Stereo Upgrade BASIC How To... (2nd Gen)

[Ghost96Romeo]

Incase anyone was wondering a good idea on how to wire the AUX cable into the center console or armrest WITHOUT DRILLING A SINGLE HOLE I've got some photos here to help on my install. I've kept the Ipod cable in the glovebox, 1. because I don't have an ipod (Zune), and 2. because I'm not sure the cable is long enough anyways to make it to the armrest.

Props again to 007 for the info about the Metra Ipod Adapter...

This is the center console pretty much taken apart as far as I needed. I removed the piece near the shifter first. It just lifts up. Then I removed the cupholders the same way.

Next I dropped the AUX cable down from behind the radio and around the kickpanel on the passengers side closest to the center console and underneath the cupholders. Prop a good idea to make a small notch in the carpet here and ziptie the cable. You don't want it shifting or getting caught in the shifter cables.

Then lastly, if you reach around the backside of the armrest, the little notches for the netting can be lifted enough to pull the AUX cable though. It takes a little persuading, but it can be done with out breaking them. I used a flathead screwdriver to lift the tab.

And there you have it......hope it helps out somebody.

[Altec914]

Would anyone have the correct wiring diagram for a non JBL radio for a 08 dc

[roborock]

Stumbled upon this video when I did my ipod adapter install. shows how to remove the Tacoma stereo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV8Z5pCZGjU

[scrapedface]

i installed an ipod interface unit into the back of my stock player. i couldn't find space to secure the control unit. so i placed it to the upper right then pullled it back a little into a little pocket. is that a bad place to put it? im just worried it has a high chance of shorting some shit out. but it seems pretty snug. i don't think it will flop anywhere. btw it was a metra ipod interface unit for my 08 tacoma. thanks

[scrapedface]

damn just watched that video. that looks like a better way to route the wire harness. i think imma do that instead.

[oldman263919]

i'm looking to install my new sony today but i got a 2 plug harness to go in and my stock has 3 plugs. should i worry or not.

[007Tacoma]

Depends. Do you have the JBL deck? Do you have steering wheel controls?

[Chickenmunga]

Originally Posted by Ghost96Romeo

Incase anyone was wondering a good idea on how to wire the AUX cable into the center console or armrest WITHOUT DRILLING A SINGLE HOLE

Note he said AUX cable and not USB. If you want to do the USB, you can lift the rug up and see some nice holes to use. Poke through there and lower the rug, it does ok. A bit better fit might need the drill or cutting the rug.

[Big A's Runner]

Originally Posted by gfisher99

Installed my deck today. In case anyone is wondering, the sub that comes stock in the 2009 X-Runner is no problem. Just connect like normal and the sub still works like it did with the factory unit.

I got a little freaked out when I pulled the factory unit because there were 4 plugs. The harness I bought only had 2. I guess the other two are for the optional satellite radio module and something else. Must be pre-wired. I just left them hanging behind the new deck.

Hope this helps some other X-Runner folks.

Greg

I am new to the forum so forgive me if I don't do this right.
I am glad you posted something about upgrading your 09 X-Runner system. I tried to add an amp and a couple of kicker 10's to my factory system and do away with the factory subwoofer and it was crazy sounding. Needless to say I put it all back the way it was. If someone has upgraded this new system that Toyota has put in the X-Runner, help would be appreciated. The factory system sounds good. It just needs more power.

[northlite]

I have never touched anything on the dashboard in more than thirty years of owning cars. But my Taco came with the single-disc CD player. Taking in and out cds can be dangerous alone. I tried an FM ipod transmitter, but it seems I live too close to a mega-radio city. And so I bought a 6-cd player on ebay for $65--most sell for more--popped out the old unit and, with the great help of this post at TW and a bit of finagaling, the thing is taking my cds. Only problem was getting the hazard light etc. out of the bottom of the old unit.

Thank you very much!

[BAMATOY]

Originally Posted by 007Tacoma

Depends. Do you have the JBL deck? Do you have steering wheel controls?

Please explain this. I really need to know what to do with this issue ASAP!!!!!

I have both JBL and steering wheel controls

[Big A's Runner]

That's just it. It didn't work. The subwoofer system in the new X-Runners are wired to work together much like a JBL system, only without the power the JBL system has.

Originally Posted by northlite

I have never touched anything on the dashboard in more than thirty years of owning cars. But my Taco came with the single-disc CD player. Taking in and out cds can be dangerous alone. I tried an FM ipod transmitter, but it seems I live too close to a mega-radio city. And so I bought a 6-cd player on ebay for $65--most sell for more--popped out the old unit and, with the great help of this post at TW and a bit of finagaling, the thing is taking my cds. Only problem was getting the hazard light etc. out of the bottom of the old unit.

Thank you very much!

[007Tacoma]

Originally Posted by BAMATOY

Please explain this. I really need to know what to do with this issue ASAP!!!!!

I have both JBL and steering wheel controls

Each of these require a different wiring harness. Ok, well... the JBL might not, but the steering wheel controls require a different harness.

[gizmo201111]

hey i just installed a double din but i dont know where to connect the brake line (light green) help

[Rippin101]

Originally Posted by gizmo201111

hey i just installed a double din but i dont know where to connect the brake line (light green) help

Usually you just connect that to the ground wire so that you can play DVDs while driving... That's what many of us have done and works great!!

[BAMATOY]

I have a question for anyone that thinks they can help. I have a Pioneer avh-p4000dvd double din headunit. I have the schosche ta07sr adapter and all those goodies. As most of you know the audio hookups on the schosche adapter with the JBL units are 4 RCA jacks. I have all those in their correct places and all my wires are color coded and are connected correctly as well. My question is why in the world do my speakers decide to play "ring around the rosey" when i get everything connected and wired up right? Meaning the sound comes and goes from front speakers to back speakers and from left speakers to right speakers. I have all the fade and balance set to 0 as they come straight out of the box. I am completely lost on this one guys. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. TIA


Thanks,
Allen

[gizmo201111]

i have a pioneer 700bt its not the same does anyone have experience with pioneers . i need to be able to watch movies while driving