Lexus Dice Compatibility & Installation Information

Lexus Compatibility Chart

Vehicle	Year	iPod CDC Kit	Notes	iPod FM Kit
IS 250/300/350	2005-2009	i-Toyota-R	1,2	FMRDS
ES 300/330/350	2005-2009	i-Toyota-R	1,2	FMRDS
GS 300/350/430/450h	2006-2009	i-Toyota-R	1,2	FMRDS
RX 300/330/350/400h	2004-2009	i-Toyota-R	1,2	FMRDS
LS 400/460/600h	2003-2009	i-Toyota-R	1,2	FMRDS
LX 470/570	2003-2009	i-Toyota-R	1,2	FMRDS

Notes

1. Text Display supported on 2003+ vehicles equipped with a CD-text, MP3 Text, MD Text & Sat capable factory radio. If your radio only supports RDS Text (Radios with MSG Button) then consider the FMRDS is text is more importand that radio controls
2. External CD Changer must be disconnected. 

Contents Identifier

Dip Switch Settings (IMPORTANT INFORMATION)

The Dip Switch settings on the Dice Module are used to set the operation of the interface by the installer of the device.  Incorrect Dip Switch settings may cause the Dice Interface not to work correctly or not operate at all.

Disconnect the vehicle harness from the module and cycle ignition off for 50 seconds after changing the swithches.

Connection Diagram

Installation Tips & Checklist

• For 2004-2009 Lexus RX models, after removing the panel in front of the shifter there are four bolts (10mm) to be removed for the radio to slide out. Two are easily visible and two are deeper inside at an upward angle
• Toyota/ Lexus radios are generally held with 10mm bolts

Identify Your Audio System

Select the model that best suits your vehicle, The following chart identifies the recommended mode for the listed radios. Note your vehicle radio may support more than one mode

Radios	CD Changer	Factory Sat	CD-C	MD	SAT	MP3
02 Tape or in-dash CD	Not installed or disconnected	N/A	Y	Y	-	-
02 Tape or in-dash CD	Present	N/A	-	Y	-	-
03-06 Tape/ CD	Not installed or disconnected	N/A	Y	Y	Y	-
03-06 Tape/ CD	Not installed or disconnected	Present	Y	Y	-	-
03-06 Tape/ CD	Present	N/A	-	Y	Y	-
03-06 Tape/ CD	Present	Present	-	Y	-	-
06-07 MP3 Navigation	Not Available	Not Present	-	-	Y	Y
06-07 MP3 Navigation	Not Available	Present	-	-	-	Y

*Note Not all radios support MD mode, If External MD Changer is present it must be disconnected*

Operation Overview

Lexus Specific Technical Notes

Problem	Solution
Radio/Nav Display only shows DISC/Preset and Track/Channel Numbers, But ther is no iPod Control	Select  DISC/Preset 5 and make sure it is set to Track/Channel 1
iPod does not display the Dice Logo when connected	Reset the iPod  and ensure that the latest firmware is installed. Also check that all cables are connected properly. Note that the iTouch does not  display the logo.
Cannot Select the Interface	Check Dip Switch Settings. With the ignition  OFF disconnect the vehicle harness from the module for a few seconds then re connect. Verify that the correct button is used to access the interface
Radio/ Steering wheel controls do not operate my iPod	Reset iPod and make sure recent iPod Firmware is installed
Text is not displaying in selected emulation	Identify your radio (see above) set the switches accordingly. Note your radio may support more that one mode.
No Audio from iPod Source	Reset the iPod
iPod Does Not Charge	Check All connections, Check if the iPod chaged from the wall or computer connections. You may need to reset the iPod
Music is distorted or sound level is low	Check and make sure all all EQ & Bass boost options are turned Off on your iPod
The interface operates very intermittently and erratically in SAT Mode	If the Dice unit is in Sat Mode, Ensure that the Factory Sat Module is disconnected in the vehicle. Otherwise the Dice Emulator  will have to be set up in a different mode (CD, MD, MP3)