Gotcha, thanks for the reply. Looks decent enough. especially for that price.
Radio Upgrades... Let see them.
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Gotcha, thanks for the reply. Looks decent enough. especially for that price.
Skiian
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Was pretty straight forward to install. I ordered it from Crutchfield and they provide an install guide and everything you need swell as ways to make it even easier of an install. Plus they have a pretty good Tech support incase you get lost along the way.
Hi guys, where did everyone put the USB port for their head units? I'd like to put mine in the center console. Any ideas on if part number 86190-0R010 will fit in the same cutout as the AUX input? The downside is I can't seem to find a cable that will do both USB and AUX, only USB. Any other thoughts on how to mount the USB cable in a factory looking way? Thanks!
86190-0R010
USB Cable
86190-0R010
USB Cable
I went ahead and bought this, hopefully it works! Dash USB Port Panel 3.5mm AUX USB Extension Cable for Toyota Camry Corolla | eBay
Hoping someone can answer a simple question I’m having a hard time finding a clear answer for:
if I opt to utilize the factory JBL amp/system with my new head unit, does that mean the head unit amp is completely useless? Or do they combine somehow? So there is no audio benefit from the new deck?
if I opt to utilize the factory JBL amp/system with my new head unit, does that mean the head unit amp is completely useless? Or do they combine somehow? So there is no audio benefit from the new deck?
Ripper238
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Well if you are replacing the head unit you may be loosing some of the amplification the stock head unit provides. Depending on the new head unit/deck it may provide an audio benefit, depends if its amplified.
Swapping head units is not a simple as that. You may have to run a DSP, replace the amps....
How did this turn out? Is Maestro the key to retaining all factory stuff? I have a 2007 with nav/JBL and want to keep everything functional as it is now, just add Apple CarPlay. Even the factory JBL speakers/sub sound good enough to me :laugh:
bebop
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Everything worked as it should based on the instructions from crutchfield. They refunded the additional piece that was not needed (believe the 24 gauge cord). Super simple, 1st time soldering and turned out beautiful!!
The only issue I still have is the microphone for the new deck doesnt work with the OEM install microphone so you may have the same issue. I just choose not to install the mic so its ultimately on myself. Cheers!
How does the sound compare to stock? I personally like how my Nav/JBL sounds lol, just wish I had CarPlay functionality.
Just spent all day today wiring in a Pioneer DMH-1500NEX. Seemed to be the only reasonably priced one available online. Picked up the full Maestro kit from Crutchfield as well. Overall not a bad experience other than me being colorblind lol. Lots of learning about what wires matter and which don't, where to plug things in, how to program the Maestro etc. Overall happy with the interface with the steering wheel controls and the factory JBL speakers/amp/sub. Sounds better than stock too, lots of tune-ability.
What is the part number for this? Thanks
rrjackson00
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That Kenwood is slick, Ripper!
rrjackson00
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Here's mine with a Pioneer installed. Have the maestro wiring harness so it maintained the steering wheel controls. USB plug in put into one of the open slots by the center console.
TLar25
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Installed a Pioneer DMH-1770NEX this weekend. Actually installed it 3 times because I'm bad with directions (forgot to attach the mic first time, plugged backup camera into wrong input second time).
The unit was cheap ($300 at Best Buy on sale), has capacitive touch screen, android auto and input for the backup camera. Looks good, works good but sound is just ok - I'm using the factory speakers and the old factory headunit (non-JBL) sounded richer. I don't know if I wired something up incorrectly (all speakers work and sound similar, and the color coding was easy to follow) or if the factory unit was designed to work better with the factory speakers and I just need to adjust the equalizer more and/or replace the speakers.
I appreciate all the "how to's" on this forum as it made the radio and backup cam install (along with everything else I've done) easy!
The unit was cheap ($300 at Best Buy on sale), has capacitive touch screen, android auto and input for the backup camera. Looks good, works good but sound is just ok - I'm using the factory speakers and the old factory headunit (non-JBL) sounded richer. I don't know if I wired something up incorrectly (all speakers work and sound similar, and the color coding was easy to follow) or if the factory unit was designed to work better with the factory speakers and I just need to adjust the equalizer more and/or replace the speakers.
I appreciate all the "how to's" on this forum as it made the radio and backup cam install (along with everything else I've done) easy!
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BlairB
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Went back and forth on head units about a hundred times and decided to go a slightly different direction. Ended up just using a flexible tablet mount for my iPad with a cheap-o bluetooth adapter going into my aux in. Seems to work well so far and love being able to access all my trail maps even easier!
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