Excellent! My daughter called Monday saying the display was working but touchscreen was not responding in her 2008 IS250. Searched the Tube, found your videos on head unit removal, guide to replacement, and suggestions for digitizer replacement panels. Purchased the Tanin unit from Amazon, delivered on Friday, and 2 hours later, she was back on the road. Your video and description gave me the confidence to take it on, and great father-daughter experience. Thanks again.
My ac vents blew to pieces haha when taking the dash apart but other than that install went smooth and touch screen fixed in less than 2 hrs! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this and show people.
Nice. I had the same issue on my 2008 is350 a few years ago. If I remember correctly, I followed step by step written instructions from Club Lexus. Reinstalled and op's cked good. FYI..... I was still able to drive the vehicle with the Nav / Radio unit out.
Hi, will this work if I click info button on side and then I can press maintenance on the touch screen but absolutely nothing else in the touch screen? Highly appreciate an answer 🤞🏻
Great video instructions! I’m having problems with connecting the ribbon tab into the female connector on the motherboard. It will not click in to make a good connection. Does the connector slide open to receive the tab? How or where does tab click into?
Great video! I recently bought my first car (06-is250) and was shocked when the touch screen wasn’t responding but since I follow your channel I’ve seen all the great guides on how to fix these issues. You are the most underrated RUclipsr out here 🫡
Hi @Bin-Tuner with Kids! Great video! You kinda inspired me to change my broken touch on Lexus RX 350 2006 UK. Only other things I did on a car in my life was oil and filters change once, brake discs and pads change once and change the battery once :D So imagine my surprise when I assembled it back (7-8 bolts remained, but who counts those.. ) and the touch actually worked. BUT I have couple of issues ( I saw one briefly at the end here). It says "External system not connected" when I try the navy the screen is black and from time to time when I switch through screens and end up on "Maps" the screen is black with some white stripes. AND also my back up camera doesn't work. When I shift to R it kinda flips the screen but it becomes a bit different shade of black :D I tried unhooking the battery for 2-3 mins, but it dint help. I checked all the plugs and it looked fine. Any advice how to troubleshoot those two or should I just go to a freaking professional :D
Hi! After replacing the digitizer I get this message: The external system is not connected. I saw that you also had it in the video? How do I fix that?
@@TunerwithKids thank you for replying. Yep, that was it, there's one connection fits in two places and I put it in the wrong one. :) The right one was the one on the side.
Hey Binh. I have an '08 GS460. I just got the car about 2 months ago and not too familiar with the NAV system. Should the repair process be similar to your is250? Is it the same unit for both the GS and IS? Looks like mine has the Mark Levinson system. Anyway, my screen has stopped responding to touch yesterday. The screen is still displaying and everything, I just can't control anything thru touch. The only way I can turn on the AC is to hit the physical Auto button. One weird thing is that it seems to be responsive when I go the MAP screen. But when I touch a left portion of the map screen, it moves right like it's out of calibration or something. Found some info on Google that says to start the car and while holding down the Info button, turn the headlight on and off a couple of times to bring you into the "display check mode" but then again I still can't check anything because I can't touch anything anyway. Disconnected and reconnected the battery and still nothing. When this happened to your IS, the screen was still displaying info, just not registering touches, correct? So do you think it's most likely that the faulty digitizer is the culprit in my case? Thanks for the help
@@TunerwithKids the screen started getting glitchy and saw a “consumption” screen then now doesn’t turn on and the buttons around the screen stopped working. Radio still plays. I researched online and may need to replace the PCB motherboard inside.
Hey binh, my screen has a “glitched” broken monitor kind of look at the moment. The touch screen works completely fine and has full functionality. Would replacing the digitizer fix my issue? Or would I need to replace the whole lcd display.
Hey Binh, while replacing the digitizer I noticed that parts of my circuit board had tiny burn marks. I was hoping that only the digitizer was the culprit but it turned out that it didn’t work after replacement. My next solution is to swap out the entire head unit with a used OEM one from eBay. Do you happen to know if any programming/configuration steps (perhaps with Techstream) would be required or could it simply just be plug and play? I couldn’t find any posts online about this particular approach (only talks of aftermarket swaps)
Awesome video. I had a question. I have an '11 IS350 with the Enform entertainment but on my bluetooth audio the audio only comes in on the right side. I'm highly confident that it is with the Lexus side. Do you know what part does the bluetooth audio. I hope to replace that part.
I’m not sure on the newer NAV units. They changed them after 09. But when I took mine out, the Bluetooth board is on the right side of the unit. There is a slot for it. Maybe a ribbon or connection got loose on yours. If all other sound sources work normal except for BT, then that might be it. If it happens on any source then it might be amp or car wiring. Remember the amp is in a poor location in trunk and can be exposed to water over time.
I have a 2008 lexus is250 and when i press the disc/aux button it only says “cd” so it doesn’t even switch to aux mode, but my phone connects to my bluetooth aux device and i have no idea what it could be. It was working perfectly fine ever since i got the car. Could you maybe help me out? Thanks great video!!
Hello I have a quick question Are you ever encountered any backup camara issue like black screen when I reverse backup camara not detected on 2006 IS 250 am been looking around but not success any advice? Thanks
@@TunerwithKids yes Navigator still works . I tried to a reset on camara but it didn't show any connection. I took it a place but they didn't find the problem..😮💨
@@TunerwithKids Hello am here again I did replace the camara for a new one but still no show no image. it has power because when I go into reverse a black screen pops up saying check your surroundings... maybe a fuse?
After I replace mine the navigation , destination and menu button doesn’t work.. only the left side work. It show white lines not sure if it’s eBay screen..
Question my guy, can I put the nav screen in my non nav 2006 2IS? I don't actually want to navigation it self, just functionality of the screen to be able to add the grom v-line2 for apple car play functionality. Because all the after market options for head units are awful.
Please someone help me 2009 is250 , navigation screen is completely blank , can’t to anything with climate control, only thing that works is radio, should I replace the navigation system???
I’ve came across the same problem on my 06 is350. It’s weird , sometimes my navigation screen turns on and off by itself. Then the screen will go white and black afterwards. It’s different at different times. My question is , do you think it’s the digitizer or the actual lcd/tv?
Is the new digitizer ribbon supposed to look exactly the same as the old one? I ordered one off Amazon and the digitizer ribbon isn’t wider where it connects to the screen. It’s also moved over to the right 1/8 of an inch which means the new ribbon doesn’t sit nicely into the slot. In order for it to connect, I have to bend the ribbon to the left for it to insert. When I put everything back together of course it didn’t work. The new digitizer seemed fishy from the start. The company I bought it from was AllWay which had good reviews for a $30 digitizer. I’m pretty sure they sent the wrong one. I saw your new digitizer ribbon looked identical to the old one. That’s why I ask.
@@TunerwithKids thanks for quick reply! Should I order another one since these don’t really look identical? The length is the same but the actual digitizer is more to the right and doesn’t want to sit nicely into the slot. Thanks again man! Your videos really help.
I’d recommend the one in my description links. It’s pricey but good quality. The one I used in the video ended being all rainbow tinted so I got a refund and ordered the one in the links.
This from Tanin Auto is reputable. Expensive but it will work. The one I got on eBay from the San Francisco seller is now $100 anyway so not much more. I got it for like $50 or $60 last year. amzn.to/355ZhII
Hey so I ordered the TANIN auto 06is250 one and as you can see on the link you sent, it has a longer ribbon cable, than the one you display in the video. Do they all come like that? I hate to take my NAV apart and have the wrong one. THANK U I WILL RECOMMEND YOUR CHANNEL
It should be fine, if it fits the plug, just tuck it behind the screen. The video was with a defective screen with the rainbow effect, I had to order that other more expensive quality one on eBay and it had a longer ribbon.
Screen digitizer just went out on my 08 IS350. $15-$20 part is a great price but kinda intimidating to take things apart. With my luck I’ll either break something else or have left over screws. 😂 May just go Grom Vline. Not sure if It will lose the Mark Levinson though
my old digitizer screen is not coming off so easily , and i’m using a blade as well and it’s like the glass is chipping or leaving shards , is this normal as i slide the blade under the screen to remove ?
My touchscreen works on the main screen but not on the others. Someone said when it was detailed they may have used a cleaner that they shouldn't have, I do remember being told not to use cleaners like windex or armor all. Anyone have similar situation, where the screen lights up, changes to dark , works on main screen , back up camera ok , voice commands work. All other screens won't respond to touch. Smh
Sounds like board is on its way out. There are two issues, no response touch with screen lit, just replace digitizer. The second is DOA, black screen and non of the climate buttons on side work, bad board. No way to fix that.
Hi Binh my 2007 Lexus 350 The touchscreen not working I learned to remove it from your channel and put the new touchscreen but nothing Happened what should I do next.help please
Your timing couldn't have been much better! A few days after you uploaded this, I'm on the way home from work enjoying the smooth ride of my brand new Continentals. I go to lower the fan speed; no response. Uh oh... I guess it's time to order a new digitizer. I found your channel a few weeks after I bought my 2006 IS350 in July of 2020. It's nice to see a fellow IS owner who isn't afraid to tackle a few DIY projects! Keep the good content coming, my friend 👍🏼
Yea no rhyme or reason on why these go out. My car is always garaged and only see sun when I used to commute to office. With work from Home, I haven’t used car much. It just randomly stopped working last time I took it out for a drive.
Was trying to circuit writer the connection until I cracked my digitizer. Now I just ordered a new digitizer off Amazon for $25 and I'm gonna just follow your steps! Thanks for this video✌🏽👍🏼
Careful with the $25 ones, they may have rainbow effect. There’s usually a protection layer that you might forget to peel that causes this. Other times it’s a inferior screen.
Excellent! My daughter called Monday saying the display was working but touchscreen was not responding in her 2008 IS250. Searched the Tube, found your videos on head unit removal, guide to replacement, and suggestions for digitizer replacement panels. Purchased the Tanin unit from Amazon, delivered on Friday, and 2 hours later, she was back on the road. Your video and description gave me the confidence to take it on, and great father-daughter experience. Thanks again.
My ac vents blew to pieces haha when taking the dash apart but other than that install went smooth and touch screen fixed in less than 2 hrs! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this and show people.
Nice. I had the same issue on my 2008 is350 a few years ago. If I remember correctly, I followed step by step written instructions from Club Lexus. Reinstalled and op's cked good. FYI..... I was still able to drive the vehicle with the Nav / Radio unit out.
SO HELPFULL ! You need more recognition for this whole playlist thank u, I have a 06is250
Man I love it bro I just swapped mine out and I’m so glad I kept up with you! Appreciate you
Hi, will this work if I click info button on side and then I can press maintenance on the touch screen but absolutely nothing else in the touch screen? Highly appreciate an answer 🤞🏻
Sounds like it. When it goes out some parts of screen may work. If it’s same spot then it out.
Great video instructions! I’m having problems with connecting the ribbon tab into the female connector on the motherboard. It will not click in to make a good connection. Does the connector slide open to receive the tab? How or where does tab click into?
It slides toward the ribbon. There is a compression tab that just slides barely.
Great video! I recently bought my first car (06-is250) and was shocked when the touch screen wasn’t responding but since I follow your channel I’ve seen all the great guides on how to fix these issues. You are the most underrated RUclipsr out here 🫡
Thanks for the video. Successful removed and replaced the digitizer on my gs460
My IS has no factory navigation with screen (just the standard radio). Do you know if I can get the OEM navigation unit and add a backup camera to it?
not easy...check clublexus, there was a thread 15 years ago where someone did it. Its alot of work.
@@TunerwithKids would you be able to locate that post by any chance? I can't seem to find it
www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/344612-faq-official-isx50-non-nav-to-nav-swap-read-this-first-if-you-want-to-do-the-swap.html
Hi @Bin-Tuner with Kids! Great video! You kinda inspired me to change my broken touch on Lexus RX 350 2006 UK. Only other things I did on a car in my life was oil and filters change once, brake discs and pads change once and change the battery once :D So imagine my surprise when I assembled it back (7-8 bolts remained, but who counts those.. ) and the touch actually worked. BUT I have couple of issues ( I saw one briefly at the end here). It says "External system not connected" when I try the navy the screen is black and from time to time when I switch through screens and end up on "Maps" the screen is black with some white stripes. AND also my back up camera doesn't work. When I shift to R it kinda flips the screen but it becomes a bit different shade of black :D
I tried unhooking the battery for 2-3 mins, but it dint help. I checked all the plugs and it looked fine.
Any advice how to troubleshoot those two or should I just go to a freaking professional :D
Hi! After replacing the digitizer I get this message: The external system is not connected. I saw that you also had it in the video? How do I fix that?
I think wrong connections or forgot some in back.
@@TunerwithKids thank you for replying. Yep, that was it, there's one connection fits in two places and I put it in the wrong one. :) The right one was the one on the side.
Hey Binh. I have an '08 GS460. I just got the car about 2 months ago and not too familiar with the NAV system. Should the repair process be similar to your is250? Is it the same unit for both the GS and IS? Looks like mine has the Mark Levinson system. Anyway, my screen has stopped responding to touch yesterday. The screen is still displaying and everything, I just can't control anything thru touch. The only way I can turn on the AC is to hit the physical Auto button. One weird thing is that it seems to be responsive when I go the MAP screen. But when I touch a left portion of the map screen, it moves right like it's out of calibration or something. Found some info on Google that says to start the car and while holding down the Info button, turn the headlight on and off a couple of times to bring you into the "display check mode" but then again I still can't check anything because I can't touch anything anyway. Disconnected and reconnected the battery and still nothing. When this happened to your IS, the screen was still displaying info, just not registering touches, correct? So do you think it's most likely that the faulty digitizer is the culprit in my case? Thanks for the help
Its will be same or similar screen and NAV. These are very common issues from that era NAV screen between all Lexus/Toyotas.
Hi Binh my 06 IS350 screen and climate control buttons stopped working. Do you think this is the same issue or do I need to replace the PCB board?
What’s broken?
@@TunerwithKids the screen started getting glitchy and saw a “consumption” screen then now doesn’t turn on and the buttons around the screen stopped working. Radio still plays. I researched online and may need to replace the PCB motherboard inside.
Dead unit. Can’t be fixed.
Hey binh, my screen has a “glitched” broken monitor kind of look at the moment. The touch screen works completely fine and has full functionality. Would replacing the digitizer fix my issue? Or would I need to replace the whole lcd display.
Sounds like LCD.
@@TunerwithKidsfor sure thank you. Where could I find the part?
Great video. I followed the video and replaced my screen and it's working fine
Does that work if my screen turned black and the button doesn't respond but the audio works
Black screen is bad board and dead.
Hey Binh, while replacing the digitizer I noticed that parts of my circuit board had tiny burn marks. I was hoping that only the digitizer was the culprit but it turned out that it didn’t work after replacement. My next solution is to swap out the entire head unit with a used OEM one from eBay. Do you happen to know if any programming/configuration steps (perhaps with Techstream) would be required or could it simply just be plug and play? I couldn’t find any posts online about this particular approach (only talks of aftermarket swaps)
Should be plug and play with the market it came from.
How did the head unit replacement work for you? My unit does not even turn on so I believe I am on the same boat.
Awesome video. I had a question. I have an '11 IS350 with the Enform entertainment but on my bluetooth audio the audio only comes in on the right side. I'm highly confident that it is with the Lexus side. Do you know what part does the bluetooth audio. I hope to replace that part.
I’m not sure on the newer NAV units. They changed them after 09. But when I took mine out, the Bluetooth board is on the right side of the unit. There is a slot for it. Maybe a ribbon or connection got loose on yours. If all other sound sources work normal except for BT, then that might be it. If it happens on any source then it might be amp or car wiring. Remember the amp is in a poor location in trunk and can be exposed to water over time.
I have a 2008 lexus is250 and when i press the disc/aux button it only says “cd” so it doesn’t even switch to aux mode, but my phone connects to my bluetooth aux device and i have no idea what it could be. It was working perfectly fine ever since i got the car. Could you maybe help me out? Thanks great video!!
I replaced mine with new one but it still doesnt work any solution?
Hello I have a quick question Are you ever encountered any backup camara issue like black screen when I reverse backup camara not detected on 2006 IS 250 am been looking around but not success any advice? Thanks
Sounds like camera is dead. It’s 16 years of outdoor exposure is everything on NAV screen still working?
@@TunerwithKids yes Navigator still works . I tried to a reset on camara but it didn't show any connection. I took it a place but they didn't find the problem..😮💨
@@TunerwithKids Hello am here again I did replace the camara for a new one but still no show no image. it has power because when I go into reverse a black screen pops up saying check your surroundings... maybe a fuse?
Probably a bad signal wire between camera and head unit.
@@TunerwithKids any idea how to troubleshoot that?
Hey bro real quick if my whole stereo is out can I still drive like that ?
Yes you can drive it. Just make sure the AC is on before removing.
After I replace mine the navigation , destination and menu button doesn’t work.. only the left side work. It show white lines not sure if it’s eBay screen..
Sounds like you might have not connected some of the side cables or ribbons. Check those.
Did your climate control buttons also fail wen digitizer broke
No. If you have climate control issues the motherboard might be toast. Broken digitizer still has screen info but no touch.
Question my guy, can I put the nav screen in my non nav 2006 2IS? I don't actually want to navigation it self, just functionality of the screen to be able to add the grom v-line2 for apple car play functionality. Because all the after market options for head units are awful.
Not easy due to wiring and other systems.
Please someone help me
2009 is250 , navigation screen is completely blank , can’t to anything with climate control, only thing that works is radio, should I replace the navigation system???
Black screens mean dead unit. Needs a new NAV unit.
@@TunerwithKids if I get new navigation system does circuit board comes with it ???
@@TunerwithKids I have seen some navigation selling at eBay for $500 , not sure if I have to buy circuit board separately
Will 2012 Lexus IS 250 navigation fit in 2009 Lexus IS 250
@@shyamchand7244 no. The newer HDD versions won’t work. Need a DVD map version.
I’ve came across the same problem on my 06 is350. It’s weird , sometimes my navigation screen turns on and off by itself. Then the screen will go white and black afterwards. It’s different at different times. My question is , do you think it’s the digitizer or the actual lcd/tv?
Yours sounds like the motherboard. Can’t fix that. It’ll die eventually.
@@TunerwithKids I would have to change out the whole navigation system then?
@@TunerwithKids get an aftermarket one? Will that fix my problem? And thank you for your response.
Your choice, a used unknown history OEM or aftermarket and deal with whatever issues those come with.
@@TunerwithKids thank you. I just want my ac to blow cold again. Summer is coming . 😂😂. Thanks again for your response. I subscribed.
Great help, thank you! How is it working today?
Still works fine.
Binh your the best, i'm about to do my gs350 2007 and your video gave me heart to go for it !
Is the new digitizer ribbon supposed to look exactly the same as the old one?
I ordered one off Amazon and the digitizer ribbon isn’t wider where it connects to the screen. It’s also moved over to the right 1/8 of an inch which means the new ribbon doesn’t sit nicely into the slot. In order for it to connect, I have to bend the ribbon to the left for it to insert.
When I put everything back together of course it didn’t work. The new digitizer seemed fishy from the start. The company I bought it from was AllWay which had good reviews for a $30 digitizer. I’m pretty sure they sent the wrong one. I saw your new digitizer ribbon looked identical to the old one. That’s why I ask.
Yea it should fit snug. Some are longer but will work.
@@TunerwithKids thanks for quick reply! Should I order another one since these don’t really look identical? The length is the same but the actual digitizer is more to the right and doesn’t want to sit nicely into the slot. Thanks again man! Your videos really help.
I’d recommend the one in my description links. It’s pricey but good quality. The one I used in the video ended being all rainbow tinted so I got a refund and ordered the one in the links.
Hey man . Does the aftermarket digitizer affect display quality ??
Some do. It’s lens over LCD so some have a rainbow effect but I suspect it’s a protective film that most forgot to peel off both sides.
@@TunerwithKids okay. But does the digitizer you used have that effect ?
@@VYPRUSMods no. The linked version in description was high quality
@@TunerwithKids aight ,thanks!
The digitizer on this description says out of stock :( any others you recommend? I appreciate any extra help I know u made this video ages ago
This from Tanin Auto is reputable. Expensive but it will work. The one I got on eBay from the San Francisco seller is now $100 anyway so not much more. I got it for like $50 or $60 last year. amzn.to/355ZhII
Hey so I ordered the TANIN auto 06is250 one and as you can see on the link you sent, it has a longer ribbon cable, than the one you display in the video. Do they all come like that? I hate to take my NAV apart and have the wrong one.
THANK U I WILL RECOMMEND YOUR CHANNEL
It should be fine, if it fits the plug, just tuck it behind the screen. The video was with a defective screen with the rainbow effect, I had to order that other more expensive quality one on eBay and it had a longer ribbon.
Im not sure for newer screens if it’s the same or different.
Screen digitizer just went out on my 08 IS350.
$15-$20 part is a great price but kinda intimidating to take things apart. With my luck I’ll either break something else or have left over screws. 😂
May just go Grom Vline. Not sure if It will lose the Mark Levinson though
Need to replace digitizer either way. Grom won’t work if you can’t touch screen.
@@TunerwithKids Oh really? Damn!
Good to know! Thanks!
Thanks man worked out great for me
my old digitizer screen is not coming off so easily , and i’m using a blade as well and it’s like the glass is chipping or leaving shards , is this normal as i slide the blade under the screen to remove ?
Yes, it’s on there pretty good. I had to slowly cut the tape with a new sharp blade.
Where is the PREVIOUS VIDEO?
Go to channel main page and click “videos” tab. Scroll down.
Thanks for the video…. I actually managed to change mine out successfully…..👍
Can you do mine please!!
My touchscreen works on the main screen but not on the others. Someone said when it was detailed they may have used a cleaner that they shouldn't have, I do remember being told not to use cleaners like windex or armor all. Anyone have similar situation, where the screen lights up, changes to dark , works on main screen , back up camera ok , voice commands work. All other screens won't respond to touch. Smh
Sounds like board is on its way out. There are two issues, no response touch with screen lit, just replace digitizer. The second is DOA, black screen and non of the climate buttons on side work, bad board. No way to fix that.
really good video
I've been living with this same problem for over 7 years. I'm worried about breaking something trying to repair it lol
Well it’s basically broken now, so can’t get anymore broken or useless.
@@TunerwithKids ha true. I'll follow your instructions and get to it one day
Get the $60 digitizer from the eBay seller in San Francisco. I linked it in description. His is OEM quality and no rainbow effect.
Hi Binh
my 2007 Lexus 350
The touchscreen not working
I learned to remove it from your channel and put the new touchscreen but nothing
Happened what should I do next.help please
Your timing couldn't have been much better! A few days after you uploaded this, I'm on the way home from work enjoying the smooth ride of my brand new Continentals. I go to lower the fan speed; no response. Uh oh... I guess it's time to order a new digitizer.
I found your channel a few weeks after I bought my 2006 IS350 in July of 2020. It's nice to see a fellow IS owner who isn't afraid to tackle a few DIY projects! Keep the good content coming, my friend 👍🏼
Yea no rhyme or reason on why these go out. My car is always garaged and only see sun when I used to commute to office. With work from Home, I haven’t used car much. It just randomly stopped working last time I took it out for a drive.
Was trying to circuit writer the connection until I cracked my digitizer. Now I just ordered a new digitizer off Amazon for $25 and I'm gonna just follow your steps! Thanks for this video✌🏽👍🏼
Careful with the $25 ones, they may have rainbow effect. There’s usually a protection layer that you might forget to peel that causes this. Other times it’s a inferior screen.