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

CableTec · 10-24-2009, 11:16 PM

Just installed an Alpine 6886 with the TacoTunes dash kit to go with my Pioneer TSA's already installed...

In retrospect, I kind of wish the fit and finish of the TT/Metra Electronics dash surround was a little better, but it'll do.

dieselstaco · 11-06-2009, 03:26 PM

I recently installed a new clarion HU that has dvd capability and i think i did the wiring a bit wrong. it will only play dvd's when the parking brake is activated, which i gather is illegal in the u.s. anyhow, i have read a few remarks here that say to splice the parking brake wire to the ground wire, and have read several other places that say a toggle switch of some kind is needed. any advice as to which is right and which will work? any help is greatly appreciated.

Chickenmunga · 11-07-2009, 08:22 AM

You installed it correctly. It's illegal to play DVDs when the parking brake is OFF - this allows you to watch DVDs while driving, which can cause traffic accidents.

NuovoTech · 11-11-2009, 11:14 AM

Anyone here do a stereo upgrade on a 2009/10 Taco? I had a question about the wiring of the OEM aux-input connection, the one down by the 12VDC outlet.

11-07-2009, 08:22 AM	#163
Chickenmunga Sounds like WHOOP tone Name: Mike Joined: Apr 2008, #5877 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 852 08 TRD Offroad DC 4x4 w/ susp TSB 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 Alpine iDA-X100, Hardwired Garmin GPS	You installed it correctly. It's illegal to play DVDs when the parking brake is OFF - this allows you to watch DVDs while driving, which can cause traffic accidents. __________________ Installed: RAAMmat/Ensolite on front doors and rear wall Memphis 16-MCA3004 Memphis 16-MCD1000 JL Audio 10w3v2-D4 in a Mr Marv box Hybrid Audio Clarus 6.5" working on a build thread! Want to hardwire your GPS? Need to take apart your center console? Read here There's something to be said for doing it yourself, but it usually involves lots of cursing.

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10-24-2009, 11:16 PM	#161
CableTec Old age means I will cheat to win:) Joined: Mar 2009, #14296 Location: J-ville and P-ville, FL Age: 39 Gender: Male Posts: 118 2007 V6 PreRunner SR5 TRD 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 See sig.....	Just installed an Alpine 6886 with the TacoTunes dash kit to go with my Pioneer TSA's already installed... In retrospect, I kind of wish the fit and finish of the TT/Metra Electronics dash surround was a little better, but it'll do.

11-06-2009, 03:26 PM	#162
dieselstaco Junior Member Joined: Oct 2009, #24037 Gender: Male Posts: 7 09 TRD Sport Double Cab 2009 Double Cab Automatic	I recently installed a new clarion HU that has dvd capability and i think i did the wiring a bit wrong. it will only play dvd's when the parking brake is activated, which i gather is illegal in the u.s. anyhow, i have read a few remarks here that say to splice the parking brake wire to the ground wire, and have read several other places that say a toggle switch of some kind is needed. any advice as to which is right and which will work? any help is greatly appreciated.

11-11-2009, 11:14 AM	#164
NuovoTech Member Joined: Aug 2009, #20531 Location: Upper Left Corner Gender: Male Posts: 66 09 Tacoma 4x2 2009 Regular Cab Manual 2.7L 4-cyl	Anyone here do a stereo upgrade on a 2009/10 Taco? I had a question about the wiring of the OEM aux-input connection, the one down by the 12VDC outlet.