1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Transmission, Transfer, Differential Gear Oils - 3rz, Manual, No-Locker. Running rich after changing spark plugs Lower ball joint replacement for the 1st time Top end maint. replace/clean injectors? gaskets? sensors? hoses? what else? New England "overland" trip AND bed mount spare tire options? TRD oil filters

Aftermarket Radio

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Cah2873, Jul 8, 2018.

  1. Jul 8, 2018 at 4:31 PM
    #1
    Cah2873

    #1
    Cah2873 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2017
    Member:
    #215405
    Messages:
    18
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2003 Toyota Tacoma SR5 TRD
    None
    I would like to install a new double din radio for my 16 year old son and would like to have Bluetooth capabilities and hands free calling that is cost effective and easy to install. Does anyone have any recommendations?
     
    Cah2873, Jul 8, 2018
    #1
  2. Jul 8, 2018 at 4:36 PM
    #2
    k5driver

    #2
    k5driver I hate bums

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2018
    Member:
    #256438
    Messages:
    199
    Gender:
    Male
    Montana
    Vehicle:
    2009 4x4 DCSB MT SR5
    I'm putting in a Pioneer MVH-S600BS next week, I'll let you know how it goes. No cd player (I use a usb flash drive for music), no touch screen (a plus for me), cheap, and you can adjust the color to perfectly match the rest of the truck.

    The stereo dash kit I'm using is scosche, from everything I read it is the better kit. I don't like the factory pebbled thing anyway. The kit is for gen 2s. Don't know what year your son's truck is
     
    k5driver, Jul 8, 2018
    #2
  3. Jul 8, 2018 at 4:48 PM
    #3
    Sperrunner

    #3
    Sperrunner UA342

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2018
    Member:
    #245334
    Messages:
    49,991
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Miguel
    El Cerrito, Ca
    Vehicle:
    2023 Ford F250
    Its the company truck
    Last edited: Jul 8, 2018
    Sperrunner, Jul 8, 2018
    #3
  4. Jul 8, 2018 at 4:51 PM
    #4
    JpAdct

    #4
    JpAdct Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2013
    Member:
    #94485
    Messages:
    440
    Gender:
    Male
    PB County, FL
    Vehicle:
    2003 Tacoma ExtCab
    I’ve had great luck with JVC and Pioneer. Amazon has many great options, Crutchfield has great customer service.
     
    JpAdct, Jul 8, 2018
    #4
  5. Jul 8, 2018 at 6:05 PM
    #5
    Cah2873

    #5
    Cah2873 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2017
    Member:
    #215405
    Messages:
    18
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2003 Toyota Tacoma SR5 TRD
    None
    Cah2873, Jul 8, 2018
    #5
  6. Jul 8, 2018 at 6:48 PM
    #6
    Sperrunner

    #6
    Sperrunner UA342

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2018
    Member:
    #245334
    Messages:
    49,991
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Miguel
    El Cerrito, Ca
    Vehicle:
    2023 Ford F250
    Its the company truck
    Just the wire harness for our truck to the radio. Let me see if i can find it
    Edit: here this Scosche TA02B Wire Harness to Connect An Aftermarket Stereo Receiver for Select 1987-Up Toyota Vehicles
    $13 Scosche TA02B Stereo Wiring Harness Compatible with Select 1986-20 Toyota, Lexus, Scion and Subaru Vehicles - Aftermarket Radio Wire Harness for Car Stereo . Check Vehicle List Below for Your Model
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009UHKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jaSqBbP68WX9R
     
    Last edited: Jul 8, 2018
    Sperrunner, Jul 8, 2018
    #6
  7. Jul 8, 2018 at 9:13 PM
    #7
    PennSilverTaco

    #7
    PennSilverTaco Encyclopedia of useless information...

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2014
    Member:
    #134007
    Messages:
    71,367
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Charlie
    Central Bucks, Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    2010 Zombie Truck 2002 PT Cruiser
    Pioneer!
     
    PennSilverTaco, Jul 8, 2018
    #7
  8. Jul 8, 2018 at 9:16 PM
    #8
    US Marine

    #8
    US Marine Semper Fi

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2016
    Member:
    #182227
    Messages:
    14,740
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Gallatin Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    02 Pre Runner supercharged 4cyl
    TRD supercharger , Doug Thorley header , K&N CAI 265/75-16 Toyo open country mud terrain , 15x8 Method Racing wheels , Rancho 3" lift , 4.88 gears , Detroit Locker
    I'm running a Pioneer 4200 NEX !!! :thumbsup:
     
    US Marine, Jul 8, 2018
    #8
  9. Jul 8, 2018 at 9:42 PM
    #9
    Accessorides

    #9
    Accessorides Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2018
    Member:
    #257304
    Messages:
    54
    Gender:
    Male
    Recommend the Pioneer for sure. I dont recall if 03 had offered the JBL or steering wheel controls but cost would go up a bit if you have either and want to keep them functional. Otherwise pretty straight forward truck and simple install.
     
    Accessorides, Jul 8, 2018
    #9
  10. Jul 9, 2018 at 3:28 PM
    #10
    Cah2873

    #10
    Cah2873 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2017
    Member:
    #215405
    Messages:
    18
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2003 Toyota Tacoma SR5 TRD
    None
    It looks like the 134 kit from Amazon carries all of the brackets and etc.
     
    Cah2873, Jul 9, 2018
    #10
  11. Jul 9, 2018 at 9:02 PM
    #11
    Glamisman

    #11
    Glamisman Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2016
    Member:
    #200436
    Messages:
    4,666
    Gender:
    Male
    while touchscreen are bitchin' you have to take you eyes off the road in order to touch the correct place. They do make double DIN radios with buttons on the left and right of the screen that give a "click" when you press them. the larger the display for the incoming caller phone number/name the easier it is read, again, less time looking at the display.
     
    Glamisman, Jul 9, 2018
    #11
  12. Jul 9, 2018 at 9:13 PM
    #12
    Sperrunner

    #12
    Sperrunner UA342

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2018
    Member:
    #245334
    Messages:
    49,991
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Miguel
    El Cerrito, Ca
    Vehicle:
    2023 Ford F250
    Its the company truck
    My touchscreen has buttons to so i can control it all that way if i dont feel like touching the screen
     
    Sperrunner, Jul 9, 2018
    #12
  13. Jul 9, 2018 at 10:40 PM
    #13
    US Marine

    #13
    US Marine Semper Fi

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2016
    Member:
    #182227
    Messages:
    14,740
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Gallatin Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    02 Pre Runner supercharged 4cyl
    TRD supercharger , Doug Thorley header , K&N CAI 265/75-16 Toyo open country mud terrain , 15x8 Method Racing wheels , Rancho 3" lift , 4.88 gears , Detroit Locker
    My Pioneer 4200 NEX has a remote to control all the functions plus this head unit has a 7" screen easy to quickly view
     
    US Marine, Jul 9, 2018
    #13

Products Discussed in

Scosche TA02B Stereo Wiring Harness Compatible with Select 1986-20 Toyota, Lexus, Scion and Subaru Vehicles - Aftermarket Radio Wire Harness for Car Stereo . Check Vehicle List Below for Your Model
$12.99
To Top