Recent content by MurrayTheCat

Nice job on the install, it looks great. Glad the bracket mod worked for you too. I think this bracket mod will change peoples feelings toward the W200 in the 4Runner. It makes a huge difference. As for the HU unlocking, are you doing the brake pedal dance? Engage parking brake, then...

The metra brackets have 3 holes in them that line up with the toyota brackets, which then line up with the holes in the HU. So, you screw it all together and install it in the runner as one unit. The Toyota brackets have 4 holes that line up with mount points in the 4runner dash. You will...

Alex, Not sure if you got my email. Let me know if you have any other questions. -Joe

Paul, Do you have the JBL system? I did not have the JBL, and all I needed was the W200, Metra trim kit, Pac steering wheel control interface, and factory harness. Crutchfield carries everything and includes nice documentation on how to take everything apart. You could probably find the...

The Toyota mounting brackets have little bumps that fit into holes on the HU that register the brackets to the HU. So essentially, the brackets click into position and then you screw in the mounting screws to the threaded holes on the HU. I saw that there were another set of threaded holes on...

Paul, I recently installed the W200 / NVE-872 combo in my truck. I am very happy with the setup. The navigation is top notch. I have not had a chance to swap out the speakers or add an amp, but I can tell you that it sounds 10 times better then the factory head unit. As others have stated...

I just had an alpine navigation system installed in my 04 runner (W200 with nve-n872a) and I noticed that the installer did not connect the nav's dimmer (illumination) wire to the headlight circuit. This connection puts the nav map screen into night mode when the headlights are turned on. I...

The only thing I question about this theory is that my 04 V6 has the 4 speed tranny, and I believe the V8 (and never V6's) have the 5 speed tranny. Would it be odd for both transmissions to have the same downshift problem?

I tend to agree with the downshift theory. I have been living with this clunk on my 04 SE for 2 1/2 years. I tried to analyze it many times. This is what I experience; Drive 40+ mph make a quick stop keep foot firmly on the brake after coming to a complete stop I can sit there for as long...

The sensor itself is fine, it is just the valve core that he broke trying to remove it. the valve and sensor, which are currently on the spare, seem to be working fine it is just that the valve core is not removable at this point because the tabs inside the stem broke off. I may just leave...

I had a new set of tires installed today on my 04 SE at Costco. In the process they broke one of the valve cores trying to remove it to deflate the tire. They said it was corroded and was not their fault. I had them use the spare rim so they could finish the job. The tire is holding air...

It is in the rear, but it sounds more like something with the suspension. It really seems to coincide with the trucks body movement. If it is the seat issue, does it go away if the seats are folded down, as a test?

I seem to have developed a creaking noise on my 04 SE V6 when I come to a stop after braking hard. The noise happens as I am coming to a stop. From what I can tell, it might have something to do with the suspension because it seems to coincide with the momentum of the truck leaning forward...

I am looking to purchase the alpine IVA-W200 along with the NVE-N872A nav unit for my 04 SE. does anybody have this setup, or any experience with the nav unit? Thanks Joe

I have an 04' Sport V6, and am hard pressed to get above 15mpg with mixed driving. What are other 4th gen V6 owners getting? I knew I would not be setting any gas mileage records with this truck, but 15 seems kind of low. :o