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-   -   How to connect this headunit? (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42203)

Amir Ghadiri 07-21-2013 12:49 AM

How to connect this headunit?
 
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 07-21-2013 12:54 AM

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 04:53 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 10:47 AM

Why not send the seller a question??

2pt5RS 07-21-2013 11:17 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 04:00 AM

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

Anyways, thanks for the help everybody!

nzer 07-23-2013 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amir Ghadiri (Post 1089701)
@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 05:17 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 12:57 PM

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! :D


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