HOW TO COMPLETELY TRANSFORM YOUR DRIVING EXPERIENCE! Lexus IS250 & IS350 Head Unit Install Tutorial

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4 жыл бұрын

Hey all! Thanks for checking out the tutorial. Below are all the links to the items used in this video.
If you have ANY questions about the installation process, I'd be happy to answer them in the comment section. I'll be putting videos up every weekend with a new practical gadget/modification on my car, so feel free to subscribe and hit the bell if that interests you!
UPDATE 9/14/19: I moved the GPS antenna as recommended in the comments, it’s now nestled above the center air vent. The GPS works great now!
Used in this installation ⚙️:
- 10.1" ANDROID HEAD UNIT by TOPNAVI: amzn.to/2A09fIT
- ZIP TIES 4": amzn.to/31cpf6Q
Other items in this video ⚙️:
- STEP DRILL BIT: amzn.to/2N3EPhr
- USB TYPE C & QC 3.0 CONVERSION KIT: amzn.to/2N4GsLZ
- USB 3.0 GLOVEBOX EXTENSION CABLE: amzn.to/2ZMGgaY
Music from filmmusic.io
"Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)

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@josemena7644 Жыл бұрын

Great job Boyz!! Thank You for the detailed awesome job!!👍🏼

@joshc9846 3 жыл бұрын

1:45 That's definitely what she said. Nice video!

@jtwaysoflife3898 3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂

@lexuskid98 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be buying a 06 IS250 6speed RWD and I just came by your video and I'm glad I did this is a real nice piece, I wondered automatically about the climate control but as soon as you pulled it up I was sold thank you.

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! I’ll be putting out another video soon with more details on how I configured mine. Feel free to use the Amazon link in the description if you’d like to support the channel. :)

@lexuskid98 4 жыл бұрын

@@marksmoddiary7485 I definitely will I picked up my is250 cant wait to get it installed

@liltony514 2 жыл бұрын

@@marksmoddiary7485 WERE DID U ORDER THE NEW NAVIGATION SCREEN? I SEE THEM ON ALI EXPRESS BUT IT LOOKS FRAUDULENT.

@joshriver75 4 жыл бұрын

Just a thought... you can purchase 0bd2 splitter so you can utilize obd2 features of your new unit while retaining whatever uses you prefer. The direct connection makes using apps like "torque" really nice.

@caponeprincess73 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sweet video bro. New sub and can't wait to watch more.

@jtwaysoflife3898 4 жыл бұрын

Minute 6:32 saved my life. Lol I spent days looking for this cord and finally found it "ONLY" after looking at your video. Haven't watched any of your videos prior to this but u now have a fan and supporter. Thanks again, my wife will be subscribing as well bc she has been without her car for a week 😂🤣😂🤣

@JaysonHoang14 4 жыл бұрын

How’s it bro? Worth it my g?

@williamcrefew5364 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah nice video bro yours was one of the best videos so far

@vino6018 4 жыл бұрын

Kool dude. Do more videos. I like this

@phillipyno4808 4 жыл бұрын

That looks really good.👌

@DamMelmanProduction 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Looks great!

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my dude!

@thomas_tk330 4 жыл бұрын

Really good stuff

@libenton2014 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I just installed mines today following your steps.

@Luis-ph7tu 4 жыл бұрын

Does it have apple CarPlay ?

@libenton2014 4 жыл бұрын

You can download apple music tho

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this was helpful! 🤙🏼

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

@xXwatermelon You have to buy a USB CarPlay adapter if you want CarPlay or Android Auto. I’ll be putting up a video pretty soon with how I set mine up. :)

@jeffgrant7113 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I've been considering buying one of these Heads for a while now.

@shottachin3336 3 жыл бұрын

Great info 💯💯💯

@blueghost1952 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome 👍, I want a used 350 now 😁

@jayxdag1087 3 жыл бұрын

i got an 06 fixing back up now

@nycaight 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU ‼️‼️ I been waiting for a proper video and review of this ✊🏾 you are the MAN BRO 👍🏾 now I already decided to get it in January as a gift for myself. Thanks again I’m a DYI guy but living in a Brooklyn NY apartment is a nightmare for being a DIY dude 🤣🤣

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you’ll love this unit, it makes the car feel entirely different. Let me know how it goes once you have it installed! 🤙🏼

@nycaight 4 жыл бұрын

Copy that slim ✊🏾

@malikbaker643 4 жыл бұрын

Wilson Royce Moreira the audio quality is horrible if you have 2013 Lexus the music sound like the speakers are blown I asked for refund are a day of it being in

@soadlovesjohn 2 жыл бұрын

@@nycaight how is it treating you just wanted to get an update cause im thinking of getting one now

@jeepboi96 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to do this in my 09

@omoniyikaye 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@keenedgedesigns 4 жыл бұрын

Good presentation.

@emoney9979 4 жыл бұрын

i would love to see more vids :D

@flukedracing7150 4 жыл бұрын

good video, my car came stock with the navigation and back up camera but this is good for those who didn't come with it!

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yeah, I’m jealous, I probably wouldn’t be doing much of this if my car already had more interior features haha!

@Themyththemanjamesm 4 жыл бұрын

So did mines but u can do so much more with mod

@ysl4life383 4 жыл бұрын

Mark's Mod Diary does it come with back up camera

@serfelliz7578 3 жыл бұрын

I love you so much 😭🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️

@rodshowx 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Bro 👍🏿

@JorgeAMata 16 күн бұрын

Dude u r sick !

@LuPy532 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered this head unit for my IS250 2008! I am excited to install it!

@late617 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how is it i might order it also

@LuPy532 4 жыл бұрын

@@late617 Sure, I'll update you asap.

@late617 4 жыл бұрын

@@LuPy532 okay thx

@LuPy532 4 жыл бұрын

@@late617 Ok so I just installed it and it's amazing! Works perfect!

@late617 4 жыл бұрын

@@LuPy532 okay nice ✌️ thanks

@Jetleetheone 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you

@awesomusmaximus3766 2 жыл бұрын

Well done

@Toysourboy 2 жыл бұрын

That screen is really good for youtube when you have friends with you and don't wanna use their phones but use the speakers of the car and the screen in the car.

@geoc5251 3 жыл бұрын

In the settings you can change the colors of the buttons to match the color of the green lights.

@oscarvazquez249 2 жыл бұрын

Cool thanks

@johnsimun6533 4 жыл бұрын

Led mod time now, and some gps systems need 3 points of connection (the receiver needs to see 3 satellites), it will be a little difficult but either insert the receiver into the defrost (make a square cutout) or into the dashboard. Extra information, gps doesn’t need continuous connections to operate. The more stable of connections there is, the more real time it will be, versus more jumpy.

@6Mantas 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video, waiting video how you fix dash, i have same cracks around radio. :)

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m in the middle of filming it right now. The dash looks almost new!

@6Mantas 4 жыл бұрын

@@marksmoddiary7485 super! ;)

@benmunger 4 жыл бұрын

Thank for the video. Can't wait to see the dash repair

@meteoro300 3 жыл бұрын

Just got the same unit. Looks great. One question. Your OEM unit was fully operational before your swap? The AC controls are not responding on mine. I think it’s because my OEM unit had stopped working. Just curious if you had any similar issues.

@kaid9140 3 жыл бұрын

hey mark i have a question. were you able to figure out if you could clear the codes on the dash like the tire sensor and other codes your car was throwing up or no?

@cazylazy9077 4 жыл бұрын

More vids please

@DrRobrez 3 жыл бұрын

The gap between the air vent and the head unit looked better than the gap between the new air vent and dashboard, which was more obvious to me

@jaywilliams2412 Жыл бұрын

As beat as his dash is I'm surprised this was a concern...lol

@zimecka72 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, he did some cosmetic damage to it

@ntech722 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, how’s the head unit working so far? And did you fix your dash?

@TooRealEntertainment100 4 жыл бұрын

I want mine like this

@justinlam2687 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work! thanks for all the descriptions. I was looking into getting one of these for my 2012 ISF. I have the Mark Levinson speakers system in it and not too sure if yours had it as well. I wonder if there will be any issues as it plays through a factory amplifier. Also, can you do me a favour and time how long it takes from when you start up the car and put it into reverse right away, do you have to wait 20 seconds for the rear view camera to show an image on the screen. This will be deal breaker for me if you do. Thanks!

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t have the mark Levinson system, but even still the new head unit did downgrade my sound quality a bit. I do believe there is a fix, I just haven’t found it yet. And I don’t have a backup camera installed yet, but I will answer that question when I post that video so stay tuned!

@NZRAV3R 3 жыл бұрын

Guys im having trouble wiring it to my mark levinson system, volume is extremely low, do i need an optic fiber amplifier adapter??

@Under_Influence 2 жыл бұрын

I have cheap chinese camera hooked to the screen and it works after few seconds after starting car in reverse while the head unit complete starting takes 25-30 seconds

@toneybunn733 Жыл бұрын

Nice unit looks way better and modern . Does this fit 2013 is250 ?

@jmer3536 4 жыл бұрын

What a significant upgrade! Good job on all the custom work. Cant wait to watch the solution for the effed up dash situation

@pierrenshimiye5681 2 жыл бұрын

Xxxx

@pierrenshimiye5681 2 жыл бұрын

Xxxx

@didiertekum8474 3 жыл бұрын

If I could get a dollar for the number of times he said umm i would be rich. Umm I love the video!

@johnm3566 4 жыл бұрын

Change the launcher. You will be glad you did. I use FCC Launcher.

@robcarter533 3 жыл бұрын

You spend a whole lot of time telling us about the "nothing stuff"! Then the important parts.....you skip through and edit and move forward!

@dinhscot 4 жыл бұрын

You jacked up that dash man! Making it look poor ghetto

@user-tk1db8nc7s 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome...Great Job.. If you dont mind, can i get center vent & connect wire part no???

@howaboutno4586 4 жыл бұрын

can you make a video on how to fix the sticky dashboards

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

Just posted it! Check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jK58Y7WCvbnTaKs.html

@RazaAli-fc2qf Жыл бұрын

Ammmm Amm nice video

@bukileo5110 4 жыл бұрын

@mark, Can the new headunit work with Apple CarPlay?

@raymondysantiagocssm 3 жыл бұрын

would this fit a 2008 ISF? would it need washers or a new airvent for perfect fit?

@t33jayrbx Жыл бұрын

Does this car play work with the factory backup camera?

@SuperPerfection7 2 жыл бұрын

Question for the center air vent, did you have to modify the vent to make it fit flush with radio and dashboard?

@GurpreetChdtosingh 4 жыл бұрын

Buddy how to fix the lights in dash vsc tcs make video on dat

@mostlycrap 3 жыл бұрын

Saw someone else also asked this but no response. Does stock backup camera work with this head unit? or does it require an external/aftermarket one to be installed?

@oslozoya1 3 жыл бұрын

How you like was thinking of getting a topnavi model

@LiterallyErik 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to get a new dashboard or did it fit perfectly

@adetokunboshitu7649 4 жыл бұрын

I will like to know if the CD section is still working normally after the android head unit install?

@Vidal2021 3 жыл бұрын

CD-yes.

@adetokunboshitu7649 3 жыл бұрын

@@Vidal2021 can you please give a guide on what is to be done as the 6CD changer is not recognised/working with the android. Thank you.

@marc192026 3 жыл бұрын

Hey friend thank you for you video. But your stereo is compatible with lexus gs 350? Thank you.

@edelgado126 3 жыл бұрын

It’s been a year since you posted this video, can you please tell us how’s it working for you?? I wanna get one so bad but I keep hearing “stay away from those stereos” a lot of people have trouble with the connection Bluetooth etc

@_MIKIMOTO_ 4 жыл бұрын

That dashboard needs to be replaced

@borishasarrived5524 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, or at least wrap somehow.

@maxinmontreal5431 4 жыл бұрын

what happened for real? i want that mod, but not that tear

@sixcentsmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Lexus fucked us with these dashes, they crumble in the heat. Lexus was offering to replace them for free for awhile, not sure if they still are doing that. Google "lexus sticky dash"

@davidrodriguez5280 4 жыл бұрын

I had an 04 is300 sport design and lexus did not replace the sticky dash. Years later my parents get an 08 is250 from a car auction. They take it to get an oil change and tell me that the dealership changed out the whole dash for free. I didn't believe them and so j called Lexus. They confirmed that there is a recall and will replace for free.

@Lnguyen217 4 жыл бұрын

David Rodriguez good luck with that. I’m on the waiting list for 3 years now and still waiting

@FakeAre 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, do you know which model you purchased? There are a lot of different processors and ram options for this model. I’m assuming most people get the 6 core 2gb ram model but the 8 core and 4gb is only $60 more. I’m wondering if it’ll make that start up time much faster

@aliawarke8765 Жыл бұрын

It was let you go through options much faster , the loading for switching from “audio” to “settings” menu ,or starting gps to somewhere will be more unnoticeable that it’s even processing the higher the numbers are. Plz correct me anyone if I’m wrong thank you.

@DaInfamous0ne Жыл бұрын

He got the cheapest one because it didn't come with carplay.

@remcoschoppen5779 7 ай бұрын

@@DaInfamous0nem in

@ashleyrose6647 3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever make the video for the backup camera?

@juliusdx 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate how did you resolve the fitment issue? One side is narrower.. Did you just hack the holed side off??? In your vid at 5.18

@huskyhakunaadventures3056 Жыл бұрын

Can you hook up subwoofers to this head unit? Also what year is your car?

@dwayneharris1026 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please share where you got your replacement from? Thanks

@hafiz198022 3 жыл бұрын

Hi really good video can you tell me would the head unit work for lexus is250 07 plate wene moving the navigation System.

@virgiliosanchez2060 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Lexus is350 and I am having trouble with the touchscreen as well. How much did u spend on the new and where did you get it.

@Lenchase10 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Inspired me to order and install. Works great, BUT same problems (Celcius, radio frequencies off in US, varying sound quality). Who did you contact for apk updates (even though they haven't responded)? Thank you! P.S. I am going to tackle my dashboard next, on to your next video...

@owenigbinoba1475 4 жыл бұрын

Your dashboard is done buddy

@stussybub 4 жыл бұрын

I have an indentical looking unit but noticed mine is different from yours from your rear inputs. On my 2010 IS250 I do not have a radio antenna. My deck also just has an empty hole where yours has a mic input. Is this where you connected an external mic to? Also have you installed a backup camera to this unit yet? I would like to know how you would run the wires from trunk to dash.

@mhart3793 4 жыл бұрын

How long did it take for you to receive the Unit?

@xaldin343 3 жыл бұрын

Can you still retain the heated mirrors function using this head unit??

@LexiRhodes-BallEarther 3 жыл бұрын

Does the CD port still work after you install the touchscreen?

@christian710_ 4 жыл бұрын

You could play the drinking game with this video take a shot everytime he says "um"💀🤣🤪

@bpy4073 4 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't be sober for very long, am

@ianweatherley2467 4 жыл бұрын

Well you do one then mate! Easy to criticise isn't it..

@Rektonator 2 жыл бұрын

@@ianweatherley2467 I dont have one

@edwin3143 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the carbon trim ? It looks awesome.

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I got it off Amazon by VViViD. It was the 1.5x5ft for like $15. Installation was pretty difficult though, not sure if I just got a bad order or something. Ultimately I really love the look so I can’t complain.

@notoriousjay822 4 жыл бұрын

Hey bro by any chance can u explain how u replaced the ciggarett port with the charger

@makutord 3 жыл бұрын

Just buy a flush usb adapter I got one and the lid closes just fine with the adapter

@ChrisRod92 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos, I am planning on doing the same in my 2012 IS250. A quick question though, after this install, what becomes of the USB in the center counsel? Can this USB be used for the apple carplay dongle?

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the CarPlay dongle plugs into the head unit’s USB ports. Specifically, I chose to put the 2 USB ports attached to the head unit (you can see them @ 7:38) inside my glove compartment (towards the end of the video I show where I put it), and I placed my wireless CarPlay dongle there. I just released a video on Friday (Feb 7th) explaining how mine is set up. Check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r82AZbum2r_Pk3k.html

@trenthegelheimer127 3 жыл бұрын

@@marksmoddiary7485 can you give us an update review on how well the screen has held up? There is very limited information on these, I just ordered one for my 2008 isf.

@JamesJones-th9mi 3 жыл бұрын

What's the name of the stereo and would it fit à 07 ?

@gavinkisna364 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mark need to know how the plugging works with the an 07 model no touchscreen or reverse camera not sure if deh carry the same amount of connectors as the touchscreen ones?

@parkerfretheim8916 2 жыл бұрын

Curious where you got the CAN bus decoder? Just got done installing one and the AC functions don't work. Watched the vid and noticed you had that Can bus module. Any help is greatly appreciated

@adetokunboshitu7649 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, please I will like to confirm if the Compact Disc of the car still works perfectly after the android installation?

@Themyththemanjamesm 4 жыл бұрын

Sick build! But can you do this with the is with the nav? I want to change mines

@ninalukenich2558 4 жыл бұрын

James Mcneil I was wondering the same thing

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

Yup! Once you purchase the head unit, the seller will contact you to get more information to send you the proper head unit and wiring harness. They offer the head unit for almost every variation of the 06-13 IS. This was my experience with the Amazon seller (link in description), but I cannot guarantee you would get the correct head unit version if you purchased elsewhere.

@markaguirre1087 2 жыл бұрын

I do live in Canada and winters can be between -30 to -40 degrees, do you think this will hold up in that weather?

@karolp8435 7 ай бұрын

hey! did you have to cut the new air vent to fit in?

@mct6988 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, did you figure out how to solve the sound quality problem? Thanks

@Zeezed7 2 жыл бұрын

try not to say "um" all the time

@chooseymomschoose 4 жыл бұрын

TWENTY-SEVEN SECOND BOOT. Is that just the initial boot? Can the unit do a sleep mode off battery power?

@tomek920202 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question. Original radio working normally? compatible with new navigation?

@Victor-fn4np 4 жыл бұрын

10:42 ''it looks absolutely amazing''.... what about the pry marks around the head unit

@marksmoddiary7485 4 жыл бұрын

I just posted a video with my solution for that. It’s not perfect but it is a lot better for the time being. The whole car is a work in progress lol

@John-ep4in 4 жыл бұрын

I know right....totally ruined that dash it looks like a dash of a bumper car now.

@lucifire5762 4 жыл бұрын

@@John-ep4in what do you expect, thr dude has carbon vinyl taped on the center console looool.

@Victor-fn4np 3 жыл бұрын

Ive worked in a toyota dealership as a tech for over 10 years, so 100% i was required to do a better job than what was shown in this video, otherwise i would have gotten fired before long. I always try to better myself by learning and this being a "tutorial" should provide such material however not only did it, not provide me with any useful information but misleads public into thinking this is how a head unit should be changed. If he wanted to disregard public opinion he could always turn off the comment section.