Modernizing The Lexus 2is! | Android Head Unit Install

Hesitated on this mod for a while, but overall satisfied with how it turned out!
Android Head Unit w/ Apple Car Play: www.amazon.com/dp/B08TBLSN9V?...
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[@shem3737]

Put some washers behind the top two screws so this way your radio will line up a bit better with the vents

[@RiverKeenan]

Was wondering when this install was coming. Congrats! Lol I’m scared to even try.

[@PabloHassan68]

Hey Christian, I love your taste in car and the way you present the videos. Keep on going :)

[@Varlore]

Great video! I was looking at installing a head unit into my IS, but it looked so confusing.. & there weren't many proper videos on how to install a head unit into an IS. But this video will help me out a ton. Soon I will have myself a lockdown project, thanks for the great vid!

[@notyourbusiness1352]

any updates? how was it?

[@aquamayne8168]

Daaamn!!! That looks hella good! Nice work homie!

[@samakhan7396]

Yesss was waiting for this

[@Q-nt-Tf]

Just bought a 2008 250 Luxury, thank you so much.

[@wafend3644]

Just bought it as well. Thanks for the video

[@issaclopez2490]

Would’ve been nice if you showed us the wiring process

[@cloutgame3633]

Right I feel like every vid I watch with any electrical doesn’t show the part we rlly want to see

[@joshuaharris1698]

It’s very simple. Just plug and play connectors. No splicing involved and mounts to all the factory mounting.

[@tripprhoden867]

@@joshuaharris1698when i plugged everything in my ac controls did not work nor the dials

[@jerryven7292]

@@tripprhoden867did you ever figure it out? I’m having problems

[@antoniorobinson3041]

@@tripprhoden867have you found a solution to this yet ???

[@michaeltheriault9273]

If you adjust those screws in the back and pull them out for a little bit, that’s how you adjust the fitment before you fully mount the system you do have to put it in and take it out so until you get the proper fitment, but you can adjust that socomes out flush with everything else. Hope that helps.

[@talkr21]

Lets goo! I was waiting for this video. Its my birthday tomorrow and my parents gave me money to buy a headunit

[@ChristianMastrile]

Happy birthday fam!

[@tynguyen-yy5qz]

dam just bought an is for a daily and been binging off ur videos

[@TheLexusIS250Dude]

Looks really nice

[@gregriley1708]

"My anxiety is through the roof rn" 🤣 that's exactly what I was thinking as I'm watching this before doing my own install. This is not your basic plug-n-play. I have the full screen unit that replaces the cd player and hoping I don't regret buying this one. If the type you have retains the CD players functions, then I'm going to be kicking myself a lil bit bc ima old school dude with some pretty sweet 90s CDs lol. K, watching your follow up review now to see where we're at.

[@jcflorida]

Just bought the same and started installing in my 2is. Unable to control a/c at this time (unable to figure out the canbus module) but leaving it for the weekend. Thanks for uploading this! video!

[@talkr21]

For the ac control to show you need to go to settings, factory, 3368, and there is an option that says canbox then you have to chose lz(hz), toyota, lexus is

[@jcflorida]

@@talkr21 thank you! My headunit ended up being an Xtrons and figured out that it was not a canbus issue. Had issues with the reverse camera and learned that my particular unit in order to use reverse camera I have to use the OBD connector. Mine will not trigger reverse without it (reverse wire on head unit does nothing).

[@Idk910]

@@talkr21 any idea how to get the steering wheel volume controls to work? I can’t figure it out

[@medgodrs3196]

@@jcflorida which OBD you had to buy? And did you figure out the a/c issue?

[@Senorinka]

Great viedo I have vip is250 also same set up looks awsome now 👌

[@its_1chain]

Yay, a fun video

[@DarkOneK2S]

Good decision bro! It looks good. I have another type of screen. I had to take off the CD player part too. The only button on my dash is for the hazard lights. Everything from the air con to the volume buttons are on the screen. It’ll probably cost a few hundred more, but to me it makes it look better as it leaves less lines. Don’t get me wrong because the inside looks so much better with the screen in there. In terms of the sound quality, there are tuts on here that will show you how to adjust the equaliser for perfect sound 👍 Great upgrade man. Your car is sweet 👌

[@bnghec5480]

What head Unit did you go with?

[@eldon2308]

Mind sharing?

[@DarkOneK2S]

@@bnghec5480 phoenix automotive smart screen 👌

[@noisyboy971]

​@@eldon2308❤❤q1i

[@Yourlover9393]

You know what's crazy I feel like KZbin can read my mind like I'll be thinking about stuff and start seeing them in KZbin, I think about cars and I install head unit and my bro just posted one too😂

[@thatfooskye5405]

It's your cookies

[@user-en1fw7pg3x]

^ what bro said they watchin 👀

[@johncarter380]

Me think me alone bro

[@YoungHyp3]

Recently did this and it works good and sounds better then my am fm tuner I used before this cons- reboot takes awhile (yes I have the android 12 version) Rear defrost/mirror defrost does not have an option so it doesn’t work Seat heaters and coolers do not work (I think they are constantly on low now) Even with gps connected the maps only work when I’m connected with my phone /internet , Fitment is off and no a “washer” will not fix this, either you can make the sides line up and have a gap up top or vice versa Pros Cheaper then getting a new nav stereo Looks good Retains steering control functions Equalizer is a million times better then the Lexus factory software Styling looks oem

[@ahberlowkz852]

Also I’m pretty sure that head unit has an eq and you can turn down the bass

[@2gr375]

There should be an AC info screen you have to allow It in the settings I can see what temperature the ac is at

[@jcflorida]

Yes

[@ahberlowkz852]

You should buy some tesa tape to clean up that wiring or at least just to use in the future. It makes the wiring look like it came from factory.

[@jranel415]

Great job on the install nephew!!..btw get some beat and some highs, should help with the sound quality.

[@NZ_Lexus_IS-F]

How does sound quality compare with the factory head unit, I've seen some videos of similar units and they all had an issue with sound quality getting bad after the swap.

[@victorroxas70]

I was thinking about updating my IS as well but I saw some reviews that said it effected the sound quality. If you could, can you do an updated video later on and how you fixed the AC?

[@shem3737]

Go into the extra settings I believe the code is 123456 and turn it on there, you'll select the check marks

[@jayjo4077]

@@shem3737 where is extra settings?

[@erictownsend7289]

Yoo this is really nice I just got me an IS but it’s fully loaded so if I got this I should be able to use the oem backup cam with this?

[@50MAN50AMAZIN]

Can you use that Screen with an aftermarket radio like a kenwood or pioneer ?

[@YangNYC]

Does your hazard lights blink a few times when you start the car?

[@51tommy53]

The head unit looks good and sounds decent; if anything it sounds a little louder than stock but does need tuning...What sucks is that you cannot control the AC through the app that's built into the head unit the buttons to adjust fan speed and stuff work, but I have no idea was mode or temps my air conditioner/ heater is on.

[@coolbro576]

Go to car set and mess with the protocol settings. I had the same issue

[@JayE36M3]

Help im dealing with the same issue

[@51tommy53]

I gave up bro I literally tried everything from factory resetting to trying every different Canbus protocol I just wanted back to my factory radio, hopefully, your unit is still within the return window @@JayE36M3

[@mattb4966]

do you have the factory amp or an aftermarket amp? also, do you know if this head unit requires the factory amp?

[@juanthomasmarrero7440]

Hi, I bought the same screen but the touch screen doesn't work for me to set the air conditioning and other things like the time. I don't know if you had any problems with this, do you know how to set it? thank you.

[@kassandrab1211]

This is my next mod! Tired of the little screen on the dash on my 2is 🙄

[@vivianmalhiers]

I love your channel and the content it has to offer bro! You should do another update on the head unit, more like a long term review and update. I’m seriously considering getting one of these head units for my 2008 is 350. Do you have the problem of the temps being displayed in “c” rather than “f” and how’s the wireless apple car play and reverse cam functionality?

[@TheDomrsim]

I’m having trouble with this head unit like many people in the reviews on Amazon. The Air condition buttons don’t work as well as the functions on the A/C app. I’m emailing back and forth with tech support in China but it’s slow going.

[@vivianmalhiers]

@@TheDomrsim That sucks… What about the sound quality and wireless apple car play?

[@TheDomrsim]

@@vivianmalhiers The sound quality is good and I haven’t even played around with the EQ yet. The wireless CarPlay works perfect. My 2 issues are the A/C not functioning and the volume control on the steering wheel not working. It’s basically a jigsaw puzzle because there are no install instruction. Only a cheap wire diagram they send you.

[@51tommy53]

@@TheDomrsim same here bro did you ever get it figured out? My ac controls don't work through the app.

[@TheKevinmcwill]

Can anyone help. When I first set it up I had no sound but was working and I had to just keep playing with it and out of no where the sound kicked on. Now a week later the music is playing but no sound again no matter what I try

[@alialwahedi4672]

Looks great brother...did the original back up camera works with it ?? Or you had to buy another back up camera??

[@salamcoolguy]

very good question

[@gregriley1708]

I've ordered the 10" "tesla" screen head unit a week ago and now (while waiting forever on deliver) am curious about how this new unit will handle the security alarm and AC controls. There could be other features incorporated into the oem radio, I'm hoping that I didn't order a head unit that I can use bc it looks great.

[@Finests209]

Tesla screen is cool but whenever you try to watch Netflix, it’s not gonna be full screen ,

[@JamesJones-th9mi]

Hey I have the same head unit . Just having a hard time to get it to turn on all the connections are there for the most part ... When the car is not on it's showing me a lock 🔒 on the bottom right .. when I do turn on the car I don't get no response ... Hopefully you can help me out

[@brianb305]

Just installed same one in my is. Can’t see ac on screen did you ever figure out? Also boot up can’t see lexus logo even after I set it up.

[@kidproduction6720]

Hi, where did you get the center carbon fiber below the shift knob? The one I have has a terrible fit. 😊

[@iz-is2502]

My 09 is250 does not have a back up camera. Would you know if I will be able to install one with this?

[@carmelocalderon3670]

Hi, I just got a radio like that, but I won’t be able to make it function like it should. I have been trying to figure how to connect it with my iPhone and there’s no way. I will appreciate any help. Thank you from Puerto Rico. I own an IS250 model 2008.

[@ddsilverado0077]

will fit a 2008 is250 with navigation

[@wanhunnidgaming4555]

I have the same unit and couldn’t figure out the climate controls for the longest time. You have to go under the extra settings and choose the correct canbus setting to get the climate control display to show.

[@Idk910]

Any idea on how to get the steering wheel volume controls to work? I’ve had this head unit for a year and can’t figure it out.

[@Idk910]

Yeah this didn’t work. What canbus setting did you use? P

[@kyleduncan559]

What color wire do you connect the loose wire to for back up camera?

[@soadlovesjohn]

do you recommend it to this day?

[@shyamchand7244]

I have 2009 Lexus IS 250 my navigation display completely went blank can’t access climate control, if I do replace with this , you think it will work??? Please let me know I do live in Phoenix I need ac

[@mandybaker8544]

That's a nice stereo what's model and the brand?

[@richardk302]

I got a similar unit, so far so good except for the back-up camera is not working and not internet when I try KZbin/google, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I can send videos.

[@alexushenderson3881]

How is this holding up because I have one and everyone refuses to install it because they say they don’t work after a while need an update please

[@luvknowbetter]

can we get a 2 year update on pros and cons?

[@Martrydom749]

Intalled this in my 07 IS250 but every now and then the unit lowers the volume to 22. Its annoying, have you experienced anything like this?

[@yansselllb123]

Does it work with the factor back up camera?

[@andrewduncan8346]

The bracket on how to put it on been trying to figure it out

[@andyhem5645]

How about back up camera?

[@dreamer7397]

How did you connect the reverse camera?

[@mrtwistaxx]

Does your IS have the special sound system from factory?

[@randomnews4428]

Was looking at getting this screen as well, is this the model with 2GB RAM or the 3GB RAM with carplay and android auto? Looking forward to an update video on how it goes soon!

[@ChristianMastrile]

It's the 3gb RAM with car play fam

[@kentcollins6109]

@@ChristianMastrile is it possible to upgrade the central console to a later models?

[@kamirfitzgerald8821]

@@ChristianMastrile?

[@gibsonatanasov6524]

If I have the OEM multimedia screen and swap it with this one, will the Mark Levinson system still work as usual without decreased sound quality?

[@ChristianMastrile]

Should still work as usual. May need to adjust the settings on the screen a little but not too difficult to do

[@TheUrEstupid]

where did you purchase the side view mirrors?

[@fujimori17]

Has anyone had a tpms light come on after Install? I have this same exact unit and my tpms light won't go off now.

[@Vic-zp5ft]

hey its the volume the same or is it lower? mi e i feel its not the same

[@l2kier895]

Can you help me please I can’t control de audio from my phone only from the head unit

[@kamirfitzgerald8821]

My hazard light won’t work the button is it something on the screen I kan turn it on ??

[@keeganorourke7495]

Those screens are the cheap ones but there decent I put one in my 06250 But I just got a 11 250 And apparently I can’t install one because I have the ac with nav?? Anyone know any options

[@jonathanhoang6299]

Anyone else have an issue with parasitic battery draw? I tried turning sleep mode off and my battery still does after 2 days.

[@supportyouown957]

Did u get the ac to display on the screen?

[@nelaniesok6057]

Serious question can you install this for me?

[@drgta6]

Does anybody know how I can modernize my sticky dash and door panels?

[@jasmineblanco9223]

How to make the camera work?

[@holusin]

They out of stock smh where can I buy the same one at?

[@hadaresawadogo3456]

WHERE IS THE TRIGGER WIRE FOR THIS HEAD UNIT? (For back up camera install)

[@richardk302]

Brown wire on the power hookup, 3rd from to the left or (bottom) for me.

[@mikailozyurtkan7189]

Hey man. I’ve recently installed the exact same head unit on my Lexus is250. Everything’s working fine expect I can’t get my aircon to work. Any tips or know which particular wire?

[@DJ_MurderBass]

You need to connect to the internet and update try this Please do the following: connect internet first, and then do Settings-Factory--8888--Model Choose--LuZheng-Lexus-IS-Public-ok

[@tonykingkeo5816]

Is that a xtron unit?

[@dilansbroke]

My screen stopped working anyone know how to fix ?

[@kanaisolomon7642]

Does this unit offer Apple car play

[@dawudradwan3124]

I cant control the heat or cold someone please help

[@rahsaanphillip6741]

Hey Christian, did this headunit work with stock rear view camera?

[@ChristianMastrile]

Head unit should work with rear view camera as there was cables for it. Mine didn't have a backup camera so didn't have to install anything on my end

[@aldopablo6835]

Sick alteration bro ! Do you know if it would work for an 06 is250 ?

[@ChristianMastrile]

It should fit the 06 fam

[@jcflorida]

It will I have an 06 IS250 base.

[@xxmobstrxx8535]

You’d think this install is straight forward but it isn’t. I’m trying to install this radio with no instructions but it’s seems as if I’m missing screws because how the hell do attach everything together?!!!!

[@Dginny865]

Good job putting the dome light on when you first got in the car to talk about the radio….

[@jetrube1]

Do you think it is possible to add a back up Camara to your head unit? I have an 2007 is250. Thanks

[@ChristianMastrile]

Definitely possible. There was a plug for the back up camera but my car didn't come with a backup camera so didn't have a need to install one

[@houstondrip9930]

Any updates on pros and cons to this unit?

[@ChristianMastrile]

Video should be coming out within the next few weeks fam

[@johnaubin6907]

I plugged everything up right but I cannot get the screen to turn on! The green lights illuminate around the buttons but that’s it. Any help or suggestions

[@kubaglowczak2284]

Any update?

[@Izzystoner_24]

What battery does you car take cuz I installed one in my Lexus and my car acts up it happened to me twice i don’t know if it the battery or something else

[@ChristianMastrile]

Not sure which kind but I still have the stock battery in my car fam

[@thecookeman]

can you confirm if the buttons on the steering wheel work?

[@YoungHyp3]

They work but the scan/ song change buttons are flipped, next is back and back is next

[@zillagrph9723]

How can I check the climate temperature? I didn’t see it

[@richardk302]

Mine shows exterior temp in the upper-right corner at the AC screen.

[@itiman96]

I purchased this model, and followed your vid for the install. The issue I am having is the hazard button (Red Triangle) doesn't work. Any recommendations?? All other physical buttons seem to function

[@nachonacho9785]

Bro me too

[@nachonacho9785]

None of them buttons work

[@TheKevinmcwill]

You ever get it to work

[@iti8821]

@TheKevin mcwill After a while, mine had a faulty cable. I contacted the seller for a replacement. It has worked since. Although recently, i have been having issues with the fan buttons, havent looked into it yet

[@kimses7611]

I have a question. My cousin had some one install radio for her,everything worked fine until this week she try play radio or Bluetooth it doesn’t work no sound…

[@TheKevinmcwill]

Hello did you figure out the problem? I had this happen on the first day and I had to just play with it and got it going but now it happened again and I can’t figure it out for the life of me

[@GeoversePR]

3 month update!?

[@TrillGotSmoke]

Was a dash kit needed for this install?

[@ChristianMastrile]

No kit needed essentially plug and play

[@guapgetta853]

did you install backup camera as well with the head unit?

[@ChristianMastrile]

My car didn't have the backup camera originally so didn't install it on this one. There were cords connected to the unit for the backup camera

[@jessebuenrostro2080]

Did it disable the volume control on the steering wheel or does it work fine?

[@ChristianMastrile]

Volume control unfortunately is disabled right now. I'll be giving a review of the full unit in the next couple weeks and see if I can get it working

[@ianshort8045]

I have this unit in my 06 is250 and all works fine AC control and my steering wheel controls work fine no issues

[@BRIKKgoesHAM]

Can you check to see if your fan speeds change with the controls on the head unit? I bought the same unit and can't figure out why my CC/HVAC controls don't work. Can't change speed, mode, or temperature. It's got me really stumped.

[@johnnypham823]

Did you ever figure this out? Having the same problem as well.

[@BRIKKgoesHAM]

@@johnnypham823 yes, turns out it was the wrong canbus adapter... you need to specify if the car is USDM or not

[@TheDomrsim]

@@BRIKKgoesHAM How do I go about doing that? None of my A/C buttons work.

[@51tommy53]

@@BRIKKgoesHAM how or where do you do this? can you elaborate on how you fixed your issue?

[@BRIKKgoesHAM]

@TheDomrsim you just need to specify beforehand that your car is north american, and whether or not the original hesd unit was the base or nav head unit so that it has the right canbus protocol, slight difference in the nav units and standard radio units

[@minhphung9252]

Are you in Northern California?

[@andreaskwngo3898]

Does the rear view parking camera still work??

[@ChristianMastrile]

My car doesn't have the rear camera feature but I do remember seeing the feature where you can wire it to still work

[@marcx-ray]

those wires lw giving me anxiety haha

[@jcflorida]

There is a mess of wires, you will have a couple that are not used. I would suggest identifying the ones that will be used by clicking them into the ones that fit the cars (they only fit were they need to go). Take the unit back out and sit on a bench the way he did. Tie and tuck those not used then install.

[@destinatixn_5488]

does this come with usb? if not is there only wireless car play

[@ChristianMastrile]

Yup! Comes with 3 usb ports connected to the head unit

[@OthmanCozy-pl9yx]

The sound not the same like the og radio

[@user-wv6rw5bs3p]

Perdón , una pregunta , que marca es esa pantalla ?

[@urielpillado1738]

Marca ano