Lexus 3IS Audio Upgrade | Sub and Amp Install

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Hello everyone, first of all this is for NON Mark Levinson vehicles. Not sure about the ML wiring diagram but install can be similar. This is specifically for the non ML peeps if you're trying to follow step by step.
Continuing on, I noticed no 3IS install tutorials and thought this would help because looking through the forums for the right information was left and right. Hopefully this video helped you all who are wanting to do a DIY audio upgrade.
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[@alexcable4988]

Just wanted to leave a huge thank you! Thank you! 🙏 this was super easy to do after I watched this only took me like a hour and a half thanks to this

[@KennyVo]

Thanks Alex, glad you tackled it. :) This made my day.

[@gergimmal5312]

Dude where were you when I used to install stereos in my cars ?KZbin is amazing then again that was 30 years ago ! Great video ,guys don’t go cheap get all the necessary parts and components other wise you will be spending thousand on repairing your cars electrical system!

[@KennyVo]

hahah, I love KZbin man so much easier than the forums of people going back and fourth lol. Thanks for the kind words :)

[@gergimmal5312]

You’re welcome, it’s nice to have people who take pride in Their installs When I was 18 I spent many hours installing speakers tweeters and mids it was the 90s and everyone had cerwin vega’s like 4 to 6 of them in their mini trucks . I always idolized them . Great install nice box and amp.

[@dtox315]

Deff feel more confident to do my audio in my lexus thanx for the video 👍🏾

[@KennyVo]

Ayeee! For sure :)

[@graysoncook5792]

Bro you saved me a ton of time thank you for this video .my last Lexus I hard wired took 4 hours .only took bout a hour your way you the man

[@KennyVo]

aye! glad i could help :) that is entirely my goal on this platform, nice job tackling this!

[@mitshylebrun2205]

@@KennyVo hey what’s up did you change the door speakers if so what brand

[@KennyVo]

@@mitshylebrun2205 hey! I did not they are stock

[@is_htx2340]

Finally a sound system install !

[@KennyVo]

Someone had to do it lol

[@jakedeleonguerrero860]

The factory amp has a vent next to it and over time moist gets in and apparently corrodes the amp lol sucks man but many Lexus cars have that issue over time due to moist and to replace the amp is expensive bro

[@Lordvoldemore]

Good stuff man. You’re pretty knowledgeable with car audio.

[@KennyVo]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words!

[@josemuro7359]

Thanks for the video great info i looked everywhere for

[@KennyVo]

thanks you as well! 😊

[@kyzrsosay]

Wow thank you Kenny for always posting well-narrated and filmed videos dude! I’m way less scared to work on my IS seeing how many things that you’re able to do alone. Love seeing the evolution of your IS man!

[@KennyVo]

This means a lot to me! Thank you for the support!

[@YeahImAnthony]

Just got an rx350. To scared to touch the wires

[@RonBurgundyForPresident]

Killer video thank you. Perfection.

[@KennyVo]

Thanks very much!

[@mcorving]

Great video, really helpful. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@KennyVo]

You're welcome, glad I could help.

[@SFonte]

Good Video, I've been looking for videos like this for my 2014 IS250. Thanks

[@KennyVo]

No problem 👍glad I could help! Thank you

[@midwesttechthusiast]

I rarely drop a comment and I read and read and your video made me confident enough. It's perfect I just added the lc2i pro and to reiterate anyone having issues at high volume you are tapping into the wrong wires.

[@KennyVo]

Yoooo, this makes me feel good. Thanks for coming back for feedback! Glad you were able to do it, it feels so much better tackling it yourself! Thanks Jordan

[@krodyssey4770]

For thé Lc2i what did you connect for the 12 volt on the lc2i

[@bama205g]

Just put 12" sub in my 16" is300....had it for 3 hours and it blew. Thinking do I need a lc2i and the shop told me it won't make a difference....said I can't turn it all the way up because of distortion....I wanna turn it up! What do I need to do?

[@bama205g]

Just put 12" sub in my 16" is300....had it for 3 hours and it blew. Thinking do I need a lc2i and the shop told me it won't make a difference....said I can't turn it all the way up because of distortion....I wanna turn it up! What do I need to do?

[@DavidLopez-rk5td]

Dude awesome! Thank you for this. Saved me a lot of headache.

[@KennyVo]

not a problem! thank you

[@hilltrader]

This video was great, Thanks!

[@KennyVo]

Thanks a bunch! Good to hear this kind of feedback :)

[@ThujanK]

Awesome video, I'm about to install a hertz mille pro Sub and amp to my 2019 Is300 and this helped alot!

[@KennyVo]

Thanks for the kind words Thujan! It is a different experience listening to music knowing that sub was installed yourself haha.

[@connorprice7642]

dayum$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@stevemoreno8414]

If anyone is doing this with Mark Levison system you use the same wires as he did for the line output converter but the remote wire is different. If you look at the amp for the ML system you see there is a separate connector with 3 wires for the power ground and remote. You tap into the smallest wire on that amp for your remote. I verified this first with a multimeter and obviously by testing it with my sub amp when the infotainment is on/off

[@KennyVo]

Nice! I’m sure someone needed the guidance 👍🏼

[@Lordvoldemore]

Thanks brotha.

[@quaangdang4569]

Thank you so muich !!! I have 2017 is350 with ML system and I was so confuse for a sec but this help so much now I can finally install my signal remote wire

[@nafizur]

I have a ML system, and im in the middle of adding a sub. Why can't we just disconnect the factory sub and tap into there for the LOC? why does it have to be before it goes into the factory amp?Im really confused about this part.

[@_koco_]

Would that be the white wire then?

[@thatsmybucket]

thank you for the wiring diagram i was having trouble finding that! one of the channels (left rear) on my OEM amp has static on it, i used your diagram to swap the wires with another speaker and found it has same issue so must be the amp! very sad about that but glad i didnt waste time changing the speaker.

[@KennyVo]

Not a problem!!

[@michaelmuiruri4822]

@@KennyVo is the wiring diagram showing input or the output to the speakers

[@stephaniesalmeron5762]

Mannnn this video saved me a lot of money (thank you)

[@KennyVo]

Not a problem! Glad I could help

[@johnmcdonald5802]

Thanks alot... saved me alot of time.

[@KennyVo]

you are very welcome! glad i could help :)

[@bratton86]

You really should have more subscribers... Your videos are always informative and your car is clean as hell! I have a lot more confidence becausev of the video to do my sub install now. I've had all the pieces for the install for a couple of months. The amp wiring really helped👍

[@KennyVo]

You gunna make me cry :’) I really appreciate you for this comment. Thank you 🙏🏼 honestly I had trouble finding what to wire to on the amp so I just made this cause it’s easier to learn visually than just someone saying something through text.

[@bratton86]

I just finished my subwoofer install because of your tutorial!! One question,I don't have the Mark Levinson so the remote wire isn't the same. I used the power outlet fuse location for the remote. Is that a constant power or will it turn off when the car is off?

[@KennyVo]

@@bratton86 I don’t have Mark Levinson either...if it’s not the same you can do the fuse like you said I would find the 12v cig outlet fuse since that turns on when the car is on and of when car is off

[@bratton86]

@@KennyVo I checked the fuse box cover and there isn't that says Cig or lighter. It does have power outlet,probably the same just worded different?

[@KennyVo]

@@bratton86 that should be it I think they renamed it to P/Outlet should be a 15A fuse

[@damon323]

Great video man! I was gonna put a JL sub in my wife’s IS250, but I didn’t know how those taps work for the factory amp, or what a line converter is. Lol! You gave me hope to give it a shot!

[@KennyVo]

Thank you very much! haha always here to help share as much as I can! You got this!

[@rstonagm]

Great video. Thank you.

[@KennyVo]

:) thank you!

[@dcollea]

Wow, what timing. I am getting ready to do the same on my 2017 350 IS AWD (Non ML). JL Audio amp and 10" Also using an AudioControl LC2 Pro.. I have been searching for the wiring diagram.. Found it :O)

[@KennyVo]

Nice! Those are some quality parts you've got!

[@Grey3IS]

May I have the diagram??!! I’ve been searching and can’t find anything!

[@Grey3IS]

I have a 2017 is200t and the +b cable is different than the video. Can figure out where to wire mine. Anything helps. Thanks.

[@DevinWhittaker]

Sick, this is a huge help. Kudos. Also what size spacers did you use for your wheels? Did you have to modify your stock lug studs?

[@KennyVo]

Thank you! For my wheels I had 20mm spacers. They came with studs so I didn't have to modify the stock ones. For my tires (indy500) it didn't rub because the tire wall is flat, but if you have the stock tires they stick out past the face of the wheel so it will rub with 20mm. I recommend 15mm if you have that type of tire (dunlop, continental, michelin)

[@hadaresawadogo3456]

Absolutely great video and nice explanation for newbies. Consider displaying everything needed, function and name so we can follow

[@KennyVo]

Thanks a lot. Sure thing, noted. Thank you for the feedback!

[@TheLexusIS250Dude]

Bad ass Lexus you got there

[@KennyVo]

Thank you!!

[@TheLexusIS250Dude]

@@KennyVo your welcome

[@michaelscott3820]

Great information man, been thinking to get some subs in my ‘14 IS350 for years. I’m ready now lol

[@KennyVo]

Thanks man! Yeah had subs in my previous car and had this car for 2.5 years and kept contemplating if I wanted them again 😂, no regrets

[@michaelscott3820]

@@KennyVo my neighbors are gonna know when I’m rolling up from a mile away when I get them installed 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@KennyVo]

@@michaelscott3820 hahaha whole hood jammin to whatever you are

[@lonniebennett3740]

I have a ‘14 is350, does yours have a ML also? If so, can you put me up ?

[@mitshylebrun2205]

Do you have a video on how to add a amplifier to the existing car speakers without changing the head unit?

[@antonioherrera2476]

Worked for me : thanks

[@KennyVo]

great!! not a problem

[@teez390]

Great info.... took my to a stereo shop and did a shitty job... didnt caught it till a year later when doing other wiring so disconnected everything 👍🤙

[@KennyVo]

Thanks and man that sucks! Hopefully you can do it better than them if you ever want to hook it back up!

[@teez390]

@@KennyVo definitely! When checking there wrk and where wires were tapped into🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ trash! But your video is perfect 👌easier & cleaner thankx

[@KennyVo]

@@teez390 awesome! I appreciate the kind words!

[@andrewb1532]

Hey dude, the best video I've come across so far. I wanted to know where did you ground the amp as it wasn't shown clearly. Did you ground it to the cars amp holder? Also there is a battery in the boot on the left hand side (well this is in mine, UK 2017 is300h premier). How comes you didn't use that battery?

[@KennyVo]

Hey thanks! I grounded it to an existing ground on the right side panel. The boot on my left hand side is empty, I know other people put their amps in the other side but yeah mine only has 1 battery at the front. That is very convenient for you though don’t have to go through the fire wall lol

[@andy.sitaram]

Very helpful video!! Thank you! Btw what AWG T tap did you use? I used 14-16 and my system isn’t powering up. Should I try the 18-22 AWG T tap?

[@KennyVo]

Thanks Andy, I used a 14-18 AWG T tap. Is your amp not turning on? Just make sure everything has a solid connection, the power and ground etc.

[@jasontidmore6072]

Excellent!

[@KennyVo]

:) thanks a bunch!!!

[@moonperson2007]

Will this work on a 2020 lexus rc300? I’m a little nervous to do the wiring myself but with this video im sure I could.

[@SunsetAlgorithm]

Lexus makes it a pain to use any aftermarket electronics or high output alternators. I've completely removed my factory set up and head unit, and have dumped a lot of money into the setup. Liked the video, shows anybody can add more depth to their audio set ups. Sick ride, wonder if you went bigger and badder lol. It all starts with adding a subwoofer i swear.

[@backwoodshunterxx2836]

I just got the same amp went to hook it up from wires of my last amp that was taped behind the factory stereo and all my door speakers power got like cut in half and no bass. Was wondering what to do now and your video just saved me lol. Thinking the factory amp had something to do with it and seems yours is working just fine so ill just tape into there since I'm putting the amp in the trunk anyways.

[@KennyVo]

Lol man that would bother me so much wanting more bass and getting less out of it haha. Glad you found a solution though, still working great for me!

[@otown043083]

Dude, I think you just help me figure out some of my worries. I'm a little more complicated but same car... sticking with the factory head unit but installing JL13W7 with a JL750HD mono which should would work with this video... but I also have 4 JLC5's and tweeters and a JL600HD 4 channel and was looking at an Audiocontrol LC7I to convert. I'm hoping after watching this video, I will bypass the sub and door speakers from the factory amp without doing anything in the dashboard or with the factory head unit. What do you think?

[@maspunta2007]

Hi Kenny, he Rockford R500X1D amp has also high-level inputs to avoid using the line out converter. Is there any reason why you didn't use that input instead of the converter? I'm trying to make a similar installation and i wondering why. Another question: why didn't you diconnect the stock subwoofer? i think it may cause interferences with the new one.

[@wayner5]

Hey, great video! Question, what do you seal the grommet with at the firewall?

[@KennyVo]

Hey thank you! I just left it as is since it is a hard spot to get to. Me saying sealing it off meant trying to position the grommet back into its original location and hugging the wire the best it can and so far there has been no issues

[@jesusjaimesj]

Just upgraded to a 200t recently and have been wanting to throw my aftermarket sub and amp from my Fusion into it. Does your stock woofer still get power? I only want my aftermarket one to work and “disable” the factory woofer to get cleaner bass out of it. Thanks! Love your videos too! Texas IS gang 💪

[@KennyVo]

For my set up I still have the stock woofer hooked up. If you want just the aftermarket one on, you can just unplug the stock woofers terminals, I believe the are accessible through the trunk directly underneath the stock woofer. I haven't really looked directly in that area but other cars I have messed with were just exposed there lol. Thanks very much and yes Texas strong!

[@zandertakacs3191]

First off, thank you so much for the informational video! Could you use the 12v remote output from the LOC to turn on the amp instead of tapping a wire from the OEM amp? Edit: In this case the blue wire from the Scosche LOC?

[@KennyVo]

yes you can do the 12v plug/fuse for the remote wire

[@tommyturner9546]

Great video! Quick question though…where did you get your sub enclosure? I saw the link for the sub but no enclosure.

[@KennyVo]

thanks tommy! I got it all together locally, i know cartoys and bestbuy has it.

[@joshuavolz8181]

SHEEEEEEESH🧡

[@luminarystar5451]

I wanna add a 10inch to my 2is, would it be the same procedure?

[@iou5k9]

10/10 video & are wire and pin locations the same on a 2015 RC 350’s amp?

[@KennyVo]

I appreciate it Brandon, I believe it is the same for the 15 RC's. I found this guide online and it lists on the right side "compatible models" and your car is there. pinoutguide.com/Car-Stereo-Toyota-Lexus/Lexus_IS200T_IS250_IS300__pinout.shtml

[@iou5k9]

@@KennyVo Thank you very much bro, you’re a life saver. Seriously made my day 🙏🏽

[@cediascott6816]

Great video bro.... Question, this can be done for all IS'S? And you don't have to connect any wires to the radio for any of the lexus's right?

[@KennyVo]

Hey thanks! yes it can be done to all IS's. I am not sure if the amp is the same on the previous generations but if you find the wiring diagram online and find the positive and negative locations for the stock subwoofer are different than mine just use the one you found and the rest of the install is pretty much the same.

[@wallybaby93]

What if we don't have a subwoofer well it still work

[@leefordham8796]

Thanks for posting this. I would like to replace the lexus amp for one that just the the same job, no subs on mine. I'm trying to overcome the classic problem with the standard amp Did you rig this amp to the other speakers? What output were the door speakers etc? How did you know how big of an amp to use please?

[@KennyVo]

My aftermarket amp is just used to power my subs so i matched the wattage to the sub wattage or around. Ive had more powerful set ups previously in my old car but it would drain the alternator so i stay 300-400 watts now

[@marcodeschambault2332]

my signal wire is seal on the other connector . Can i use the pin1-battery-blue light?

[@dryvali]

Did you have to disable the ANC for this sub install?

[@sebastianliu2009]

NICE!! GOOD S**T!!! Hey, i gotta question. The place where you insert the FOG LIGHT, is it easy to remove the 'black piece/cover'? Can it be popped out by using a wedge tool or do I need to go behind the wheel well? Thanks.

[@KennyVo]

You have to go behind the wheel well. You can also go from directly underneath the car popping the corners of the under tray/splash guard off to get access too

[@rigoroman6287]

I was told to get a Bass restoration line out converter (LC2I Pro) because apparently the bass turns down as you turn up the volume. Did you have this issue at all? If not id just buy the one you got instead of the lc2i pro which is $130 Great video by the way definitely helped with the amp diagram! I suscribed to your channel! Also Nice Car!

[@KennyVo]

That’s a real good converter, mine doesn’t cut in and out when I turn it up. Honestly I think it does that for people cause they tap the door speakers which sends more audio signals, but no issues for me lowest volume to as much as my ears can handle lol

[@nafizur]

that's what i heard too. that on the premium ML setup, the audio dynamically changes based on volume..

[@JustinCollier-tf5ng]

Off chance you still on KZbin . I just went off this guide and now I have no sound to my speakers , any chance you could help?

[@alusion00]

Very informated video. Where did you find the wiring diagram?

[@KennyVo]

Thanks! I got it from Club Lexus forums

[@sethromero961]

Is amp colors the same on an 09 is350?

[@cod4everbro]

hey man this may be a bit off-topic since you uploaded this long time ago but what screen did you buy to your car? thank you

[@KennyVo]

No worries! the screen is a 10.25" android unit made for this vehicle that supports apple carplay. I have two versions of the screen shown on my channel also. (wired carplay and wireless)

[@miltonbarrera2891]

great video ! do you know if a 2018 Lexus IS 300 has the same amp ?

[@KennyVo]

Thanks, its the same. If you have Mark Levinson it is slightly different but same process just a different remote wire

[@Marcos_is250]

Can u make a video put speaker on the door to like put new one and take out the old

[@KennyVo]

When the time comes, I shall do this

[@CostaMakesSushi]

Just subbed! I thought I saw this comment before, but I can’t find it, nor a solution. I followed your video, step by step, got it all sorted in my 17 is200t. But when I finished testing it and it sounding amazing after 6 hours of installation, I found my radio would not turn off. The stock head unit would still be on, I’d exit the car and it would beep 3 times and I could no longer lock/unlock the car with the key fob. Strange. Only solution was to remove the fused power cable to my amp from the battery. Any thoughts? (I did tap into the same brown remote wire)

[@KennyVo]

Hmm this is the first time I am hearing about this. I would suggest double checking all connections are secure and not loose.

[@Hapnihs]

whats good bro you know the sizes of the rear door speakers?

[@duydang2002]

Someone stole my mark levinson amp. How do you bypass to wire directly to after market head unit. Thanks

[@Dizaster831]

Hey, does anyone know if this is same setup for 18’ lexus es350? I want a little more kick for bass

[@3silver4beast59]

My mark levinson amp took a dumb and none of my speakers work at all... i wonder if I can run an after market amp to play my speakers instead or having to spend 1850 for a NEW factory amp

[@arturob.l6282]

Hey, my brother has an ISF 350 ‘15. And it has the premium mark levinson sound system. However, we find it, or at least I find it not as powerful when it comes to the bass, specially when playing music and you get out of the car, the bass is almost non existent even tho indoors sounds decent. Does this simple subwoofer upgrade you did pairing it with the default audio system helped bring out those bass notes better and louder outside the car? Does it make the car’s trunk vibrate too much or you can graduate the bass level to a point where you still get decent punchy bass without too much car vibrations? Do you have the default car woofers OFF and only using this new one you installed with the rest of the OEM tweeters, etc? I apologize for all the questions together, just trying to find out information to see if it’s worth it for my brother to make a similar upgrade like you did here. Thanks in advance, car looks great btw. Same color as my brother’s, lol. 😄

[@KennyVo]

Hey there! With the sub it definitely is louder on the outside of the car it hits pretty hard, this is only 500watts so it won’t rattle the trunk much. It’s really just my license plate frame that rattles but you can fine tune the amp with the eq adjustments on it to your taste. I have the stock woofer on still didn’t disconnect any of them (door, rear, stock sub etc.). No worries about the questions I hope I answered all of them and thank you!

[@stevemoreno8414]

I have a 1200 watt kicker amp paired to a 12” kicker l7 q class and the only thing that rattles is the license plate. Simple fix was to put a piece of butyl tape around the license plate and it will take it away. Other than that Lexus has pretty damn good sound proofing in their vehicles. I had this sub in 2 different cars a honda civic and a acura integra where everything rattle even the windshield and they had dynamat installed. I experienced no rattle once I addressed the license plate issue.

[@craiglimon6964]

I have same amp. I was wondering how come you didn’t use the speaker input directly to amp instead of a using a line out converter.

[@KennyVo]

The line out converter converts that line signal into RCA which has to plug into the aftermarket amp.

[@lexotic_RC350]

What's up , ok so you can tap into the factory amp when installing a aftermarket amp and sub ? Bro you need to let me know the ins and outs of this setup please 🙏 I'm Installing on a lexus rc BTW. And how do you connect it all to the radio ? Fort worth 🇨🇱

[@KennyVo]

Its shown all in the video step by step..Since the amp is in the trunk theres no need to go up to the radio like older cars everything is done in the trunk aside from battery connection.👍🏼

[@RoRo-st7dv]

for some reason the factory amp doesn’t have a brown wire mine only has 2 blacks and a grey in the middle any recommendations wat i should do?

[@onecleanlex]

Did u figure this out bro I’m stuck right this second outside smh

[@abedawg94]

Is the high output plugs that come with the amp any good? Would it be the same sound quality?

[@KennyVo]

Honestly I can't tell the difference, the sound quality is good to me that come with the amp or wiring kit.

[@matthewlacniak5332]

I don’t know if anyone had the same question but on that rca converter you got from Amazon does the levels matter on the two knobs you can twist?

[@KennyVo]

Those adjust the level of each channel but I left them alone out of the box and it sounds great!

[@brandencontreras1349]

So if you’re not using t taps can you just tape the converter channel wire to the subwoofer and the other grey wire or you gotta tape them and put them back?

[@KennyVo]

you can tape them if not using t taps just make sure they are secure and twisted together

[@fatsmile77]

Shouldn’t you use a 1F capacitor? That way your alternator won’t die on you? Nice video✌🏼

[@KennyVo]

I dont need it since my set up is not drawing a lot of power, and thank you! :D

[@TheMucho101]

I thought the wire with the line is positive?

[@s80heb]

How did you open that trim in between the seat and door? I have a UK hybrid version and a hybrid filter is located there, but a video shows that is should be done from the boot (trunk)

[@KennyVo]

the plastic trim just pulls apart

[@carlosgaricaresendiz]

What music did u put? Let me know

[@DeAngeloMiddleton]

Great video! Question for you. I noticed that my remote wire location is different from yours. I don't have that small brown wire to tap into. There are only 3 wires in this order. (Thicker black wire, skinny white wire, thicker black wire). Which one should I tap into? I noticed that your factory amp had a "L" on the side. My amp has a "W" on the side instead.

[@jeanguzman20]

Same here. Did you figure it out?

[@DeAngeloMiddleton]

@@jeanguzman20 Yeah, I read some of the comments below. The skinny white wire is the remote wire. Easy install and sounds amazing!

[@johnhernandez9004]

You have the ml stock amp? What fires did u tap into for the 4 other wires?

[@DeAngeloMiddleton]

@@johnhernandez9004 I’m not sure if the ml stock amp. In regards to the wires, I followed the instructions on the video for the LOC t-taps to the amp. The positive and negative subwoofers are the same as in the diagram. The remote wire was different. It’s the skinny white wire.

[@williamsantana4493]

I ordered the same LOC but it says to connect it to power and to ground it. Was curious as to why you didn’t have too? Also, why not connect the remote cable from amp straight to LOC instead of having to tap into factory amp?

[@KennyVo]

LOC just grabs speaker signals and converts it to the RCA cables. The remote cable isn't connected to the LOC because remote tells when the amp should turn on and off, therefore it needs to be connected to factory amp wire with voltage that turns on when the car is on and shuts off when the car is off. If you wire it the way you are saying, it will always stay on.

[@nicksingh5711]

Any idea on which wire to tap into on a 2021 lexus is 350 f non ML system? Cause its different from the 3rd gen

[@KennyVo]

Hey, I never looked at the newer IS to confirm but from what i've read on ClubLexus someone said this "I can note that the sub wires are Lavender/Gray(+) and Lavender/Blue(-)". As for the remote wire i'm not sure if it would be the same as mine either but others said it is the thinnest wire on the other harness. If you have a volt meter you can check test the pins for 12v power when the car is on and no voltage when the car is off or even tapping to the 12v plug wires under the center console is what others have done.

[@stefansiberan120]

Hey was wondering my is 350 is the mark levinston sound package could I do the amp install the same way u did too ?

[@KennyVo]

Yes same install, except for the remote wire. Theres going to be 3 wire connectors in your amp and you will choose the one with 3 wires on the connector and tap the thinnest one for the remote wire. This is from others in the comments with Mark Levinson

[@lonniebennett3740]

Do you know if the same equipment is needed for the ML system? Is the wiring different or what? Can you help me out with the solution plz?

[@KennyVo]

Someone in the comments said they have ML and everything is the same except for the remote power line, its on a pin with 3 wires and tapped into the smallest/skinniest wire

[@derekwilson4318]

Question my remote wire and other cables are not the same as yours. Its two bigger ones instead of more colored cables. Got the subwoofer wires all tapped just need the remote cable. Any idea which one I would need to tap into? It's a 2015 is 350 fsport

[@KennyVo]

on that plug with the 2 big ones is there one more in the middle? i heard people tapping to that one. if not others have tapped to the fuse box cig fuse

[@HeatRun]

Yo bro! quick question, my speakers and amp were blown out. no music, no nothing. Lexus is charging my 3k for this and some other guy is charging 850... I was wondering would I be able to use the methods you did in this video on my car. Would it work? or will i have to have ALREADY working amps and speakers.

[@KennyVo]

What I did just adds a sub for bass. You wouldn't really hear any music. You need to change out your amp and speakers to do what I did. You can probably find a used amp off ebay or junk yard and swap it yourself, its plug and play, from there you can run your music to see which speakers are blown or working fine.

[@gordonwhite4537]

Do you cut the wires when you use the T-taps?

[@KennyVo]

I cut the rubber/plastic a little but not through the metal so there's better contact on the t taps.

[@TheMadIsRealXXR]

Do you know if we can just replace the stock sub with a better one?

[@KennyVo]

i don’t know if it will be better because an aftermarket subwoofer would need a lot of power from an amplifier. the stock one won’t push it to its potential

[@UnknownUser-zw9od]

Did you end up taking out your OEM sub? Awesome install, I might tackle this project because of you 👍🏽 thanks for the wire diagram

[@KennyVo]

I left the OEM sub in and no problem very easy DIY to save a lot of money!

[@warrenhearn427]

What if factory amp is not working

[@kieranfaruquee9207]

Where did you find the amplifier's wiring diagram? I'm trying to find one for my RC300

[@KennyVo]

It was on clublexus

[@FsportNick350]

My amp wires on the signal side are different damn

[@toolivestew]

Awesome video. With this setup I’m assuming the factory sub is still working too? Any issues you’ve noticed with that after some time?

[@KennyVo]

Thanks Sean! Yeah the factory woofer still functioning, you can unplug it from the terminals on the sub itself if you want it off. No issues! Still running strong today 😃👍🏼

[@kayelSS]

Hey bro, I got to the part for the remote wire but I don’t have the little brown wire like your car does. I have a 2015 is250. I just have 2 thick black wires and a white wire on that small pin on the back on the cars OEM amp. What can I tap into since I don’t have a brown wire there like you? Thanks!

[@KennyVo]

It should look the same in the same corner, regardless of the color. It'll be a small skinny wire.

[@kayelSS]

@@KennyVo it was the small skinny white one for me. You were right, thanks bro! Sub is knockin now.

[@Hawkwork_6969]

Can only subwoofer be installed on the existing OEM amp or an extra amp is required to power up the subwoofer?

[@KennyVo]

Need an amp for the subwoofer

[@siLLyCambo]

Do you know where I can find a diagram for the wire colors on any lexus models?

[@KennyVo]

I got the ones shown off ClubLexus forum. Usually therye posted on there or reddit

[@rzxc100]

Hey bro I was thinking of buying a non-ML IS350 and I was wondering how the sound quality is? Is the bass good with the standard system? Does it sound “clean” and “solid”? Thanks for ur help bro

[@KennyVo]

Without a sub it has no bass on a non ML. The door speakers on a ML sound wonderful. Non ML sounds decent stock with settings bumped up but you notice that it is lacking quality and isn't crisp to me. I wouldn't say that stock sounds clean and solid, it could've been better out the door. I know some people have problems with their ML sub going out but even it blown out sounds better than stock non ML lollll. Maybe sometime I will change out my door speakers but it doesn't bother me too much right now. I'd recommend you to go to a dealer with both ML and non ML and test it out. Hopefully that gave you a better insight, good luck with your purchase!

[@rzxc100]

@@KennyVo thank you bro this helps out a lot. I’ve been trying to find some comparisons online but there’s nothing out there. It’s so hard to find ML 350s in my area I hate it. But anyways I am planning on testing both of them out at a dealer!

[@KennyVo]

@@rzxc100 Awesome! I'm sure you've already tried this but if not, cars app and autotrader app are pretty helpful when trying to find ML 350s in specific area. I know some dealers don't list ML so you just really have to look at the center console for branding or at the volume and tune knobs. non ML has brushed silver nice looking knobs and ML has flat white knobs that don't look appealing IMO lol...and a little heads up, if you end up with ML and not liking the knobs they're interchangeable with non ML knobs.

[@rzxc100]

@@KennyVo for sure brotha I’ll take that into consideration!

[@edwinc7824]

Nice clean install. I couldnt tackle this job so I had this done at a shop for my sub. 12" alpine type r. Except I noticed that my amp is always powered on even when the car is off. Thats a problem because like you said, it drains my battery. And I connected my starlights to the amp so I wouldn't have to have wires everywhere.

[@KennyVo]

Thanks man! Nice one of my friends has that sub and it sounds great. Have you gotten the power on fixed yet? I know some people do a fuse add on from the fuse box at the 12v/cig port fuse.

[@edwinc7824]

@@KennyVo since the shop did mine im thinking about going back to them to fix that wiring because I wouldn't trust myself. I don't know the first thing about crimping, soldering, fuses and what not. Like adding the fuse add from the fuse box lol

[@KennyVo]

@@edwinc7824 haha all good, I would bring it back to the installer as well.

[@jackysun3159]

@@edwinc7824 How much was the labor?

[@jtrich3267]

I have 2 kicker 10's wired in series, did everything you did in the video. and when i barely turn the bass volume knob up, it gets extremely louder with like a centimeter of a turn. how do i fix this?

[@jtrich3267]

i am thinking it's because at 4:50 when you twisted both the 2 positives and 2 negatives, maybe i just needed to use only one positive and one negative wire? im using a 2 channel amp but only using 1 channel since the subs are wired in series. would that have caused the issue?

[@hectorgomez7632]

Do you have the oem speakers on the car? If so how are they holding up with the new amp and sub? I have a 2016 IS non ML and want to upgrade my sound system

[@KennyVo]

Yeah I have all the same speakers throughout the car. It sounds fine to me paired together, all I was aiming for was more bass and that's exactly what I got lol.

[@hectorgomez7632]

@@KennyVo Nice. Have you tried looking for aftermarket speakers? I’ve had a lot of difficulty finding speakers for the front doors that fit. I’d like to replace all the speakers.

[@americanplates8664]

Hello, I have a broken amp (stock). Will installing an aftermarket one the way you did solve the problem? Thank you in advance. Greetings from the Netherlands (Europe)

[@KennyVo]

It wont, the amp I used is solely used to power the subwoofer. I'd recommend finding a used OEM amp from ebay, junkyard, or facebook marketplace.

[@americanplates8664]

@@KennyVo thank you

[@sandracastaneda9930]

Hey bro will this work on 2017 Lexus IS 300

[@KennyVo]

Yes it will

[@vsfking4699]

How did you stop the sun from moving as you drive?

[@KennyVo]

i close my eyes

[@agustinestrada1049]

Hey Kenny, a bit of help brotha. I have the exact same model/year and the only difference is our small wire harness on the factory amp. Mine is just 2 solid black wires and a very thin white one. Any other locations you might know of where I can connect my Remote wire too? T.I.A

[@matthewlacniak5332]

I have the same problem

[@agustinestrada1049]

@@matthewlacniak5332 after quite some research I figured out that it’s the thin white wire my man!

[@BLUECRAP98]

Mine is the same way for 2017

[@Gmoney35446]

I have a 2015 is250 f sport would the Amp taps be the same?

[@KennyVo]

yes it would

[@AHLive215]

T-taps are a bad connection should have soldering them is a better connection