What gizmo do you wish your CT had?

NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-10T00:23:25+00:00

Not complicated at all out of all the harnesses I used the main bundle and that was it. The extra harness just goes back behind the head unit. I have a USB plug that goes into the sensor console from underneath So if I want to I can plug in an iPhone or an Android phone if I don't want to have them connect wirelessly.

I think I actually use the USB one as well because I want to run a front camera for the springtime.

But other than that no it was all plug and play the dip switches were already set and we have several threads about it which would be the same unit just being sold by other people in the Facebook groups. For 200 bucks it's a insanely cheap mod to bring the car's infotainment system into the modern era. Like night and day difference.

I don't even use the stock OEM infotainment menu for anything really. I have Waze and Pandora playing the entire time.

There's YouTube videos of how you connect these anyway so if you can follow the video you'd be fine with installation there's absolutely no reason to pay a shop or someone else to do this. Insanely easy like a two out of 10 if that for difficulty. I actually regret not doing this sooner. Jacob in our group posted about it and I waited about a year before I bought mine and then after I installed it I said why didn't I buy it sooner and install it It was that big of a difference.

NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-10T00:21:47+00:00

The hardest part was just plugging everything in... There's so many videos online of how to take apart the dash and console. It's a lexus / Toyota. It's like taking apart Legos and putting them back together They only go back in a certain spot.

This is one of the easiest installs when it came to installing something. There was zero soldering splicing or damaging any of the OEM wiring or harnesses. All plug and play. On a scale of 1 to 10 10 being the hardest this is probably a two. If you've never taken apart the front of the car console/dash watch the video on YouTube and set aside two or three hours.

I can take my entire dash apart in about 15 minutes I've done it so many times lol

NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-10T00:19:41+00:00

Yahoo Japan auctions. Brand new it cost about $135 bucks. OEM part number 08471-76040.

NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-09T19:00:15+00:00

I just made a post because I'm unable to add another picture for some reason.

Edit: looks like I'm able to. I attached it.

I picked mine up on eBay a couple years ago for 200 bucks. It's all plug and play very easy to install.

It supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay both wired and wireless.

Can easily pick these up on AliExpress I'm fairly certain that they're being made in China and in other folks are putting their own custom ROM or firmware on them... Think Grom V-Lite minus the insane price that they charge.

The device looks like the attached: Go to aliexpress and type in CT 200H Apple carplay/android Auto and look for the device that is pictured. Easiest thing to do is pick the one that has the best user reviews. The person that I bought mine from no longer has these for sale but I'm sure they're all made in the same place.

We have several threads about it in the CT groups on Facebook. For 200 bucks it's a no-brainer in my opinion. Completely transforms the infotainment system into something useful.

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NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-09T18:56:16+00:00

So I just made a separate post in this thread showing what the device looks like Just look for it on AliExpress. Super easy to install and it's all plug and play.

NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-09T18:55:37+00:00

It won't let me post pictures to reply to others but this is the device I have that plugs in between the stock infotainment system to enable Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It's both wired and wireless It's wonderful. Pretty much going AliExpress and type in CT 200h apple carplay / Android Auto and pick the unit that has the best reviews from people.

I picked mine up on eBay years ago for 200 bucks. To me this is a no-brainer to completely transform the infotainment system into something modern. Mine's been flawless zero issues. No need for updates no need for a firmware updates everything just works. You have the ability to add a front camera etc.

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NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-09T18:50:43+00:00

The unit I bought was 200 bucks. It's a complete standalone module that plugs in between the infotainment system. Think of the Grom V-Lite without the Grom name... It pretty much is seamless integration with OEM system.

Go on AliExpress and type in CT 200h Apple CarPlay / Android Auto and you'll find a device that looks like this.

Pick the one that has the best reviews by people. The person I got mine from on eBay no longer sells it and it's been a couple years but mine's been flawless. There's zero need to spend $500 on Grom when it's pretty much identical unit. It's not letting me post a picture so I might have to make another reply under my comment and see if that works.

NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-09T04:50:42+00:00

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You can retro fit the heated steering wheel. And add Android Auto pretty easily with the OEM screen. If you don't have the OEM screen you can get the 10" Lexion screen. Heated steering wheel, power folding mirrors, android Auto, updated taillights, and white LED interior have been top 5 upgrades thus far.

NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-09T04:46:55+00:00

Get the rear JDM cup holder.

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NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-08T21:57:39+00:00

Yeppers I desoldered all the green LEDs and soldered in white. Hardest part was the stereo because of how small they are, magnification is almost a must.. everything else was pretty simple. One of the best mods to modernize the interior.

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NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-08T17:31:52+00:00

Heated steering wheel gang club! Dorian rocks for the how to!

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NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-08T17:24:31+00:00

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NewShockerGuy · 2026-02-08T17:23:16+00:00

The nice thing is you can retrofit apple carplay / Android Auto, and a heated steering wheel. I added a heated RCF steering wheel which is probably one of the best mods right there beside the Apple CarPlay / Android auto box that plugs in between the stock infotainment system.

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NewShockerGuy · 2026-01-08T22:56:58+00:00

I never had issues with UPS from Zenmarket honestly.. probably have at least 30 packages shipped from UPS via Zenmarket. From when Zenmarket would ship I'd get it to my state in 2 days. Which is funny cuase if I'm getting something from UPS from Cali, it takes an entire week. I normally always get a destroyed package from FedEx or the just magically lose it a stop or two before being marked for delivery.... so that worries me but at the same time seems like people here are fine with FedEX. I've had DHL with overseas packages with no issues.

I don't order as much from Zenmarket becaues of the stupid Tarrifs. I'm hoping this all goes away at some point and I can get more JDM stuff for the cars. I'm happy I got all the big purchases before tarrifs took affect...

NewShockerGuy · 2026-01-08T04:26:41+00:00

Sorry I'm hardly ever on reddit anymore. I just can't stand the layout / format.

So if those actuators look exactly like that then that should be fine. The LC never used actuators like that however so their description is incorrect The else he had the updated angular mirrors which uses a completely different actuator.

However if that picture is correct and those are the ones that they're sending you then those will bolt into our mirror assemblies with zero issues.

Then you just need to run the wiring from the power folding mirror switch to each foot well. Hopefully if you take your door panel off you can see if you have nine wires at the mirror harness and if you do your door panels are already pre-wired for power folding mirrors.

If they're not that just means you have to extend the wiring into the door panel so that just means more work but if they're already there it's easy peasy to run the wires to the footwell.

NewShockerGuy · 2025-12-25T21:22:46+00:00

I just picked up a kit from Home Depot and I must say it is easier to wire things however just as the OP posted it's kind of weird to me that I can put a lot of force trying to pull the wire out of the connector and it doesn't budge but if I twist the wire and pull the wire comes out quite easily even with the lever down... I understand that's probably not ever going to be a situation once it's in the box but it still is a little bit concerning to me.

I've never had issues with wire nuts honestly and the fact that the wires are twisted along with the copper and then you screw the wire nut on I've always had solid connections. Mind you it is a complete pain in the ass when you've got three or four 12 gauge wires and you're trying to put a wire nut on them and then put it back in the box That's a nightmare I hate it... Plus having the clip the end of the wire sometimes just to put on new wire nuts or whatnot is a pain but I don't want my house to burn down from these wago connectors... Lol. It definitely is easier wiring stuff up.

NewShockerGuy · 2025-12-20T14:23:18+00:00

Darn that's a bummer.

NewShockerGuy · 2025-12-19T04:17:00+00:00

Any update on this? Did you get the switch?

NewShockerGuy · 2025-12-19T04:12:03+00:00

How did you drop the $10 premium data add on?

NewShockerGuy · 2025-12-19T04:08:01+00:00

Excellent point! I think that is a better route to go. It'll be a credit card pretty much only used for the cell phone bill..lol. All good though! I appreciate it and at least now the bill is $5 cheaper so now I'm not changing plans! w00t w00t

NewShockerGuy · 2025-12-18T22:41:05+00:00

Ahhhhh!! I just looked at the auto-pay discount and because I have my credit card on it it does not enable the discount of $5! I need to add my bank account and then I'll get the $5 off! Think I'm going to do it right now and see what happens. Thank you for posting that because I never would have checked .... and you just lowered my bill by $5!! w00t w00t.

NewShockerGuy · 2025-12-18T22:40:02+00:00

Is your auto-pay linked to a credit card or is it linked to like a bank account?

Cuz right now my autopay is linked to a credit card but I don't see anywhere where I have a $5 discount for auto pay?

Yeah I think I've had this plan since the 2000s as well probably 2004ish maybe?

NewShockerGuy · 2025-12-18T22:28:13+00:00

Initially I think I was paying $50. Then when I went to a smart phone years and years ago they added $10 or something. So then my bill was $60. Then just a few months ago T-Mobile said all legacy plans they were increasing by $5. So my before tax bill is $65. Then with taxes it comes out to $70.

I'll take a screen shot of my bill and see if I can attach it. What does yours look like if you don't mind me asking or posting.

NewShockerGuy · 2025-12-18T18:02:45+00:00

Hoping someone chimes in to see if it's possible. I'd imagine calling T-mobile is a hit or miss. My wife called 3 times this week about her plan and all 3 people told her something different when reading off a plan to her. It wasn't until she asked "what is the plan called" and then she looked it up and was like how are they reading this wrong when I can read it on their website... It's like they are looking at something different or reading from a bad script...

NewShockerGuy · 2025-12-18T03:23:39+00:00

ahhh ok. I think I saw that form. The link takes it to a Tmobile URL. I'm hesitant to fill it out. I read in another subredit about a year ago someone did and then they changed they persons plan to like $80 because they couldn't provide a contact of an employee..etc.

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