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New 2020 head unit. Buying?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Rihakil, Feb 15, 2019.

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  1. Oct 23, 2019 at 9:46 PM
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    i am thinking is ordering one. Can I count on some help if I need it and be stumped one you figure it out. Looking like it could take 60+days to get it in
     
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  2. Oct 23, 2019 at 11:26 PM
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    It is plug and play but lot of wires to sort...with help i figured ut out(regarding backup cam). It is wireless apple play. Oh and they sent the wrong harness to begin with so that set me back a few weeks. Hers a pic of the wire situation Like i said, no instructions so it felt hopeless but facebook groups helped alotCF73551A-2156-4CF3-880D-BE4DF687CF30.jpg
     
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  3. Oct 23, 2019 at 11:29 PM
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    Absolutely, im in the process of figuring it out but there is a whole fb group dedicated to the t9 especially technicalities and when issues arise, there are tons of helpful members. Also there is a no questions returns policy when ordered from cartrim. The owner is alway there to answer questions..on fb

    https://cartrimhome.com/head-unit-f...XlG4r7y7yGJS1z8PFUL4ho3ejj9k5w51QlgTnFbwhJkTW
     
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  4. Oct 23, 2019 at 11:32 PM
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    Heres the fb group if you want to get more info than i have. It is a forerunner group but its the same for tacoma
     
    cruxx, Oct 23, 2019
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  5. Oct 24, 2019 at 1:04 AM
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    hmm doesn’t look bad at all... can u do video? LoL really interested on that set up to keep the oem look with carplay but worried on what u say abt the resolution being not so good.
     
    nivragni24, Oct 24, 2019
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  6. Oct 24, 2019 at 7:18 AM
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    i would love to do an aftermarket headunit but then there is no way to change all the OEM vehicle settings.
     
    mobgma, Oct 24, 2019
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  7. Oct 24, 2019 at 7:46 AM
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    There's something called the Maestro I think that works with certain head units that allows you to still do all the settings and use your steering wheel buttons etc. In fact I think it can do even more since it can act as an obd2 reader as well, if I remember correctly.
     
    deusxanime, Oct 24, 2019
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  8. Oct 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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    I am going to give the Beat Sonic unit a go once they are back in stock. The resolution does not bother me.
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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    Just as a FYI to everyone that was considering the 2020 new unit. It seems that Apple Carplay and Android Auto are wired only. I have been unable to get wireless to work for either option.
     
    TheVincenzo, Oct 24, 2019
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  10. Oct 24, 2019 at 8:28 AM
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    That was always known, wasn't it? The only car manufacturer I know of that supports wireless CP is BMW, and heard it is crap anyway with constant disconnects etc.
     
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  11. Oct 24, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    Maestro takes care of all that and adds more. It also allows you to change the steering wheel controls to do what you want them to do.
     
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  12. Oct 24, 2019 at 8:52 AM
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    Had no idea it was wired. If that's the case might as well go after market and get the
    $1,200 Alpine ILX-F309TCM HALO9 9" Receiver for Toyota Tacoma 2016-2019 - Compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto (No-CD)
    Alpine ILX-F309TCM. Plug and play plus you get to keep all your stock Tacoma functions... At least that's what it says.
     
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  13. Oct 24, 2019 at 8:55 AM
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    Happy Maestro user here, works great and retained all the items I needed!
     
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  14. Oct 24, 2019 at 9:10 AM
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    the t9 unit not only changes your vehicle setting, it adds tons more settings fir you to adjust
     
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  15. Oct 24, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    Maybe it was, I don't know. I'm new to the world on carplay/AA since my old car didn't have either, actually it didn't have built in Bluetooth. I knew that wireless Android was pretty new so I'm not surprised that it didn't work, but I was under the impression that wireless carplay was more widespread, it looks like I was mistaken. Either way I figured I would put that out there since I just got a 2020 and found out it's wired only.
     
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    Even though I'm in my 30's, I remember my grandmother's TV being like this. I thought it was the best thing ever having the little knobs on front to switch between UHF and VHF and changing the channel by turning the two different knobs. I think that TV ended up at my parents house after my grandfather died and my grandma moved in with us. It probably hung around for another few years before it got changed to a HUGE CRT my uncle gave us to put in her room.
     
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    Does anyone know if theyre selling the 2020 head unit as a standalone? and if so, how much? kinda wish I would've waited 6mos and just got a 2020 lol
     
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  18. Oct 24, 2019 at 10:16 AM
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    I haven't heard of anyone successfully ordering it or if they even will sell it to you yet, but someone looked up the part numbers and it was over $4000 I believe. Also no one has actually bought and tried to plug it in to a pre-2020 truck, so no guarantee it will even work or be plug-and-play.

    That being said, considering the resale is so good on Tacomas, you're probably better off trading in your '19 for a '20 at that price, and then you also can get the upgraded seat, headlights, 360* camera, etc if you want.
     
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  19. Oct 24, 2019 at 10:28 AM
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  20. Oct 26, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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    Successful install. Front and rear cameras work, steering controls work, and the picture is amazing1F745CEE-0277-4526-95DF-5D1E858AA6BF.jpg
     
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