Radio Upgrades... Let see them. - Page 61 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

kingnba6 · 01-15-2022, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TLar25

How have you liked this unit?

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I like the android unit a lot. The price, quality and features are a no brainer for the price point. The OEM fitment and style are the main reason I used this unit.

weespeed · 01-18-2022, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kingnba6

I like the android unit a lot. The price, quality and features are a no brainer for the price point. The OEM fitment and style are the main reason I used this unit.

I like the look. What did you have before? JBL, rds system?
Thanks

xyrcncp · 01-29-2022, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventil8

Had this installed a month ago...upgrade from a Kenwood 891HD head unit. Love it.

@Ventil8 quick question about your setup. I see you get your PSI info, does that info come up because I assume you have the iMaestro link installed? I've been out of the 'audio game' for a long time and I assumed that type of information would only come up in newer cars and that the 4th gen didn't have that info available. However, I'm planning on installing a new HU shortly.

Ventil8 · 01-30-2022, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by xyrcncp

@Ventil8 quick question about your setup. I see you get your PSI info, does that info come up because I assume you have the iMaestro link installed? I've been out of the 'audio game' for a long time and I assumed that type of information would only come up in newer cars and that the 4th gen didn't have that info available. However, I'm planning on installing a new HU shortly.

@xyrcncp Yes, the PSI/temp info comes up because of the updated Maestro idatalink module. When I updated the head unit, i planned to use the old Maestro module that I was using to save money. Unfortunately, the Maestro module was not compatible with the newer CarPlay head unit that I bought. I bought the newer Maestro module for my HU and to my surprise, I was getting actual PSI/Temp numbers.

xyrcncp · 01-30-2022, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ventil8

@xyrcncp Yes, the PSI/temp info comes up because of the updated Maestro idatalink module. When I updated the head unit, i planned to use the old Maestro module that I was using to save money. Unfortunately, the Maestro module was not compatible with the newer CarPlay head unit that I bought. I bought the newer Maestro module for my HU and to my surprise, I was getting actual PSI/Temp numbers.

Thanks a lot for the info.

I honestly had no idea the PSI/Temp numbers would report to a HU from our generation 4Rs

AuSeeker · 01-30-2022, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by xyrcncp

Thanks a lot for the info.

I honestly had no idea the PSI/Temp numbers would report to a HU from our generation 4Rs

I don't think it works on 2003 and 2004 year models, only 2005 and onwards.

xyrcncp · 01-30-2022, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AuSeeker

I don't think it works on 2003 and 2004 year models, only 2005 and onwards.

Good to know thanks! Though I have a 2006, which I should've mentioned

V8Limited4wd · 02-23-2022, 12:59 AM

ATOTO A6 Pro for Toyota w/OBDII Bluetooth adapter and Metra TYTO-01 JBL amp harness. Steering wheel controls and OEM backup cam directly wired to the HU. No faceplate needed.

ncrooks · 02-23-2022, 11:34 AM

What are you using for the gauges on the radio? I was looking at Maestro but it does not list the 2004 V8 as compatible.

V8Limited4wd · 02-23-2022, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ncrooks

What are you using for the gauges on the radio? I was looking at Maestro but it does not list the 2004 V8 as compatible.

I’m using the Torque Pro app connected to an OBDII Bluetooth adapter.

ncrooks · 02-23-2022, 01:00 PM

Thanks. Do you have to have the app on your phone or can you load it directly to the radio? I don't believe they off that app on Iphone.

V8Limited4wd · 02-23-2022, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ncrooks

Thanks. Do you have to have the app on your phone or can you load it directly to the radio? I don't believe they off that app on Iphone.

It’s an Android HU that can run apps from the google play store. Also does Apple carplay with an adapter you buy separately.

subdued76 · 03-10-2022, 10:12 PM

I have been trying to research as much as possible, but need some help. I just bought a 2005 Limited 4runner with JLB navi. The screen is black all the time so I assume the head unit is shot, although sound comes through.

I'm looking at my options now. I would like to use the factory rear view camera, but not sure how to get that to work with an aftermarket head unit. I have thought about buying a used jbl unit without the navi. Will that work? Can I put any jbl marked toyota head units in the 4runner since thats what I currently have?

RoyBell · 03-14-2022, 02:59 PM

This is the rats nest of wires and harnesses and adapters Crutchfield sold me to make this radio work. I confirmed everything worked before closing it all up. Buttoned everything up, and of course the backup camera doesn't work now. I made sure to tape the RCA jacks so it wouldn't come unplugged so I can only imagine what happened.

subdued76 · 03-14-2022, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyBell

This is the rats nest of wires and harnesses and adapters Crutchfield sold me to make this radio work. I confirmed everything worked before closing it all up. Buttoned everything up, and of course the backup camera doesn't work now. I made sure to tape the RCA jacks so it wouldn't come unplugged so I can only imagine what happened.

Did you have the JBL system?

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