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2020 Tacoma radio swap

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Panda2, Feb 11, 2020.

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  1. Feb 12, 2020 at 4:58 AM
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    Me neither. OP is just over dramatic.
     
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  2. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:02 AM
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    That may work, yes. I believe there is then a flash that enables CarPlay to be installed
     
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  3. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:02 AM
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    I'm just saying. You think entune is trash and you want to go to another entune radio....
     
    GreyBaldTaco, Feb 12, 2020
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  4. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:11 AM
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    I would like to keep the Tacoma “stock” and use a “Toyota” radio that has Apple CarPlay
     
    Panda2, Feb 12, 2020
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  5. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:12 AM
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    I don’t want to lose my steering wheel functions and other glitches that come with after market stereos like Kenwood etc
     
    Panda2, Feb 12, 2020
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  6. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:15 AM
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    I’m with OP. I don’t like the look of aftermarket radios. I want to use a Toyota head unit and get CarPlay.
     
    mikeaesq, Feb 12, 2020
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  7. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:16 AM
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    Crutchfields has adapters for that.
     
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  8. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:19 AM
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    I installed Kenwood unit and maestro rr, everything retained, except factory microphone. But the microphone comes with Kenwood works just fine.
     
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  9. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:25 AM
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    That looks nice...you might have converted me.
     
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  10. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:35 AM
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    Did you change speakers or anything else? Wondering how much nicer the stock speakers sound with more power.
     
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  11. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:49 AM
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    I am still on factory speakers, but I did swap out with Subaru tweeter. The sound is really nice with the kenwood HU, you're able to a lot more with sound on this HU
     
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  12. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:53 AM
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    What was the cost of everything if you don't mind me asking? Also, (forgive me I'm very uneducated in this subject) does that Kenwood unit have apple carplay?
     
    slang, Feb 12, 2020
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  13. Feb 12, 2020 at 6:04 AM
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    2020 Tacoma: Morimoto xB LED Headlights & fogs, MESO Total Tail S1, Fortin Evo One Remote Start, OEM Audio Plus System 500Q,, Redarc trailer brake controller, Carplay2Air wireless adapter, Custom shift knob, Electric tailgate lock, Chrome tailgate inserts, Limited fog light bezels, 2018 TRDOR Grill, Chrome door handle covers
    the screen is larger so idk if the trim panel would fit. Also I just got 2020 and tried to install my OEM Audio plus stuff from my 17 and the radio connectors are different.
     
    Pickupman2007, Feb 12, 2020
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  14. Feb 12, 2020 at 6:07 AM
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    I believe it is possible to hook up the 2020 HU to the older year trucks, but a jumper cable is required.
     
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    I paid about $710 total. And yes, that Kenwood unit have wireless apple carplay and autoandroid.
     
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  16. Feb 12, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    Do you mind posting what all you purchased to make this setup work? Did you buy from Crutchfield? Did you replace the OEM HU? I currently have the JBL unit.
     
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  17. Feb 12, 2020 at 8:46 AM
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    OP, there is huge sub forum here that will answer all your radio questions and some.
    Just have cash ready...
     
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  18. Feb 12, 2020 at 8:55 AM
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    I had the same thought as the OP for my 19' and didn't have the choice to wait until 2020s came out when I needed a new vehicle. After a bunch of research, it's basically a ton of work as it wouldn't be plug and play. It would honestly be cheaper and easier to just trade the truck in for one with a newer head unit. At this point, I'm looking at some of the android tablet head units, the chinese joying and T9s. Figuring out the ins and outs before I pull the trigger and make the switch. Seems like they have a lot more capabilities than the stock units, retain the steering wheel controls, and the only thing you loose is the nav/music info in the gauge cluster, which I don't care about.

    As technology progresses, I really wish auto makers would just adopt a standard across the board, bridging the gap from one maker to the next. While a vehicle might not be "outdated" in a 5-10 span, the tech in the head unit most certainly is and it would be nice if you could just swap out a head unit plug and play style to keep current.
     
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  19. Feb 12, 2020 at 8:58 AM
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    Lol same. I come from a world of aux cords and single dins. The entune is a huge step up from that. I haven't had issues with mine ever either.
     
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  20. Feb 12, 2020 at 11:36 AM
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    I'm not the person you asked, but I got the Kenwood DMX906S at Crutchfield. Enter in your taco model, add the DMX906S (or whatever) to your cart and Crutchfield then shows you all the other stuff you need. The one thing I don't think they recommended was a radio antenna adaptor. I later got one on Amazon for $10.

    Wireless CarPlay is nice, just hop in and no need to get your phone out of your pocket, just roll.

    Main annoyance of the Kenwood is the 10 sec message from Kenwood's lawyers every time it fires up.

    Stock speakers still sound like stock speakers.
     
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