Lexus GX460 Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Installation with Front Camera

[@hurpaderpp]

How did you get the screen with a Lexus logo?

[@austinc691]

The logo at the screen start up is programmed to an image you pick by the screen manufacturer. The logo on the bottom of the screen is in the description portion of the video. Someone commented the store selling them is no longer open. I'm sure you can find them online.

[@anthonymwade]

Austin. I wanted to thank you for all the help. Your video was amazing in detail. My gx is ready just like yours !!!! You are the man. Well done my friend. Anthony in N. Carolina

[@austinc691]

You're welcome! Glad it turned out well

[@MVRWC]

Looks like this set up would work with my 2006 4Runner SR5. thanks for sharing!

[@austinc691]

You're welcome, good luck!

[@carloxsays]

Hi there, thank you for the detailed walkthrough. May I ask, while the aux cable provides higher sound quality, is it necessary? Is it possible to play the sound through Bluetooth from the unit to the car? Thank you

[@austinc691]

Yes I play audio through the car's bluetooth sometimes. But if you want to play audio and get turn by turn directions from CarPlay then you need to play the audio through the CarPlay. I never plug my phone into the CarPlay wire unless I want to charge my phone. I play through bluetooth carplay if I want CarPlay audio. I wanted to install everything possible so I didn't have to take the dash apart again to install something. Hope this wasn't explained poorly.

[@carloxsays]

@@austinc691 thank you, regarding the power to the fuse box. I ordered the part you use, can you take a pic of where it should be connected? I assume it’s in a section where the CarPlay unit will turn on and off as you start/stop the engine. Thank you.

[@austinc691]

@@carloxsaysYou can kind of see it at 9:54 of the video. The power supply is tapped into the 10 amp fuse at spot number 35 for the "cool box". You can view the diagram here: fuse-box.info/lexus/lexus-gx460-urj150-2010-2017-fuses The power to that fuse is only on when the car is on. The CarPlay screen will turn on and off with the engine.

[@mattgreer1939]

Great detailed video, setup looks great. Where do you have your camera mounted for that view? Also, is it necessary to cut out a notch into the console (where the wires leave the monitor) to get the panels to close or can it close with pinching the wires?

[@austinc691]

Thank you. The camera is underneath the lexus logo. You can view it on my other video about the LED light bar. I think it is necessary to cut the notch in the console so the wires don't pinch and the OEM screen piece can be put back on. If you do it correctly you can't see the part that is cut out when the OEM screen is put back on. Put a piece of tape on what is showing with the OEM screen in place. Remove the screen and cut the notch below the tape. Hope that helps.

[@sr9445]

Good video. Is there something about this switch or screen that requires a relay for such a small electrical load? Thank you

[@austinc691]

Thank you. I don't know much about electrical work. I saw a system with a relay switch that I thought would work and I decided to use it. It has been working great

[@masterchef-f9f]

how did you hardwire the power? any video on that

[@austinc691]

I tapped the power into the interior fuse box. it is in the middle of the video. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@albertomedina193]

Hey Austin, do you have a vid or picture showing the back of the screen on the dashboard? So I can see the wires.

[@austinc691]

See below, good luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ammao4R6e7-ofNk

[@albertomedina193]

@@austinc691 Thank you! You too.

[@tpp4007]

How did you take the carpuride decal off? I saw the description of the Lexus decal, but how you remove the carpuride decal from the screen? Also, how is the screen being held up? You screw it on? Very clean set up, I did basically the exact same thing you did but on an Lexus RX350.

[@austinc691]

Thank you. I covered up the logo with a black permanent marker, then put the decal over that. Screen is being held up by magnets that are in the video description.

[@tpp4007]

@@austinc691so my Lexus decal came in today and I put it on and it looks great. Thanks for showing me how to remove the carpuride decal with a permanent marker. I have a question about those magnetic holders you put in the description to hold and mount the screen. I see that you used both of the magnets. How is it holding up now? Does it move when you drive over bumps? I’m thinking about doing the same if it’s good and sturdy.

[@austinc691]

@@tpp4007 You're welcome, glad I could help. The screen hasn't move a mm since I put it on. each mount come with two magnets for each mount. One small really strong circle one and oval magnet that is the shape of the other magnet that attaches to the dash. I put the really strong small circle magnet between the back of the screen and the oval magnet. The oval magnet attaches to the dash magnet. I then put epoxy around the edges of the oval magnet and the back of the screen so the one the magnet that is attached to the back of the screen doesn't fall off. Sounds confusing, but I hope it helps. I'll do a quick explanation video for you.

[@austinc691]

@@tpp4007 Here is the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIPPdoljYtOLatk Hope that clears it up!

[@austinc691]

You're welcome. Hopefully it saves you some time. I added the epoxy I used to the description section.

[@natkhatt8]

Thanks for the video. How did you change the startup logo to Lexus?

[@austinc691]

You send an image to the screen manufacture and they set it up for you. It makes it look close to OEM.

[@natkhatt8]

Thanks Austin!

[@dcalero56]

Would you happen to have any more of those decals? the Etsy shop is closed

[@austinc691]

Unfortunately I don't. There may be other shops that sell similar. I'd go with the same size as mine. I think white, silver, or possibly black would look good. I picked that color on mine because it matches the Lexus logo color below the OEM screen.

[@devonhuynh5052]

How did you remove the Carpuride sticker? Or you use a marker to colored black?

[@austinc691]

I don’t think the screen logo can be removed. I covered it up and put the Lexus decal over it. It turned out pretty clean

[@devonhuynh5052]

@@austinc691 thank you!

[@austinc691]

@@devonhuynh5052 You're welcome! Let me know if you run into any issues along the way.

[@elizabethgomez9076]

I was wondering the same thing! Lexus decal looks really good and original. Doesn’t look like a sticker at all in video.

[@austinc691]

@@elizabethgomez9076 You can kind of tell if you look at and angle and know what you are looking for. But I was surprised it turned out so good. Give it a try!

[@k.skyl1n3zz]

I know it has been a year since this video was uploaded but I am currently stuck in a situation on how I should be able to connect the front view camera to the AV in port on my carplay unit (a new unit brand named CarPodGo3 Pro) I ordered a switch too so now I'm not sure what do I do next.

[@austinc691]

Does your camera plug fit into your CarPlay screen AV input or is your issue with turning on your camera with a switch? What camera and switch did you order? I found a camera plug that fit my screen input of 2.5 mm.

[@k.skyl1n3zz]

@@austinc691 Yes my camera plug fits into my carplay AV Input, my main issue is turning the camera on with the switch, the camera that I have came included with the carplay unit, and the switch is on amazon called "Car DIY Switch Paste Type wired LED switch Rocker Switch ON/OFF Universal DC12V Switch" and I apparently can't put in a link to the switch because youtube would likely automatically delete the comment I replied with.

[@k.skyl1n3zz]

It looks like for my camera, it only has 1 red wire (+) and I tested it on my car's battery (+) and it worked, just that I gotta figure out the switch and how to start powering them.

[@austinc691]

@@k.skyl1n3zz I'm not sure about setting it up like that. I would think you would need a relay. I put the relay and switch that I used in the description. That will definitely work and that switch looks OEM if you have an empty dash tab.

[@k.skyl1n3zz]

@@austinc691 yeah for the empy dash tab, none of them are the size of my 2013' CRV but they're relatively large buttons. Ok so I gotta look at relays, thank you I will see how this will go.

[@natkhatt8]

I have my phone connected to Android Auto on carpuride with bluetooth. The carpuride is connected to the car audio with bluetooth. The android auto directions are through the car audio but when i get a call the call audio goes to the speaker on carpuride. It does not play through the car audio. Is there a fix for this such as android auto directions and phone call play through the car audio? Thanks!

[@austinc691]

I'm not sure about Android Auto. There is a place on my iPhone that lets me select where I would like to accept the call from. I choose the GX because the microphone is better. I think the GX settings allow you to choose the preference as well to receive phone calls.

[@nangelg]

Do you know of one that connects to the Dim control from the vehicle? Having to manually adjust the dimmer constantly was a deal killer for me.

[@austinc691]

I'm not quite sure what you mean. But the aftermarket screen has an automatic dimmer.

[@nangelg]

@@austinc691 I noticed that, but I prefer the dim control to be synced with the car for a true OEM experience.

[@nangelg]

By the way, thanks for sharing this video. This was not even on my radar and GROM is too expensive for what it is in my opinion. Was looking into the Alibaba 2022 style screen but the additional volume knob is another deal killer for me.

[@austinc691]

@@nangelg You're welcome. The screen is not synced with the OEM screen but it has a sensor that adjusts the screen brightness just like the OEM screen. I hear GROM slows down the unit and is not reliable. Give it a go and let me know if you have any questions.

[@capt.masoodraza1561]

You did a really good job, just cant find how did you install the screen so neatly, did you do another video.

[@austinc691]

Thank you. This is the only thing I recorded for it. You you have a question on how to install it? I may be able to help

[@MrVanFosson]

that might be a option for my LX 570

[@knoxcreole.]

Does this work with the Mark Levinson sound system?

[@austinc691]

It will if there is an auxiliary input. Give it a try!

[@TransitAndTeslas]

You have the CarPlay set to right hand drive. You should switch it to US or some way to get it to left hand drive.

[@austinc691]

I’m not quite sure what you mean. I used to live in Sydney and I set up my apple account there. That may be why. How does it normally look?

[@TransitAndTeslas]

@@austinc691 The icons are on the left, and the whole thing is supposed to be inverted.

[@mtorres1010]

What about the visibility?

[@austinc691]

It only blocks the hood, but I'm 6'2".

[@Drilla043]

Damn. This is exactly what I was envisioning in mine. What did you use for the bracket in the back. The screen being wobbly would annoy the shit out of me

[@austinc691]

The magnets are in the video description. Absolutely zero wobble. make sure to attach the magnets to the back of the screen with epoxy. There is an unlisted video in this comment section that shows part of the back of the screen. Good luck!

[@kohkae1177]

Wonderful work, thanks for sharing

[@austinc691]

You're welcome!

[@ivanrodriguezcruceta2194]

I think you found the solution of many gx owners are seeking rn. I got a few concerns about the diy process, but how do you get lexus start up sequence logos and design on the screen? 3:18

[@austinc691]

You tell the company what image you want and they set it up for you.

[@Euroretro86]

As well as the Lexus sticker logo?

[@austinc691]

@@Euroretro86 No, but the decal is in the description box of this video.

[@fattyamt7456]

Did you send them your own Lexus logo?

[@IronDragoon00]

What screen is that? Haven't seen one branded with Lexus before. Got a part number or link?

[@austinc691]

Link in the description

[@IronDragoon00]

@@austinc691 The Screen with Camera one? Links to a Carpuride branded one. How'd you get one with Lexus lettering in place of the Carpuride lettering?

[@austinc691]

@@IronDragoon00 Yes, that's the one.

[@austinc691]

@@IronDragoon00 Decal in the description.

[@clemsonmrharri5104]

@@austinc691 What length decal? 2"

[@TruReligionTru]

hey i have a gx 460 can you just install this for me ill pay you with no problem

[@austinc691]

I don't do this type of stuff professionally. There may be someone around you that does. Where do you live?

[@luckyyou774]

Nice truck

[@austinc691]

Thanks bud!