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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CanTaco91, Dec 1, 2021.

  1. Dec 1, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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    CanTaco91

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    Hey guys I’ve been looking online for a solution to my CarPlay. I hate that the cord is all over the place has anyone used one of the dongles I believe their called off Amazon? Thanks
     
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    I have the carlinkit2 in my glove box. I took the media switch out and moved the guts to the glove box. All works flawlessly.
     
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    And put the shell of the media input back in and just closed the lid on it.
     
  4. Dec 1, 2021 at 9:46 AM
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    Right on. I was thinking to just get some Velcro and stick it to the top of the cubby under the dash. How difficult was it to change that wiring around?
     
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    Take the radio surround off and take the climate control section out. Reach down and pop out the switch and go from there.
     
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    Sounds good thank you. If you’re able to could you send me a picture of how yours is mounted?
     
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    I have a glove box organizer and it’s stuck in the with velcro
     
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    I got the carlinkit device mentioned earlier and stuck it up under the switch panel. I still have a short usb cord connecting it but it doesn’t get in the way.748AB525-F3FC-46AD-A6C6-87D2A7EF9821.jpg
     
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    I have been looking at the carlinkit off Amazon. Do you guys remember which version you have and how is the connection? Thanks.
     
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    I was looking at a few devices today. Which version did you buy and how do you like it?
     
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    That’s the way I was thinking of doing it seemed the easiest since it’s a very thin unit. But that glove box mount is clean as hell ahaha.
     
  14. Dec 1, 2021 at 4:07 PM
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    Wasn’t too difficult to pop the usb out and re route it?
     
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    5 minutes for all
     
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    How has the carlinkit worked out fot you guys? I see they have a 3.0 version now. Deciding between the carlinkit 3.0 or Cplay2air
     
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    Love mine and it has been glitch free
     
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    I got carlink 3 for my wife and she says it works great.
     
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    I just ordered one from Carlinkit site.
     

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