Stock 91 CD player

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

I have a stock cd player out of a 91 4Runner, and I'd like to put it in a different truck. Does anyone know what I have to do as far as the security system? The window sticker says the stereo won't work if removed from the vehicle... Thanks!

 

[raydouble]

I have a stock cd player out of a 91 4Runner, and I'd like to put it in a different truck. Does anyone know what I have to do as far as the security system? The window sticker says the stereo won't work if removed from the vehicle... Thanks!

I'm thinking 4 digit code......maybe? That seems to be the"go to"for OEM stereo security.
Any stickers on the body of the stereo?
I never had to deal with any premium stereo in my rigs.

 

[KLF]

I had the "premium" double-DIN head unit in my '92 4Runner, I assume this is the same one. I believe they also put them in the Cruisers in that same vintage.

[edit]It looked like this:

Yes, the system CAN have a 4-digit security code enabled, but it is optional. They come from the factory without any code preset, it's up to the owner to set the code, all the instructions are in the glovebox manual, it's a rather complicated sequence of buttons you have to push. If the code is set and you disconnect the backup power, once power is restored you have (IIRC) 3 tries to re-enter the code, and then the unit goes totally dead. You have to send it out to an authorized repair place to get the code wiped out out of the internal EPROM so it will come back to life. Generally it's not worth it if that happens, especially when you consider you can get much better units for less than the repair cost on eBay or craigslist.

If the unit is working now and you have access to an Owner's Manual, check to see if any code is preset. The final test would be to disconnect the battery for a few mins, then reconnect and see if it is still usable.

Be advised, these units are known for failing before their time, usually it's the belts and clutches in the CD player. They are not worth fixing at that point, I went thru 2 of them, that was back in 1999-2000. I'm surprised that yours still works, test the CD player, make sure it ejects CDs.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

I will wire it up quick and dirty and see if it comes on or not.. I'm not too worried about it if it doesn't work...

I'm assuming I need that secondary box thing that was plugged right into the stereo? The box has the normal wires for a stereo going into it, not the stereo it's self...

 

[KLF]

Yes, that other box thing is an amplifier, you need that as well. And I believe the rear speakers had internal amps.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Thanks KLF, I'll let you all know what happens!

 

[PurpleFJ62]

I had a similar thing happan to me. When I bought my 91 sr5 the only thing that dident work was the radio. After several calls to toyota and a few visits to the dealer i simply gave up and threw it away.
Replaced it with a sanyo head unit, it has am/fm/cd/tape.

hope you can find the code, nothing looks better than a factory head unit, and not too many people want to steal a 20 year old looking stereo.
cheers

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

I swapped the CD player into my sisters 91 4Runner and took her stock cassette player in trade, since I'll be rocking the Ipod... It went in fine and everything worked just like clock work. Now I need to find out if the cassette player will work when I put it in Green Bastard....