Recent content by Veblen64

Thanks, everybody. All is well now. I pulled the battery and brought it to the parts store where I had bought it. It was still under warranty; bought it about two years ago. They gave it a long deep charge, tested it, and found no problems. So I reinstalled it, and the 4Runner started right...

My 2003 V8 4runner SE won't start. I'm trying to figure out whether it's the battery, the starter, or something else. The symptoms are a little odd. I had had zero indications of a problem until yesterday when it just wouldn't start. I turned the key, and the starter (or solenoid) just...

I've decided to finally put together my first carputer. It's going to be simple for now: a laptop under the seat. I have an 8 inch monitor. I don't want to put it in the double-DIN spot, because I want to keep my HU for AM/FM radio and because I don't want to be without a stereo whenever the...

'03 gray double decker available I pulled it to make room for an SUV Cargo Caddy. I will swap it for the trim piece that is needed when the double decker is removed. The double-decker is in solid shape but needs a cleaning. I was transporting some sod and the double decker got dirty. I...

'03 gray double decker available '03 gray double decker available I will swap it for the trim piece that is needed when the double decker is removed. The double-decker is in solid shape but needs a cleaning. I was transporting some sod and the double decker got dirty. I vacuumed it, but it...

Also, it may be my imagination but the t1808 seems to put out more power than the t1807, even though I had been under the impression that they were both the same wattage (160). For some reason it sounds better and I don't have to turn the volume up as high on the t1808 as I did on the t1807...

I just installed a t1808 in my '03 4Runner. Works perfectly. Plugs were all compatible. It has the extra plug for the iPod, although I haven't used that yet. The t1808 has a bit more functionally than the t1807. For one thing, it's better at navigating through MP3 folders and files. I had...

OK, the speakers are all in and they sound great. Turned out the 5x7 coaxials did not fit in the rear doors, so I got 5.5's and used the stock plastic to mount them. Had to cut away some plastic on the door panel to make it fit. In the front, I cut adapters out of MDF for the woofers and the...

These guys probably have what you're looking for: http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~unit~Motorola_Q-546~area~accessories-motorola+q+audio+adapters~item~PPCPADPT15.htm] You need a four-conductor adapter. The ones at Radio Shack are three-conductor.

Excellent. That's very helpful. I'm pretty confident about doing the installation. The big thing was I wanted to make sure I had chosen the right speakers before doing the job. The wattage seems appropriate for the Scion HU that I'll be putting in, but I wasn't certain about the whole...

OK, I just ordered the SPR-57LS component speakers as well. I'll put those up front and put the two-way speakers in the rear. (?) Does that make sense?

... Or did I buy the wrong speakers, and if so, should I put these in the rear doors? After a little more homework, looks like maybe I should have ordered SPR-57LS component speakers for the front. Yes?

I have just ordered a pair of Alpine SPR-57LP speakers for the front. It's a 2003 SE. Upgrading from stock speakers. (Have also ordered a Scion radio and PIE adapter.) Looks like the speaker install should be quite doable, thanks to the instructions on this site. But I do have a question...