Unable to activate XM radio in Lexus LS460 - Set of 2 for a Lexus LS460

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Known issue

https://www.google.com/search?q=2007+Lexus+LS460.+My+front+door+speakers+quit+working+and+so+did+sub

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Question edited for clarity.

Information here on diagnosing which sensor is bad. Sometimes it is as simple as a dirty or bad connection.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-4th-gen-2007-2017/900872-brake-wear-warning-on-ls460.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=2014+lexus+ls460+brake+wear+light+reset

You say 'several warning light'. You need to know what they all are. Don't you have the handbook that came with the car. They are in a nice leather wallet with a magnetic catch. I have an ES330.

Here is your Owners Manual

https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/resources/owners-manuals?model=LS460&year=2014&type=om


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PDF]Audio system (with the Lexus Display Audio system)

drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/om/.../pdf/sec_03_03.pdf

Lexusbeing used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating. CAUTION ... Press the "RADIO" button or "AUDIO" button on the Lexus Display Audio controller ..... This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation .... 460. 3-3. Using the Lexus Display Audio system. ?MP3 and WMA playback.

[PDF]AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEM

drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/omnav/.../pdf/audio.pdf

Lexus2007 LS460L/LS460 Navigation from Aug. ... system. Your audio/video system works when the engine switch is in the "ACC" or "IG-ON" ... erate this device.

LS 460 Factory Streaming Audio - Club Lexus Forums

www.clublexus.com/.../ls.../622096-ls-460-factory-streaming-audio.html

Mar 5, 2012 - LS 460 Factory Streaming Audio LS - 4th Gen (2007-present) ... Yep, with the new 6th gen nav system Bluetooth streaming is available which ... It is connected to you aux in on the car and your iPhone or other blue tooth device pairs with it. .... How do I fix that? 2008 Obsidian Lexus LS460 - Black MACgic Adding Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP)
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Mark Levinson audio settings...
Dec 19, 2012
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Jan 7, 2012
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1. Radio ON, tune to the XM channel 0 and record the radio ID. The radio ID will be required for activation of the new receiver.
2. Call XM radio to deactivate the faulty receiver and activate the new receiver.
   • US: 1-800-556-3600
   • Canada: 1-877-438-9677
3. Park the vehicle outside in an area with an unobstructed view of the southern sky.
4. Leave the vehicle outside with the ignition switch in the ACC position and the radio ON, tune to the XM channel 1 for 30 minutes to activate XM service.
5. Once activated, the radio will receive the remaining XM channels.
6. XM is trade mark

Turn the radio on an locate the Radio ID
For XM Radios

Your Radio ID can be displayed by tuning your radio to channel 0. (That's one channel down from the XM Preview.) Make sure to check your ID code carefully. Please note that the following letters are not used: I,O, S, and F.

Call the activation hotline to activate your service
1-866-635-8634

Many/most of the original factory radios with the 'XM' button already have the tuner in them. While outside (not inside a garage or under trees) Press the "XM" button then see if you can get channel 1, or channel 247, or channel 0. Channel 1 is free previews, channel 247 is free weather, and Channel 0 is the serial number of the radio. IF you have these 3 channels then all you have to do is call 1-800-XM-RADIO with the serial number from channel zero. Leave the radio on channel 1 for 30 minutes after calling, and you should then be activated. Let me know if you have more questions.

there should be a radio code, like a serial number for your xm radio, maybe in your owner's manual. all you do is call xm with this code and have it activated.

Get your subscription refunded. There is nothing wrong with your radio. if they can't make it work, don't pay them.

to reset the radio - it must be removed from the dash and unplugged.
Be sure to write down any anti-theft codes if your radio requires them.

However - since your radio is getting the 2 channels - it is working properly. The problem lies in XM turning on your account.

Be sure to get the correct # off the radio... sometimes there is a transposition error with paperwork.
The number can be gotten by setting your radio to channel 0. This is your radio ID# required to activate the radio.

Your Radio is working fine - call XM and stay on the line until they activate your account.

I have a suspicion the number was written down improperly.

Be sure when you call that the car is on, and that it is tuned to station #1... also - it can take 15-20 minutes to activate - and must be left on for the duration to catch the activation signal that is sent out.

Here are the steps from XM to activate manually-

Get Your XM Radio Activated Online

Step1 Turn on your XM radio and tune it to channel 0. The display will read your XM radio's identification number. This number will include both letters and numbers. Write this number down and head to your computer.

Step2 Log onto the Internet and go to the XM radio website. A high speed connection to the Internet will make this go faster, but you can activate your XM radio online with dial up.

Step3 Click on the tab that says to activate a new XM radio. This will take you to a screen where you will enter your XM radio's identification number. Type this in.

Step4 Choose a screen name and password to make an account on the XM web site. The screen name should be something that you will easily remember. The password needs to be at least 7 characters long and include 1 capital letter, 1 lowercase letter, and 1 number.

Step5 Enter your personal information for the activation of your XM radio. This information will include your name, address, and email address. You will also need to choose which service plan you will want to purchase for your XM radio. Enter your credit card payment to finish purchasing your activation of your XM radio online.

Step6 Turn on your XM radio and tune it to channel 1. XM will send a signal out to your XM radio to activate it. You will need to leave the radio tuned to channel 1 for 15 to 20 minutes to activate it.


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