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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by bigMac28, Nov 22, 2016.

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  1. Nov 24, 2016 at 8:10 AM
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    tan4x4

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    I installed a double-din Kenwood, and am very disappointed. It has lots of nice features (GPS navigator, BT, reverse-camera-ready, USB input, micro-SD input, etc), but the user interface is terrible, I can't see the screen in daylight, and the micro-SD port usually fails. I will never get another Kenwood.
     
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  2. Nov 24, 2016 at 10:50 AM
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    The thing about touchscreen radios in general when installed in 1st gens is that there isn't any good bank angle. Of course the truck wasn't made to accommodate touchscreen radios back then, so the radio trim didn't have any tilt in mind. I can't really see mine either when the sun is glaring, but I can still make out all the options. Works great at night.

    Still has a better clock than the factory one, though.
     
    BartMaster1234, Nov 24, 2016
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  3. Nov 24, 2016 at 10:00 PM
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    I'm going to pick up the same CB radio that you have, could you explain how you installed it, and where you mounted the antenna?
     
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  4. Nov 25, 2016 at 3:23 AM
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    I really wish I could but it was already with the truck when I bought it less than a year ago. No CB radio power, mic or antenna.. I took a quick look at it when I pulled the dash apart for the radio but didn't pay too much attention to how it was installed. I might try and get it running this weekend and if so will take some pictures and give you the run down on what I see.
     
    TheDude22, Nov 25, 2016
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  5. Nov 25, 2016 at 5:47 AM
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    Which Model did you get?
     
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  6. Nov 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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    Awesome job! I will be doing something similar, appreciate the inspiration!
     
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  7. Nov 25, 2016 at 9:54 PM
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    Kenwood DNX572BH
     
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  8. Nov 25, 2016 at 10:03 PM
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    NO NO NO NO. household wire nuts are not to be used. all that nice work and then you do that lol. do a proper splice (and no vampire clips either)
     
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  9. Nov 25, 2016 at 11:14 PM
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    My bad, haha. It was rated for 120v so I didn't think much about it. I think I'm going to re-run the camera power lines to the fusebox instead so I can turn on the camera whenever I want.
    What's the proper way to splice it? Those crimp on butt connectors? I might solder it on the backup light side since the wires on the tail-light are so short. If I remove the wire-nut there won't be anymore room for a new splice.
     
    BartMaster1234, Nov 25, 2016
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  10. Dec 11, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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    Does anybody know of a radio deck that comes with a bluetooth microphone
     
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  11. Dec 11, 2016 at 10:56 PM
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    You mean bluetooth phone capabilities? My Kenwood double din has bluetooth capabilities, but the microphone is wired. I attached it in the nook for the parking brake.
     
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  12. Dec 12, 2016 at 12:55 AM
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    That would be unnecessary if you refering to a bluetooth type ear bud/mic. You wouldnt send it from phone to radio then back to you.
    If your wanting a mic for the radio that is wireless/bluetooth. You still have to power it some way.
     
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  13. Dec 12, 2016 at 1:36 AM
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    I have a very similar Pioneer AVH-280BT with DVD parking brake bypass and remote mounted double USB connection.
    It bolts right in using factory brackets. I used a harness adapter almost completly plug and play. Absolutly love it.
    DVD parking brake bypass. https://www.amazon.com/MicroBypass-...81569847&sr=8-1&keywords=parking+brake+bypass


    AVH-280BT_newsize.jpg


    P1011396.jpg P1011382.jpg One is 2.1 amp charge only the other is 1.2 amp charge and input for stereo. Had to do a little filing on filler panel to fit USB socket.
    Cllena Compatible with High Speed Dual Port USB Car Charger with Audio Socket (2.1/1.2A + Audio)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FWFBNSU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    No backup camera yet.
     
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  14. Dec 12, 2016 at 10:14 AM
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    Wanting to run this exact radio In mine. Link to the harness adapter?
     
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  15. Dec 12, 2016 at 10:45 AM
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    Kenwood DDX320BT. It has been great for me for over a year now. Bluetooth, handsfree, easy to use. Hooked up my mic right above the parking break for handsfree calling. Great for manual tacos
    IMG_2498.jpg
     
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    I like that. Nice job. I did something similar with this.

    $19 PAC USBCBL 6-Feet USB Cable with Mounting Bracket
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MW6HRO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I just replaced one of the many cigarette lighter outlets. Makes for an easy way to jam music and charge your phone at the same time.

    Edit w/ pic

    IMG_0024.jpg
     
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  18. Dec 12, 2016 at 11:21 AM
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    Nice thing about the double usb is being to leave a 32 gig flash drive with 1000+ songs on it plugged in and charge phone off other outlet.
     
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  19. Dec 12, 2016 at 8:59 PM
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    No not like an ear piece, a bluetooth micro phone that mounts in the cab.
     
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  20. Dec 12, 2016 at 9:10 PM
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    Yes a micro phone like yours but a single din radio, im going to have switches underneith the radio
     
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