1996 Factory stereo tech question

[LandCruiserPhil]

I have a 1996 FZJ80 and would like to upgrade my factory sound system. I have been told that my 80 has an amp. What I need to know is that true? Where can I pick up the preamp output from the factory deck? I would like to keep factory head unit to create a sleeper system. No Bling in the dash. I know the factory deck is not the best for what I want to do, but my plans are to move up to XM thru an Fm mod. So all am looking for is a flat preamp output signal. I will make all sound adjustments via crossovers and amp gain settings.

Phil

 

[RavenTai]

yours is a Toyota not a lexus right?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

yours is a Toyota not a lexus right?

Yes

 

[Rookie2]

Donno the answer to your question, but if the system is anything like the LX, you might want to scarf a copy of the factory wiring diagram with the color codes. It's got more wires than anything I've ever F'd with.


Rookie2

 

[ppc]

You can check out my post in the following thread for some interfaces: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=11074&highlight=stock

If I was going to add XM or Sirius I would just by a new head unit to get better quality and an easier install.

 

[BMT]

Phil, the loom going from the head unit to the amp located to the right of the glovebox should be low power. It would be a good spot to tap in a line to RCA converter.

 

[tucker74]

There's some good info in this post as well - donno if the Junkster has gotten around to fixing the FAQ links yet...



Tucker