Help with Pioneer D-3 and 2006 4runner

Turkeysandwich

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I recently got a 2006 4runner and installed my pioneer D-3. I have had the d-3 in an infiniti QX-4 and a G35 and it sounded amazing. I paid the same install shop to put it in the 4runner and it sounds horrible.The audio clarity is horrible,the volume swells and fades around the car. I have the Limited 4runner with the 10 speaker JBL synthesis system. Any ideas of what could be wrong and how to fix this problem would be appreciated. Thanks
 
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You have a JBL amp that powers everything (located behind the plastic molding in the passenger rear cargo area to the left of the sub). The stock head unit just provides a signal via a digital link (as I recall reading). I am not aware of any modules to allow the adding of an aftermarket head unit.

The rear pillars and center channel are on the same circuit off of the amp. The amp is most likely not sure what it is receiving and how to process it. Especially since there is only 1 2 DIN head unit on the market for 5.1 surround (kenwood execelon at $1900 unless on sale).

Nothing is simple with this JBL system. If you change out the front speakers with components, you are fine. But not in the rear doors. They are 2 ohm speakers. Adding standard (4 ohm) speakers cut the volume in half. I found out the hard way. I put components in with the tweeters in the rear pillars. I had to adjust the front/rear fade to make it listenable (is that a word?? LOL)

The shop you got the work done should have been aware of these limitations. Unless you plan on investing in amps and new speakers all around, you may need to take it back, get a refund and have the old unit installed. Square pegs just don't fit into round holes.

Hope that helps.
 
Reading some of the other Posts, one forum user mentioned a PAC Tato unit from Crutchfield. It is the module interface for aftermarket HU with the JBL system. I verified it and it is on sale for $37.

I am doing a happy dance since I've been holding off on buying my HU until I have my amps..
 
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