FYI all, you CANNOT use a Aux Interface on a 05 Runner!!!

[scott78945]

FYI all, you CAN use a Aux Interface on a 05 Runner!!! UPDATE!

Well, I have torn apart my dash without any problems. I took the HU out and to my surprise, there is no place to plug my USA Spec Aux Interface into. There is the main plug for power and speakers, I assume and then there is one for the radio controls. I have the JBL system with 10 speakers but no cd changer. When I bought it their website stated that it would work but it obviously isn't. I will be posting pics so everyone can see. Luckily, I was able to get an FM modulator for better sound.

Come to find out, Circuit City sent me the wrong adapter and I have since gotten the correct one and install was easy and sounds great!

 

[sharp4runr]

Really? I have a 6 Disc JBL headunit from a 2005 Limited and I have a PIE unit plugged in. Works perfectly fine. Maybe they sent you the wrong USA Spec Unit?

 

[scott78945]

I don't know. There isn't even any empty slots in the back of my radio to plug it into. There are only 3 and all are currently being used by either speakers, power, or steering wheel controls. I took some pics last night and I will try to post them later today. Did you have an empty slot in the back of your HU to plug the PIE unit into?

 

[sharp4runr]

No empty slots, but there isn't suppose to be. Not to be an ass but this may be user error. The PIE unit had a Y cable that plugs into the back of the head unit. Then the plug that USED to go into the head unit plugs into the Y adapter.

Here is the install diagram for the PIE unit: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/logjam/toy03auxdia.html

The USA spec is probably very similar.

Here is the unit at Crutchfield: http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2005/581/h581PA11TOY-f.jpeg

 

[scott78945]

I think they sent me the wrong one becuase the adapter that they sent with the aux, the Y adapter, wouldn't fit into my HU. I actually got it from Circuit City and it wouldn't surprise me in the least that they gave me the wrong one. I ended up using the FM modulator since I had my car ripped apart last night and had to get it done. With the FM modulator I didn't notice that much of a difference and unsure if I would notice a big difference with the Aux Interface either. I will post pics of my final install later.

 

[scott78945]

sharp4runr, I just called Circuit City and it appears that after speaking with their audio unit that I did indeed get the wrong Aux. I told him that the box states "Toyota" but the contents he states sound like its from a Honda. He said that it sounded like someone returned one without a box and someone put it into that one. I will be going over there today to pick up a sealed interface. I will let you know what happens.

 

[sharp4runr]

kewl kewl. Check the model number of the unit they gave you. The second link I posted is the model that should fit in your truck. Good luck!

 

[scott78945]

Thats what the box said, but not what was inside. The only thing I notice now with my Sportster Replay now is that I have to crank up the sound to around 35 to get the same level as I had prior at 25. Strange...