Lexus Navigation SURGERY: Removing The FAILED LCD Is A Huge Job

[@johnburwell6609]

You've got that big shop, you need some workbenches! Much better than using a 50 gal drum!

[@grantbob]

Need to get a couple of those school surplus rolling tables from the Wizard.

[@Name-vu1kn]

Having the lip is actually a nice feature for a job like this with a lot of tiny screws. But in a broader sense your right.

[@darrellsaunders4267]

Too bad Boeing surplus in town closed.

[@johnnysouza5601]

@@Name-vu1kn i kind of like transmission tables for that reason having a little gutter to catch little parts and screws is pretty nice

[@benjaminoller8765]

He needs to have one good big one that he can have nicely lit and leave a tripod set up at or have a camera mount on it

[@michaelhuey4187]

Ends: “ I probably shouldn’t have pulled that screen out for the $6500 I’ll probably get for this car.” But JR, that’s what you do ‼️ It’s why so many of us tune in again and again to watch your videos👍

[@skmetal7]

and you'll make lots of money off the youtube video!

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

$6500!!!! This used market is NUTS right now. Also JR is a wild man taking all that apart without the replacement screen in hand. Id never be able to go back a few days later and remember how to put that mess of 1,000,000 screws back together

[@dancas82]

@@AaronSmith-kr5yf luckily he has a video of the process....

[@michrech]

You should have used "THE GOLDEN WRATCHET" for such a fancy high dollar car! :P

[@JoeManLARockinEmpire]

Haven't seen it in a while...🤔

[@DeatGaming]

JR seems to have a good sense for when a joke has lived its life.

[@toyota420xp]

@@DeatGaming nope its still a good joke

[@edfrawley4356]

Don't you mean "fancy high dollar Camry"?

[@andrewhillman9632]

Ok.......who has the GOLDEN WRATCHET?

[@davidyaroch6622]

Anyone else remember the Beatles song. We all live with a yellow Lexus screen , a yellow Lexus screen, a yellow Lexus screen. Classic rock.

[@grabsme]

I did this job in my es350 and it was a lot of fun and a learning Experience for me

[@WatchJRGo]

Yup, way more fun than another brake job 💯

[@grabsme]

@@WatchJRGo I would much rather mess with 12v stuff than anything mechanical, honestly. I just got done putting 2 g2 dynamic 8s and a skar audio 3500w amp on them in my wife's Jetta. Built her a custom Russian birch box tuned to 32hz and kerf ported. Added some McLaren mids and highs on a 1500w b2 audio 4 channel and a Sony rsxgx9. It's amazing

[@akeemd2120]

@@WatchJRGo You can literally buy a digitizer screen on eBay for $20 for the Lexus just did mines over the weekend

[@tholtan]

I bet at least a dozen tinkerers will use this video to replace their screens. Good job!

[@Dontworryaboutitq]

The yellow screen is just the smokers version

[@WatchJRGo]

😂😂😂

[@emeyer6963]

Stevie Wonder Edition

[@MrWoodyBalto]

Awesome. Let me try cleaning my windshield before replacing it.

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@WatchJRGo dude..... you always stay away from the yellow screen 😆😆😆😆

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

That would have taken me hours with a few more broken parts as a result. You da MAN JR . Have a good one buddy.

[@RichieRouge206]

I had a Lexus GS300 at work, it was about 10 years old and absolutely amazing. It had the Mark Levinson sound system and is honestly the best in-car hifi I have heard.

[@paulbuilds9507]

Lol I like the way you used the same ending on the last couple of videos. Watching the brother in law mime the actions behind you is the best bit

[@jeremyTallen1]

It seems like they put alot of thought into the way it was engineered to be simple to repair

[@RazoE]

It's Toyota. They actually care about you. BMW would have put the electronics in a sealed block under the transmission

[@jeremyTallen1]

@@RazoE 🤣

[@dekkerlundquist5938]

Yep, Lexus engineers care about doing things properly.

[@FarrellMcGovern]

As someone who took apart just about anything I could get my hands on growing up, I heartily approve of this disassembly! I wonder what operating system it runs on...probably something semi-proprietary from back then, I think almost all of them now run some flavour of Linux. Might be fun to upgrade the hard drive, if is just a SATA drive, and put in an SSD.

[@wtsn007]

You did it for the process. Someone will watch that video for how to replace it. Also props to your brother whenever you say your shirt tagline for representing. Are you going to have more people in the shop at a certain point? Besides the detail guys.

[@philipr7686]

First class operation all the way 'round. One can tell by the 55 gallon work bench.

[@earnielovern9044]

Im glad you think it's easy. You have a hell of a lot more patience than I have. I would of just pulled out my glock and emptied 2 clips in it. Bless ya and love the videos.

[@James_Hough]

Was having a conversation the other day and the other person involved seemed to want to link the downfall of Western Civilization to the reduced pronunciation of the "tt" in "button"...pronouncing it "bu'on". I say there's room enough for our linguistic diversity. You just keep being you, J.R.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

ITM to ya James - add the word "important" or "impor'aun't" to that list - seems to be a millennial thing....

[@willb1242]

I noticed our language seems to be dropping certain words too in the interest of simplicity. For example instead of saying something "needs -to be- fixed", the person will say the thing "needs fixed". JR is always fixing things so he is always saying that phrase, and I noticed it with him first :D but I am also hearing it at work increasingly. Not totally sure if it is regional habit or an actual language shift .. but I do suspect the latter. Fascinating!!

[@johnmiller9695]

Love the honesty at the end of the video...

[@jeremyTallen1]

The tv wall is going to be awesome

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

Did that with a 2007 IS350. Time consuming but easy and affordable. Took lots of pictures and took my time. Used a ground wrist strap when touching printed circuits.

[@MrMattDat]

Love the videos! LCD repair/replacement for cars is a growing industry with players coming and going. Please keep your eyes & ears out for a "good" company that sources replacement LCDs. The LCDs are absolutely repairable (well, replaceable), but finding the research to find the right replacement is very difficult.

[@300DBenz]

My mom bought a 2014 Camry last year that had a bad touch screen (lower half didn’t respond to touch, common issue), dealership wanted $2600 for a whole new radio unit because they don’t sell just the screen. I managed to find a new touch screen for $100, and this video gave me flashbacks to all the work I had to do to get it installed.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Great demo as it shows why in every car, it is a nightmare and super expensive to replace the navigation screen no matter what the model is. I had a 2004 Honda Accord with a navigation screen that died after 12 years and 150,000 miles along with the transmission. The car was toast as the LCD would have cost $5000 to replace, and the transmission another $5000 - for a car worth $5000 if it ran. Suffice to say I sold it for parts as it was not worth saving.

[@VarosVapor]

And the next thing on the shop to-do list, a work bench...

[@bradpittiful7288]

why doesnt JR have a proper workbench for tearing things apart instead of using a 55 gallon drum

[@fredrikdanielsson3605]

I would never have gotten that together again 😂😂😂 Good job!

[@jimmccormick6091]

it's called a WORK.....BENCH...... a flat, large surface that makes it easier to dissasemble and reassemble components...... (just saying)

[@larrybe2900]

With camera holders strategically mounted

[@stuf3804]

Love the workbench - all that space and you're using an oil drum!

[@lorientmh]

Was curious about this as I've seen the same thing in older BMW 7 series vehicles

[@Cher007]

But in those it'll probably take at least half a day worth of work to reach that state of disassembly 😂

[@joelpalmer]

Great rehab of a good car with needs. Hope you will source a used bumper, have it sprayed to match (give the shop the damaged one) and install it. Should be an entertaining half hour and you can outline the process and costs for your audience

[@DonVDBorgh]

That was intresting. Also, you always seem to want things as correct as you can make them, so ya, you had to replace the screen! 👍👍

[@marktate2683]

not gonna lie , I would have just tried to buy a whole new dash setup if you can get the whole thing already assembled from a junkyard haha

[@kevinkennedy2266]

Looks like you could use an electronics/computer repair bench for this sort of thing.

[@dave11686]

Dr JR in the house

[@markphillips6154]

Come on! A workbench with a nice soft material to not scratch that thing all up would be a lot more appropriate don’t you think?

[@1homeboy815]

I seen one of these yesterday and the screen looked just like this one.

[@jimschafer9196]

WOW that was a big job, reminds me of some throw away laptops I have tore into. YEA good point only do if you really need the colored screen.

[@garys9694]

I would've waited until I had the new screen in my hands before taking the old one out. The new one you've ordered could come up missing or something like that.

[@smithjohn2416]

This series has made me appreciate this generation of ES. Yes, I'll be honest, the new ES is an absolute sex machine in a tuxedo, but this generation should not be forgotten. It really is a classy gangster looking transport. I think the GS of this generation is too a very elegant machine, and the two (ES and GS) definitely have their own capabilities. I've heard this one has some guts to it being the 3.5 litre V6, so it isn't all that cushy slow looking ride. One day I will test drive one of these, don't really see them out on the road to be honest, I see more of the new generation ES.

[@cigarjefe]

This is my favorite build

[@MrLee-ue7iu]

Taking things apart is one thing, putting it back in working order is another thing all together.

[@racefan2k3]

The whole nav unit is probably $10 more than just the screen....

[@RazoE]

If John started making dance music, he'd be known as WatchJRTempo

[@htownblue11]

This was/is one of those jobs I call a “pot committed” job where once you dive in to a certain point, there is no going back and you’re either gonna fix it or it’s gonna be not fixed permanently.

[@matte8441]

As a mechanic, Toyotas are my favourite interiors to disassemble. It's like lego! Meanwhile the European cars take some effort to take the interior apart as if they superglued the panels, the euro car interiors do rattle less in return. I install dash cams in my vehicles and like running the wire under trim pieces to hide it. Installing one on my Toyota Sienna, piece of cake. Installing one on my BMW and VW Golf took much more effort.

[@chrissiano381]

I would have to disagree on the need not to replace the screen.. If you notice, while in reverse, you can not really tell what is behind you.. So yes replacing screen is important, as far as safety is concerned.. Just my thoughts on it.

[@winstonwong7659]

Oh My Gosh !! Definitely not for the faint of heart to take that Console and Navigation unit apart. Disassembly is the easy part, now lets see how long it takes to put together and see how it works. My bet is there will be left off screws.... Entertaining to watch...

[@terrylessmann2274]

You'll have to start rating job complexity by barrels. This was obviously a 2 barrel job.

[@generatorjohn4537]

Can't wait for Part II

[@21Piloteer]

Is that your ESD station? lol! ;-)

[@illfreeze]

Should have just bought a aftermarket screen instead of getting a u-screen from wherever you can buy aftermarket ones now and just slide them in the work like factory

[@gregoryeaston9396]

I'd be like: "Yellow. I like yellow. Yellow is my favorite color..."

[@crownhic6827]

What’s up? Hope you’re having a great day!

[@slammedniss]

My God.... and to think I was complaining to myself last year when I pulled my radio out of my 03' Matrix to replace a couple of the backlight bulbs. This Lexus radio makes my ordeal look like a cake walk.

[@rudyrogmans]

What the heck? Why did you even start this if you didn’t have the replacement screen? It’s disappointing that most of the projects you start go on and on when it should be something started and finished in 1-2 videos. Not a whole car of course… but gosh doggit how long are going to wait for the new rim that supposed to be there next day

[@michaelgrow8630]

I am just guessing, but is our JR about 5 ft 2 in?

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

5'8or9"

[@willb1242]

Definitely taller than that, it's just that a lot of people are taller these days. I am 5' 9" and definitely feel short. Also JR could probably shift his camera angles a little (less top down); other youtubers choose different angles (probably unintentionally) and it makes a difference.

[@ntinosanast]

Hi there fun from Greece!

[@ericprovenzano4919]

I think it’s time to build a proper work bench… the top of a drum while workable, doesn’t give you enough work space.

[@michaelhuang2477]

Thanks for the video. Your video convince me that I should leave my yellow screen alone. It's started yellowing this week, I think the backlight just died. Back in the day these things were driven by fluorescent bulbs for the back lights. Where did you get that replacement screen from?

[@brucebelitz3451]

I just love ten grand in new hundreds!

[@itsnotme07]

Certainly a PITA, but makes a great video of "DO NOT TRY THIS....unless" Haha. I never want to see the inside console of my 2015 RX350. Glad it's Lexus problem until 2023. CPO warranties can be nice.

[@greatpix]

If the NAV is on the hard drive, if they don't have something to prevent it like a weird striping or something, it might speed up the NAV if you got a same sized SSD and mirrored the drive. Even a slow SSD would be far faster than a hard drive.

[@kerrylewis2581]

What was the total screw and clip count? I'd have to closely film every step to get that unit back together.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I thought 100% Jake would have come in "clutch" with an Android head unit that is just as good (if not better) than OEM. You realize of course JR once you "break the seal" that head unit is not going to function 100% for more than a few months and the next owner is going to order an aftermarket head unit off of Bangood or Wish for $218 ;-)

[@porcelainthunder2213]

Wouldnt work. Lots of the cars controls are throught that screen. Thought about that myself...why not just replace it with a modern head unit?

[@keithbroh5730]

Lol ok scott

[@TheBobruub1]

If John was into red wine he’d be WatchJRMerlot.

[@joer9712]

How much has your roof saved you since it was installed?

[@bearing_aficionado]

Oh wow that screen is terrible. My 2004 never did that but the process of taking the radio out is the same as this one. Actually it was fairly easy to do.

[@pb9762]

Electronic bench test techs are screaming right now on top of a 55 gallon barrel and no ESD straps…lol

[@jayhkjay]

I replaced the navigation screen on my 2003 Mercedes W220 S500L and it was a walk in the park compared with the Lexus! Ok- maybe I'm exaggerating a little, but it was definitely simpler.

[@jdeltoro518]

Great job on the puzzle radio

[@bkuznick]

JR has the largest car shop for a KZbinr and can't seem to find a workbench...let's use this oil drum instead...hilarious😂

[@CommodoreFan64]

why not just replace it with an Android head unit that has a backup camera function? seems like it would be easier, and would give the Lexus more modern features that would up it's value.

[@WatchJRGo]

This has a backup camera! I find the android headunits are a bit of a compromise 🍻

[@kevinzebroski]

Watch them only be sold as the whole unit. Because I don’t see any auto recycler doing that much work just for the screen - ANY! 😂

[@chrisp7570]

Perfect car to have Soundman do an IPad dash mod

[@jeroen7699]

After seeing this job.... I think my screen is just gonna stay yellow, whenever it turns yellow. 😆

[@SuddenKhancer]

Just so I’m clear. The part that needs to be replaced to fix the yellow screen is the digitizer? I have a working but have yellowed screen in my 2010 GX460

[@fourutubez7294]

JR always forget to turn of caps lock before the introduction.

[@wriddle082]

Do you have a plan for a “work bench wall”? It does seem like most of your tasks don’t require one because most of the time you’re underneath or hunched over a car, but with jobs like this having a good table with good light and a good vise can make a big difference.

[@johnnysouza5601]

I'm going to say a vice might not be the right tool for this job jk. I totally agree with what you're saying though.

[@wriddle082]

@@johnnysouza5601 very true, but a couple of small vices and magnifying glass lights might be good (I say this now because my eyesight seems like it’s starting to go). And a big vise might be good for compressing brake caliper pistons.

[@ErwinWernerTeichmann]

What an ordeal... dear GOD. Thanks for sharing @WatchJRGo.

[@adammesic]

Disassembling can be done. Reassembling is the problem. And by the way, that yellow screen looked just fine.

[@snowyowl7042]

Love the project.

[@Leebs]

JR, any chance you could get some updated merch?

[@miguelare3]

Hell yeah love that shirt WatchJRgo!

[@rpavlik1]

So do you have like service data access for all these cars (I almost asked if you had a Haynes or Chilton book) or are you just winging it from other KZbin videos? Or do you only buy/trade for vehicles you already know some of the repair details?

[@great_live_music]

This disassembly is outrageous, it is clearly built to not be repaired...

[@great_live_music]

@@lynzoido Well, depends on what you judge as easy, but if you compare it to a laptop, for example, (which in most cases is not built to be easily repaired), it will be way more painless to fix the laptop. And I don't say this is hard, but the number of screws is clearly here to make you abandon the process before the end.

[@edfrawley4356]

While you have it apart.... Is it time for an updated nav hard drive?

[@ajw828]

That is quite the job… wow.

[@davevq]

Should've just done one of those chinese telsa style screens

[@steveluken3180]

It's almost like Lexus didn't want you removing the screen at all!

[@n9wox]

Time for a workbench instead of a workdrum.

[@CommodoreFan64]

Agreed, he needs one for normal car stuff like alternators, and other small things, and one just for electronic stuff so it stays cleaner, and there is less risk of shorting anything out, and so he can have the proper tools to do electronics work.

[@GendoPrime]

I wonder how easy it would be to clone the HDD in it and upgrade it to an SSD?

[@31dknight]

Great video from JR.

[@milos0000]

I miss old simple cars so much

[@gregdiiamond3899]

Why does the screen turn yellow. A 66 Mustang is my daily driver. Had it since high school and love it.

[@faustp23]

LMAO....very funny video. Thanks for the content!

[@deedspm9]

Where is the gold ratchet? "bring me the gold ratchet"!

[@markhalprin]

you have a very nice new shop and you are fixing this on top of a red barrel?

[@phillipgardner5836]

What a great video, that looked like a pain in the butt

[@SteveBassen]

Daytime content!

[@greathornedowl3644]

KInda early, do we now post and Midnight and Noon? Wow, that came out looking like an old CRT monitor. At least not like the Rat Vette, no little furry thing falling out.

[@Tigerstyle1979]

I can't get through a minute without being hit by an ad and they keep on coming. I'm done for now. I"ll check back in your channel in a few months.

[@TheBarberShopScott]

Pay for premium! I forget KZbin even has ads... Haven't watched one in as many years as premium has been a thing.