How to connect this headunit? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Amir Ghadiri · 07-20-2013, 11:49 PM

First and foremost, I know absolutely nothing about car audio, so forgive my ignorance please!

http://bit.ly/18siPzo

I found this headunit on eBay and as far as I know, the size is correct. It is a perfect fit for the 07-11 FJ Cruiser, which has approximately the same size headunit as us (I compared my friends FJ headunit with my own)

The problem is, the connections on the rear are different. My question is - is there any type of harness to adapt this headunit to our cars?

mashal · 07-20-2013, 11:54 PM

Every deck is color coded .. Even if you don't have a plug and play harness you can always crimp wires.
Look up metra you will find a harness for sure

Amir Ghadiri · 07-21-2013, 03:53 AM

I have been trying for a while now and honestly have no idea which one would apply to my application. Like I said, I know absolutely nothing about car audio.

If someone knows more than I do and wouldn't mind finding the right one for me, I'd really appreciate it! We may have a $300 headunit alternative if someone can figure it out

mashal · 07-21-2013, 09:47 AM

Why not send the seller a question??

2pt5RS · 07-21-2013, 10:17 AM

crutchfield has plug and play harness kits designed for our cars. Check them out.

Hint: they give you this kit with every purchase...for free.

edit: after actually looking at the link, that's an OEM Toyota Radio...I don't think it'll work without splicing the wires..

Amir Ghadiri · 07-23-2013, 03:00 AM

@mashal I asked the seller but they were a bit less than helpful

Anyways, thanks for the help everybody!

nzer · 07-23-2013, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amir Ghadiri

@mashal I asked the seller but they were a bit less than helpful

Anyways, thanks for the help everybody!

Just get a stereo guy to put it in for you. With the amount you have paid for your car a bit of cash to an installer would be nothing.

Most installers will have he right adapters etc if needed as well as the knowledge to wire in. For example, you may need an antenna adapter.

They could upgrade the speakers at the same time for not a lot of cost if you just replace the stock ones in the same positions without sub etc. that's all I have one and ounces great to my unmusical ear.

ft_sjo · 07-23-2013, 04:17 AM

It'll most likely come with an ISO adapter. You just need the ISO adapter for your car (pretty standard Toyota affair).

Amir Ghadiri · 07-23-2013, 11:57 AM

I've got not problem having a stereo guy install for me, I just wasn't sure it could be done in the first place. Like I said, total audio noob here

Now I know that if I buy the headunit and send it to my audio guy, he can do it! Thanks guys!

07-21-2013, 10:17 AM	#5
2pt5RS Berz Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: -=ATL=- Posts: 707 Thanks: 281 Thanked 294 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	crutchfield has plug and play harness kits designed for our cars. Check them out. Hint: they give you this kit with every purchase...for free. edit: after actually looking at the link, that's an OEM Toyota Radio...I don't think it'll work without splicing the wires.. Last edited by 2pt5RS; 07-21-2013 at 10:27 AM.

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mashal DADA Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Location: Kanada Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 47 Thanked 388 Times in 249 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Every deck is color coded .. Even if you don't have a plug and play harness you can always crimp wires. Look up metra you will find a harness for sure

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mashal DADA Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Location: Kanada Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 47 Thanked 388 Times in 249 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why not send the seller a question??

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ft_sjo Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: The Motherland Posts: 1,398 Thanks: 140 Thanked 473 Times in 271 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It'll most likely come with an ISO adapter. You just need the ISO adapter for your car (pretty standard Toyota affair).

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