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Am 1,000 miles away from home (Texas) in the mountains and yesterday tried to shift from 2wd to 4hi. Lights started blinking but never shifted. Switched back to 2wd; the amber center diff lock light came on (solid); the green 4wd light kept blinking, and the amber VSC OFF light came on. I tried...

I'm pleased with the ipod control. I don't have the steering wheel control, so I can't comment on that, but the large center wheel, while initially a little strange, is pretty easy to get used to. I usually set my ipod to "shuffle" and go, but it's fairly easy to select artist, album, genre etc...

Yeah, I'm going to look further into the phone connection issue and see if there's a quick way to disconnect from Bluetooth. I have a Blackberry, so I need to do a little research on that. Also, one other issue I'm looking into: You can download your phone address book into the HU, but when a...

004, in short, I've really enjoyed this hu. The ipod functionality has been great, and I've been surprised how much I've enjoyed the bluetooth function with my phone. The only thing I've not figured out, is when I've got other people in the truck with me, I don't want to take a call on the...

I used the Crutchfield provided wiring harness, so connections were very easy. on the Crutchfield harness, the Dimmer wire is listed as orange/white. hope that helps...

WHen I first installed the Pioneer, I did not connect the antenna wire from the head unit to anything. In my old 93 4Runner, I had the power antenna on the front right quarter panel that extended when you turned the radio on, and collapsed when you turned it off. Since the 05 doesn't have this...

I'm leaning toward the Blaupunkts for 3 reasons...1. price is right (and Crutchfield will give me 10% off since I bought the HU there) 2. Built in crossover, so I don't have to mess with mounting a crossover somewhere and 3. They're sure to be a step up from stock...

I'm wrestling with the same question. I just installed a new Pioneer head (see my post here: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37892 ) but don't intend to install an amp. I wanted to take advantage of the tweeter location in the door of my 2005, so have been looking at the...

After a few days with the Pioneer, I'm really liking it. I did have the problem with nonexistent AM reception. After doing some research, here and elsewhere on the web, I learned about the Toyota "diversity antenna" with the two separate antenna leads. I also learned that somewhere back in there...

Install notes on this new thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&postid=318896#post318896

iPod Connection

Microphone install Microphone photo

I just purchased and installed this new Pioneer DDin head unit for my 05 4Runner SR5. Bought it from Crutchfield with their included harnesses and trim kit. Sorry i didn't take photos of the install, but the finished project is attached. For the most part the install was pretty seamless. Here's...

I ordered this Pioneer unit from Crutchfield today. It had been on backorder, but they are now in stock. I'm going to install in my '05. I've noticed that there are two versions: the Pioneer FH-P8000BT and the "Premier" FH-P800BT (note one additional "zero"). The Premier comes with a USB cable...

Well, that's kindof my point. This dipstick does not have a normal "level" reading. It appears that when pulling out the dipstick, any normal level reading is smeared or distorted by the time it is pulled out. I've been tempted to buy a new dipstick and try it, but is suspect it's something...