best way to hook up ipod to stereo?

[ALHazlewood]

whats the best way to hook up my ipod to my stereo? i have an 05 sr5 4.0L and i dont get good quality with my tape player. I want to do this myself because i only have about 70 bucks to spend and im a DIY kinda guy anyways haha.

 

[PhotoRunner]

You might be able to find a Scion HU with an aux input on ebay for cheap -- should swap right out (I think).

 

[chaz]

these threads may help. TOY03-AUX2 2003-2010 Toyota/Scion/Lexus Auxiliary Input Converter http://www.toyota-4runner.org/audio-electronics/66588-auxillary-radio-05-4runner-solution.html http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/7811-toyota-radio-aux-input.html http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/68992-no-aux-mode-2005-but-still-want-ipod-hookup.html iCarKits - PXDXTY3 for the 2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. the scion swap may end up being cheaper or about the same. http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=sc...cion+hu&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

 

[K-ARL]

does this adapter work with the JBL system aswell? or can you get one? looked into installing a new touchscreen headunit, 450 for the unit, and then plus plus plus over $1000....not a chance.

 

[berettashot117]

buy a new tape player/aux cord thing. mine always sounded great. try a nice brand name

 

[chaz]

k-arl, Installing Ipod in 4RUnner with JBL - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum

 

[gaterose]

I ended up buying a new CD player... I bought the most expensive tape and radio adapters I could find ($90 Monster) and it was terrible. I finally broke down and got a head unit that would connect directly via USB.

I've heard good things about most of the adapters in the threads Chaz posted.

K-ARL - I'm not sure which adapter you're referring to but there are several adapters that work with the JBL system. USA-Spec, Dice, and Vaistech (and others) have adapters that are compatible with JBL.

 

[roxysdad]

USA Spec all the way. I've installed four of them in four different toyota models. Sounds like a CD and charges your phone at the same time. Also works perfect with iPad too, even charges it while watching a movie.

Has a 2nd input for XM or other device.

Fairly easy install in a 4runner. Couldn't have an iPhone without it frankly.

Chris

 

[BigEd]

Check out the VAIS. They are doing some amazing things in their new units.

 

[Aquabear]

whats the best way to hook up my ipod to my stereo? i have an 05 sr5 4.0L and i dont get good quality with my tape player. I want to do this myself because i only have about 70 bucks to spend and im a DIY kinda guy anyways haha.

I bought a new headunit specifically cause I wanted to paly my ipod and control it thru the headunit. It's awesome. It's more than $70 but look around and find a radio that is not a BIG touchscreen and you can alot of money!

I would love to get one of those big DVD,CD,Blueray headunits but in time.

Good luck!

 

[ggunn9]

TOY03-AUX2 2003-2010 Toyota/Scion/Lexus Auxiliary Input Converter

I just installed the above unit in my 04 non jbl 4runner. (purchased from ebay about $78.00)

I am lovin' it. I can play music from my mp3 player, cell phone or ipod.

I have pandora and slacker radio installed on my cell and a few radio stations that are not in my area. I really like a certain station from Atlanta, GA and then have an app. So I can now get it in my car. I could have used this a few weeks ago on my drive from Louisiana to Charleston, SC.

 

[JTaylor994]

GTA Car Kit FTW

Look u GTA car kits for an easy installation.. and it works great. There is a video installation tutorial that gives you step by step instructions on how to get the job done. VERY easy. took me 20 minutes and i am by no means a mechanic of any kind!

 

[mauidiver]

Is this still the best way to get bluetooth on your 03 4Runner besides getting a new system?

Thanks