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Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Fernavarro1, Oct 23, 2020.

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How to install this head unit in my 2013 taco with original head unit ?

  1. Do I need harness and what type

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  2. What do I need or is just plug and play ?

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  1. Oct 23, 2020 at 2:35 PM
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    Fernavarro1

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    What radio is that?
     
  3. Oct 23, 2020 at 2:39 PM
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    It was pulled from a 2017 taco
     
  4. Oct 23, 2020 at 2:49 PM
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    Dig around in the audio and video forum here to find the specifics but a 3rd gen radio should be a direct fit replacement for the 2nd gen radios. If you have a JBL radio it will need to replaced with the same. If you have a non touchscreen version now you may need to source the proper surround.
     
  5. Oct 23, 2020 at 2:51 PM
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    Ok , I don't have JBL
     
  6. Oct 23, 2020 at 2:53 PM
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    So it should be plug and play ?
     
  7. Oct 23, 2020 at 2:57 PM
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    yes that radio plugs into your truck the same way as long as you dont have the jbl system

    just the back ground lighting on that radio is a like blue (tortoise ish)
     
  8. Oct 23, 2020 at 3:16 PM
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    So it should be plug and play ?
     
  9. Oct 23, 2020 at 3:18 PM
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    Ok , I should be able to use the sama vessel?
     
  10. Oct 23, 2020 at 3:20 PM
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    no the radios are different

    if you had a 2014-15 then yes the vessels are the same
     
  11. Oct 23, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    Ok , I should be able to use the sama vessel?
     
  12. Oct 23, 2020 at 3:22 PM
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    So , I need a to get a new vessel , where can I get one to fit the new head unit?
     
  13. Nov 9, 2020 at 1:03 PM
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    Can anyone help me with any information to get a vessel for my 2013 Taco , I upgraded to a Entune head unit and the vessel is different , need information on where to get one, Thank you
     

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