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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. Sep 20, 2019 at 12:26 PM
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  2. Sep 20, 2019 at 1:06 PM
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    Looks pretty good. So everything but the mic? Was it a farely easy install? Harness and a little rewiring?
     
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  3. Sep 20, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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    Not to steal the question but to add my outcome also: Aside from the front camera, I just picked up all the harness connections from Crutchfield and it was 100% plug and play for my SR5...from HU to Maestro I didn't splice a thing. If you want to save a few bucks you can DIY some of it but I didn't want to deal with it honestly.

    ...but yes, you loose the factory mic and get a wired Kenwood version which seems to work equally.
     
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  4. Sep 20, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    If its affordable yes.
     
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  5. Sep 20, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    Yup, just the mic which as wahoobie said is included with most head units. I think I had to splice maybe 10-12 wires total which I did in my house on the kitchen table. After that you pop off the trim around the head unit, unscrew 4 bolts and remove the cabling. The Maestro harness just plugs into the head unit then into the OEM plugs and you're all set. Took maybe 30 minutes tops to install. I need to realign the brackets to fill in a gap, but that's because the mounting kit is kind of cheap.
     
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  6. Sep 20, 2019 at 7:11 PM
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    Thanks for the info. Where did you hide the maestro?
     
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  7. Sep 20, 2019 at 8:57 PM
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    I tucked the harness down below the unit. Aftermarket units tend to be shallower in depth so there's more room to work with.
     
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    Has anyone figured out how to splice in the factory mic to these aftermarket HUs?
     
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  9. Sep 23, 2019 at 5:43 AM
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    Would also like to know this...
     
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  10. Sep 23, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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    I was looking at going this route also but could not decide between the $450 kit you purchased or the $249 iPhone mirroring option. With your kit, did you have to purchase the extra apple cables anyways?
     
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  11. Sep 23, 2019 at 9:33 AM
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    Oh yea, I remember that.
     
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  12. Sep 23, 2019 at 10:10 AM
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  13. Sep 23, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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    I ended up going with the $450 option because I wanted CarPlay. I liked the idea of being able to use the OEM touch screen to select navigation (Waze) as well as music/podcasts. The $249 allows you to mirror the phone, but you're still manipulating the phone (not the head unit touch screen) and you need the extra cables. I did not have to purchase any extra cables with the CarPlay kit. I just needed the USB-to-Lightning that I use to charge my phone and plug it into the USB port in the truck. I did purchase the $8 USB harness from BeatSonic to do this to give it a cleaner look. I'm now on week 3 with the BeatSonic unit and love it.
     
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  14. Sep 23, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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    thank you. You sealed the deal for me.
     
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  15. Sep 23, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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    Glad to help. I don't know if I sealed the deal for you to get the mirroring kit or CarPlay module, but either way, I hope you enjoy the unit.
     
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    Ha, sorry. I am getting the $450 kit.

    Correction...I called and they are currently out of stock. I am on a waiting list.
     
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  17. Sep 23, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    I would recommend getting the $8 USB harness so you can use your factory USB port. I just think it looks cleaner that way instead of running a USB cable through your console.
     
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  18. Sep 23, 2019 at 6:46 PM
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    I will do that. Thank you again for the advice. Now I need Beat-Sonic to hurry.
     
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    I’m actually in the market for a new head unit. My shit crashes weekly.
     
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  20. Sep 30, 2019 at 6:55 AM
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    Well. I got the part numbers. Saw them on a FB group post where the OP also stated these will NOT be plug and play into 2016-2019 Tacoma's. Not sure how much work will be involved getting these to work in an older tacoma. Quick search came up with these listed on mcgeorge toyota, all over $4k... :pout:

    86140-04230 - Receiver, Radio and Display, USA spec without navigation

    86140-04200 - Receiver, Radio and Display, USA spec with navigation

    86140-04210 - Receiver, Radio and Display, USA spec with navigation and JBL
     
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