Aux input/Bluetooth installation in 2005 Lexus ES330 with USA Spec BT-45TOY READ INFO!

[@stephenumphress5705]

Just installed mine today and it works perfectly. Routed the aux cord to the center console just like yours but i imagine I’ll mainly be using Bluetooth for music anyway. Thanks again for helping me avoid the Grom unit and with these tips on installing it. Cheers

[@stephenumphress5705]

Thank you so much!!! I was about to buy the Grom unit. Saved me some headaches!!

[@mariomora7773]

thank you for showing me how to take out my stereo and put a used one from the wrecking yard. (those stereo costs a fortune). It was very helpful....

[@eluis100]

Great video! Thank you! I will add the technique to turn down the volume of the automated "CONNECTED!" voice. While your phone is streaming music, turn Bluetooth off on your phone. Press the SEEK/TRACK or TUNE "LEFT/BACK" button until you hear "VOICE DISABLED" message. Make sure volume is set so you can hear the announcement.

[@rotcod2886]

Yeah, that was blowing out my ears. I had turned it on somehow without knowing how. A quick google search told me how to turn it off. But thanks for adding the info. But when it was on, I did like the verbal announcement that a call was coming in. Sometimes I can't hear the call.

[@6woody559]

Thank you so much. I have same package just lighter color

[@smashrugged]

Great video

[@blakeking8776]

I'm so happy you recorded this and put it out there for us. I'm excited to install mine into this exact model car. Do you still have the 05 Lexus?

[@rotcod2886]

I do.

[@williamguevara2068]

Where did u get dat at ? Online ? I want to do dat to mines thanks

[@smashrugged]

I have the same exact vehicle like yours but with cream seats. Did you ever update your 2005 navigation map? Do you know where I can purchase the newest cd for my navigation map? Thank you in advance.

[@rotcod2886]

I did update the map. I found one on ebay for really cheap. I'm not sure how much it was. I just know it was way cheaper than what dealers want. I personally don't like the nav. in the car. I'll use it sometimes. But I'd rather use my phone/google. There is one problem with that. There's a delay sometimes that gives me the prompt to turn a little late when it's going through this device and the bluetooth.

[@smashrugged]

Rotcod I’m planning to install a new touchscreen for my vehicle or removing the 6 disc CD changer from the armrest and place a pioneer with a auxiliary console for my iPhone and Samsung to play music. What’s your opinion on that option?

[@rotcod2886]

@@smashrugged I don't know. I just figured out how to do this particular job.

[@fahadfakhr]

Thanks for the detailed video can you place which kit and from where you purchased it from ?

[@rotcod2886]

I got it directly from USA Spec. And it's for the Toyota/Lexus version (hence the TOY in the model name/number) with the associated wire harness. Email them. You can't always be positive that it will work with your system. But they were good about responding. Good luck.

[@fahadfakhr]

@@rotcod2886 thanks alot of prompt reply sir

[@stevencohen2484]

What 30 pin bluetooth adapter works on 2005 Lexus ES330?

[@rotcod2886]

Are you talking about the unit itself or the wiring harness? They sent the wiring harness with the unit itself. It fit in the back of the radio where the CD changer input was going. Is that what you meant?

[@stevencohen2484]

@@rotcod2886 I have a 30 pin male wire that is in the center console. I can't find a 30 pin female bluetooth adapter that will work with this model Lexus. I have tried 2 so far and they failed. Is the harness that you installed bluetooth ready?

[@rotcod2886]

@@stevencohen2484 Sorry for the late response. I got the unit and the wiring harness but from USA Spec. Call or email them. They were helpful when I got mine.

[@JetMan0406]

This is a great tutorial

[@rotcod2886]

Thanks.

[@nordicpride9708]

Does yours ever say “cd error” on the screen? Mine works great but always has this bar at the top of the screen.

[@rotcod2886]

No. I never saw that.

[@nordicpride9708]

@@rotcod2886 Ok I reset the cd changer by removing the magazine (empty) and the error went away 👍🏻

[@pmexplore]

Does the Bluetooth change tracks or take calls with the steering wheel controls?

[@kendrickmelendez8185]

It does

[@Motiahmed330]

This is a $200 aux unit .. more than some headunits . Wondering how good the quality is ?

[@rotcod2886]

If I remember correctly, with this exact system it's tricky to get one to match up to the Levinson system. What did you end up going with?

[@markholcomb99]

What interface product did you use?

[@rotcod2886]

USA Spec

[@dassawaffle3135]

Can I still keep the 6 disc changer and have it working?

[@rotcod2886]

I don't think so. It plugs in where the changer goes. Why would you need it. User your phone or an MP3 player. It'll hold more than a CD changer ever could.

[@rotcod2886]

I know you may now be stuck with hundreds of CDs. Rip them to flac files and good luck.

[@SPQRiTalian90]

Thank you so much helped me install mine! Slight issue though. Has anyone had trouble showing song titles through blue tooth?

[@rotcod2886]

Did you ever figure it out? My in dash menu has a title off/on button.

[@cooperzell8829]

I am considering doing this to my vehicle, I just wanted to see how it has been holding up and if there are any issues with it.

[@rotcod2886]

Yeah, good idea. A lot of people write reviews immediately after buying something. It's been about two and a half years and it still works great. I love it. There is only one minor glitch. When I get in the car with my phone, it will take a second then start playing automatically from where I left off on the podcast, music or youtube. That I actually like. But sometimes I don't want that. So, I'll hit pause immediately. The problem is, it will pause, then start playing again after a few seconds. Then I'll pause it again and it will start playing again. It will do it about 3 times. I THINK it may be attempting to auto play for the first 30-60 seconds or so, and the pause doesn't "take" since it keeps trying to autoplay. This is a MINOR problem. And if the thing stopped working today I'd go and buy another one. I'd see if I could purchase it without the wiring harness, which of course, I already have. Anyway, I hope this helps.

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