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I just picked up an 06 100 series and I want to swap out the stereo. I read through the posts but it looks like I'm stuck with the stock unit because of the shape and configuration of the Nav? There's a couple of single din replacements that can go under the Nav., but nothing clean? Do you know if there is a way I can at least get my iphone to integrate with it?
I think I have more stereo choices with my 80 series.
Always thankful for advice from the mudd community.--Dan
 
There are a few threads on GROM Audio. A bunch of us have installed their VL2 system to update the OE head unit to CarPlay. It works well. It's not awesome. But it's an awesome improvement over the OE system.

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We have enjoyed the GROM VLine. You are limited to the resolution of the factory nav screen, but having Android Auto for music and maps is pretty cool. Gaia as well. I haven't played around with doing much more to it than that, but it sure beats fumbling around with a phone (used one of their BT Aux inputs previously).

The touch interface isn't great, which is why a lot of people pack a BT keyboard. What's nice is that if you search for something on your phone, or even start nav, it will pick it up. Gaia also displays your saved routes, so quick to select.

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PNWLX said:
We have enjoyed the GROM VLine. You are limited to the resolution of the factory nav screen, but having Android Auto for music and maps is pretty cool. Gaia as well. I haven't played around with doing much more to it than that, but it sure beats fumbling around with a phone (used one of their BT Aux inputs previously).

The touch interface isn't great, which is why a lot of people pack a BT keyboard. What's nice is that if you search for something on your phone, or even start nav, it will pick it up. Gaia also displays your saved routes, so quick to select.

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Thanks for sending. I'm looking at the product now. Was installation difficult?-- Dan
 
I'll chime in since I just installed the GROM v-line last week in my 2005 LC. I was doing the cabin air filter mod and a few other things all at once while I had the tools out and the glovebox open, but if only installing the GROM and if you spend a little time in advance reading the instructions, and ideally have a factory service manual or Youtube video of how to remove the head/nav unit and glovebox, it's probably less than an hour of actual work.

Feel free to PM me for the relevant pages from the service manual, and if you have any specific questions. Specifically related to the GROM install only, here's what I did:

1. Disconnect negative battery cable, drop glovebox door and remove inner panel with airbag sensor and glovebox light.
2. Remove vertical vent panels on each side of nav unit
3. Remove 4 screws securing nav unit, let unit rest loosely
4. Install GROM wiring harnesses on back of nav unit, route wires to glovebox
5. Install GPS sensor on top of dash at far right, route wire down felt door trim to glovebox
6. Reinstall upper glovebox liner and glovebox, leave open
7. Plug harnesses into GROM box, USB extension into upper USB port, plug USB keyboard into lower USB port
8. Reinstall head unit and 4 mounting screws
9. Reconnect negative battery cable and start engine, and (if your antenna works) press antenna up button to fully extend antenna/reset antenna memory
10. Let GROM power up, connect to wifi, download and install software and firmware updates, follow written setup instructions to install Google Play store and other desired apps/extensions, ensure everything working correctly
11. Reinstall vertical vent panels on each side of nav unit, disconnect USB keyboard, close glovebox, have a beer.

So far, it's a huge improvement. The only glitch I have noticed is occasionally (maybe 10% of the time) I will get lines of static instead of the Carplay UI - I just press FM and then back to Disc and it has reset/resolved every time.

Hope it's helpful!
 
dpeshkin said:
Thanks for sending. I'm looking at the product now. Was installation difficult?-- Dan
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Not at all, though I did used to install car stereo & security systems for a living in my past life. It is plug-and-play and then the wiring you do need to run is easy to do so when everything is pulled apart.

Formerjeeper said:
I'll chime in since I just installed the GROM v-line last week in my 2005 LC. I was doing the cabin air filter mod and a few other things all at once while I had the tools out and the glovebox open, but if only installing the GROM and if you spend a little time in advance reading the instructions, and ideally have a factory service manual or Youtube video of how to remove the head/nav unit and glovebox, it's probably less than an hour of actual work.

Feel free to PM me for the relevant pages from the service manual, and if you have any specific questions. Specifically related to the GROM install only, here's what I did:

1. Disconnect negative battery cable, drop glovebox door and remove inner panel with airbag sensor and glovebox light.
2. Remove vertical vent panels on each side of nav unit
3. Remove 4 screws securing nav unit, let unit rest loosely
4. Install GROM wiring harnesses on back of nav unit, route wires to glovebox
5. Install GPS sensor on top of dash at far right, route wire down felt door trim to glovebox
6. Reinstall upper glovebox liner and glovebox, leave open
7. Plug harnesses into GROM box, USB extension into upper USB port, plug USB keyboard into lower USB port
8. Reinstall head unit and 4 mounting screws
9. Reconnect negative battery cable and start engine, and (if your antenna works) press antenna up button to fully extend antenna/reset antenna memory
10. Let GROM power up, connect to wifi, download and install software and firmware updates, follow written setup instructions to install Google Play store and other desired apps/extensions, ensure everything working correctly
11. Reinstall vertical vent panels on each side of nav unit, disconnect USB keyboard, close glovebox, have a beer.

So far, it's a huge improvement. The only glitch I have noticed is occasionally (maybe 10% of the time) I will get lines of static instead of the Carplay UI - I just press FM and then back to Disc and it has reset/resolved every time.

Hope it's helpful!
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This is a great little write up. Helps to have some plastic pry tools to get leverage on the vents, but once you pop those out it is easy access. I would just add its nice to have a towel or something the radio can rest on; the edges of the metal bracketry of the radio/nav housing are pretty sharp, so this helps to avoid scratching anything.

On the Android side; I have used the wireless Android Auto 99% of the time. At one point I plugged my phone in directly and it worked fine, but then when I tried to connect wirelessly on the same road trip it wouldn't take, think it got confused. Next time I drove it, the connection was established fine.
 
PNWLX said:
Not at all, though I did used to install car stereo & security systems for a living in my past life. It is plug-and-play and then the wiring you do need to run is easy to do so when everything is pulled apart.


This is a great little write up. Helps to have some plastic pry tools to get leverage on the vents, but once you pop those out it is easy access. I would just add its nice to have a towel or something the radio can rest on; the edges of the metal bracketry of the radio/nav housing are pretty sharp, so this helps to avoid scratching anything.

On the Android side; I have used the wireless Android Auto 99% of the time. At one point I plugged my phone in directly and it worked fine, but then when I tried to connect wirelessly on the same road trip it wouldn't take, think it got confused. Next time I drove it, the connection was established fine.
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This is a stupid question, but I have an iPhone abs from the diagram I would néed to use a usb to iPhone connection?
 
dpeshkin said:
This is a stupid question, but I have an iPhone abs from the diagram I would néed to use a usb to iPhone connection?
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The Grom unit does both wired and wireless connections (assuming you're talking about CarPlay)
 
dpeshkin said:
I just picked up an 06 100 series and I want to swap out the stereo. I read through the posts but it looks like I'm stuck with the stock unit because of the shape and configuration of the Nav? There's a couple of single din replacements that can go under the Nav., but nothing clean? Do you know if there is a way I can at least get my iphone to integrate with it?
I think I have more stereo choices with my 80 series.
Always thankful for advice from the mudd community.--Dan
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There are some people who have tried it on here with varying results.

I personally took mine to about 5 different customs shops here in Columbia and the replies I got from the shops varied from "I can't do it" to "I don't recommend doing it."

The one guy I talked to who seemed the most sincere basically said he would work on it if I wanted him to, but it would be very expensive and unreliable. Considering the travel plans I have for my rig I decided to just leave it and and mount a tablet or laptop.
 
I think if I could just get my iPhone to connect I would be happy. Even that seems like a lot of work. -Dan
TreatSmash said:
There are some people who have tried it on here with varying results.

I personally took mine to about 5 different customs shops here in Columbia and the replies I got from the shops varied from "I can't do it" to "I don't recommend doing it."

The one guy I talked to who seemed the most sincere basically said he would work on it if I wanted him to, but it would be very expensive and unreliable. Considering the travel plans I have for my rig I decided to just leave it and and mount a tablet or laptop.
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A better solution than Grom or the Tesla style screens. It's very difficult to source a couple of the parts required, but the end product is much more stable as it relies entirely on Toyota and major stereo brand manufacturers (Alipine, Pioneer, etc) to support future technology changes.
forum.ih8mud.com

post 2003 nav delete how to.

@Druss do you have a VIN for a truck with that setup? That would be very useful to search for part numbers needed for that conversion.
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If you just want the ability to stream audio, there are a few adaptors etc that can work while keeping the current stereo in place. Search for those on this forum.
 
I used a BT-45 to integrate my iPhone to my Mark Levinson system on my 06.
Simple and works great…
 
I have a 2005 LX with ML stereo and factory navigation. And I also have the 6 disc changer in the front armrest.
I do not want to pull the head unit from the dash to connect the cable. I do want the bluetooth connection or at a minimum an Aux connection to wire connect my iPhone. Question is if there is a way to pull the 6 disc changer and use that connection to create an Aux port? I have no use for the CD changer as I have zero CDs. I must be the only Gen Xer with no CD on hand. I stream all my music. :-)
 
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