to you within a day or so, move on to the next model (keep in kind timezones). The seller of this radio I purchased always answered my questions within 24 hours for what it's worth.

you have to ask if the seller sells the right wiring harness for it

Hey brother, that's in my software video at about the 31:50 timestamp. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHuuhaloqd6Bfassi=ZR-yHenfxAV6SYXi

I'm in Alaska, but I apologize that I only work on family vehicles. You can do it though man, just visualize and have faith in yourself. The drilling is the most difficult thing for some to imagine. Just drill small holes and gradually get bigger. You can always drill a hole larger, but you can't make it smaller.

Aliexpress

Link is the video description. Mine is the 4G model. www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803985347522.html

Eg app? Or do u mean EQ?

@@nexus2lexus eq yeah, i cant type.

@@KK001 by "doesn't work," what do you mean specifically? Does it show up on screen, but just doesn't respond? Does it respond, just no sound change? Does it not show up on the screen at all?

@@nexus2lexus the app is there and i can use it but it just doesnt affect the sound at all. Though it used to for the first days but then stoped and never worked again. Now i use the "original car" eq but that ones not perfect either as it keeps reseting itself when i turn the car off, so i have to keep adjusting the setting until it finally keeps them. I have the mark levinson system, if that makes any difference.

Hello, it's in the video description. Thanks for watching

Thanks man

Thanks brother

That's touched on in my other video - "wiring, closer look" at timestamp 21:34 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJutln2iZZuSfpYsi=nb_gk0-SVxhHtSC8

Good question. I made sure the hole I drilled was just large enough for the threads on the camera to grab. I then "screwed" in the camera and applied a bead of sealant where the camera butted against the trunk.

If you happen to drill the hole too large, the camera has a double sided tape seal. Use that and you would just press it into place.

(Edited because I wasn't thinking about where the antenna was connected) Sorry I don't have a link. I purchased that passive antenna back in the 90's. Using this antenna, it picks up all the FM channels that I have saved in my presets. When in my garage, some of the channels go to static, but I honestly can't remember if it did that before. Again, I use Android Auto more than anything anymore.

But knowing what I know now about the radio, if I didn't have this antenna just laying around, I would probably try this antenna from Amazon. Herdio Waterproof Marine Antenna Rubber Duck Dipole Flexible Mast FM AM Antenna for Boat Radio Car ATV UTV RZR SPA-Black a.co/d/hSzXzbk

Sorry to hear. Unfortunately, I haven't found anything under $300 as I'm looking for something for my wife's 2010 FX35 as well. Ever since I've been using Android Auto, she's been wanting that feature as well. We have decided on the GROM unit (maybe the Nifty City) for hers, but it will be a few more months before we pull the trigger on that unit. I know it's out of your price range, but the GROM brand is a good product. I've been using a GROM interface in my '04 G35 for many years.

Thankful to hear something helped. It's the whole purpose of putting them up. Just be careful on the road. There's so much going on with the radio that it's easy to get sensory overload. It's probably the only thing I don't like about the radio. Too much of a good thing. I enjoy the simplicity of the OEM radio, but there are just some features I feel I need that only an aftermarket radio like this can provide. Lemme know if you have any questions about anything that wasn't covered in any of the videos & I'll try to help.

Where can I get one?

From the information I've read from other users across a few brands, there's no splicing for the OEM camera since it's already incorporated into the wiring. With that said, there's several different sellers for what seems like the same aftermarket unit. Most differ from one another in their U.I.'s, their launchers, specs, and even at least one of them offer an amended wiring interface into the factory system. This isn't taking into account that there's other models of the Android head unit itself - such as the model with knobs. The only way to know for sure is to contact the seller for the model that your interested in. I've haven't heard anything negative about seller support, except for timezone differences.

@@nexus2lexus Yea, i have tried plugging everything in, but with the oem camera there is nothing to plug into the Yellow rca cam in cable. I have tried switchin the source on the head unit too. So i might have to change for the aftermarket camera then.

@@bjordal50 I have read a user state that the OBD II connector has to be connected in order for the OEM camera to work. Unfortunately, I don't know what that fully entails. Have you tried reaching out to the seller?

Thanks! An [aftermarket] back up camera does not use the OBD II port - only the factory camera from what I've read from user comments. Are you looking to install an aftermarket back-up camera or connect the factory unit?

@@nexus2lexus That's good to know, I'm looking forward to seeing it in your back-up camera video if you do make one. Sorry I left out that I will be installing an aftermarket back-up camera.

@@llllll5131 I will upload it soon. I almost forgot about it until you reminded me. I don't upload often because I run my son's YT channel that is decently monetized. My channel is just specifically because I want others to benefit from any info on it. One tip for drilling the hole in the trunk - it's double-walled construction. So when you drill the hole from the outside, you still can't feed a wire through it, because you need to drill another hole from inside the trunk lid. I will try to get that one up soon so you can see what I'm talking about. I recorded all that video over a year ago.

@@llllll5131 I also want to add that my radio didn't come with a back up camera even though the Ali Express listing said that it did. At the time (Dec 2022), I wrote the seller and they advised me they ran out of back up cameras. So they reimbursed me for the price of a back up camera on Amazon. I paid a little more and I got the wide angle camera. Some may not like pseudo fish-eye view, but it's actually amazing to see more of the sides as I'm backing up. With it, I can literally see my neighbor's car in their driveway before I even pull out of the garage. This really helps when backing out of the driveway as there are speeders on my street.

@@nexus2lexus Sweet! I'm pretty lucky to find this video, because all of the other IS250 installs were a few years old. My car is also a non-nav/non ML as well. Looking forward to your next video on the Lexus! Thanks for responding so quickly, and the super informative advice. This helps me prepare for my install.

try bending a thin but strong coat hanger at a 90 degree angle. Use that to click them down. You're likely not getting high enough on the clips.

I've figured out a way to do this. You'll need a small screwdriver or metal stick for each clip that won't click down to hold it in place, then you can pull out the vent unit.

Need a Lexus IS250 bud

@@nexus2lexus 2011 lexus is250

Not sure what you're having issues with because they all come out the same way. Are you sure none of the clips at the top are remaining engaged? This would prohibit removal of the vent.

I found them on Ali Express. I don't have the link because I deleted the app.

Sure didn't. I still have it but the search continues lol

Lol why that was in there like that is a mystery, but that piece you found goes to the radiator. It's the filler neck!

Interesting. So the used Bose was not active? Meaning it didn't have a built in amplifier?

@@nexus2lexus The one I bought didnt have one. I believe 2017 and up Muranos Bose amp is on the driver side rear panel

@@Haze121201 oh gotcha. Thanks for the info.

Yes it does. The spare tire cover on this '10 fx35 sticks up about an inch. If i press down on the cover, the cover will pop up at one of the hinges.

@@nexus2lexusstupid question I'm sure you had your reasons but why didn't you buy the cerwin vega VPSTX12? It's nearly the same height as the bose.

@@alexjones9941 this version was cheaper on Amazon right before Christmas lol

@@nexus2lexus I guess no harm done. I've also got an Infiniti QX70. How does this sound compared to the factory bose subwoofer? Does it have much more punch? Do you recommend it?

@@alexjones9941 it's night and day difference. The factory Bose sub is meant to add low frequency for a fuller sound. The Cerwin Vega hits hard, violently shakes the mirror, can be felt in your chest and rattles things in the back (not the lid because I sat on it with the hatch closed and it was still rattling something. Highly recommended if you want more bass. Matter of fact, my wife asked if I could turn down the gain of the Cerwin Vega.

Good to know. I rarely read instructions. Thanks

Okay now that I have a few more minutes to follow up.... when installing amplifiers, it's best to stick with traditional means of amplifier connections - 12V constant, ground, remote signal and RCAs. The less you can rely on adapters and electronic connections, the better. Cerwin Vega more than likely incorporates a Line Output Converter with a trigger. This means that when the amp detects speaker input, the circuit board activates a trigger from the 12v power wire to turn on the amp. Basically, a switched 12v signal that is a an alternative where no remote wire is available. It's better to stick with physical connections if they're available. In this case, the remote wire since it's already accessible in the FX35. However this may not be the case with other vehicles. It's not likely to happen, but LOCs with triggers can fail. If that happens, the electronic trigger can fail and keep the amp turned on and discharge a vehicle battery by keeping the amp turned on. With the remote wire connected, the amp defaults to the remote signal instead of the LOC trigger.

@@nexus2lexus Most self powered subwoofers now have "auto power circuit" for high level or speaker level connections. I don't plan on having after market amps and subwoofer enclosures. In the 90s I was pretty big with all that stuff. However, my experience with self powered speakers in the early 2000s was a big deal. I used to DJ and self powered speakers was an awesome thing. When that came to the car market - forget about it! Life became better. Many newer cars come with decent sound systems. They just lack bass. That is the beuaty of cerwin vega. My first love of self powered subwoofer for cars was cruthfields sound ordinance isobaric self powered subwoofer. For a hundred dollars that self powered subwoofer was pure joy. I saw the other day that it made a come back after not having it for 5 years. That self powered speaker now has "auto power circuit" for high level connections. To answer your question - it doesn't matter which way you go. Just enjoy the sound. If for some reason you aren't happy with the cerwin vega spare tire subwoofer, go ahead and try the sound ordinace self powered subwoofer from crutchfield. I loved it for the money but now it is under $200 rather than $100.

@@Tuck_Frump cool story ya got there! Thanks for sharing. Yea, I managed a car audio shop for several years. In the 90s amplified subs were a joke and were not 'cool.' Regularly competing in SPL and SQL competitions, the only way to be competitive was with high powered systems that were registering at least 155dB with the decibel meter. Now that I'm older and my wife's FX35 needs the space, this Cerwin Vega fits the bill. We still enjoy great sounding audio being audiophiles, but nowadays, we don't need much to please us and this sub is just fine.

@@nexus2lexus 90s were good times but today's tech is awesome. This CV spare tire is proof. Could you imagine rocking that in the 90s? You would get so much hate and envy all at once.