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Aftermarket Head Unit Wiring Harnesses

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by coreseller, Feb 17, 2018.

  1. Feb 17, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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    coreseller

    coreseller [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi Guys, I posted this in the Audio Video section but not getting much help so I thought I'd try here where there's more traffic. I'm putting an aftermarket double din Pioneer head unit into my kid's 2006 Tacoma, I bought a Metra wiring adapter kit;

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    So far it looks like I have appropriate connectors for 2 of the 3 plugs from the back of the OEM stereo, does anyone know what is involved wiring wise for the 3rd plug on the far right?

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    Thanks for any help.....Mark.
     
  2. Feb 17, 2018 at 1:45 PM
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    If I remember correctly, that’s for the steering wheel controls. Does the new head unit support that? If not it isn’t needed.
     
  3. Feb 17, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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    Actually he does not have any steering wheel controls / buttons.
     
  4. Feb 17, 2018 at 1:58 PM
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    You can ignore that connector then.
     
  5. Feb 17, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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    Boy I hope you're right, that would surely simplify things.
     
  6. Feb 17, 2018 at 3:24 PM
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    Having just installed a Kenwood deck into my 07 and not plugging that connector into anything I can tell you it will work fine.
     
  7. Feb 17, 2018 at 6:47 PM
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    That's great to hear, Thanks Guys I really appreciate it!!
     
  8. Feb 18, 2018 at 7:01 AM
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    yes that cable is not needed.
     

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