Stereo/Head-unit upgrade ideas
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hgill
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Page 1 has the photos of the DMH-W4660NEX on my 4runner.
I recently installed a pioneer as well. I used a CRUX harness to integrate it with the factory JBL amp. However it sounds BAD. I'm now reading some information about this process and it's telling me I needed to adjust the factory head unit setting in a particular way before I removed it.
I'm curious if you did anything like this?
Do you know what harness you used?
I lost fade controls. Apparently that is normal
So here a few things about the unit:
Biggest selling point:
- Its a good unit if you are looking for a "wireless" Carplay & Android Auto. Its biggest feature is the fact that your phone can do Carplay without the need to connect any wires. This was my number one reason for getting this unit.
- If you are okay with a wired connection, Pioneer also sells a wired version i believe thats cheaper. Use Crutchfield.com to help narrow down to the headunit for your particular vehicle per what your needs are.
Wireless Connection rating = 7/10
- It connect pretty quickly (timed at about 19 sec between starting vehicle and Carplay connection).
- It works well majority of the time, but there are instances when it wont connect and i have to manually go into the unit and connect it. I've also had a few instances that it has disconnected right in the middle of a song. Doesn't happen often, but it has happened.
Overall user interface:
- Its quite easy to use overall. Switching between apps in Carplay is quite easy as the icons remain on the left had side so swapping between Spotify, Google Maps, etc is quite easy. I did have a few days to use this with an android phone and I found that it was not as refined as Carplay was. It was more cumbersome to switch between apps and when connected to Android Auto, I couldn't change things on my phone (for example: i couldn't scroll my playlist on my phone if I was connect to Android Auto, but have no such issues on Carplay). Could have been a user error but definitely felt Carplay as being more refined on the unit.
Cost Factors:
- Another important factor to consider is not only the cost of the unit, but also the cost of the iDatalink Maestro Module to allow the unit to be able to read the tire pressure, battery voltage etc. Besides the unit, the modules, steering wheel control adapters and dash kit were almost $200. This is why i use crutchfield because they give you everything you need for the unit to work. I also ended up not liking the initial unit that I had ordered and it was easy to exchange the item and their customer service was quite helpful with any questions I had.
Steering wheel - Adding Phone Controls:
Below is a link to my original post in another thread where I listed links that already have the part numbers used and helpful instructions. I did this as I was replacing my steering wheel (super easy install even for someone like me that doesn't work on cars much).
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/101762-what-did-you-do-your-4runner-today-2337.html#post3593071
We have a 7 week old baby that keeps me quite busy, but if you have any other questions or would like me to test something out in particular on the unit, let me know.
How did you get the tire pressure to work? what parts and modular did you use? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've been wanting that since I got my aftermarket kenwood but crutchfield told me it wasnt possible. And I cant find any info on how to get it to work on a 08 4runner urbanrunner. Love the new stearing wheel too.
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hgill
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- I actually bought everything from Crutchfield: head unit, module, and adapters (see photo below of module and adapter that i used).
- I had a local shop install it all as they only charged $100. I told the installer that I was not going to be using the talk button on the steering wheel and he was able to add shortcut for me to hold that button to access the tire pressure information. Sorry can't be any more helpful as I didn't do the install myself.
Here is the link to the details on the module.
iDatalink Maestro RR Interface Module Connect a new stereo and retain the steering wheel audio controls and factory amps in select 2006-up vehicles at Crutchfield
The steering wheel upgrade has been one of my favorite. Love the feel of the dimpled steering wheel.
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Great thanks!!! My steering wheel is stock and has the mode and volume on left side but doesn't have the phone controls, your post gave me the idea to possibly add the phone on right side after seeing your break down of the wheel. I just hope the harness is there so I don't have to run any extra wires. But I am definitely going to get the maestro so I can have the tire pressure read out.
I went a cheaper route for my '08 4R Sport
I got an Atoto A6 Pro with the CRUX SWRTY-61J for steering wheel control retention.
However got everything installed and working except for the life of me I can't get the steering wheel controls to work.
I can only ever get 2 buttons to program, but even still only one button will ever work.
Otherwise nice Android touchscreen deck with a lot of features for a good price.
I got an Atoto A6 Pro with the CRUX SWRTY-61J for steering wheel control retention.
However got everything installed and working except for the life of me I can't get the steering wheel controls to work.
I can only ever get 2 buttons to program, but even still only one button will ever work.
Otherwise nice Android touchscreen deck with a lot of features for a good price.
HI guys, I replaced my old aftermarket head Unit with a new Kenwood DNX997xr and wanted the MAESTRO RR so i can get tire pressure and gauges, I also purchased the to1 harness, long story short my truck original HU was the TOM TOM one, I took the new HU to a place to have it installed after 3 hours the guys says he cant install the MAESTRO or the to1 in my truck cause it is not compatible, I told him I knew other people have installed it and it works. They hard wired the kenwood splicing wires to truck wiring and installed a axxess steering wheel control. Anyway they charged me $350 for the install but didnt install the MAESTRO or to1 is there anyone that can help me out in the NJ shore area? I feel like I got completely ripped off by the install shop.
I really wanted this installed but I am not good with wire tracing and stuff like that to do it myself...
I actually found the wire harness layout for the urban runner with tom tom HU. You can see how different it is from normal 4runners. Can someone help me install the maestro RR and T01 wire harness adapter? I am not good with wire diagrams
I really wanted this installed but I am not good with wire tracing and stuff like that to do it myself...
I actually found the wire harness layout for the urban runner with tom tom HU. You can see how different it is from normal 4runners. Can someone help me install the maestro RR and T01 wire harness adapter? I am not good with wire diagrams
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Here ya go
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Hey, can your screen slide up higher than you currently have it mounted? I am wanting to add a stereo with apple carplay, but I have a bunch of switches in my lower din of the radio slot. Wondering if this will fit above the switches where my current single din radio sits and not have the screen cover the switches. Thanks
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I really enjoy my Pioneer DMH-1700NEX. Has car play and so much more. They go on sale a ton too so you can pick it up pretty cheap. I bought a harness from Crutchfield.
Every time time I look on Crutchfield over the past 2 years, they are out of stock for most Pioneer units. I've been in desperate need of something new, but I want a nice system.
Hey quick question. Your ebay link for the steering wheel in the other thread is dead. I have stock on my 2008 with no phone controls on the right side (just dummy/fixed 'buttons' in place of). Would I be able to purchase the phone function buttons to use for that or tire pressure, etc. without getting the new wheel?
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I just bought the harness from them and the head unit from a local store. They are regularly on sale - make sure to get it price matched!
the head units are available in local outlets but not Crutchfield/Best Buy? That seems backwards
hgill
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sorry about the late reply. Mine was the same, just blank buttons on the right side. I was able to add the phone buttons on the right and it connects to the ones on the left side via a cable.
You don't need a new wheel to add the buttons. I merely did it because mine was quite worn out.
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Readily Avalible!
I just got a Kenwood 10.1" DMXs head unit. It has wireless Carplay and Android Auto, but better than that it has wireless mirroring so i can do so much more.
Fantastic audio settings and with Maestro i get all my TPMS pressures and temps plus tons of customisation. I can also add front and side cameras.
Sorry for the (probably) very stupid (newbie here), but what is Maestro? A software for pulling info from your 4Runner?
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That looks awesome!
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