Here's Some Help with Navigation Install
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SiennaSaurus
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webshot said:
I just installed this in my 04 Sienna with RSA (rear seat audio) and all the functions and controls work. I'd imagine the system is the same or similar to the 4Runner. However, this is also the same port for the XM Radio kit. Therefore, you can't use both that I'm aware of.
SiennaSaurus
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webshot said:
Unfortunately, no. I'm stepping back to rethink the issue and see what other options I have before doing the external speaker like Pete did.
gregtay
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SiennaSaurus said:
Actually.. I have no idea.. I don;t have those silly wireless headphones (and no kids.. so no need.) I figured the NAV unit woule not have the correct outputs for the additional speaker channels. I do want to clairify.. the rear remote and the display work great... I am just guessing no sound would actually be sent to the RF transmitter.
cdoyle
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gregtay said:\
Yeap, I am in Seattle.The CD changer goes under the center armrest. It shoudl plug into the nav ssytem without a problem... but it might be difficult to find one for a resonable price.
I work up in Seattle (live out in Graham), maybe I'll see you driving around up there one day.
ugh, so if you get the changer, it would pretty much take up all your storage space in that console wouldn't it? Anyone have a picture of what it looks like installed?
I wish there were some aftermarket ones that would work with the nav, and I don't mean one of those RF type changers. Then maybe a smaller unit could maybe be used and could fit somewhere else.
Like how Honda decks work with Alpine M-Bus changers.
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webshot
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SiennaSaurus said:
SiennaSaurus,
Greg said he tried to tap the wires into the left speaker and recieved distortion. I sent him this
http://www.hut.fi/Misc/Electronics/circuits/linemixer.html
I would try it but my NAV is not here yet. The only problem I see is that it would lower the volume on the left channel audio. So now I'm thinking perhaps just installing the circuit to the line out from the voice then tapping it into the left speaker output to the amp. or installing the resistors on both left and right outputs to equal the output and adjust with the fader.
Willing to give it a try?
Toy-Man
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j0mama, I am just about to buy the Solara Nav system from OEMValue for my 2003 Limited with 10 speaker JBL stereo. I think my truck is the same as yours. Did you ever get the bezel to fill the gap between the nav system and the center console trim or did you have to buy a complete trim piece for the center console for an SR5. I have not approached my parts man yet on this and maybe you can suggest a better route to follow since I suspect the trim full trim piece is quite expensive.
Tks in advance.
Toy-Man
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Tks in advance.
Toy-Man
2003 4Runner Limited
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Toy-Man
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I don't think they have changed the HU. I think the one for the Limited model is different in that it has a different front plate, There may be other feature that are different but this front plate requires a different center console trim piece. So if you change it out for a nav system, you need to get the other trim piece to match.
I suspect that if you install the navigation system you will have the gap around the navigiation unit if:
(1) Your truck is '03/04 4runner Limited (SR5 and Sport models should be fine, I have not checked them though).
and
(2) Your truck came with a JBL 10 speaker stereo with built-in 6 CD changer.
The Limited JBL 10 speaker with 6 cd changer built-in model in Canada will have a stereo that is flush with the center console. I suspect that's the same in the US. When this is replaced with the navigation system which like the radio in the sr5 and sport sits more vertical and sits further back in the dash, the center console will need to be replaced with one from a sr5 or sport model that has the trim extended in to accomodate the placement.
The piece you need is labeled in the manual as " Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-assy Center" Make sure you get the right one. I do not have the part number yet but should have it early next week when I work up the courage to ask the dealer about it. I am afraid to ask since I believe its terribly over priced for a piece of plastic.
I suspect that if you install the navigation system you will have the gap around the navigiation unit if:
(1) Your truck is '03/04 4runner Limited (SR5 and Sport models should be fine, I have not checked them though).
and
(2) Your truck came with a JBL 10 speaker stereo with built-in 6 CD changer.
The Limited JBL 10 speaker with 6 cd changer built-in model in Canada will have a stereo that is flush with the center console. I suspect that's the same in the US. When this is replaced with the navigation system which like the radio in the sr5 and sport sits more vertical and sits further back in the dash, the center console will need to be replaced with one from a sr5 or sport model that has the trim extended in to accomodate the placement.
The piece you need is labeled in the manual as " Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-assy Center" Make sure you get the right one. I do not have the part number yet but should have it early next week when I work up the courage to ask the dealer about it. I am afraid to ask since I believe its terribly over priced for a piece of plastic.
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