Recent content by MarkS

I guess I wasn't clear on the problem - when you try to switch to a diferent search area, the unit just hangs - you can't enter and address or point of interest. I'd say that about 1/2 of the search areas have the problem - the rest work fine.

v8.1 (Gen4) Nav Lockout Override As mentioned previously in this thread, I was able to make a working v8.1 hybrid disc using the loading.kiwi file from an earlier version that allowed a lockout override. I've discovered an interesting quirk of the hybrid disc - the Find Location function only...

v4.2 Override Works Great on v8.1 (gen4) With a hard boot after disconnecting power for a few minutes, the new disc combining the v4.2 loading.kiwi file w/ the balance of the v8.1 update works great on a Gen 4 system. The Nav override trick on the Menu/Volume works just as it always did - no...

8.1 Nav Override? Tried T4RUSAF's trick of replacing the loading.kiwi file on my v8.1 disc with one from a v4.2 disc, but no joy - the override still doesn't work. However, I did notice that when I put in the 8.1 disc w/ the 4.2 loading file, the system did not reload like when I first put in...

JBL Amps from other Toyota Models - CAUTION While JBL amps from other Toyotas (e.g. Tundra, Seqouia, etc.) will work with the Nav headunits in a 4Runner, you should be aware that the equalization curve for the vehicle is built into the amp - not into the headunit. Therefore, if you get an amp...

I recently made a ~500 mile trip in my '05 Ltd. V-8 w/ X-REAS pulling an enclosed 5x8 motorcycle trailer (using the factory trailer hitch/receiver) and found that the truck seemed to "porpise" quite a lot whenever it was on less than perfect pavement (even expansion joints on the interstate...

10 Speaker JBL Synthesis Wiring Diagram Wiring diagram for a 2005 4Runner with the 10 speaker, 6-disc, JBL Synthesis System

Connector Functions R1 has the power connections, the R/L audio signals going to the JBL amp, and amp control lines, and power for the antenna amp. R4 has control and mute lines for the Rear Seat Audio controller. R5 has the rear seat audio signals and the connections to the steering wheel.

The Dead Buick Here's what happens to a '89 LeSabre after T-boning a '98 4Runner

The '98 The remains of my '98 after encountering a Buick at 35 MPH

Pics that went missing 1st time Here are the pics of the remains of my '03 Limited V-8, '98 SR5 V-6 TRD SC, and the "Dead" Buick that hit my '98.

I've had the unfortunate luck of being a charter member of the T4RCDA (Toyota 4Runner Crash Dummy Academy) - TWICE! In both cases, I walked away from the accident (niether was my fault) eventhough the 4Runners were declared total losses. Here are a few pics to show waht you can walk away from...

I just went through the exact same process on my '05 Ltd. with the 6-disc, 10 speaker JBL set up (actually, I used an '05 OEM head unit as the '06's seem unobtainable on the aftermarket) - a few issues that may come up: (1) Your '06 may or may not have a JBL amp that supports the analog voice...

I just converted over from the JBL 6 CD in-dash changer to an OEM Nav unit on my '05 4 Runner. I'd like to swap the center console bezel and the climate control trim bezel w/ another member who has changed from the stock audio to the JBL system. Parts are in perfect condition - looking for the...