Scion Head Units

JD914 said:
Bummer. Thanks for the info. How expensive are we talking? $300 to 500? More? Less?
What about going with a newer Toyota JBL unit? I'd really like to have that aux input.
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I don't know the prices.

Do a "search" in the "Audio & Electronics" section, using the keyword "JBL". There are two threads that discuss the necessary parts to adapt the JBL harness for other stereos. With those parts, you will still need to get the "Reverse Harness" to plug into the back of the Scion HU. Then wire the two sets of adapters together.

I have only read about it; but it is definitely a fair piece of work.
 
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Well I finally got my T1808 installed in my 4R yesterday. Install was easy and went w/o a hitch. The new stereo sounds tons better than the factory one I removed and the iPod controls work great with my iPhone. I routed the iPod cable to the little pop out cubby beneath the hvac controls. I can now just plug the phone in and close the cubby and control it from the stereo.

Unrelated, but while I was at it I got a additional power outlet installed in the glove box for my GPS.

I still need to take pics of the finished installs.

I also need to find the manual for the radio so I can change the "Scion" text on power up.
 
Aux input on front of hu

Someone's post in '08 mentioned an AUX input on the front of the reciever, just a simple line in jack. This would be perfect to connect my Sirius Stilletto car kit through, but don't see the jack on pics of the T1806/8/9??

I tried connecting via the in-line antenna module, and the quality sucks. running through tape player is much better quality but too loud. And don't really want to spend $100 on a converter cable if possible...
 
Just finished installing the T1808 in my 2008 SR5 that I picked up off Craigslist for only $35. With the help from this forum, it took well under an hour and some of that time was spent detailing the parts that came off. The sound quality is WAY better than the factory HU (11823). I have the IPod cable on order and will install that once it arrives. Not the best of picture as my camera batteries were dying.
 

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Missel said:
Nice install. This seems like the thread to post questions about the T1808 H/U, so here it goes. I recently purchased a T1808 of eBay and am getting ready to install. My current stock set-up doesn't have an aux input. Is there a way to add an aux cable so that I can take advantage of this. I'm looking for a place in which to hard wire my Sirius radio. Electronics aren't my thing, but I'm pretty handy and willing to go through the effort if there's a way.

Thanks.
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Missel,

I found this on ebay. It is not the right part number for the T1808 but the auction says he has all part #'s in stock. It looks like a really good solution to the problem of no aux plug for all you 03-05 4Runner owners with the Scion HU.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scio...89QQitemZ200327865489QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVideo
 
I thought about trying to remove the Scion logo but was worried about "hazing" the black fascia of the radio. I suppose I could try it on the old HU though...
 
MileHi 4R said:
I thought about trying to remove the Scion logo but was worried about "hazing" the black fascia of the radio. I suppose I could try it on the old HU though...
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I have done it on two of them now and they look great, no hazing, and no logo. Last time I actually used plast-x afterwards on the whole face to shine it up and remove a few very fine scratches the previous owner put on it. I left the pioneer, but I have been thinking recently about removing all text printed on the face. You only need a small amount on the corner of a rag, and you kinda have to rub it hard. Maybe if you used more you wouldnt have to rub too hard, but to tell you the truth I was a bit scared of the chemicals damaging the plastic at first too.
 
T1806, XM and iPod connector installed

I just installed a T1806 head unit and also installed the Terk XM unit and the iPod connector so I can control everything from the head unt. It is great not having any extra cords! My aux input in the console works as well - didn't have to do anything to it! For the XM antenna, I ran it through the firewall and tucked the cord under the driver's side windshield gasket and mounted the antenna on the front driver's side roof. I'm happy with how it turned out!
 

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T1806

Here is a picture of the T1806 - and no cords even though I have XM satellite and iPod connection!
 

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Just installed a T1805 in my 97 4Runner. It was stated on one of the stickys on this forum that the T1805 had Ipod and or Aux input but it does not. (That has been updated by a very helpful member) Be sure you get the right unit. I do like the T1805 in some respect as it has 2 great features: Color changing LCD and a 6 disc cd changer that I have had no issues with. If you are installing these in a 3rd Gen you will most likely have to modify the face of the Scion slightly to get it to fit. This unit was wider then the opening of the old H/U so I had to make some cuts on the plastic face surrounding the face in order for it to fit. I am satisfied with the overall outcome and it does sound alot better then the old stock H/U. One note be sure and remove the amp behind the stock H/U as the plugs coming out the amp will not plug into the Scion units or at least the one I have. The plugs from the the back of the amp fit perfect.
 
4RUNNERTMAN said:
Just installed a T1805 in my 97 4Runner. It was stated on one of the stickys on this forum that the T1805 had Ipod and or Aux input but it does not. (That has been updated by a very helpful member) Be sure you get the right unit. I do like the T1805 in some respect as it has 2 great features: Color changing LCD and a 6 disc cd changer that I have had no issues with. If you are installing these in a 3rd Gen you will most likely have to modify the face of the Scion slightly to get it to fit. This unit was wider then the opening of the old H/U so I had to make some cuts on the plastic face surrounding the face in order for it to fit. I am satisfied with the overall outcome and it does sound alot better then the old stock H/U. One note be sure and remove the amp behind the stock H/U as the plugs coming out the amp will not plug into the Scion units or at least the one I have. The plugs from the the back of the amp fit perfect.
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got pics?
 
I will try and get some pics up this week. As far as best one? Thant depends on what you want to do. If you want ipod/mp3 capable usin then go with a new model T1806 or newer. If you want multi disc changer then go with T1805 like mine but be aware these units have been known to have disc player issues so I have read, Mine works perfect but thats what I have seen from around various web forums. Hope this helps and Ebay is a great place to pick up a Scion unit cheap!
 
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