Lexus 3IS Audio Upgrade | Sub and Amp Install

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    Hello everyone, first of all this is for NON Mark Levinson vehicles. Not sure about the ML wiring diagram but install can be similar. This is specifically for the non ML peeps if you're trying to follow step by step.
    Continuing on, I noticed no 3IS install tutorials and thought this would help because looking through the forums for the right information was left and right. Hopefully this video helped you all who are wanting to do a DIY audio upgrade.
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  • @stevemoreno8414
    @stevemoreno8414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    If anyone is doing this with Mark Levison system you use the same wires as he did for the line output converter but the remote wire is different. If you look at the amp for the ML system you see there is a separate connector with 3 wires for the power ground and remote. You tap into the smallest wire on that amp for your remote. I verified this first with a multimeter and obviously by testing it with my sub amp when the infotainment is on/off

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice! I’m sure someone needed the guidance 👍🏼

    • @Lordvoldemore
      @Lordvoldemore 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks brotha.

    • @quaangdang4569
      @quaangdang4569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so muich !!! I have 2017 is350 with ML system and I was so confuse for a sec but this help so much now I can finally install my signal remote wire

    • @nafizur
      @nafizur 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a ML system, and im in the middle of adding a sub. Why can't we just disconnect the factory sub and tap into there for the LOC? why does it have to be before it goes into the factory amp?Im really confused about this part.

    • @_koco_
      @_koco_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would that be the white wire then?

  • @gergimmal5312
    @gergimmal5312 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Dude where were you when I used to install stereos in my cars ?TH-cam is amazing then again that was 30 years ago !
    Great video ,guys don’t go cheap get all the necessary parts and components other wise you will be spending thousand on repairing your cars electrical system!

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hahah, I love TH-cam man so much easier than the forums of people going back and fourth lol. Thanks for the kind words :)

    • @gergimmal5312
      @gergimmal5312 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome, it’s nice to have people who take pride in Their installs When I was 18 I spent many hours installing speakers tweeters and mids it was the 90s and everyone had cerwin vega’s like 4 to 6 of them in their mini trucks . I always idolized them . Great install nice box and amp.

  • @alexcable4988
    @alexcable4988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Just wanted to leave a huge thank you! Thank you! 🙏 this was super easy to do after I watched this only took me like a hour and a half thanks to this

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Alex, glad you tackled it. :) This made my day.

  • @midwesttechthusiast
    @midwesttechthusiast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I rarely drop a comment and I read and read and your video made me confident enough. It's perfect I just added the lc2i pro and to reiterate anyone having issues at high volume you are tapping into the wrong wires.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yoooo, this makes me feel good. Thanks for coming back for feedback! Glad you were able to do it, it feels so much better tackling it yourself! Thanks Jordan

    • @krodyssey4770
      @krodyssey4770 ปีที่แล้ว

      For thé Lc2i what did you connect for the 12 volt on the lc2i

    • @bama205g
      @bama205g ปีที่แล้ว

      Just put 12" sub in my 16" is300....had it for 3 hours and it blew. Thinking do I need a lc2i and the shop told me it won't make a difference....said I can't turn it all the way up because of distortion....I wanna turn it up! What do I need to do?

    • @bama205g
      @bama205g ปีที่แล้ว

      Just put 12" sub in my 16" is300....had it for 3 hours and it blew. Thinking do I need a lc2i and the shop told me it won't make a difference....said I can't turn it all the way up because of distortion....I wanna turn it up! What do I need to do?

  • @dtox315
    @dtox315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Deff feel more confident to do my audio in my lexus thanx for the video 👍🏾

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ayeee! For sure :)

  • @is_htx2340
    @is_htx2340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Finally a sound system install !

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Someone had to do it lol

    • @jakedeleonguerrero860
      @jakedeleonguerrero860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The factory amp has a vent next to it and over time moist gets in and apparently corrodes the amp lol sucks man but many Lexus cars have that issue over time due to moist and to replace the amp is expensive bro

  • @graysoncook5792
    @graysoncook5792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bro you saved me a ton of time thank you for this video .my last Lexus I hard wired took 4 hours .only took bout a hour your way you the man

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      aye! glad i could help :) that is entirely my goal on this platform, nice job tackling this!

    • @mitshylebrun2205
      @mitshylebrun2205 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KennyVo hey what’s up did you change the door speakers if so what brand

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mitshylebrun2205 hey! I did not they are stock

  • @DeepFriedFrog516
    @DeepFriedFrog516 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For anyone else, this also works for 2021+ IS 350. The colors are Lavender+ with a stripe. On the factory amp, Blue stripe is the same as the blue cable this guy mentioned and the gray stripe is the gray cable this guy used

  • @kyzrsosay
    @kyzrsosay ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow thank you Kenny for always posting well-narrated and filmed videos dude! I’m way less scared to work on my IS seeing how many things that you’re able to do alone. Love seeing the evolution of your IS man!

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This means a lot to me! Thank you for the support!

    • @YeahImAnthony
      @YeahImAnthony 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just got an rx350. To scared to touch the wires

  • @thatsmybucket
    @thatsmybucket 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thank you for the wiring diagram i was having trouble finding that! one of the channels (left rear) on my OEM amp has static on it, i used your diagram to swap the wires with another speaker and found it has same issue so must be the amp! very sad about that but glad i didnt waste time changing the speaker.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a problem!!

    • @michaelmuiruri4822
      @michaelmuiruri4822 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KennyVo is the wiring diagram showing input or the output to the speakers

  • @bratton86
    @bratton86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You really should have more subscribers... Your videos are always informative and your car is clean as hell! I have a lot more confidence becausev of the video to do my sub install now. I've had all the pieces for the install for a couple of months. The amp wiring really helped👍

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You gunna make me cry :’) I really appreciate you for this comment. Thank you 🙏🏼 honestly I had trouble finding what to wire to on the amp so I just made this cause it’s easier to learn visually than just someone saying something through text.

    • @bratton86
      @bratton86 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just finished my subwoofer install because of your tutorial!! One question,I don't have the Mark Levinson so the remote wire isn't the same. I used the power outlet fuse location for the remote. Is that a constant power or will it turn off when the car is off?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bratton86 I don’t have Mark Levinson either...if it’s not the same you can do the fuse like you said I would find the 12v cig outlet fuse since that turns on when the car is on and of when car is off

    • @bratton86
      @bratton86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KennyVo
      I checked the fuse box cover and there isn't that says Cig or lighter. It does have power outlet,probably the same just worded different?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bratton86 that should be it I think they renamed it to P/Outlet should be a 15A fuse

  • @SFonte
    @SFonte ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good Video, I've been looking for videos like this for my 2014 IS250. Thanks

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem 👍glad I could help! Thank you

  • @dcollea
    @dcollea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, what timing. I am getting ready to do the same on my 2017 350 IS AWD (Non ML). JL Audio amp and 10" Also using an AudioControl LC2 Pro.. I have been searching for the wiring diagram.. Found it :O)

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Those are some quality parts you've got!

    • @Grey3IS
      @Grey3IS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      May I have the diagram??!! I’ve been searching and can’t find anything!

    • @Grey3IS
      @Grey3IS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 2017 is200t and the +b cable is different than the video. Can figure out where to wire mine. Anything helps. Thanks.

  • @SunsetAlgorithm
    @SunsetAlgorithm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lexus makes it a pain to use any aftermarket electronics or high output alternators. I've completely removed my factory set up and head unit, and have dumped a lot of money into the setup. Liked the video, shows anybody can add more depth to their audio set ups. Sick ride, wonder if you went bigger and badder lol. It all starts with adding a subwoofer i swear.

  • @hadaresawadogo3456
    @hadaresawadogo3456 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely great video and nice explanation for newbies. Consider displaying everything needed, function and name so we can follow

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot. Sure thing, noted. Thank you for the feedback!

  • @Lordvoldemore
    @Lordvoldemore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff man. You’re pretty knowledgeable with car audio.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I appreciate the kind words!

  • @mitshylebrun2205
    @mitshylebrun2205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you have a video on how to add a amplifier to the existing car speakers without changing the head unit?

  • @josemuro7359
    @josemuro7359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video great info i looked everywhere for

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks you as well! 😊

  • @teez390
    @teez390 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info.... took my to a stereo shop and did a shitty job... didnt caught it till a year later when doing other wiring so disconnected everything 👍🤙

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks and man that sucks! Hopefully you can do it better than them if you ever want to hook it back up!

    • @teez390
      @teez390 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KennyVo definitely! When checking there wrk and where wires were tapped into🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ trash! But your video is perfect 👌easier & cleaner thankx

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@teez390 awesome! I appreciate the kind words!

  • @ThujanK
    @ThujanK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, I'm about to install a hertz mille pro Sub and amp to my 2019 Is300 and this helped alot!

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the kind words Thujan! It is a different experience listening to music knowing that sub was installed yourself haha.

    • @connorprice7642
      @connorprice7642 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      dayum$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

  • @DavidLopez-rk5td
    @DavidLopez-rk5td ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude awesome! Thank you for this. Saved me a lot of headache.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      not a problem! thank you

  • @michaelscott3820
    @michaelscott3820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information man, been thinking to get some subs in my ‘14 IS350 for years. I’m ready now lol

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! Yeah had subs in my previous car and had this car for 2.5 years and kept contemplating if I wanted them again 😂, no regrets

    • @michaelscott3820
      @michaelscott3820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KennyVo my neighbors are gonna know when I’m rolling up from a mile away when I get them installed 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelscott3820 hahaha whole hood jammin to whatever you are

    • @lonniebennett3740
      @lonniebennett3740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a ‘14 is350, does yours have a ML also? If so, can you put me up ?

  • @damon323
    @damon323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man! I was gonna put a JL sub in my wife’s IS250, but I didn’t know how those taps work for the factory amp, or what a line converter is. Lol! You gave me hope to give it a shot!

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much! haha always here to help share as much as I can! You got this!

  • @backwoodshunterxx2836
    @backwoodshunterxx2836 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got the same amp went to hook it up from wires of my last amp that was taped behind the factory stereo and all my door speakers power got like cut in half and no bass. Was wondering what to do now and your video just saved me lol. Thinking the factory amp had something to do with it and seems yours is working just fine so ill just tape into there since I'm putting the amp in the trunk anyways.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol man that would bother me so much wanting more bass and getting less out of it haha. Glad you found a solution though, still working great for me!

  • @RoRo-st7dv
    @RoRo-st7dv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    for some reason the factory amp doesn’t have a brown wire mine only has 2 blacks and a grey in the middle any recommendations wat i should do?

    • @onecleanlex
      @onecleanlex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did u figure this out bro I’m stuck right this second outside smh

  • @mcorving
    @mcorving ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, really helpful. Thanks so much for posting this!

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, glad I could help.

  • @DevinWhittaker
    @DevinWhittaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sick, this is a huge help. Kudos. Also what size spacers did you use for your wheels? Did you have to modify your stock lug studs?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! For my wheels I had 20mm spacers. They came with studs so I didn't have to modify the stock ones. For my tires (indy500) it didn't rub because the tire wall is flat, but if you have the stock tires they stick out past the face of the wheel so it will rub with 20mm. I recommend 15mm if you have that type of tire (dunlop, continental, michelin)

  • @stephaniesalmeron5762
    @stephaniesalmeron5762 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mannnn this video saved me a lot of money (thank you)

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not a problem! Glad I could help

  • @andrewb1532
    @andrewb1532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey dude, the best video I've come across so far. I wanted to know where did you ground the amp as it wasn't shown clearly. Did you ground it to the cars amp holder? Also there is a battery in the boot on the left hand side (well this is in mine, UK 2017 is300h premier). How comes you didn't use that battery?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks! I grounded it to an existing ground on the right side panel. The boot on my left hand side is empty, I know other people put their amps in the other side but yeah mine only has 1 battery at the front. That is very convenient for you though don’t have to go through the fire wall lol

  • @RonBurgundyForPresident
    @RonBurgundyForPresident 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Killer video thank you. Perfection.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much!

  • @VeneraSGF
    @VeneraSGF หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude the signals coming out of amp adjust the signal. My recommendation get a dsp amp and run source straight to that. Don’t go through factory unit.

  • @rigoroman6287
    @rigoroman6287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was told to get a Bass restoration line out converter (LC2I Pro) because apparently the bass turns down as you turn up the volume. Did you have this issue at all? If not id just buy the one you got instead of the lc2i pro which is $130
    Great video by the way definitely helped with the amp diagram! I suscribed to your channel! Also Nice Car!

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a real good converter, mine doesn’t cut in and out when I turn it up. Honestly I think it does that for people cause they tap the door speakers which sends more audio signals, but no issues for me lowest volume to as much as my ears can handle lol

    • @nafizur
      @nafizur 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's what i heard too. that on the premium ML setup, the audio dynamically changes based on volume..

  • @JustinCollier-tf5ng
    @JustinCollier-tf5ng 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Off chance you still on TH-cam . I just went off this guide and now I have no sound to my speakers , any chance you could help?

  • @Marcos_is250
    @Marcos_is250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can u make a video put speaker on the door to like put new one and take out the old

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      When the time comes, I shall do this

  • @TheLexusIS250Dude
    @TheLexusIS250Dude 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bad ass Lexus you got there

  • @zandertakacs3191
    @zandertakacs3191 ปีที่แล้ว

    First off, thank you so much for the informational video! Could you use the 12v remote output from the LOC to turn on the amp instead of tapping a wire from the OEM amp?
    Edit: In this case the blue wire from the Scosche LOC?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      yes you can do the 12v plug/fuse for the remote wire

  • @otown043083
    @otown043083 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude, I think you just help me figure out some of my worries. I'm a little more complicated but same car... sticking with the factory head unit but installing JL13W7 with a JL750HD mono which should would work with this video... but I also have 4 JLC5's and tweeters and a JL600HD 4 channel and was looking at an Audiocontrol LC7I to convert. I'm hoping after watching this video, I will bypass the sub and door speakers from the factory amp without doing anything in the dashboard or with the factory head unit. What do you think?

  • @DeAngeloMiddleton
    @DeAngeloMiddleton ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Question for you. I noticed that my remote wire location is different from yours. I don't have that small brown wire to tap into. There are only 3 wires in this order. (Thicker black wire, skinny white wire, thicker black wire). Which one should I tap into? I noticed that your factory amp had a "L" on the side. My amp has a "W" on the side instead.

    • @jeanguzman20
      @jeanguzman20 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. Did you figure it out?

    • @DeAngeloMiddleton
      @DeAngeloMiddleton ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeanguzman20 Yeah, I read some of the comments below. The skinny white wire is the remote wire. Easy install and sounds amazing!

    • @johnhernandez9004
      @johnhernandez9004 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have the ml stock amp? What fires did u tap into for the 4 other wires?

    • @DeAngeloMiddleton
      @DeAngeloMiddleton ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnhernandez9004 I’m not sure if the ml stock amp. In regards to the wires, I followed the instructions on the video for the LOC t-taps to the amp. The positive and negative subwoofers are the same as in the diagram. The remote wire was different. It’s the skinny white wire.

  • @hilltrader
    @hilltrader 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was great, Thanks!

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a bunch! Good to hear this kind of feedback :)

  • @fatsmile77
    @fatsmile77 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shouldn’t you use a 1F capacitor? That way your alternator won’t die on you? Nice video✌🏼

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont need it since my set up is not drawing a lot of power, and thank you! :D

  • @FsportNick350
    @FsportNick350 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My amp wires on the signal side are different damn

  • @johnmcdonald5802
    @johnmcdonald5802 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks alot... saved me alot of time.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you are very welcome! glad i could help :)

  • @antonioherrera2476
    @antonioherrera2476 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked for me : thanks

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      great!! not a problem

  • @moonperson2007
    @moonperson2007 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will this work on a 2020 lexus rc300? I’m a little nervous to do the wiring myself but with this video im sure I could.

  • @agustinestrada1049
    @agustinestrada1049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Kenny, a bit of help brotha. I have the exact same model/year and the only difference is our small wire harness on the factory amp. Mine is just 2 solid black wires and a very thin white one. Any other locations you might know of where I can connect my Remote wire too? T.I.A

    • @matthewlacniak5332
      @matthewlacniak5332 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the same problem

    • @agustinestrada1049
      @agustinestrada1049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@matthewlacniak5332 after quite some research I figured out that it’s the thin white wire my man!

    • @BLUECRAP98
      @BLUECRAP98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine is the same way for 2017

  • @deejaygold1523
    @deejaygold1523 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I know this video is 3 years old but do you think the wiring is the same for an is250 non f-sport non ML i cant find anything about the is250(2014) speaker wiring thx for the help.

  • @arturob.l6282
    @arturob.l6282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey, my brother has an ISF 350 ‘15. And it has the premium mark levinson sound system. However, we find it, or at least I find it not as powerful when it comes to the bass, specially when playing music and you get out of the car, the bass is almost non existent even tho indoors sounds decent. Does this simple subwoofer upgrade you did pairing it with the default audio system helped bring out those bass notes better and louder outside the car?
    Does it make the car’s trunk vibrate too much or you can graduate the bass level to a point where you still get decent punchy bass without too much car vibrations?
    Do you have the default car woofers OFF and only using this new one you installed with the rest of the OEM tweeters, etc?
    I apologize for all the questions together, just trying to find out information to see if it’s worth it for my brother to make a similar upgrade like you did here.
    Thanks in advance, car looks great btw. Same color as my brother’s, lol. 😄

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there! With the sub it definitely is louder on the outside of the car it hits pretty hard, this is only 500watts so it won’t rattle the trunk much. It’s really just my license plate frame that rattles but you can fine tune the amp with the eq adjustments on it to your taste.
      I have the stock woofer on still didn’t disconnect any of them (door, rear, stock sub etc.).
      No worries about the questions I hope I answered all of them and thank you!

    • @stevemoreno8414
      @stevemoreno8414 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 1200 watt kicker amp paired to a 12” kicker l7 q class and the only thing that rattles is the license plate. Simple fix was to put a piece of butyl tape around the license plate and it will take it away. Other than that Lexus has pretty damn good sound proofing in their vehicles. I had this sub in 2 different cars a honda civic and a acura integra where everything rattle even the windshield and they had dynamat installed. I experienced no rattle once I addressed the license plate issue.

  • @maspunta2007
    @maspunta2007 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Kenny,
    he Rockford R500X1D amp has also high-level inputs to avoid using the line out converter. Is there any reason why you didn't use that input instead of the converter?
    I'm trying to make a similar installation and i wondering why.
    Another question: why didn't you diconnect the stock subwoofer? i think it may cause interferences with the new one.

  • @3silver4beast59
    @3silver4beast59 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My mark levinson amp took a dumb and none of my speakers work at all...
    i wonder if I can run an after market amp to play my speakers instead or having to spend 1850 for a NEW factory amp

  • @andy.sitaram
    @andy.sitaram 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video!! Thank you! Btw what AWG T tap did you use? I used 14-16 and my system isn’t powering up. Should I try the 18-22 AWG T tap?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Andy, I used a 14-18 AWG T tap. Is your amp not turning on? Just make sure everything has a solid connection, the power and ground etc.

  • @leefordham8796
    @leefordham8796 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting this. I would like to replace the lexus amp for one that just the the same job, no subs on mine. I'm trying to overcome the classic problem with the standard amp Did you rig this amp to the other speakers? What output were the door speakers etc?
    How did you know how big of an amp to use please?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      My aftermarket amp is just used to power my subs so i matched the wattage to the sub wattage or around. Ive had more powerful set ups previously in my old car but it would drain the alternator so i stay 300-400 watts now

  • @alusion00
    @alusion00 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informated video. Where did you find the wiring diagram?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I got it from Club Lexus forums

  • @sethromero961
    @sethromero961 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is amp colors the same on an 09 is350?

  • @tommyturner9546
    @tommyturner9546 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Quick question though…where did you get your sub enclosure? I saw the link for the sub but no enclosure.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks tommy! I got it all together locally, i know cartoys and bestbuy has it.

  • @jesusjaimesj
    @jesusjaimesj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just upgraded to a 200t recently and have been wanting to throw my aftermarket sub and amp from my Fusion into it. Does your stock woofer still get power? I only want my aftermarket one to work and “disable” the factory woofer to get cleaner bass out of it. Thanks! Love your videos too! Texas IS gang 💪

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      For my set up I still have the stock woofer hooked up. If you want just the aftermarket one on, you can just unplug the stock woofers terminals, I believe the are accessible through the trunk directly underneath the stock woofer. I haven't really looked directly in that area but other cars I have messed with were just exposed there lol. Thanks very much and yes Texas strong!

  • @duydang2002
    @duydang2002 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Someone stole my mark levinson amp. How do you bypass to wire directly to after market head unit.
    Thanks

  • @kayelSS
    @kayelSS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey bro, I got to the part for the remote wire but I don’t have the little brown wire like your car does. I have a 2015 is250. I just have 2 thick black wires and a white wire on that small pin on the back on the cars OEM amp. What can I tap into since I don’t have a brown wire there like you?
    Thanks!

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It should look the same in the same corner, regardless of the color. It'll be a small skinny wire.

    • @kayelSS
      @kayelSS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KennyVo it was the small skinny white one for me. You were right, thanks bro! Sub is knockin now.

  • @lexotic_RC350
    @lexotic_RC350 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's up , ok so you can tap into the factory amp when installing a aftermarket amp and sub ? Bro you need to let me know the ins and outs of this setup please 🙏 I'm Installing on a lexus rc BTW. And how do you connect it all to the radio ? Fort worth 🇨🇱

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Its shown all in the video step by step..Since the amp is in the trunk theres no need to go up to the radio like older cars everything is done in the trunk aside from battery connection.👍🏼

  • @wayner5
    @wayner5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, great video! Question, what do you seal the grommet with at the firewall?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thank you! I just left it as is since it is a hard spot to get to. Me saying sealing it off meant trying to position the grommet back into its original location and hugging the wire the best it can and so far there has been no issues

  • @Magnussecades
    @Magnussecades 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can factory amp blow when tapping in to wire? Did mine now after a hr my factory amp is not working volume knob not working

  • @rzxc100
    @rzxc100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey bro I was thinking of buying a non-ML IS350 and I was wondering how the sound quality is? Is the bass good with the standard system? Does it sound “clean” and “solid”? Thanks for ur help bro

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Without a sub it has no bass on a non ML. The door speakers on a ML sound wonderful. Non ML sounds decent stock with settings bumped up but you notice that it is lacking quality and isn't crisp to me. I wouldn't say that stock sounds clean and solid, it could've been better out the door. I know some people have problems with their ML sub going out but even it blown out sounds better than stock non ML lollll. Maybe sometime I will change out my door speakers but it doesn't bother me too much right now. I'd recommend you to go to a dealer with both ML and non ML and test it out. Hopefully that gave you a better insight, good luck with your purchase!

    • @rzxc100
      @rzxc100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KennyVo thank you bro this helps out a lot. I’ve been trying to find some comparisons online but there’s nothing out there. It’s so hard to find ML 350s in my area I hate it. But anyways I am planning on testing both of them out at a dealer!

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rzxc100 Awesome! I'm sure you've already tried this but if not, cars app and autotrader app are pretty helpful when trying to find ML 350s in specific area. I know some dealers don't list ML so you just really have to look at the center console for branding or at the volume and tune knobs. non ML has brushed silver nice looking knobs and ML has flat white knobs that don't look appealing IMO lol...and a little heads up, if you end up with ML and not liking the knobs they're interchangeable with non ML knobs.

    • @rzxc100
      @rzxc100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KennyVo for sure brotha I’ll take that into consideration!

  • @rstonagm
    @rstonagm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thank you.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      :) thank you!

  • @iou5k9
    @iou5k9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    10/10 video & are wire and pin locations the same on a 2015 RC 350’s amp?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate it Brandon, I believe it is the same for the 15 RC's. I found this guide online and it lists on the right side "compatible models" and your car is there.
      pinoutguide.com/Car-Stereo-Toyota-Lexus/Lexus_IS200T_IS250_IS300__pinout.shtml

    • @iou5k9
      @iou5k9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KennyVo Thank you very much bro, you’re a life saver. Seriously made my day 🙏🏽

  • @sandracastaneda9930
    @sandracastaneda9930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey bro will this work on 2017 Lexus IS 300

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it will

  • @williamsantana4493
    @williamsantana4493 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I ordered the same LOC but it says to connect it to power and to ground it. Was curious as to why you didn’t have too? Also, why not connect the remote cable from amp straight to LOC instead of having to tap into factory amp?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOC just grabs speaker signals and converts it to the RCA cables. The remote cable isn't connected to the LOC because remote tells when the amp should turn on and off, therefore it needs to be connected to factory amp wire with voltage that turns on when the car is on and shuts off when the car is off. If you wire it the way you are saying, it will always stay on.

  • @angelocalanog9873
    @angelocalanog9873 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are all the wires just in the back. Don’t have to take out the infotainment??

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct! This is because our door speakers and stock sub lines go to the amp so it’s cleaner to do it all there. Only one going up is the positive power line and a bass controller if you want it.

  • @TheMucho101
    @TheMucho101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought the wire with the line is positive?

  • @dryvali
    @dryvali ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you have to disable the ANC for this sub install?

  • @CostaMakesSushi
    @CostaMakesSushi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just subbed! I thought I saw this comment before, but I can’t find it, nor a solution. I followed your video, step by step, got it all sorted in my 17 is200t. But when I finished testing it and it sounding amazing after 6 hours of installation, I found my radio would not turn off. The stock head unit would still be on, I’d exit the car and it would beep 3 times and I could no longer lock/unlock the car with the key fob. Strange. Only solution was to remove the fused power cable to my amp from the battery. Any thoughts? (I did tap into the same brown remote wire)

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hmm this is the first time I am hearing about this. I would suggest double checking all connections are secure and not loose.

  • @danggg350
    @danggg350 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm struggling man, I got everything hooked up and the sub works. But for some reason when I put the sub deeper in the trunk, it stats to buzz more and more, not following the beat of the music?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      make sure you have slack in the wires and no exposed parts are touching eachother. Usually it would be loose connections on the sub or amp

  • @cediascott6816
    @cediascott6816 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video bro.... Question, this can be done for all IS'S? And you don't have to connect any wires to the radio for any of the lexus's right?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks! yes it can be done to all IS's. I am not sure if the amp is the same on the previous generations but if you find the wiring diagram online and find the positive and negative locations for the stock subwoofer are different than mine just use the one you found and the rest of the install is pretty much the same.

    • @wallybaby93
      @wallybaby93 ปีที่แล้ว

      What if we don't have a subwoofer well it still work

  • @thebas3rd
    @thebas3rd ปีที่แล้ว

    i think my subwoofer burned out and i need a new one, how do i get in there though is what i am trying to find out to make sure i get a right replacement because i feel no base anymore 😢

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      its right behind the head rest of the rear seats and if you go in the trunk you can see it above also. I would play some music and sit back there to see if it is distorted. Did you change your equalizer settings to adjust the bass?

  • @UnknownUser-zw9od
    @UnknownUser-zw9od 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you end up taking out your OEM sub? Awesome install, I might tackle this project because of you 👍🏽 thanks for the wire diagram

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I left the OEM sub in and no problem very easy DIY to save a lot of money!

  • @luminarystar5451
    @luminarystar5451 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wanna add a 10inch to my 2is, would it be the same procedure?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes similar

  • @edwinc7824
    @edwinc7824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice clean install.
    I couldnt tackle this job so I had this done at a shop for my sub. 12" alpine type r.
    Except I noticed that my amp is always powered on even when the car is off. Thats a problem because like you said, it drains my battery.
    And I connected my starlights to the amp so I wouldn't have to have wires everywhere.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! Nice one of my friends has that sub and it sounds great. Have you gotten the power on fixed yet? I know some people do a fuse add on from the fuse box at the 12v/cig port fuse.

    • @edwinc7824
      @edwinc7824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KennyVo since the shop did mine im thinking about going back to them to fix that wiring because I wouldn't trust myself. I don't know the first thing about crimping, soldering, fuses and what not.
      Like adding the fuse add from the fuse box lol

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwinc7824 haha all good, I would bring it back to the installer as well.

    • @jackysun3159
      @jackysun3159 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwinc7824 How much was the labor?

  • @miltonbarrera2891
    @miltonbarrera2891 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video ! do you know if a 2018 Lexus IS 300 has the same amp ?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, its the same. If you have Mark Levinson it is slightly different but same process just a different remote wire

  • @quixoticdistant521
    @quixoticdistant521 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how did u get it to fit bruhh

  • @doubllerr
    @doubllerr หลายเดือนก่อน

    my amp turn off when i start to move my car and comes back on when i stop moving. anyone have a fix

  • @jtrich3267
    @jtrich3267 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 2 kicker 10's wired in series, did everything you did in the video. and when i barely turn the bass volume knob up, it gets extremely louder with like a centimeter of a turn. how do i fix this?

    • @jtrich3267
      @jtrich3267 ปีที่แล้ว

      i am thinking it's because at 4:50 when you twisted both the 2 positives and 2 negatives, maybe i just needed to use only one positive and one negative wire? im using a 2 channel amp but only using 1 channel since the subs are wired in series. would that have caused the issue?

  • @Hawkwork_6969
    @Hawkwork_6969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can only subwoofer be installed on the existing OEM amp or an extra amp is required to power up the subwoofer?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Need an amp for the subwoofer

  • @lonniebennett3740
    @lonniebennett3740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know if the same equipment is needed for the ML system? Is the wiring different or what? Can you help me out with the solution plz?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Someone in the comments said they have ML and everything is the same except for the remote power line, its on a pin with 3 wires and tapped into the smallest/skinniest wire

  • @matthewlacniak5332
    @matthewlacniak5332 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t know if anyone had the same question but on that rca converter you got from Amazon does the levels matter on the two knobs you can twist?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those adjust the level of each channel but I left them alone out of the box and it sounds great!

  • @sebastianliu2009
    @sebastianliu2009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICE!! GOOD S**T!!! Hey, i gotta question. The place where you insert the FOG LIGHT, is it easy to remove the 'black piece/cover'? Can it be popped out by using a wedge tool or do I need to go behind the wheel well? Thanks.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have to go behind the wheel well. You can also go from directly underneath the car popping the corners of the under tray/splash guard off to get access too

  • @HeatRun
    @HeatRun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo bro! quick question, my speakers and amp were blown out. no music, no nothing. Lexus is charging my 3k for this and some other guy is charging 850... I was wondering would I be able to use the methods you did in this video on my car. Would it work? or will i have to have ALREADY working amps and speakers.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What I did just adds a sub for bass. You wouldn't really hear any music. You need to change out your amp and speakers to do what I did. You can probably find a used amp off ebay or junk yard and swap it yourself, its plug and play, from there you can run your music to see which speakers are blown or working fine.

  • @derekwilson4318
    @derekwilson4318 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question my remote wire and other cables are not the same as yours. Its two bigger ones instead of more colored cables. Got the subwoofer wires all tapped just need the remote cable. Any idea which one I would need to tap into? It's a 2015 is 350 fsport

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      on that plug with the 2 big ones is there one more in the middle? i heard people tapping to that one. if not others have tapped to the fuse box cig fuse

  • @NateWxrld
    @NateWxrld ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do u need the stock amplifier to run all the speakers because my stock amplifier is shocked and im not getting no sound so i can run a aftermarket amplifier or do i have get another stock amp?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the stock one is where all the door speakers run to so you need a stock one. if you go aftermarket itll probably cost way more because of changing the harness and figuring out what each pin/wire is specific to.

    • @NateWxrld
      @NateWxrld ปีที่แล้ว

      Another thing my remote is not like yours i thinks its connected to the same port ass the subs could that be possible?

    • @NateWxrld
      @NateWxrld ปีที่แล้ว

      I got a 2014 lexus is 250

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NateWxrld Remote wire tells the aftermarket amp when to turn on and off. Do you have the Mark Levinson system? Others have said theres a pin connector on the amp with 3 wires, and to tap the smallest wire on there for your remote.

    • @NateWxrld
      @NateWxrld ปีที่แล้ว

      Ye its white wire

  • @kieranfaruquee9207
    @kieranfaruquee9207 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you find the amplifier's wiring diagram? I'm trying to find one for my RC300

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was on clublexus

  • @Yo.Mama.411
    @Yo.Mama.411 ปีที่แล้ว

    Went to car toys today and they said they couldn’t add doors speakers but could add subwoofers to my 2021 Lexus. Non ML radio.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can replace the door speakers. Not sure exactly what you wanted done

    • @Yo.Mama.411
      @Yo.Mama.411 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KennyVo I just wanted to replace the stock with newer speakers. They said it’s not possible, Lexus speakers are tied to the amp they install and can’t be changed out. They also said they couldn’t add subwoofer due to system. It would be $2500 for a basic 10 inch w0 jbl and amp to install. Sounded like a rip off.

  • @cod4everbro
    @cod4everbro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey man this may be a bit off-topic since you uploaded this long time ago but what screen did you buy to your car?
    thank you

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries! the screen is a 10.25" android unit made for this vehicle that supports apple carplay. I have two versions of the screen shown on my channel also. (wired carplay and wireless)

  • @vsfking4699
    @vsfking4699 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you stop the sun from moving as you drive?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i close my eyes

  • @brandencontreras1349
    @brandencontreras1349 ปีที่แล้ว

    So if you’re not using t taps can you just tape the converter channel wire to the subwoofer and the other grey wire or you gotta tape them and put them back?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      you can tape them if not using t taps just make sure they are secure and twisted together

  • @jasontidmore6072
    @jasontidmore6072 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      :) thanks a bunch!!!

  • @AHLive215
    @AHLive215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    T-taps are a bad connection should have soldering them is a better connection

  • @s80heb
    @s80heb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you open that trim in between the seat and door?
    I have a UK hybrid version and a hybrid filter is located there, but a video shows that is should be done from the boot (trunk)

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      the plastic trim just pulls apart

  • @BankReel
    @BankReel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lmk if you’re ever trynna get rid of that duckbill 😩

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha itssss kinda pernament 🤣🤣

    • @BankReel
      @BankReel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KennyVo Ight 😔 then do me a favor n go watch the vid i just posted ✊

  • @siLLyCambo
    @siLLyCambo ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know where I can find a diagram for the wire colors on any lexus models?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  ปีที่แล้ว

      I got the ones shown off ClubLexus forum. Usually therye posted on there or reddit

  • @Hazelworld508
    @Hazelworld508 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I add two amplifiers, one with 4 channels and one with 2 channels?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am sure you can but the battery might be drained faster. I know other complicated setups have an additional battery hooked in the trunk

  • @Anslemisrael
    @Anslemisrael 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you have to turn off the noise cancellation?

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did nottt

  • @craiglimon6964
    @craiglimon6964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have same amp. I was wondering how come you didn’t use the speaker input directly to amp instead of a using a line out converter.

    • @KennyVo
      @KennyVo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The line out converter converts that line signal into RCA which has to plug into the aftermarket amp.

  • @Hapnihs
    @Hapnihs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    whats good bro you know the sizes of the rear door speakers?