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!

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!

Toyota and most Japanese manufacturers are very kind when it comes to modification.

Sourcing the non nav air controls was the most difficult part of this little project.

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.

@@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.

The LX470 and 570 are both amazing options for getting dirty on the weekends and cleaning up real nice for the week,

A grandpa car?

Sweet. Yah, we wouldn't have been happy with an android unit.

One last question what size wires did you use to extende the oem harness ?

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.

Sorry i meant to ask what gauge . And you got a 8 feet of wiring per wire extended ?

www.amazon.com/dp/B09X46HDZG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share This is what we used. Plenty left over.

Maybe go with a larger screen? Otherwise it's SO much better than the OE Nav screen. No regrets.

We ordered them through a local Lexus dealership. Lexus parts now on the internets may have them also.

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.

We answered your previous comment about the part numbers.

We purchased 6 foot wiring but didn't use it all. Better to have excess wiring than not enough.

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.

Here is a link: (if you can't see it make sure you check "held for review" tab for your comments.

countyautosalvage.com/products/2007-lexus-gx470-ac-control-heater-see-also-radio-or-tv-screen-front-w-o-navigation-88650-60773

It would appear the link we sent you has one in stock for you.

How about the metal brackets that hold in the nav? Did you replace those or use the existing radio brackets?

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.

Our GX has rear climate controls also. They were unaffected. Did you have all three harnesses plugged into the non NAV controls?

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.

We have not tested Prado parts.

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.

@@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

forum.ih8mud.com/threads/2004-mark-levinson-lx470-acc-wiring.1142027/

This video was designed to show you how you could do it yourself! Do you still not feel confident?

Nope lol that’s why I was asking to get it done.

Where are you located?

Texas, Houston.

Sorry, KZfaq flagged your comment for some reason. We are located in Southern California. Not really sure where in Texas you could get it done. Sorry.

It really isn't though. As long as you can cut tape. And some wires. Shouldn't be too difficult.