Hi,
The Lexus Link system was abandoned in 2004 due to the systematic shut down of analog cellular phone services. The Link system is strictly analog, and when the FCC directed a transition to all digital for cellular providers, this let the Link System inoperable.
When the Link system attempts to initiate service, it can not and results in an error.
While it is possible you have additional issues, it is rather unlikely, and you will never be able overcome the missing service error.
In March of 2004, Lexus began removing the systems from customer vehicles free of charge. Unfortunately the dead line to have this done as a free service ended in 2007.
You can still have the system removed/bypassed in the same fashion as the temporary recall campaign, but are responsible for the costs incurred. The cost is typically $150 to remove the abandoned hardware and eliminate the voice message error.
You can refer your local dealer to:
* Campaign LSC-4LA - Campaign - Lexus Link(R) System Removal
Regarding the bluetooth upgrade, there is no later model unit that is compatible that you would be able to swap out unfortunately. You will need to go with a third party adapter such as Parrot in order to have a built in bluetooth system.
I'm not sure if your comment was for me or from a previous answer, but no unhooking the battery will not do any type of permanent repair, the system needs to be disabled per Lexus instructions. Lexus is no longer supporting the system either and disables the systems on complaint because it is impossible to function anymore.
The bluetooth, as I said, you will have to go aftermarket, there are no compatible units you can swap from later years, they do not connect the same or fit the same, it is impossible to use a later model unit.
Thanks
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Yes unhooking the battery should reset the error. if you have an anti-theft radio make sure you know the code and how to enter it. unfortunately for your second question i'm abit weak on solving bluetooth setup.
robert
Lexus link system error if the ignition switch is inadvertently stopped halfway
between the acc and on position.
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This happens everytime I start the car. I have not stopped it between acc & start. Is this something that I may need to unhook battery cable for?
Now for the second question
Thanks for such a detailed answer. I was afraid this was my only recourse.
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