You are one that I feel bad for. Not much you can do to update that setup.
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (13 Viewers)
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TreatSmash
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I haven't tackled my 98 yet, but this write up has been incredibly helpful in planning Stereo Wiring: Land Cruiser / LX 470 (1998-02) - https://tlcfaq.com/main/2012/05/land-cruiser-lx-470-stereo-wiring/
TreatSmash
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I have an 06, I've talked to many audio guys, the ones who say they can do it say it'll be custom, expensive, and they don't recommend it for various reasons. I've read every thread on this forum about it and have basically given up on the idea.
This helped a lot. I have a Dremel and all the parts. Let’s see how I go. Cheers mate.
Physically the radio install is easy. You fish a GPS antenna wire behind the dash, move the brackets from the factory radio to the aftermarket radio and bolt it in. Some minor filing might be necessary on the corners of the radio opening on the bezel to get it to fit.
I bypassed the amp 7 years ago when I installed my first aftermarket radio, before amp bypass kits were available. I don't think it was a difficult task by any means, but I am also a wiring geek and enjoy looking at the EWD'sI ran 8 new wires from behind the radio to the amp area under the seat (2 wires per speaker) and soldered them to the wires feeding the door speakers. I remember soldering power and grounds together under the seat as well. You will loose the factory sub. I am no audiophile, but bypassing the amp made a huuuuuge improvement in sound quality even utilizing the well used factory speakers in the doors. Don't worry, you won't miss the crappy factory sub.
My big debate now is a nice single din that will integrate and look "natural" or a double din car play head unit. All I really care about is being able to stream music via Bluetooth and USB. Car play is nice, but in my experience relatively glitchy and not a must have for me. I wasn't super impressed with it in the '21 Tacoma and the '20 F-150 I'd driven for work the past few years. A backup camera would be nice though.
On a side note, did you buy an adapter harness or direct wire it from the head unit?
shtbrwn86
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If you have a non-nav LX470 you pretty much have to make your own harness unless you want to cut off the factory harness connector.
Eyedaho
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What head unit did you use? Sorry if you already said, but I didn't see it.
Y'all know about how crappy our oem keys are, and know how awesome the yotamd kit is. So after 4 years I got a chip in my shell that made the blade wiggle. I hit him up on Instagram at 9 at night (when my ADHD ass remembered to, also why I got orange because I lose everything) and 20 minutes later I had a $0 invoice for the replacement parts. Got them today... And while it's not my 100 directly, this will have to do while I wait for my bumper to be built.
This is what 4.5 years of use, and mind blowing customer service looks like.
This is what 4.5 years of use, and mind blowing customer service looks like.
Mine is a non-nav LC so I don't think I have the same issues as the LX guys. I *think* Crutchfield sells an adapter made by Metra. Just didn't know if the adapter was worth the extra cost. The more I research the topic it doesn't seem that difficult to just make your own.
I used some Metra adapter, but all I am using it for is the 12v+, ignition and ground. The power antenna trigger also goes through the adapter but I don't have it hooked up since I have a manual antenna due to snorkel interference. I did add a generic 8 pin connector for the speaker wires.
If you can get it they are pretty cheap and make it just a little bit easier.
If you have factory navigation, you’re stuck with it, and the factory stereo… But if you delete the factory nav, (which is quite honestly, far outdated and a dinosaur compared to the latest tech available, ) then the sky is the limit for stereo building possibilities.
Choose your poison…
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Pre-03 nav delete how-to
10-1-2022 edit: I relinked some deprecated pics and I'm self-hosting the spreadsheet. Here is the link to my spreadsheet in PDF and XLSX formats. Another update: print your own radio bezel. I modeled it in CAD and it's a free download. Thanks to redjet for his original spreadsheet which mine...
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post 2003 nav delete how to.
Nov 1, 2023 update PSA for the current assemblies flooding the USA from facebook. narness set is 220+ shipping. Anyone with the pigtails and the connectors that come with your FB assemblies has an easy task of hardwiring it with the PDF non nav workbook posted. I will continue to make...
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I did a double din from crutchfield along with front speakers and they included the amp bypass harness with it. I paid $24 for them to connect all the wires specifically for my 01. Install was super easy and I'm not an audio/electrical guy whatsoever, so it was worth it to me. CarPlay wasn't a must but it is quite nice and I haven't had any serious issues with it other than it cutting out once in a blue moon.
Building a rear locker harness for my 98. Adding an oem elocker
trdcorolla
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It's been a few years but I think I remember that my 2001 LX non-nav Mark Levinson had a normal 20 pin harness. I used a Axxess TYTO-01 Wiring Interface for a while until I did a Mark Levinson amp bypass.
More of a What Did I (You) Pay For week…
Local shop did radiator flush with new hoses, front/rear diff fluid changes, power steering flush, transmission flush, repacked front wheel bearings and new seals, and the best thing…took off that rusting damage multiplier on the front!
This weekend is shampoo the interior carpet/figure out a floor liner for the dog (removed the 2/3 middle row seat so she could help drive).
Hopefully next weekend get to the auto hobby shop on base and do some undercoating/rust prevention.
Still need to flush brake fluid.
Local shop did radiator flush with new hoses, front/rear diff fluid changes, power steering flush, transmission flush, repacked front wheel bearings and new seals, and the best thing…took off that rusting damage multiplier on the front!
This weekend is shampoo the interior carpet/figure out a floor liner for the dog (removed the 2/3 middle row seat so she could help drive).
Hopefully next weekend get to the auto hobby shop on base and do some undercoating/rust prevention.
Still need to flush brake fluid.
Do not use rubberized undercoating. I have been using the PB Blaster Shield this year and it has held great in the salty roads of MA. Took me 4 bottles to complete the car.
Thanks, I have been just doing some spot stuff with rustoleum rust converter. Plan is to switch over to the pb blaster or por. Unfortunately, she spent 19 years in Ohio before moving to Florida.
Not a big deal to most folks on here, but I had never done it before: yesterday replaced my fuel filter. I suspect the original filter from my 2005 with 147k was on there, so my Cruiser should be happier now!
