bluetooth music streaming in a 100 series Land Cruiser Lexus LX470
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
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like many others out there, i enjoy the appearence of the stock head unit in my cars, they just seem to look right. however, since my land cruiser was from 1999, it only came with a tape deck and cd player. finally, ive found a way to update the 1999 radio, with 2021 tech by adding a bluetooth module. theyre easy to install, not expensice, and most importantly, work great!
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tools and parts:
CRUX BTS-TY1 Bluetooth 1998-2001 Land Cruiser: amzn.to/3lvcG1a
CRUX BTS-TY2 Bluetooth 2003-2007 Land Cruiser: amzn.to/3r4BGxo
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The dedication never ceases to amaze me! After last week's spacers and this week's teardown of your radio, I'm waiting for the next video titled "Nothing is wrong with my LC, but I'll disassemble the whole engine just to show you guys what it's like" hahaha. You da man Chow!
Hahah, you never know. My front shock is leaking a bit but I don’t have a replacement for that yet
@chowcares that would be an interesting vid if you do make it!
Thanks for this - I ordered the CRUX unit and was able to plug it in without even removing the radio unit thanks to your video (I could get my hand behind the radio and feel where the CD changer plug is). Saved me a ton of time (again). Will buy you beers in Amsterdam if you are ever in town - cheers
So glad I came across this video. Just installed it on my ‘99 LC 100. Took 15 minutes. Wanted Bluetooth for music but didn’t want to change the head unit and lose that 90’s look to the center console! Thanks man! I appreciate your sharing this.
Thanks for the video, love this mod! Took me 10 min to install in my 00 LC and works perfectly. I was pleasantly surprised that i was able to advance the track from the headunit!
That is a fantastic video. Probably one of the best 'How to" videos I have seen. Nice job.
Great video! Just placed an order and I can't wait. $70 from Crutchfield!
I can keep the clean esthetics of my 2000 LC, but stream directly from my phone now.
This is so perfect! I've been using one of those radio bluetooth converters because I wanted bluetooth but I also want to keep the stock head unit. Doing this to my LX 470 asap
The Bluetooth fm tuners?
@@chowcares yeah, straight off of Amazon for like 15 bucks
@@chowcares thank you for the great video(s) btw, love your channel
@@bitchassmcgee9708 did you add this to your lx470? How'd it go
Man I ordered this unit for 2000 lx470 and it don’t fit!
Great mod! I never knew something like that existed. Learn something new everyday.
Thank you so very much for this video, and bonus points for the test song being Shiki no uta! Lol. 🔥
Thanks for the video! I can't believe you actually ripped it out to help us haha.
Edit: so neither of the models work for a 2002?
Lol it wasn’t too difficult. If your radio looks like mine get the 98-2001, if it’s all integrated with gps and climate control, get the 2003-2007. Worst case u can return 👌
The 2003-2007 does not work with the 2002 LC with navigation. I’m going to return it and try the model for the ‘01
@@thejames8230 Thank you!
I own 2 100 series and a 06 Tundra. I have a Grom BT in one and a USA Spec in the tundra. They both work, no big complaints except for some annoying auto connect or call switching things. But, on my latest 100 series, instead of all the head unit removal pains, I bought an Anker BT fm adapter for $20 on Amazon and it’s better than both the other expensive units.
There's no technical way an FM transmitter is able to transmit better quality audio than Bluetooth.
I was looking into the GROM UBS with BT dongle but may give that Anker a try.
Nice video. Now, if you would post a repair video on ABS my life would be complete.
It’s easy, just take it out, rebuild it, put it back in! Lol, but yea, get the rebuild kit and it’s pretty much self explanatory
Thank you. Just ordered the parts and the tool.
You’re welcome
Also look at GROM. I installed a unit from them in my landcruiser 100 from 1998. The GROM unit also includes a microphone so you can use it to make Phone calls.
could you have extended the AUX and USB with cords and run them through the ashtray ?
Shiki no uta! nice music choice
This is pretty much exactly what I wanted!
Thank you for the very helpful videos! We ordered one of these Bluetooth devices but unfortunately didn't work with OEM Stereo on a 98 Lexus LX470, It seems you got two separate connections in the back of radio, but there is only one connection on LX470 (at least on LX470 with no CD Changer in Center Console). Thanks again!
That’s awesome thanks for the great info!
You’re welcome!
Since you’ve had this installed for a while now, would you still recommend? Looking to purchase something for Bluetooth for my 2001 Land Cruiser
You probably won’t, but you should try installing that big ass Tesla screen thing they make for the Landcruiser, it’ll be fun😂 thanks for the super cool video though. :)
I want one of those for mine!
I want one!!! But I think it’s only for later models and runs off android
@@chowcares It should work with all models of 100 series, not just the later ones.
Also it has it's own android system, it doesn't need to be linked to a phone to work.
WHAT AWSOME VIDEO HOPE IT WILL HELP OTHERS LIKE ME
LOVE BROTHER FROM PAKISTAN
Great tutorial! Any prior video on upgrading the amp that sits with the gps box under passenger seat? Thank you.
Sir you are awesome
Thank you! 😉
I wonder why my LC 100 didn't have anything plugged into the CD changer port....
Wonder if this works for the Nakamichi radio as well? My 2000 CD changer is part of the head unit.
Does not
Is it possible with Land Cruiser 100 with Nav screen?
Hi there, I have a 1997 Toyota 4 runner with the same stereo unit, Will do please advise me on which Bluetooth box did you use.
Tried this on my '01 LX470 and it didn't work. Plugged it in to my '02 Highlander and it worked perfectly. I guess some things aren't interchangeable.
Brother what a great low-tech solution to add Bluetooth capability to the old beast. I do have a question, my radio and antenna have lost power completely and I can not find the root of the problem. I have check all the fuses and none seem to be burnt out, what gives? Do you happen to have any ideas on what it might be? Thank you and keep up the good work!
Check the motor on the power antenna itself. Make sure it’s getting 12v when u push the antenna up and down via button.
I have a tape player one and if you turn the volume up to high on your phone it starts to distort badly. Does this one do this? I get around it by knocking the volume down 4 clicks on my phone but it makes the amp work hard and you can hear the buzz lol. Awful
This one does not have distort
*******CLUTCH******* THANKS!!!!!!
where is that camping spot at 16:30 in your video?
I have the integrated navigation with the DVD/CD changer. Do you know if this will work with my system as well?
What can I use for my 1992 LC? I bought it new. It’s my baby!
The light in my radio is out, any thoughts, tips on its replacement? Also, it would be cool if you ran a USB from either your current bluetooth box or a new one that allows hands free voice calls to one of the empty slots on your dash between the defroster and rear fan buttons. Thanks for sharing.
Great video. Subscribed.
Thx worked great A++ content
Thank you for the info, I have 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, please can you tell the type I will buy
if your radio looks like mine, get the earlymodel one. if its all intergrated, get the later model one
My radio has navigation
Shit lol what do I do if I have the nav. I don't want to break my touch screen trying to pop it off
I believe the removal process is very different.
So I have a 99 with only one 20 pin adapter on the back. I purchased the crux Bluetooth from the 99 link in your comments. When I received it the pin is only a 12 pin. I don’t know if they sent me the wrong wiring or my head unit won’t work for this. Hmmm.
is yours a LX? the nakamichi head units might be different
@@chowcares Yes to both! That damn Nakamichi HU is all kinds of headaches.
@@jonathandixon3544 they are a really good head unit. It’s just a pain when you try to modify them 😑
@@chowcares Yea I have had minimal issues with it. FM tuners are junk and I tried a Bluetooth cassette tape but it just spits those out. I might have a bad cassette player. Don't really have a cassette on hand to test!
I had the same problem. What did you end up ordering? I gotta return this one. I have a 2000 lx470 nakamichi
what about the 2002 landcruiser? Any ideas what we can use for this model?
Ok...got it...try the later model one. thanks all.
What about the 2002 Land Cruiser?
If u have a radio similar to mine, get the early model. If your yours is all inter grated, then get the later model
@@chowcares Easiest upgrade ever. I bought the CRUX BTS-TY1 Bluetooth 1998-2001. The package says 1998-2004. Works great. Easy todo. Took 5 minutes. Next I will fix the foam czcams.com/video/mBR2edGZXkI/video.html
Question man well that work on a 1999 Lexus LX470 ?
No I don’t think so, the lx has a different radio
How about a 98?
Is there a microphone on this unit so one could make phone calls?
Unfortunately no
GROM sells a unit that does include a microphone
Bought it and installed works fantastic
I don’t understand why you wouldn’t just use a FM Radio Bluetooth 12v adapter. Cost $15 on Amazon and takes one second to install. 😆
What am I missing here?
I’ve never had much luck with those, sound quality just isn’t there
@@chowcares hmmm. Well, wish I could compare mine to yours then. Sounds like you need to make a trip out to the Ozarks so we can compare. 😆
The quality on fm transmitters is crap. This is a solid solution.
I did the same in my 2000 LX470. $15 and sounds great! I was a little hesitant at first because of static noises but I gave this one a go and works awesome! Super small, looks cool and even has phone capabilities! Highly recommend!
@@MJAltairy I have same year LX. Do you mind to share the link?
My CD is stuck inside the player on head unit. I don’t have cd changer.
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