09-26-2019, 10:09 AM
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OEM Smoker Kit on Amazon
OK, I know this is not a MOD and its an easy plug and play. The main reason why I went with the Smoker's Kit is that it gives me the extra USB outlets that I like to have and the harnesses are already there so no splicing nor tapping into any wire of any sort. Besides I want to keep it as easy and original as possible so that when I do other electrical mod of any sort in the future I don't have to worry about trying to figure out what's what.
Found this for $39 on amazon and it was OEM.
I think I took more time writing this up and posting the pictures than putting this kit in. NO tools required. I think replacing the cabin filter took more time and more tools. The stainless steel for the ash was just pulled off so I can use the ashtray for my coins.
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11-13-2019, 06:59 PM
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Fu*ken lcd led bulbs
So the 2 light bulbs were driving me nutz. Most of us know that the LCD only take 6v bulbs not the 12v that NEO LED bulbs I bought. SO.... I bought a bag from Amazon thinking I can retro fit the bulbs on to the OEM base and get the LCD display to light up.
As you can see from the pictures I tried, The bulbs lit up when I did a preliminary test by just putting the wires on the LCD connection points. BUT when I installed in on the OEM base, it wouldn't light up. I know polarity is specific so I rotated them BUT to no avail, the screen stayed dark. I thought maybe its too long and too big so I sanded it down to that it'll fit better. (pic) WELL.... it still didn't light up. After wasting MORE time on 2 FU*KEN bulbs than any human should I gave up and bought 2 OEM bulbs from a dealership on Ebay. total cost $12 with shipping.
Feel totally dejected. You can see my failure with the LED Bulbs and had to go back to OEM. My next update is the head unit... was a success but the back up camera ... was a SHIT . Time I'll never see again.
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11-30-2019, 11:21 PM
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Head Unit
Found a pretty good deal for a Scion FRS/ Toyota 86 Head Unit on eBay. Model Number PT 546-00170. It provides me what I need which would be:
1) hands free calling
2) bluetooth music streaming
3) bluetooth pod cast streaming
4) better sound from AM/FM radio
5) up to date OEM look.
I bought the OEM harness conversion kit: part number PT546-00142. on ebay
AUDIO WIRE HARNESS KIT FITS SCION IQ, TC, XB, XD OEM TOYOTA PT546-00142 | eBay
it was relatively painless and simple. I use the OEM Mic and installed it on the Windshield up the A Pillar.
The only problem I came across was the backup camera. THAT was time I'm never getting back. I'll talk about that next.
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11-30-2019, 11:58 PM
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back up camera was FUBAR
So I spent 4 weekends chasing this and tried make the HU to FLIP to the camera image. BUT IT WAS a complete failure. I found and tapped into the Reverse Trigger that's under that plastic door step in the front driver side. I connect that to the second pin hole in the harness. The reverse trigger is 12 volts and it turns on when the car is in reverse. The HU recognized reverse.
Then I connect the aftermarket backup Camera and it was sending out 6 volts which is what the camera needs but for some F***EN reason the HU won't FLIP. pictures below give you an idea where everything is and what it looked like.
I even took the 4Runner to the pros who installs radios. I was ALL in at this point and had them looked at it. They were amazing in that they spent 2 hours on it and couldn't figure it out and only charged me $15. The guy who I bought it from swore it worked before.
SO long story short, its a FAILED attempt and gave up. I searched the whole internet and couldn't find the answers. PT546-00170 just wouldn't flip to the reverse image.
Hit me up if anyone has the answer. Thanks. I'll just do it the old fashion way of turning my head when I back up.
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01-13-2020, 08:32 AM
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Likes your mods! Where in MD are you from?
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01-13-2020, 02:45 PM
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Outside of DC area, you?
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01-13-2020, 08:05 PM
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Outside of DC area, you?
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03-20-2020, 04:11 PM
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Right Steering Wheel button install
First I like to THANK
@ CookieRoe
for his write up! WIthout it, I think it wouldn't have happened or taken more time. Pictures were difficult to see but not difficult to figure out.
I bought the button and Ribbon online and think it cost me under or around $100. I'm no mechanical wizard like some of you are and I took my time. In total it took me 45 mins to install.
here's the link:
DIY Bluetooth/Voice Command steering wheel button install (pics)........for REAL
It works like it should and I feel like I'm driving in a new car. Personally my set up is way more user friendly than my wife's 2013 GX 460. Here are some of my pictures to help with
@ CookieRoe
s write up. Big shout out! Thank you!!!!
This is where I got my parts, new and cheaper than ebay or amazon:
Cruise Switch - Toyota (84244-35030-B0) | Toyota Parts
Switch Cable - Toyota (84204-58010) | Toyota Parts
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03-20-2020, 06:53 PM
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How was programming it to get it to work with your head unit?
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03-21-2020, 12:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blackjackck
First I like to THANK
@ CookieRoe
for his write up! WIthout it, I think it wouldn't have happened or taken more time. Pictures were difficult to see but not difficult to figure out.
Here are some of my pictures to help with
@ CookieRoe
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Glad to see it helps folks out. Sorry about the pictures. Back then, I had my photos on photobucket (most know what happened to them). Anyway, luckily I transferred all my photos to imgur. Anyway, took a while, but I fixed the pictures. Completely forgot about this thread.
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03-21-2020, 09:03 AM
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How was programming it to get it to work with your head unit?
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Since my updated head unit was from a 2017’ Toyota 86, I didn’t have to do anything. I just I stalled the buttons. Plug and play!
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04-18-2020, 03:02 PM
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Backup Camera issue SOLVED
With the Stay AT Home Orders, I had some time to chase my backup camera problem. Last November I tried it with:
2016+ Scion Display Audio Backup Camera Kit
This time around I bought:
Amazon.com: PYvideo Backup Camera Kit for Toyota Prius (2015-up), Corolla (2014-up), Scion(2016-up) and More: Car Electronics
I followed the directions and since I was using an OEM Toyota headunit the directions were pretty simple. THE ONLY Difference this time around was I got GREAT advice from
@ Southernbike
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As you can see from the pic below Its a bit off to the side as there's no way to center it. I'm just glad its working and I'll live with it off center.
Here are some pros/cons of both kits. Personally I like the Camera Source one, it comes with better directions and better customer support. I called MULTIPLE Times and a woman was very help and did her best to assist. Sadly it didn't work last year but I believe if I pulled and reinstalled the ACC Fuse it would've worked. I returned the kit then and bought the PYVideo this time around.
Camera Source included drill bit & reverse trigger wire where as PYVideo did not but included a plastic pull tool. They are both plug and play and the Camera Source cables and wires are a bit longer than PYVideo. I barely had enough as I connect the wires from the headunit - under steering wheel, and down the side under the driver's side kick panel all the way to the back- Spare Jack compartment - up to the top to connect to the hatch. There were no slack anywhere
This is the video I followed for the Hatch portion.
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06-27-2022, 07:11 PM
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Headlight issue
As I'm getting closer to 200K miles, I needed to do something with my headlights. I was foggy and has some scratches. After all the research, I decided to keep it and clean it instead of replacing with modern style headlights. I didn't want to deal with potential leaks and what not. I use SYLVANIA Headlight Restoration Kit. Then added Meguiar's Keep Clear Headlight Coating. Then added an LED bulb.
I'm sure many of you have much better MODS with the headlights. This was cheap.
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06-27-2022, 07:48 PM
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Hood Scoop Light Bar
YES I know this has been visited / and written up before but..... C4 stopped selling their brackets. I waited too long. But I found this one on Amazon / Ebay: Its on Ebay as well but didn't want to run the risk if I didn't like the quality, Amazon was easier to return.
iJDMTOY Hood Scoop Mount LED Light Bar Kit Compatible with 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma, Incl (1) 50W High Power CREE LED Lightbar, Hood Bulge Stainless Steel Mounting Brackets & Wiring Switch
Price was right, I also got a better wiring harness from Nilight as well as the OEM style button. Didn't trust the harness that came with the light. There's a great write up on the Tacoma World. But I figure if anyone still is looking to install one of these for a great price, this is a pretty good option. The bracket is nice and it bolts on with ease. Follow the directions on
Hood Scoop LED lightbar bracket by C4Fab | Tacoma World
The light is fine for what I needed. You can see from one of the pictures where I pull the wiring harness through the firewall. I pull a rubber Grommet out and there's a hole. Then I drilled a hole in the fabric fire wall. You see the green arrow pointing to the grommet in one of the pictures.
Just in case anyone else was interested. Total cost was around $125?
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Another Minor mod.... Thanks to....
Just doing some minor mods. Figure I give a shout out to
@ 4RunnERD
for his amazing post from 2011. Just wanna give a shout out. Got my Subaru Compass, Homelink, Auto Dim mirror off Ebay for $70. Came with all the wires and the plastic covers.
Here's the excellent write up with pictures.
Auto Dimming Mirror Install w/pictures - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum
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