Radio Upgrades... Let see them.
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Hey all, complete new to all this and have oh so many questions.
Firstly, I'd love a head unit with;
Bluetooth Audio
Android Auto
Ability to connect to a backup camera
Ability to use the controls on the steering wheel
Does this exist? I'm looking at the Pioneer AVH2500NEX but I'm unsure about the camera & controls compatibility.
Also is installing one fairly straight forward for a novice?
Thanks!
Firstly, I'd love a head unit with;
Bluetooth Audio
Android Auto
Ability to connect to a backup camera
Ability to use the controls on the steering wheel
Does this exist? I'm looking at the Pioneer AVH2500NEX but I'm unsure about the camera & controls compatibility.
Also is installing one fairly straight forward for a novice?
Thanks!
Yes, with a 10mm socket and an extension and a philips screwdriver you are able to take off all the trim.
As for your needs do more research and see if the headunit meets your requirements.
I personally went with the Sony AXV line because it has a discreet finish and I REALLY do not like having extra lights blaring at my face at night.
I have no idea why headunits include blue LEDs but it destroys your night vision.
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After a bit of research during some downtime this specific head unit does allow for Android auto but your phone will have to be hardwired in order to use the Android auto functionality. It also has a camera input for a reverse camera. As for steering wheel controls you will have to do your own research on that as it may be head unit specific. You would need to attach a separate dongle for it to work.
Again I went with the AXV-AX200 from Sony as it has a function where I could change the led colors to red as well as have 3 camera inputs. I plan on expanding to a rear camera, a front bumper cam and a camera facing back towards the rear diff.
There are head units that offer the wireless Android auto but it is way more expensive. I have a socket in the center console that allows for a charge and comes with a 4 foot USB extension that I plugged into the back of my head unit.
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Is it still good? How much was it? Easy to install?
Update on it?
Easy to install?
Is it still good nothing bad on it so far?
Looks awesome
Update on it?
Easy to install?
Is it still good nothing bad on it so far?
Looks awesome
Small sample size, but I am returning the Vigo Series port you mentioned. When connected to a OEM apple firewire USB cable, the screen is extremely garbled and unusable. I disconnected it and went straight from the female usb Alpine cable to the apple firewire, and problem solved.
At least one other person in the Amazon reviews saw the same thing. Too bad as I liked the look of the Vigo. I'll need to add a dremelled port or find another Vigo style port that has a better USB connection.
This is a brand new Alpine ilx-w650
Only when connected to CarPlay over the Vigo port does the screen look like this. On Radio mode or with the Vigo port bypassed, no issues at all.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013W8LQ7C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Looks to be the same as
https://www.amazon.com/Socket-Port-...s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull&tag=viglink20350-20
For those wondering. Both come in the same box covered in Japanese script.
My FM reception is OK using the large standard antenna port, but without the smaller one I have zero AM reception. That kinda sucks, but the whole reason I upgraded was that I listen to podcasts 99% of the time that I want talk radio.
How do you like the Alpine?
BOFFROAD
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We’re you able to get the steering wheel controls to work with the Sony XAV?
Last week installed a Pioneer MVH-1400nex. Bought from Crutchfield and got them to do the wiring with the steering wheel controls. My T4R does not have the JBL system so I got the PAC steering adapter. Crutchfield did the wiring well, just note that you may have to program the PAC unit to your liking yourself. It took my father-in-law and I about 15 minutes to figure out how to program it, but we got it done. One thing that sucks is that you need to press a button on the PAC unit to program it, so your headhunt is going to have to come out to reprogram if you want the buttons to do something different.
Since we are going to use mostly Apple Carplay on this thing I programmed the buttons like this: Vol Up, Vol Down as normal, seek buttons for track next, or track last, and mode I made a long press be the voice button so Siri comes up when I hold it down.
Also, Crutchfield does not include parking brake wiring or a bypass so I had to get one of those and wire it in so that all the menus could be accessible.
Here's what it looks like installed:
and I also bought one of these to put a usb port in the console: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G757Y2D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Then I took an Add-a-Circuit and plugged it into the accessory spot on the fuse box to wire up the power only for the other port. Works well for now with CarPlay and power
Since we are going to use mostly Apple Carplay on this thing I programmed the buttons like this: Vol Up, Vol Down as normal, seek buttons for track next, or track last, and mode I made a long press be the voice button so Siri comes up when I hold it down.
Also, Crutchfield does not include parking brake wiring or a bypass so I had to get one of those and wire it in so that all the menus could be accessible.
Here's what it looks like installed:
and I also bought one of these to put a usb port in the console: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G757Y2D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Then I took an Add-a-Circuit and plugged it into the accessory spot on the fuse box to wire up the power only for the other port. Works well for now with CarPlay and power
BOFFROAD
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For those of you with and aftermarket head unit and the JBL synthesis, does your fader settings work? Can you adjust the audio between front and rear? A friend of mine got a cheaper end head unit on Crutchfield with the PAC RP4.2-TY11 Wiring Interface but he said his fader settings aren’t working. I ordered a the same wiring harness but with an Alpine ILX-W650 and am worried the fader setting won’t work. Just wanting to know if anyone else has that wiring interface and has working fader settings.
V8Limited4wd
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That_Titanium_4RNR
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You must drive like a madman....my mpgs never drop below 15-16 on my screen even with my current tires
V8Limited4wd
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Not with two kids in tow. I was setting up the HU and installing the sub with the AC on which is why the MPG dropped from 17 to 14.
That_Titanium_4RNR
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Ahhh that makes much more sense, I was pretty surprised to see that number lol
I have the stock radio with nav and service reminders. the service reminders are the only reason I still have the stock radio although it seems a bit outdated. Do I have any options for a newer radio and still keep the service reminders? possibly something with android auto?
CookieRoe
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With Android head units becoming more and more popular, I can't see why there wouldn't be an app that tracks that stuff. I used the maintenance function on mine. My NAV is seriously behind the times (I use Google maps most of the time on my phone) and is currently broken (CD changer refuses to detect CDs in it and won't eject them). It's time for it to go.
My next headunit will be an Android unit, congrats to those who decided to get them, please keep us updated on your experience with them!
MrHallRight
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Need some help please!!
Hey guys new member here.
Not sure if this is the right place to ask but going for it.
I have an 07 sr5 and looking to replace the stereo and speakers. Been researching a lot but cant find an answer. So on the front doors it is a 6x9 and a tweeter and there is some sort of crossover that makes putting a tweeter weird, and having an aftermarket 6x9 may feed bass to that tweeter on the 6x9 (2 way speaker) How can you do this without having issues as i want to put an aftermarket tweeter there but i dont want to go component if i dont have to. i know you can get tweeter adapter for the wiring on the stock tweeter from tacotunes, but the videos are for components if that makes sense. Anyone help me make some sense of this. And system is non JBL and it will have a new head unit.
Any help would be appreciated
Hey guys new member here.
Not sure if this is the right place to ask but going for it.
I have an 07 sr5 and looking to replace the stereo and speakers. Been researching a lot but cant find an answer. So on the front doors it is a 6x9 and a tweeter and there is some sort of crossover that makes putting a tweeter weird, and having an aftermarket 6x9 may feed bass to that tweeter on the 6x9 (2 way speaker) How can you do this without having issues as i want to put an aftermarket tweeter there but i dont want to go component if i dont have to. i know you can get tweeter adapter for the wiring on the stock tweeter from tacotunes, but the videos are for components if that makes sense. Anyone help me make some sense of this. And system is non JBL and it will have a new head unit.
Any help would be appreciated
19994Runner5spd
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Hi All, I’ve got a 03 Limited with the 4.7 and JBL system.
What all do I need to purchase to put a new head unit in it? I was about to buy the Sony XAV-AX5000 off Crutchfield but it gave me a warning message saying I need to either buy new speakers or replace the factory Amp with an after market to not cause damage to my system. I’m clueless here. I want a radio that is compatible with Apple car play.
Please help!
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What all do I need to purchase to put a new head unit in it? I was about to buy the Sony XAV-AX5000 off Crutchfield but it gave me a warning message saying I need to either buy new speakers or replace the factory Amp with an after market to not cause damage to my system. I’m clueless here. I want a radio that is compatible with Apple car play.
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