[Superjet]

I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a beta sample of ADS Maestro RR radio interface.
Note:
Custom vehicle settings only compatible with 2014 and up! All years you get custom gauges.

Shopping List for 2014 and up:

ADS Maestro RR interface module iDatalink - Maestro - Maestro RR

ADS-HRN-TY02 custom harness
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/maestro...?skuId=5258000

Metra AX-TOYUSB to retain OEM USB plug (2010 - 2013 is different)
AXXESS 4-Pin OE USB Retention Adapter for Select 2012-2013 Toyota Vehicles AX-TOYUSB - Best Buy

Scosche TA21065B dash mounting kit Silver dash
Toyota 4-Runner Dash Kit 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | Dash Kits | TA2106B | by Scosche

Metra 99-8227CHG black dash kit
Metra 99-8227CHG Dash Kit (Charcoal High Gloss) Fits select 2010-up Toyota 4-Runner vehicles — single- and double-DIN radios at Crutchfield.com

Metra 40-LX11 antenna adapter
Metra Antenna Adapter for Most 2009 and Later Lexus Vehicles Black 40-LX11 - Best Buy

iDatalink ST02 antenna adapter for OEM GPS and OEM SiriusXM antenna
iDatalink ACC-SAT-TO2 Satellite radio and GPS antenna adapters for select Toyota vehicles at Crutchfield.com


Shopping List for 2010 to 2013:
Maestro Module -iDatalink Maestro ADS-MRR
Maestro Toyota Specific Wiring Harness - iDatalink HRN-RR-TO1
SiriusXM Module - SiriusXM SXV300V1
SiriusXM Adapter for OEM Antenna - VAIS Technology SFA12F
Dash Kit - Scosche TA2106B Silver
Dash Kit - Metra 99-8227CHG Black
USB Adapter - Metra AX-TOYUSB-2 (This is for the glovebox)


Features include:
JBL or non amplified integration
steering wheel controls

Now, if you have a Maestro compatible radio
Custom gauges read out
Vehicle settings which normally can only do with a dealer scan tool, minus the ability to turn off seat belt warning chime, see link for a list of dealer programmable features http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-ge...a-4runner.html
Tire pressure monitoing as well as temp

Note: I highly suggest a Kenwood or JVC with Maestro. They always have the most features like dynamic parking lines.

[dlstyley]

Interested in this. Factory head unit is aggravating. Car manufacturers need to learn they are good at building cars, not entertainment, communications, and navigation systems... Implement a standard (CarPlay and Android Auto) and be done with it already!!!

BTW - Your pics don't seem to work.

[On Point]

can you watch videos from your phone onto the headunit?

[delloro]

How much?

[Superjet]

Originally Posted by On Point

can you watch videos from your phone onto the headunit?

The radio has an HDMI/MHL input on the back, but I have no used it.

[MudPie]

Are you having any trouble with screen glare? I swapped out the head unit on my '05 sequoia with a DNX891HD and it's very hard to see during the day if it isn't overcast. I've also tried several of the anti-glare screen protectors... hardly any improvement.

[flyinhawaiian01]

Go to your local sign shop (but not a signs now or signs today, most of them are putz's!), have them do a small sheet of clear static cling, then tell them you want them to laminate it with matte lamination!

Problem solved and you can remove it whenever you like! If its not matte enough for you, nothing will help, as the matte lamination I use (3M matte lamination) is extremely matte-finished!

[MudPie]

Originally Posted by flyinhawaiian01

Go to your local sign shop (but not a signs now or signs today, most of them are putz's!), have them do a small sheet of clear static cling, then tell them you want them to laminate it with matte lamination!



Problem solved and you can remove it whenever you like! If its not matte enough for you, nothing will help, as the matte lamination I use (3M matte lamination) is extremely matte-finished!

I'll give it a try, thanks for the suggestion.

[Superjet]

The above solution is now released, TO2.
iDatalink - Maestro - Search


There is also a TO1 solution for 2006 - 2013 4Runner but does not have customizable vehicle settings.

[Gabex35]

Originally Posted by Superjet

The above solution is now released, TO2.
iDatalink - Maestro - Search


There is also a TO1 solution for 2006 - 2013 4Runner but does not have customizable vehicle settings.

Hey @Superjet , I am a novice when it comes to electronics wiring but does this all require a whole lot of splicing of wires or is everything plug and play?

[The Waco Kid]

Originally Posted by Gabex35

Hey @Superjet , I am a novice when it comes to electronics wiring but does this all require a whole lot of splicing of wires or is everything plug and play?

I just went through this (minus the Maestro portion) on my brothers FJ.
No, it's technically plug and play, but you need to be comfortable with soldering the adapters needed for the Factory to the new HU's harness. There's no splicing, you just have to connect the HU's harness to the adapters. It's not "easy" as pure plug and play, but it's not that hard either. I think if the HU comes with a Maestro connection, that portion is plug and play.

Just make sure you have the right adapters or else you'll lose functions like USB, AUX, Steering Wheel Control, Bluetooth, and back up camera.

The FJ didn't have a factory camera, so we did have to do some slicing to get power to the new aftermarket one, but it wasn't difficult. Probably easier than the soldering. We just used a tap for that.

[Superjet]

The kenwood harness needs to be wired to the ADS harness, but no wires are spliced into the vehicle, it all plugs into the stock connectors.
The harness also retained the OEM back up camera.

[gm350reratliff]

This is bad news for my wallet but great news for me because the OEM stereo has been pissing me off. We all know the factory nav sucks but this locking up and turning on and off is just ridiculous. I went through all that with my 4th gen and now it's the same thing with the 5th gen. I'm not sure I want to give Toyota a shot at fixing it either. Going to have to check this out!

[Gabex35]

Originally Posted by gm350reratliff

This is bad news for my wallet but great news for me because the OEM stereo has been pissing me off. We all know the factory nav sucks but this locking up and turning on and off is just ridiculous. I went through all that with my 4th gen and now it's the same thing with the 5th gen. I'm not sure I want to give Toyota a shot at fixing it either. Going to have to check this out!

Agreed, I wish I hadn't forked out for entune after seeing this thread.

[The Waco Kid]

Originally Posted by Gabex35

Agreed, I wish I hadn't forked out for entune after seeing this thread.

When I placed my order, I specifically asked that they didn't include entune/nav... but we all know the story. You can't get the refresh without it.

I wasn't happy about that.