Recent content by UoD

I'm still around --- just don't check the boards likes I used to. I am over in Tallahassee. I've still got my '05 Sport V8 2WD, and I wouldn't mind hitting up some trails some time.

Do we know if this works with the JBL system for sure? I just got (and installed) the USA Spec PA15-TOY --- and I love it. However, I would like to have this thing for the USB ports.

Thanks for the info everyone. I ended up getting an Interstate MTP-27F. It seems to match the original Pansonic specs just exactly. It scared me for a bit when I first drove it after replacing the battery. The auto window features didn't work, and the car shifted weird. Then, I remembered that...

Ok --- spent a good 30 minutes searching around other forums and what not. From what I gather, the original Panasonic branded battery (which is what is currently in my TR4... dead) is not a bad battery. BUT --- Toyota dealerships don't actually carry this battery as a replacement. They usually...

I usually swear by Interstate brand batteries --- I have used them in all of my previous vehicles. The stock battery on my 2005 4Runner finally needs to be changed out. I called to check prices at the local Interstate store and the Toyota dealership (fully expecting the dealership to be crazy...

Turns out that an audio store down in central Florida by my parents house stocks them ---- looks like I can finally tell them what to get me for xmas :) I was pretty much sold on the USA Spec one when I found out that it has both the iPhone and AUX inputs --- and it also lets you retain SAT...

So, I tore apart the dash again. Using the wiring diagram from the 2006, I was able to determine where I needed to wire into the back of the headunit to make this happen. Unfortunately, I ran into a bit of a snag. There were already some wires in the pin locations that the 2006 diagram said...

Turns out that my Toyota dealer can only order the ENTIRE wiring harness for the dash (~$300). It looks like all I need is "S31 Stereo Jack Adapter" to make this work. I would just go out and buy a 1/8" phono plug --- but I doubt that would work. There are 4 wires going to the AUX adapter...

WOW -- that certainly is a good piece of the puzzle. Thanks for posting that!! -- I think I am starting to see some things I didn't notice before. So, page AV-123 appears to show a place to plug in that stereo aux wiring harness on the back of the received. I don't recall seeing that on the...

FYI : Finally found my original write-up on the '05 to '06 headunit switch : http://www.toyota-4runner.org/audio-electronics/16124-putting-2006-jbl-2005-a.html Just figured I would put it here in case anyone saw this and had questions about the original part. As is noted towards the end of...

Ok -- a long long time ago (read : 2+years ago) I had a thread here talking about how I had purchased a 2006 JBL Synth 6-disc changer off of Ebay to replace my the JBL Synth headunit in my 05 runner. The main reason I did this is because I really wanted the MP3 capabilities of the /06 head unit...

I didn't even check my DOT stamp .. I should go do that ... **EDIT ** : 0608... definitely new rubber. Can't get any newer than that :) Also --- Am I stupid for not getting my spare changed out? I never used my spare --- and when I dropped it, it looked just fine to me (no rubber rot or...

I usually don't bring up old threads like this -- but I just needed to speak about the deal I just got at Costco. All of my local tire places were trying to charge me an arm and a leg for the Michelin Cross-Terrains. Costco has them at $155 PLUS $60 instant off a set of 4. I just got 4 tires...

Just dropped my '05 V8 to a local shop (one that I trust) for my 30K service about 30 minutes ago. Looks like it is going to run me $300 for the service. I am doing all of the recommended (the normal things listed at the top of the service book) ... but I am also having them freshen up the...

Go on ebay and buy one. I got my 2006 JBL unit for $225 I think ... and that was when they first came out. You can probably find an '05 for around $150 or so ....