wow this is a lot easier then I thought those guys on the gxor form sure do know how to exaggerate. Thanks for the fast and simple tutorial. Thank god I found this before ordering the Phoenix screen
@JustDriven9 ай бұрын
We've had a little experience with the Phoenix and android stuff which is exactly why the Alpine was ordered and the dive into installing something better. There is one small step we skipped. The buttons on the OEM air controls do not light up with the illumination wire. We may do this later but just wanted to make sure it all works. The hardest part will be locating an OEM air control that matches your model GX. Message us if you have any questions. Good luck!
@rickyjosuevent8 ай бұрын
This is a great video! I sure am glad I found it. I will be doing the non-nav conversion on my GX and installing a Joying headunit myself. With the brackets, the HU, and the A/C controllers is already very expensive. I have also waited a long time to find these parts and did not feel like paying more and waiting more to get the harness from the guy on GXOR. Planning on doing it during the holidays, can't wait!
@JustDriven8 ай бұрын
Awesome! Yah, this is a little more work than the premade harness, but it did the trick! We found our AC controls (purchased from a wrecked GX) does not have illuminated buttons, but we may be missing the 8th wire we read about on line. Good luck with your install!
@WiscomptonBoys4 ай бұрын
Superb information. Nav units have an external “ac amplifier”, which is the box you unplugged.. handles all the AC stuff and talks to the nav buttons. Non nav units have the AC amplifier built in, so the board behind the buttons processes all the AC stuff in house. Really nice that Toyota made both options pinned/operate the same, which allows this mod to work!
@JustDriven4 ай бұрын
Toyota and most Japanese manufacturers are very kind when it comes to modification.
@tonycraig21663 ай бұрын
I’m going to do this to my ‘06 when I find some non nav controls. Great video. And, I like the wood in mine, it actually is real maple.
@JustDriven3 ай бұрын
Sourcing the non nav air controls was the most difficult part of this little project.
@negativeindustrial10 ай бұрын
Interesting. I’m not ready to buy a grandpa car yet, but when I do, this was the model I pre-chose. Seems like the perfect blend of everything I love about Toyota in a very comfortable and capable package.
@JustDriven10 ай бұрын
Smooth power from a bulletproof V8. Off-road ready. Classic Toyota SUV styling. And three rows of seating for kids....or in this case...pups.
@negativeindustrial10 ай бұрын
@@JustDriven Meanwhile, you could still drive it off-road on Saturday, clean it on Sunday with high pressure water, and back to furry best friend hauler on Monday. I’m considering turning my LS400 into a swap donor and picking up a Lexus Landcruiser of some flavor instead. I’ve had my fun with the old girl.
@JustDriven10 ай бұрын
The LX470 and 570 are both amazing options for getting dirty on the weekends and cleaning up real nice for the week,
@springbankbadboy2 ай бұрын
A grandpa car?
@andrewcastro25226 ай бұрын
Amazing video you just convinced me to sell my crappy android and do this conversion !
@JustDriven6 ай бұрын
Sweet. Yah, we wouldn't have been happy with an android unit.
@andrewcastro25226 ай бұрын
One last question what size wires did you use to extende the oem harness ?
@JustDriven6 ай бұрын
We used a bundle from Amazon. Believe they were 8 ft? Needless to say there is plenty left over, but better than having to Mickey Mouse something. Good luck.
@andrewcastro25226 ай бұрын
Sorry i meant to ask what gauge . And you got a 8 feet of wiring per wire extended ?
@JustDriven6 ай бұрын
www.amazon.com/dp/B09X46HDZG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share This is what we used. Plenty left over.
@mattbrickey6 ай бұрын
Any regrets so far with the swap? If you had it to do over, what would you do differently? I’m getting ready to do this to my 2009 GX.
@JustDriven6 ай бұрын
Maybe go with a larger screen? Otherwise it's SO much better than the OE Nav screen. No regrets.
@frankhall8698Ай бұрын
I've already sourced the proper Climate control unit needed to convert my 2008 gx470 to no-nav. where can I get a set of non-nav mounting brackets?
@JustDrivenАй бұрын
We ordered them through a local Lexus dealership. Lexus parts now on the internets may have them also.
@mattbrickey6 ай бұрын
I am not convinced that the Phoenix screen is worth it and would rather do this conversion. I'm trying to locate salvaged HVAC controls for my 2009 gx470. When I type in the part number you listed it comes back as "amplifier assembly". This doesn't sound like the same thing. Is this correct? Do you have links to the rest of the parts that you ordered? Thanks.
@JustDriven6 ай бұрын
It is our understanding the 2009 AC controls are very difficult to locate. The part listed shows up under "amplifier assembly, air." Assuming how some places have the air controls for non nav systems. The rest of the parts for this project were purchased through Crutchfield along with the Alpine unit. We listed the parts in case anyone doing this doesn't want to go the same route.
@frankhall8698Ай бұрын
what are the part numbers for the proper wiring harness and non nav mounting brackets?
@JustDrivenАй бұрын
We answered your previous comment about the part numbers.
@ecahatch5 ай бұрын
How long of a wire did you use to extend? Would 2 feet be enough for each wire to reach center of dash?
@JustDriven5 ай бұрын
We purchased 6 foot wiring but didn't use it all. Better to have excess wiring than not enough.
@ChrisBeenRaw8 ай бұрын
I have a 2006 nav and want to do this. The problem is I cant find the non nav climate controls that end in 73. You state in your description that previous years may not work? I see 71 advertised on eBay for 2006 but don’t want to spend $400 if not.
@JustDriven7 ай бұрын
Do not spend the money. Keep searching. We don't believe it's worth the risk. Search for the exact model number in good ole google. That's how we found ours.
@JustDriven7 ай бұрын
Here is a link: (if you can't see it make sure you check "held for review" tab for your comments.
It would appear the link we sent you has one in stock for you.
@tonywan87366 ай бұрын
How about the metal brackets that hold in the nav? Did you replace those or use the existing radio brackets?
@Constipatedoverlord5 ай бұрын
The oem rear camera wont be compatible with the new head unit? Did you just route the new one where the old wiring went?
@JustDriven5 ай бұрын
We used the new Alpine rear camera and ran it along the passenger side of the vehicle to the headunit. We had to make a small ABS plate to mount the new camera since it doesn't mount the same as the OEM camera. It was pretty straightforward though.
@Hammysexual5 ай бұрын
Did the swap but my Gx has rear climate control does this stop working when the swap is complete or did I miss wiring something?
@JustDriven5 ай бұрын
Our GX has rear climate controls also. They were unaffected. Did you have all three harnesses plugged into the non NAV controls?
@yerrrr51178 ай бұрын
Does this allow you to use a new after market amp or would I still need to keep the ML amp? Mine started to have static noise even when the Teyes head unit is not powered so I’m thinking the amp is on its last leg. Great vid and tutorial on how to get it done.
@JustDriven8 ай бұрын
The parts used were to include the ML system. However, with the new head unit you can use a new amp to power some new speakers. It is recommended to purchase new speakers since the impedance is different for the ML speakers and what aftermarket amps will power. Or that is out understanding anyway.
@mattbrickey6 ай бұрын
Are Prado parts compatible? If so, are they easier to find for 2009?
@JustDriven6 ай бұрын
We have not tested Prado parts.
@MrLuescher10 ай бұрын
Can you cut the mark levinson amp out during this process and install an aftermarket amp?
@JustDriven10 ай бұрын
You can but you’d need to replace the speakers and run new wiring. Either from a new 4 channel amp to the speakers or from the new head unit to the speakers.
@MrLuescher10 ай бұрын
@@JustDriven do you know if there’s a wiring diagram for the speakers/amp? Wondering if I can just identify the speaker outputs from the amp and keep the stock wiring with a new amp in the factory location