Using Factory USB port with Aftermarket HU - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

encity5 · 06-17-2012, 10:36 AM

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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 · 06-17-2012, 11:14 AM

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 · 06-20-2012, 04:44 PM

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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 · 06-21-2012, 11:35 AM

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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 · 06-21-2012, 01:56 PM

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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 · 06-26-2012, 02:13 PM

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 · 06-26-2012, 03:21 PM

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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 · 06-26-2012, 04:57 PM

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.

kndonlee · 07-01-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by keithbribac

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.

In order to play video through the aux, the 3.5mm jack would need to be changed from a 2 ring to 3 ring (3 pole to 4 pole) jack.

I'm thinking getting this cable and replacing the jack inside the dash would do the trick for getting video to work out of the built-in aux jack.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Pole-2M-6-...#ht_500wt_1208

chipz91 · 07-19-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by keithbribac

Did you have to do any cutting or modification to connect your stereo? Or is it just just but a connecter harness?

keithbribac · 07-19-2012, 05:57 AM

No cutting into the factory harness.

KRAZYK · 07-23-2012, 10:21 AM

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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

This is what I was looking for.. Thank you for posting the part numbers.

I will be doing a Kenwood 7140 install pretty soon. Along with new speakers and a sub.. Ill try to get enough pics and do a full write up.

Synack · 08-01-2012, 04:49 PM

I'm a little confused, according to Crutchfield, the App Radio 2 does not have AUX input.

Neekowahhhh · 08-03-2012, 03:31 PM

How are you liking that APP Radio 2? I saw the reviews on that and most weren't that good. people were complaining that it is really slow and sometimes freezes. what's your experience with it been? Im deciding between that and the AVH-p8400 or p4400

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kndonlee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: asdf Posts: 156 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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?

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kndonlee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: asdf Posts: 156 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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