Hey guys I have a 2005 V8 Sport edition 4Runner, I have a 6 CD Changer JBL surround system in my Truck. I was wondering on iPod integration. Every where i have looked is only with the 06' and not the 05'. Ive called bestbuy and audio express they want around 300$ to put in a AUX jack, not even a USB. I was wondering if there is a way around the cassette and Transmitters because they sound like crap, plus will my wireless headphones in the back still work if i change the deck? If there is a way without changing the deck it would be my way to go. Thanks guys.
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simple
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Here's what I did.
Bought a a scion T1806 Radio. Then went to the junkyard to find a wrecked TC that still had the IPOD wire. Picked one up at a pick and pull for 30 bucks. I was also lucky enough to find the IPOD and AUX jacks in the center storage console. I installed the radio with the scion ipod and aux wire harnesses. When you open the glove box, on the left hand side (not on the actual glove box drawer that opens, but the molding in the dash), there is a little plastic wall that hangs down. It doesn't interfere with the glove box drawer, and its not an essential piece as far as I know to the dash, so I cut a square hole and mounted the Ipod jack in there, so I can have my Ipod hidden in the glove box, while having the ability to control it through the head unit. I then wanted to mount the AUX jack in the center console next to my DAC button. So I routed the aux wire to my center console, took one of the spare covers out and cut off the ends and glued them to the AUX jack so it fills in the hole better and looks 'stock-ish'.
For my iphone I bought a car mount on amazon for cheap and put it up next to my steering wheel. I have a little stereo jack cord that I can plug in on the phone and run to the aux port on my console which essentially uses the car as a pair of headphones. Although I don't use the Ipod feature anymore because I now have my phone, my setup looks clean and like it came from the factory like that, which was important to me.
So heres essentially my parts list
Radio
Ipod wire (from radio to jack)
IPod jack, which connects to the Ipod wire to the radio
Wire harness (from toyota) that connects the jack to the actual ipod. Had to pick this up from partznet or the dealer... or maybe you can find it on ebay.
AUX wire (from radio to jack)
AUX jack
Bought a a scion T1806 Radio. Then went to the junkyard to find a wrecked TC that still had the IPOD wire. Picked one up at a pick and pull for 30 bucks. I was also lucky enough to find the IPOD and AUX jacks in the center storage console. I installed the radio with the scion ipod and aux wire harnesses. When you open the glove box, on the left hand side (not on the actual glove box drawer that opens, but the molding in the dash), there is a little plastic wall that hangs down. It doesn't interfere with the glove box drawer, and its not an essential piece as far as I know to the dash, so I cut a square hole and mounted the Ipod jack in there, so I can have my Ipod hidden in the glove box, while having the ability to control it through the head unit. I then wanted to mount the AUX jack in the center console next to my DAC button. So I routed the aux wire to my center console, took one of the spare covers out and cut off the ends and glued them to the AUX jack so it fills in the hole better and looks 'stock-ish'.
For my iphone I bought a car mount on amazon for cheap and put it up next to my steering wheel. I have a little stereo jack cord that I can plug in on the phone and run to the aux port on my console which essentially uses the car as a pair of headphones. Although I don't use the Ipod feature anymore because I now have my phone, my setup looks clean and like it came from the factory like that, which was important to me.
So heres essentially my parts list
Radio
Ipod wire (from radio to jack)
IPod jack, which connects to the Ipod wire to the radio
Wire harness (from toyota) that connects the jack to the actual ipod. Had to pick this up from partznet or the dealer... or maybe you can find it on ebay.
AUX wire (from radio to jack)
AUX jack
gaterose
Senior Member
Have you looked at the USA-spec, Vaistech sli & vml, and DICE modules?
I looked at those, unfortunately my 6 disc changer no longer works so i replaced the whole unit.
I believe all three of those use USB, display song info on the screen (if you have RDS), and change songs from the HU. The use the external CD changer input on the back of the HU.
I looked at those, unfortunately my 6 disc changer no longer works so i replaced the whole unit.
I believe all three of those use USB, display song info on the screen (if you have RDS), and change songs from the HU. The use the external CD changer input on the back of the HU.
run4estrun
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I have the same, JBL system 6 disc in my 2005 V6.
I installed the USA Spec PA15-Toy
USA SPEC: PA15-Toy
It was pretty easy to install and it integrates well with the factory H/U. It also has an aux-in as well which is great if you have other non-iPod devices. I doubt your wireless headphones in the back will work with a different deck.
This is a good fix just make sure USA spec sends you the latest cable that charges the newer iPhone/iPod touch etc.
Good Luck.