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Hooking up the idatalink maestro RR

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by DBeistel, Jul 9, 2017.

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  1. Jul 30, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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    That's the only thing I couldn't get to work. I just used the Kenwood mic and attached it to my A-pillar. Based on feedback from my wife, it works better than the OE one.
     
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  2. Jul 30, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    Looks like I'll have to do the same, I'm going to try and extend the wires to mount it in the factory location.

    Appreciate the reply!
     
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  3. Jul 30, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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    I spoke to tech support at iDatalink and the maestro RR doesn't retain the Tacoma factory mike, so you will need to use the one provided by Kenwood
     
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  4. Sep 20, 2017 at 5:29 PM
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    Can someone help with my install?
     
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  5. Sep 20, 2017 at 6:14 PM
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    I can’t get rear speakers to work for some reason..
     
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  6. Sep 20, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    Think I found the issue, stereo and harness was bought used from Tundra, looks like they use TO2 instead of TO1 so looks like the TO2 is missing a connection for rear speakers
     
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  7. Sep 21, 2017 at 5:59 PM
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    Ok so rear speakers are still a no go wtf..
    Can I double up the rears with the front? I know I won’t be able to fade but oh well.
     
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  8. Sep 26, 2017 at 8:32 PM
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    Getting ready to install a new stereo in my truck.

    Can someone give me the list of gauges (options) the Maestro is capable of displaying. Such as trans temp, a/f ration, coolant temp, etc.
     
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  9. Sep 27, 2017 at 10:44 AM
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    best bet is go to idatalink/maestros website. type in yr make model steering wheel and radio. it will then tell you
     
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  10. Sep 27, 2017 at 2:57 PM
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    I have tried a couple times and can't find them listing anything other than "performance gauges".
     
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  11. Oct 1, 2017 at 10:18 PM
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    Sorry for the threadjack, but does anyone know why is this such an issue for most integrations (Not just in Tacomas, but other vehicles as well)? The factory mic is literally just a circuit.
     
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  12. Nov 19, 2017 at 10:56 PM
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    I used the factory microphone with my Maestro install. The cable is right behind the stock radio. Mine was wire tied to the metal tube back there. I found the plug connected into the factory bluetooth box. Which I also disconnected and removed.

    It was easy I just used the mic plug from the Pioneer 4200NEX and soldered it to the factory mic wire. No crazy wires to route through the A-pillar or and extra mic in the visor.

    -RJM
     
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    Does that head unit display outside temperature at all through the truck's systems or via any other source from within the headunit itself?
     
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  14. Nov 29, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    Finally have all the parts ordered. Going to install my new Kenwood HU DDX594 with the idatalink . This thread has been very informative. I am still on the fence using the kenwood mic (better clarity) or splicing in to the current stock mic and just being lazy :oops:
     
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  15. Nov 29, 2017 at 11:46 AM
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    Kinda. Mine has intake air temp which gives me a ballpark of what's going on. My mirror has the OAT. This system Rocks once you get it going.
     
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    The factory mic has worked good for me with phone calls and using Siri via Carplay. I think its mounted in the right place for optimum voice recognition. Plus I cut out 10ft of stock wiring so that should help with the signal transmission.

    -RJM
     
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  17. Nov 29, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    Rjm... do you have a diagram or pics of what you did for the factory mic retention?
    Thanks
     
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  18. Nov 30, 2017 at 7:56 AM
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    Its super easy just cut and strip the stock mic wire and then do the same for the jack side of the new mic. Once stripped solder the 2 ends and cover with black electrical tape or heat shrink. See pic below.

    IMG_7686.PNG.jpg

    -RJM
     
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    I don’t remeber seeing the stock mic wire when I did my stereo install. I know I disconnected everything.
     
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  20. Nov 30, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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    Mine was wire tied to the steel support tube behind the stock radio. It was easy to spot since there were 10 windings coiled up and wire tied to the tube. It was connected to the Bluetooth handsfree box hidden where the arrow is pointing below.

    IMG_7687.jpg

    -RJM
     
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