Apple Carplay and install recommendations for 04 Limited

[BOFFROAD]

I bought the exact same head unit (even at the open-box price). I expect it in the next day or two and am hoping to install it (and a couple of dash bulbs) this weekend. I went back and forth bt the ILX-W650 and the Sony XAV-AX1000. Decided to go with the bigger capacitive screen (also cheaper than the Sony AX5000 that has a comparable screen).

Same here. I was between the Sony XAV 1000 and Alpine ILX-W650. I ended up going with the Alpine for the bigger screen, rear usb, and 2 camera inputs. I have the JBL system so I will be using the PAC TATO kit provided by Crutchfield. I also read on Tacoma World that this parking break bypass is needed to access all the settings. Rear usb was a big thing for me because I want it to look clean. I plan to run the USB into the center console and leave my phone in there while using car play.

PAC TR-7 Universal Trigger Output Module for Video Bypass https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002J22BO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_wgewDbPDX8N5S

 

[The G-Man]

I just recently added CarPlay to my 4Runner and settled on the Pioneer MVH-1400nex

I went with it over the Alpine you posted because I liked the look of the side buttons (it kinda matches the stock system in my 2018 Civic) and I like the interface of the Pioneer better.

But the big things for me were to have a capacitive touchscreen, and USB in the back for clean install.

I also bought from Crutchfield and got them to do the wiring with the steering wheel controls. My T4R does not have the JBL system so I got the PAC steering adapter. Crutchfield did the wiring well, just note that you may have to program the PAC unit to your liking yourself. It took my father-in-law and I about 15 minutes to figure out how to program it, but we got it done. One thing that sucks is that you need to press a button on the PAC unit to program it, so your headhunt is going to have to come out to reprogram if you want the buttons to do something different.

Since we are going to use mostly Apple Carplay on this thing I programmed the buttons like this: Vol Up, Vol Down as normal, seek buttons for track next, or track last, and mode I made a long press be the voice button so Siri comes up when I hold it down.

Also, Crutchfield does not include parking brake wiring or a bypass so I had to get one of those and wire it in so that all the menus could be accessible.


Here's what it looks like installed:

and I also bought one of these to put a usb port in the console: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G757Y2D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then I took an Add-a-Circuit and plugged it into the accessory spot on the fuse box to wire up the power only for the other port. Works well for now with CarPlay and power

 

[gookies]

I ended up installing the ATOTO A6 Pro, came with the Toyota specific harness so plug n play and no adapters needed to fill in the gaps on the side; my question is I have an extra connector left from the main harness, is this supposed to be for the cassette player or something? Also, I wasn't sure what to do with the FM radio jack and there's also another jack that I don't know the function to. The ATOTO harness had a radio jack, but the other end doesn't fit into the OEM harness.

 

[Terminator03]

I ended up installing the ATOTO A6 Pro, came with the Toyota specific harness so plug n play and no adapters needed to fill in the gaps on the side; my question is I have an extra connector left from the main harness, is this supposed to be for the cassette player or something? Also, I wasn't sure what to do with the FM radio jack and there's also another jack that I don't know the function to. The ATOTO harness had a radio jack, but the other end doesn't fit into the OEM harness.

If you do a search on here there is a part number in one or more threads for a GM adapter that will combine the split antenna plugs. Sorry I don’t have it handy at the moment...

 

[gookies]

If you do a search on here there is a part number in one or more threads for a GM adapter that will combine the split antenna plugs. Sorry I don’t have it handy at the moment...

Thanks, didn't find that thread, but found the adapter, if it's just for the radio, then I may be fine without it, don't listen to it much.

https://www.amazon.com/Carxtc-Diver...15X33YHO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8

Edit: I just plugged in the larger one into my media receiver, radio still functions, I did some quick searching and Toyota uses something called a "diversity antenna", hence two, it just switches between the two to get better signal.

 

[That_Titanium_4RNR]

I just recently added CarPlay to my 4Runner and settled on the Pioneer MVH-1400nex

I went with it over the Alpine you posted because I liked the look of the side buttons (it kinda matches the stock system in my 2018 Civic) and I like the interface of the Pioneer better.

But the big things for me were to have a capacitive touchscreen, and USB in the back for clean install.

I also bought from Crutchfield and got them to do the wiring with the steering wheel controls. My T4R does not have the JBL system so I got the PAC steering adapter. Crutchfield did the wiring well, just note that you may have to program the PAC unit to your liking yourself. It took my father-in-law and I about 15 minutes to figure out how to program it, but we got it done. One thing that sucks is that you need to press a button on the PAC unit to program it, so your headhunt is going to have to come out to reprogram if you want the buttons to do something different.

Since we are going to use mostly Apple Carplay on this thing I programmed the buttons like this: Vol Up, Vol Down as normal, seek buttons for track next, or track last, and mode I made a long press be the voice button so Siri comes up when I hold it down.

Also, Crutchfield does not include parking brake wiring or a bypass so I had to get one of those and wire it in so that all the menus could be accessible.


Here's what it looks like installed:

and I also bought one of these to put a usb port in the console: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G757Y2D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then I took an Add-a-Circuit and plugged it into the accessory spot on the fuse box to wire up the power only for the other port. Works well for now with CarPlay and power

Really clean install. Im literally planning on doing the exact same thing as you except my runner has the JBL system so I am going for the iDataLink Maestro. My one question for you is what did you do to bypass the parking brake feature?

 

[The G-Man]

Really clean install. Im literally planning on doing the exact same thing as you except my runner has the JBL system so I am going for the iDataLink Maestro. My one question for you is what did you do to bypass the parking brake feature?

https://www.amazon.com/Override-Int...ocphy=9059451&hvtargid=pla-571983460718&psc=1

Bought this, connected colors to colors. There are a couple vids on YouTube if you get stuck too


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[nicheel8]

I installed the Alpine Alpine ILX-W650 unit in my 04 with JBL and subwoofer mod (Fosgate) and here's my review.

Install: The install was pretty straightforward and took me about 1 1/2 hours to complete. The longest part was getting the Toyota mounting brackets and the Metra Dash kit to lineup just right. I had to grind off some small nipples off the Toyota mount. There's still a tiny gap on Metra dash kit. The Crutchfield ReadyHarness wiring was worth every penny. Especially since I was doing the install during 100 plus degree AZ weather.

The radio: the Alpine unit is pretty basic. You can't change the colors, wallpaper, etc, but the sound quality is good and the Carplay is what I really wanted. Note on the Carplay (not just Alpine, but most all wired systems). Make sure you have a good USB cable or the receiver will not recognize the device. I was pretty upset at first, but I realized I was using my old iPhone 6 cable for my iPhone XR. I grabbed my newer cable and it works fine now. Also, make your cables and phone ports are clean.

Next steps: I plan on doing the following when it cools down a bit. Install a backup camera and rewire the Fosgate amp and Subwoofer directly into the Alpine and bypass the JBL amp. I may also replace the JBL factory amp and speakers.

Crutchfield Purchase:

Alpine Deck - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500ILXW650/Alpine-ILX-W650.html

Crux Wiring Interface (Fade function will be lost) - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_249CSTJ20/Crux-CS-TJ20-Wiring-Interface.html

Metra Dash Kit - Metra 95-8202 Dash Kit Fits select 2000-up Lexus, Scion, and Toyota vehicles — double-DIN radios at Crutchfield

Amazon:

Parking brake override for Alpine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006FKAHFM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

USB connector - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013W8LQ7C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Falcon3]

Hi guys, thanks for all the info! I'm looking at the Pioneer MVH-1400 myself. However, one of the biggest things I would use it for is the bluetooth phone calls. How is the call quality on these? I've had bad experiences with earpieces and some older car bluetooth phone accessories.

fyi i've got an iphone 8

 

[nicheel8]

Hi guys, thanks for all the info! I'm looking at the Pioneer MVH-1400 myself. However, one of the biggest things I would use it for is the bluetooth phone calls. How is the call quality on these? I've had bad experiences with earpieces and some older car bluetooth phone accessories.

fyi i've got an iphone 8

My wife can hear me just fine and she would be the first one to complain if the quality was bad. :blabla:

 

[The G-Man]

Hi guys, thanks for all the info! I'm looking at the Pioneer MVH-1400 myself. However, one of the biggest things I would use it for is the bluetooth phone calls. How is the call quality on these? I've had bad experiences with earpieces and some older car bluetooth phone accessories.



fyi i've got an iphone 8

That’s the unit I have and I only made a couple test calls and my wife had no issues with it. She said similar quality to the built in calls from carplay in my Civic that has all that stock.

I put the microphone on the headliner near the center pointed towards the driver


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[mja8105]

I installed the Sony XAV-AX5000 last night. The install was pretty smooth and it looks great. I expected a little more from the Metra dash kit, but it looks alright.

 

[PB1180]

I installed the Alpine Alpine ILX-W650 unit in my 04 with JBL and subwoofer mod (Fosgate) and here's my review.

Install: The install was pretty straightforward and took me about 1 1/2 hours to complete. The longest part was getting the Toyota mounting brackets and the Metra Dash kit to lineup just right. I had to grind off some small nipples off the Toyota mount. There's still a tiny gap on Metra dash kit. The Crutchfield ReadyHarness wiring was worth every penny. Especially since I was doing the install during 100 plus degree AZ weather.

The radio: the Alpine unit is pretty basic. You can't change the colors, wallpaper, etc, but the sound quality is good and the Carplay is what I really wanted. Note on the Carplay (not just Alpine, but most all wired systems). Make sure you have a good USB cable or the receiver will not recognize the device. I was pretty upset at first, but I realized I was using my old iPhone 6 cable for my iPhone XR. I grabbed my newer cable and it works fine now. Also, make your cables and phone ports are clean.

Next steps: I plan on doing the following when it cools down a bit. Install a backup camera and rewire the Fosgate amp and Subwoofer directly into the Alpine and bypass the JBL amp. I may also replace the JBL factory amp and speakers.

Crutchfield Purchase:

Alpine Deck - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500ILXW650/Alpine-ILX-W650.html

Crux Wiring Interface (Fade function will be lost) - https://www.crutchfield.com/p_249CSTJ20/Crux-CS-TJ20-Wiring-Interface.html

Metra Dash Kit - Metra 95-8202 Dash Kit Fits select 2000-up Lexus, Scion, and Toyota vehicles — double-DIN radios at Crutchfield

Amazon:

Parking brake override for Alpine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006FKAHFM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

USB connector - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013W8LQ7C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm about to pull the trigger on the Alpine. I was going to add the power pack, the KTA-450 but according to Crutchfield all of the wiring has be be re-run to the speakers. I have zero plans to swap out the speakers. All I am wanting is Apple CarPlay, BT and a rearview camera to make it easier for the obvious and lining up the hitch. My question is, how is the factory JBL audio with just swapping the Alpine head unit?

 

[nicheel8]

I'm about to pull the trigger on the Alpine. I was going to add the power pack, the KTA-450 but according to Crutchfield all of the wiring has be be re-run to the speakers. I have zero plans to swap out the speakers. All I am wanting is Apple CarPlay, BT and a rearview camera to make it easier for the obvious and lining up the hitch. My question is, how is the factory JBL audio with just swapping the Alpine head unit?

If you are planning on doing a clean look (using a USB adapter) don't do the Alpine. I exchanged the Alpine for a Sony XAV-AX5000, like mja8105.

The Alpine does not have a strong enough USB cord; therefore, it keeps losing connection with the smartphone or the screen would look distorted. Also, the mounts fit funky and you have to cut some of the OE 4Runner brackets.

Since installing the Sony, it connects all the time and Carplay works like a charm. The factory JBL sounds great.

 

[andynj]

Sony XAV-AX1000

I installed the Sony to i my 07 about a month or so ago, its a solid unit I got the metra kit and steering controls PAC also. I also paid for the pre made custom adapter from Crutchfield but I had a lot of problems with their wiring.

There were at least 3 bad connections which I necessitated taking the dash apart at least 5 times to find and fix. They gave me the money back but it was still a pain. The best part about the custom adapter is it has the factory connectors the way it was wired was meh.

Their tech support is legit if you need help, based in the USA and guys like us that like to mess with cars and stuff. They helped me diagnose the issues with their harness.

Stereo itself is great, loud and good sound through factory speakers and carplay is awesome.

 

[CarlosV]

Sony XAV-1000

Just installed a Sony XAV-AX1000 from Crutchfield. Easy install, good fit and Car Play works very well. Nice sound and current looks.

 

[cgm333]

Pioneer MVH-2400NEX

I installed the Pioneer MVH-2400NEW with Apple Car Play and bluetooth. Used the Crutchfield wiring harness and steering wheel control interface. Also added a backup camera in the process. Everything works great except for occasionally I have to turn off and then back on the 4Runner '05 for the steering wheel controls to function.

 

[andynj]

Sony XAV-AX1000

Oh Yes I forgot I installed a backup camera too to this unit when I put it in.

Figuring out how to wire it was a real pain, if you do it power the camera directly from a tapa fuse or acc source and then use the trigger wire (purple / white) from the reverse light. Don't use the camera power wire from the harness it does not work. This is the correct way to get the camera to switch when you select reverse, there are lots of confusing articles out there but this is what I do and it works fine.

 

[sloscheider]

I have an 07 SR5 - NO steering wheel controls and just the basic in dash factory CD stereo NOT the JBL system.

I'm investigating installation of a Pioneer deck I already have or possibly getting a double din with backup camera.

several questions:

1 - I found one wiring harness that made it abundantly clear I would loose alert beeps provided by the 4Runner... are alert tones run through the sound system? The wiring harness my Crutchfield contact pointed me to appears to be a typical harness but he also included an audio Y adapter going from stereo female RCA connectors to an 1/8" male mini plug, is this to deal with alert tones? One scenario I can think of is the 4Runner has it's own amplifier so the Y adapter is to take the preamp outputs from the Pioneer as a feed to the amplifier.

2 - some folks mention a parking break bypass, is this a Toyota thing or an Alpine thing? What does the parking break have to do with the stereo?

 

[WhiteSteam]

Hello all...i read somewhere here in the forum a while ago that a stock stereo is a direct fit from 2014 scion FRZ or whatever(small sports car)to 4runner with no harness needed.

does anyone have any info on that?