UoD
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here is the original thread on sharp4runr's swap : http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9821&highlight=swap+jbl+unit
Putting a 2006 JBL in a 2005 .....
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aux input
UoD
Any luck on installing the aux port? and if so how does the install work with the O6 HU. I'm also switching from a 05 JBL single disk to a 06 JBL 6 disk that I should receive any day. Just wandering if I should also consider the VAIS ipod interface as well or whether there is a way to utilize the aux input.
BTW, thanks for this post very informative.
UoD
Any luck on installing the aux port? and if so how does the install work with the O6 HU. I'm also switching from a 05 JBL single disk to a 06 JBL 6 disk that I should receive any day. Just wandering if I should also consider the VAIS ipod interface as well or whether there is a way to utilize the aux input.
BTW, thanks for this post very informative.
OfficerRex
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did you ever buy the rubber spacers and get the stereo to fit flush ?
Thanks
Thanks
UoD
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ScottyMac,
There had to be a way to utilize the aux port --- I just have not found a way to do it yet (of course, I also have not had much time to figure it out right now either ...). I will try to look into it next week.
OfficerRex,
I just bought the rubber spacers on wednesday from Home Depot --- I just need to find some time to tear the dash apart again and put them in. I am pretty confident it will work without a problem. I will try to do that this weekend and post pictures.
There had to be a way to utilize the aux port --- I just have not found a way to do it yet (of course, I also have not had much time to figure it out right now either ...). I will try to look into it next week.
OfficerRex,
I just bought the rubber spacers on wednesday from Home Depot --- I just need to find some time to tear the dash apart again and put them in. I am pretty confident it will work without a problem. I will try to do that this weekend and post pictures.
UoD
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UPDATE
I took the dash apart again to put the spacers in .... but I ended up not even needed them. Apparently, I put the bolts into the headunit before snapping the dash on. The bolts are actually supposed to go through the holes in the dash trim (which is obviously when you look at it --- but it was dark out when I put my dash back together last time and I totally missed it).
So ---- the 2006 JBL unit fits perfectly into the 05 dash without any gaps....
As far as getting the aux input to work -- I have yet to find anyone with an online 2006 parts catalog. Whenever I get one, I will try ordering the pieces for it.
I took the dash apart again to put the spacers in .... but I ended up not even needed them. Apparently, I put the bolts into the headunit before snapping the dash on. The bolts are actually supposed to go through the holes in the dash trim (which is obviously when you look at it --- but it was dark out when I put my dash back together last time and I totally missed it).
So ---- the 2006 JBL unit fits perfectly into the 05 dash without any gaps....
As far as getting the aux input to work -- I have yet to find anyone with an online 2006 parts catalog. Whenever I get one, I will try ordering the pieces for it.
OfficerRex
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Cool, now if I could FIND a 2006 head unit I'd be in great shape. I have been looking on the internet for 2 months now and haven't seen one for sale yet 
thanks for posting the results
thanks for posting the results
UoD
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ANOTHER UPDATE
Went to the Toyota parts guy in my town again today. He pulled up the 2006 parts catalog on his computer to look for a way to order the wiring necessary to get the AUX input to work on my 2006 JBL. Apparently, he can only order the ENTIRE wiring harness (the master harness for everything in the dash .....). So -- no luck there (what a surprise!)....
Anyhow --- he did have a good suggestion. He said to call JBL's automotive division and ask them about an adapter. So -- I plan on doing that shortly ......
Will post the results when I get them
Went to the Toyota parts guy in my town again today. He pulled up the 2006 parts catalog on his computer to look for a way to order the wiring necessary to get the AUX input to work on my 2006 JBL. Apparently, he can only order the ENTIRE wiring harness (the master harness for everything in the dash .....). So -- no luck there (what a surprise!)....
Anyhow --- he did have a good suggestion. He said to call JBL's automotive division and ask them about an adapter. So -- I plan on doing that shortly ......
Will post the results when I get them
santana
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yeah ive been pulling my hair out trying to figure out which wires i need to splice to get the aux working. i dont have the 06 unit yet. but i might consider doing this to my 05 jbl. if you have any ideas i would appreciate it.
i even considerd modifying the tape deck. the head that reads the magnetic strip has a left and right channel just like every tape unit out there. trick would be just to solder the head off and add some RCA female ends to it. then all i would have to do is hit tape and i would have whatever input.
i even considerd modifying the tape deck. the head that reads the magnetic strip has a left and right channel just like every tape unit out there. trick would be just to solder the head off and add some RCA female ends to it. then all i would have to do is hit tape and i would have whatever input.
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UoD
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I have yet to get a chance to tear everything apart and start figuring everything out. I think I know what I need to splice into ... and I think it can be done with about $10 worth of parts from radio shack. Sorry I have been dragging my feet on this --- work got really busy back in July and has not slowed down since. I will get to it around the holidays when things calm down.
RevoRunner
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A little off subject
I'm interested on the turn out for this one as well. Sorry to get a little off subject. I searched the forums as much as I could but didn't find a definitive answer. It's pretty apparent that the 06 JBL 6 disc will work with an 05... my question is, I have an 04 JBL 6 disc and was wondering if the 06 model would work/fit?
Thanks for any help. Santa brought me a Sirius Sportster 4 so I'm looking at different scenarios for an install.
I'm interested on the turn out for this one as well. Sorry to get a little off subject. I searched the forums as much as I could but didn't find a definitive answer. It's pretty apparent that the 06 JBL 6 disc will work with an 05... my question is, I have an 04 JBL 6 disc and was wondering if the 06 model would work/fit?
Thanks for any help. Santa brought me a Sirius Sportster 4 so I'm looking at different scenarios for an install.
Anyone know the model numbers of either the 2006 or 2007 JBL 6 disk head unit? I currently have the 2005 JBL 6 disc and it's not working. I don't want to get an aftermarket stereo, can't find any on ebay and want to do a search by model numbers on the internet. Click the link to see what the problem is with my current system. If anyone is selling a 2006 JBL or 2007 JBL 6 disk head unit, please let me know. Thanks!!
http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/meljunew/?action=view¤t=P1040589.flv
http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/meljunew/?action=view¤t=P1040589.flv
drmorbius
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It kind of looks like there is something keeping the drive spindle from coming all the way up through the hole in the disk so the disk can't come up to speed and just slips. There are three little clamps arranged in a triangle and they should go through the disk and then move out against the center hole in the disk. Instead the disk is just sitting on top of them. Try pushing them in toward the center. I think you can turn off the key while the spindle is up so you can work on it.meljunew said:
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EvanSun
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Well --- ERROR 3 just means that the changer is jammed. Surprisingly, these head units are very easy to get inside of. If you remove the top two screws on each side, you can remove the top plate. Here are some pics :
THE YELLOW ARROWS SHOW THE LOCATIONS OF THE SCREWS THAT NEED TO BE REMOVED. THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE UNIT. (The screws were already removed in this picture).
GIVE THE BACK OF THE TOP PLATE A LITTLE TUG AND IT WILL UNLATCH. PULL UP AND THEN TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE UNIT.
Ok --- So, in my case there were actually two things causing the ERROR3. The first was the fact that the previous owner left two jammed CDs inside of the thing. One disc was in slot 3 and the other disc was jammed in between slots 2 and 1. This in turn cause the second problem --- the laser that moves between the discs also got jammed when trying to get around the jammed disc.
Removing the jammed disc wasn't too bad. I brought the unit back out to the car and plugged it in with the cover off. I held down the eject button while pushing on the jammed disc and it managed to jump back into place and eject without a problem. Once the disc was ejected, I was able to move the laser back into place. Its hard to illustrate this with a picture... but I will do my best.
THE YELLOW ARROW IS POINTING TO THE LOCATION OF THE LASER ARM. THIS WILL SOMETIMES GET STUCK WHEN TRYING TO RETURN TO ITS DOCKING POINT. WITH THE UNIT TURNED ON, I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE LASER IN A DOWNWARD MOTION AND THIS ALLOWED IT TO JUMP BACK INTO PLACE.
So --- unit is working now.
So... Uod, I know this is a really old thread, but I just purchased a similarly aged 2006 T4R with the same jammed CD player problem. Any chance of reposting the pics for me? Links to them are no longer any good. FSU ditched them.. :Cry: Thanks!
EvanSun
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SUCCESS!!!! :bounce:
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/79579-cds-stuck-changer.html#post3407952
I'm still interested in learning how to take the face plate off of the head unit Uod if that's easy for you. Otherwise.. Content to cruise with just good luck.
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