Using Factory USB port with Aftermarket HU

[ruskymx]

I came across this when I was searching about using the factory USB port with an aftermarket deck. I want to install either a Pioneer AppRadio 2, which I already bought and I have sitting in my dining room, or a AVIC-X940BT. I've been second guessing myself after buying the AppRadio 2 and I'm thinking about returning it and getting the 940BT. Actually, I'm pretty sure that's what I am going to do.

Anyway, here's the link to the write up to be able to use the factory USB port. It's done on a Tacoma, but the port looks like it is the same so it should work.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/aud...head-unit.html

I just need to figure out how to use the factory mic with the Pioneer unit and I'm set. I would rather not have a second mic in the car if I don't have to. From my searching, this seems like it's going to be the hardest part.

Ruskymx

[keithbribac]

I just did this mod 2 days ago. Usb and aux works good with my pioneer 8400. I would like to know how to use the factory mic as well

[Mblanchard]

How did you get the aux to work?it plays video through this.did you wire up the usb or hot glue it in?

[keithbribac]

Originally Posted by Mblanchard

How did you get the aux to work?it plays video through this.did you wire up the usb or hot glue it in?

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207173

I used this guide. Everything works. Aux does not play video, only through usb. I used gorilla glue to glue the usb plug in place.

[Cessblood]

I have the AVIC-X940BT too. I might install mine this weekend.

[DYOLF26]

Originally Posted by Cessblood

I have the AVIC-X940BT too. I might install mine this weekend.

Hey I'm looking into getting the same Pioneer head unit. I'm curious to know where you got yours from? On their website they retail at $999 but i see them on Ebay new right at $600. Did you find it cheaper anywhere else? Also do you know if you need additional parts for it to play video while car is moving?

Thanks in advance ha.

[ruskymx]

You will need Metra 70-1761 wiring harness ($5.39 w free S&H), Metra 95-8202 mounting kit ($10.75 w/ free S&H), and Scosche LSAAB Antenna adapter ($9.55 w/ Free S&H).

I didn't buy the 940BT yet, but eBay and Amazon have it cheapest. If you have an Amazon Rewards credit card, I think you can get an additional 3% in points to use towards future purchases. If you open a new account, they'll give you $30 instant gift card. eBay will give you 2% back in eBay Bucks. Since I don't want another credit card, I'm probably going to buy it from eBay. I have $11+ in eBay Bucks now and this would give me another $12. I'll be able to buy something in July for about $23 off.

If someone wants to buy from Amazon, I have a link on my blog (link in sig)

Ruskymx

[Scooby]

Originally Posted by keithbribac

I just did this mod 2 days ago. Usb and aux works good with my pioneer 8400. I would like to know how to use the factory mic as well

Can you show us a pic of how it looks installed? Thanks.

[keithbribac]

Here you go

[Scooby]

Originally Posted by keithbribac

Here you go

Thanks :-) but I actually meant the head unit.

[keithbribac]

[DYOLF26]

Originally Posted by ruskymx

You will need Metra 70-1761 wiring harness ($5.39 w free S&H), Metra 95-8202 mounting kit ($10.75 w/ free S&H), and Scosche LSAAB Antenna adapter ($9.55 w/ Free S&H).

I didn't buy the 940BT yet, but eBay and Amazon have it cheapest. If you have an Amazon Rewards credit card, I think you can get an additional 3% in points to use towards future purchases. If you open a new account, they'll give you $30 instant gift card. eBay will give you 2% back in eBay Bucks. Since I don't want another credit card, I'm probably going to buy it from eBay. I have $11+ in eBay Bucks now and this would give me another $12. I'll be able to buy something in July for about $23 off.

If someone wants to buy from Amazon, I have a link on my blog (link in sig)

Ruskymx

Thanks a bunch! Especially for listing off all the part numbers for the wiring harnesses and such. This will definitely be my second addition to my Raven FR-S when it is delivered, after tint of course.

[encity5]

sorry if this question is a little obvious, but I want to replace my stock unit with the X940BT as well. The parts you listed about, (wiring harness, mounting kit, LSAAB antenna adpater)

What exactly do i need them for? I was going to buy the unit soon, but it sounds like before i can install it, ill obviously need more than just the headunit itself. How simple is it to wire everytihng together?

Any help is appreciative, thanks, just trying to learn more about this stuff

[ruskymx]

Originally Posted by encity5

sorry if this question is a little obvious, but I want to replace my stock unit with the X940BT as well. The parts you listed about, (wiring harness, mounting kit, LSAAB antenna adpater)

What exactly do i need them for? I was going to buy the unit soon, but it sounds like before i can install it, ill obviously need more than just the headunit itself. How simple is it to wire everytihng together?

Any help is appreciative, thanks, just trying to learn more about this stuff

The wiring harness is needed so you don't have to chop your factory harness up and makes it so much easier to wire everything up correctly. The mounting kit is needed to fill the gaps along the sides of the radio because most aftermarket radios won't be as wide as the original. The antenna adapter is needed so you can hook up the radio antenna to the 940BT. Without out this, it's like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole

Ruskymx

[encity5]

Originally Posted by ruskymx

The wiring harness is needed so you don't have to chop your factory harness up and makes it so much easier to wire everything up correctly. The mounting kit is needed to fill the gaps along the sides of the radio because most aftermarket radios won't be as wide as the original. The antenna adapter is needed so you can hook up the radio antenna to the 940BT. Without out this, it's like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole

Ruskymx

Ruskymx

amazing, thanks for the clear explanation, that really helps and makes sense now!

So is the installation of one of these units essentially, wire the wiring harness to the wires that the headunit comes with, then just plug that into the factory harness? install the unit itself and route the wires and such and done?

[ruskymx]

Yes, that's about it unless you want to use the factory USB port. Then you need to follow the steps in the link that I have in the first post.

Ruskymx

[xxthrillxx]

Originally Posted by keithbribac

I just did this mod 2 days ago. Usb and aux works good with my pioneer 8400. I would like to know how to use the factory mic as well

going to try this soon... just purchased a sony xav601bt... hopefully i can make all my factory shenanigans work

[encity5]

Originally Posted by xxthrillxx

check this out:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/aud...head-unit.html


going to try this soon... just purchased a sony xav601bt... hopefully i can make all my factory shenanigans work

You know that link is the same link in the first post (the reason for the thread)

[xxthrillxx]

Originally Posted by encity5

You know that link is the same link in the first post (the reason for the thread)

Yeah my bad, i had a different link, but managed to copy the same one

ill find the other one again...

[kndonlee]

I've been trying to do this, but it seems like it should be possible to use that 3rd radio harness to splice into/aftermarket connector to wire up the USB & AUX. It seems that that 3rd harness is a newer harness.

Also, somewhere I read about the microphone above the light being usable, but it's a 4 wire setup which is supposed to be for an amplified mic. Any resources on converting an amplifed mic setup to a non-amplified 2-wire mic?

[kmbkk]

Originally Posted by kndonlee

Also, somewhere I read about the microphone above the light being usable, but it's a 4 wire setup which is supposed to be for an amplified mic. Any resources on converting an amplifed mic setup to a non-amplified 2-wire mic?

I'm interested in doing this as well!

[kndonlee]

It seems like that 3rd harness would have the key to being able to wire up the built-in USB/AUX/Mic ports without taking apart the dash or replacing the ports. Anyone have any idea on what kind of adapter is needed for that 3rd harness?

The bestbuy audio guy taking a look at that third harness seemed to think it was a new harness type he had not seen before.