Aux & bluetooth options for '01 JBL

[bbbronks]

Hi,
I have searched the forums here and not found any easy answers to my questions...I'd appreciate any help you can offer.

I have a 2001 with the factory JBL 6-CD in-dash changer. I would like the ability to add a basic aux hookup so I can connect an iPod or other such device (no fancy text reading or control necessary). What is the best option for this? I don't mind doing a little self-installation, as long as I can get instructions for how to get the radio out for access.

Also, is it possible to do self-installation of a bluetooth receiver for my cell phone, such as the nice new Motorolla model? Or is this something that can only be done by a pro?

Or, instead of either of these options, am I better off just buying a different radio altogether that has all these features built in?

Thanks!

 

[NC4Runner]

USA Spec aux or iPod adapter. Should fix you right up. www.crutchfield.com

 

[bbbronks]

Does the USA SPEC thing allow the CD changer to still work, i.e. can you switch among that and the aux on the radio?

and i am sure there must be step-by-step instructions here somewhere on accessing the radio...can someone forward a link?

 

[NC4Runner]

in dash cd changer works fine. You jsut press the CD button again, and it switches to the aux inputs. Then track 1 is input 1, track 2 is input 2. Couldn't be easier. There is a detailed step by step on the site for removing the radio. Just need to search - maybe "radio removal" or "console removal". I mounted the USA spec in the little glove box inside the glove box.

 

[tarheeltp17]

for an 01 runner the dash snaps off... there isn't a single screw holding it on. Just pull the gear shift back, pop up the trim surrounding it, and then pull off the dash. You'll have to disconnect your clock, hazard lights, cig lighter plug(s), and I think like 2 more things. Thats it. Radio comes out with 4 phillips screws or a 7mm.