Thank you for the excellent video with exactly the right amount of detail to describe how to do the work while not wasting any time. Anybody have a recommendation for hardware to replace the factory CD cassette player in a 2005 4Runner with the 10 speaker JBL Synthesis (which sounds good!), while adding a rear backup camera, Bluetooth audio, front and rear digital video dash recording, FM radio and hopefully an MP3 player while retaining steering wheel controls? Bonus points if it's an Android based touch screen so I can add the OSMand app for GPS navigation and an app to allow me to view diagnostic data from a Bluetooth OBDII dongle.
Best 4runner tutorial on RU-vid! Thanks, Provo Beast! My 4runner has the JBL and I used the PAC RP4.2-TY11, which was QUITE a pain ...for anyone in the same boat; the blue/white "input" and the blue/white "output" are wired together along with the amp turn-on from the radio harness, there are MANY connectors on the PAC harness that aren't used, the 12 pin connector behind the dash with only 3 wires (red, green & pink) doesn't get used, and, be prepared to get clever finding a spot for the huge rats nest of wires. Give a wave to Timpanogos for me, and thanks again!
@@truthfadeaway WOW! It's been a while, but if I interpret my own instructions correctly, it's actually 5 wires connected (the 4 blue and whites from the PAC harness AND the amp signal from the radio). It's been a long time so I hope this helps; I'm sure once you get your dash apart it'll make a lot more sense. GOOD LUCK!
Thanks for the vid, this just proved that dealers, including my toyota dealers are a bunch of liars... multiple dealer service reps told me it takes multiple hours to replace my bulbs... you just showed how easy it is. They also told me the same with the belt replacement and a friend did it in 10 minutes. These dealers are a bunch of bs...big time.
BEFORE you go unplugging anything, disconnect your battery and make sure you plug everything back in before reconnecting the battery. Test your new radio is step #1, using a 12v drill battery or leads off your car battery.
Question for you, what adapter harness would I need if i don't have SWC or factory aux? Don't want to spend the money on the Crux for un-needed parts.. Thanks for posting man, super helpful!
Great video - even all these years later! How exactly did you tap into the AC on the cigarette lighter? I've been dying to do the same thing as well but wasn't sure the best way to go about it so that I maintain power from the lighter as well.
Installed 1300nex to 06’ 4runner using your vid exclusively. Super helpful. Only thing I can’t get to function anymore is the aux port in the armrest compartment? Not that it matters, but I like to have everything functional if possible. Thanks!
Awesome video, just finished my non-JBL to a Pioneer NEX installation. Could not have done it without your video!! 1 question though. When I removed my stock radio, I unplugged 4 harnesses from the rear. My 61s harness only had 3 harnesses to plug back in. I reviewed your video and it appears you unplugged 4 also. What did you do with and what is the 4th one for? Everything seams to be working ok though. Thanks!!
You should have added you need a y connector for antenna...factory harness has 2 antenna plugs coming off it and the head unit only has one spot for antenna
Does anyone have a picture of exactly how that usb / charge mod taps into the cigarette lighter please? The mod had a red and black wire. The cigarette lighter has a harness with a brown wire and a black with white-stripe wire. Once the Barnes plugs in, the cigarette lighter itself has a black wire and a white wire soldered. I have an in-line fuse as well to install. Any help is appreciated. Thank you!
After watching this video,i went ahead and bought the Pioneer AVH-X3700BHS for my 2007 Toyota 4runner sr5 4.0. I would like to buy this wiring adapter harness you just display for my 4runner to.
Need help! Followed your "add a back up camera" and "radio install" videos, very well done and helpful. During the radio install I got to the point of installing the new wire harness I realized the Crux SWRTY-61S Stereo Harness Adapter doesn't match up properly with the 2005 4Runner factory harness. The outgoing radio is stock (JBL part # 86120-35291 no "RDS" printed on radio head )....dang it...can you recommend a different adapter that will match the 4Runner harness? Love your videos, you've taught me how to be comfortable with taking the vehicle apart and adding upgrades I've always wanted; new HU, back up camera, USB ports and will hard wire Garmin GPS, radar detector and dash cam. Thank you for your instructions and any assistance you can give me with the new adapter part number.
it may be this harness: www.sonicelectronix.com/item_14596_Axxess-TYTO-01.html Use coupon code ProvoBeast to save cash at checkout. I suggest also using their vehicle fit guide to make sure you get the right harness and features your 4runner requires.
You were right on! Thanks for your prompt reply, I purchased the TYTO harness locally and paid more but I couldn't wait due to a road trip in two days - after install no issues with harness fit. One issue still - the back up camera in your video was not available so I chose one similar. The wiring therefore was not exactly as in your video, a single video cord went from camera to HU, and the only other cord was a power cord that I spliced into back up light cluster. Figured the camera would get power when the reverse lights came on. I cannot get the image to come up on the HU - should I run a second wire from the HU to the power/backup camera junction? Any suggestions? Light green parking brake wire is not connected (didn't know where to wire it in) yet it does appear that the bypass it working, a video still plays when car is shifted out of P to R or Drive. Thank you for your assistance combined with your excellent videos I now have the HU I always wanted in time for a sweet road trip. Won't have to untangle myself from the wires that used to run from the triple cig lighter adapter all over the cabin to the electronic devices. You rock!
Make sure your camera is getting power and ground, either from the reverse light or the red and black wire in the radio harness. Make sure the radio's reverse gear trigger wire is also hooked into that reverse light power, or a source that is hot when in reverse. I would check your connections.
Here's the wrap up. I ran a wire from the connection of the reverse light (which powered the back up camera) to the purple wire in the TYTO harness - as you say in your video. Still couldn't get a picture - took my 4Runner to an audio shop where they told me I just hadn't accessed the correct menu on the HU to turn on the camera. So the connections were correct and now that the camera is turned on in the HU it works perfectly! You guys rock. Secondly, my RDO radio needed the TYTO harness and once installed did not provide for using the steering wheel controls. I purchased an ASWC module from the same audio shop - connected the red, black and white wires - but got no sound and the controls didn't work. During the same visit to audio shop where they corrected the camera issue they rewired the module - I had not wired the green, orange and another color that were in the harness but the instructions didn't mention those wires and their connections. Bottom line: with less than an hour's help from the audio shop you guys were able to coach me through putting in all the items I wanted to make my 4Runner like new. My wife loves being able to watch a DVD while we drive on our road trips. Thank you so much for your videos and for responding to my questions to help me along the way, I hope that my stutter steps can help others too. Thank you!!
Do you have a video for installing the "Mictuning Toyota USB Charger". I have a duel usb charger and I'm not entirely sure where it goes. I want to say to strip the wires from the DC plug and connect them there. But I think you said that it needs to go to the fuse box? Im just generally confused. Thanks in advance.
@@CJ-ok7pn The dual usb we used ended up not supporting carplay. So the single USB is what is recommended for data, and if you have another available port, you can use a dual USB for charge only: amzn.to/3G5OChB
This video inspired me to buy and install an aftermarket unit for the this time. Before I order parts, is there anything different about an install if I have the JBL upgraded sound already? I watched your amp/sub install video. Will the factory amp have the same connections you installed in that video? Thanks!
The JBL system will require a different wiring harness but the dash kit will be the same. It all depends on your year 4runner so i would head over to www.sonicelectronix.com and use their vehicle fit guide to see what exactly you will need.
Your videos are insanely helpful, very much appreciated!!! I installed the backup camera just like you showed; however, when I put the gear in reverse, the deck screen changes to the camera view and its a black screen saying that the image might be reversed and it wont show video from the camera. The light that is apart of the camera is on so there is power going to the camera. Do you have any troubleshooting ideas perhaps??
There are two different power sources. The power to the light for the license plate, and the power to the camera. The power to the camera needs to be either connected to the reverse light power, or a switched source thats on when the key is in.
Great video! Provo Beast...what radio would you recommend now for a 2007 4Runner? Is there a newer model of the Pioneer you installed? I want a back-up camera as well. Thanks!
Awesome Video Man. Just bought a 4200NEX and excited to get it in. Can you clarify where the aux stereo connectors are and on which harness? and how the y splitter in the back of the stereo keeps factory aux jack location? Is that part of the Idata Maestro integration, as I didn't buy one. If it is the maestro, do you get engine and tpms readouts on the head unit with that? Thx.
We didn't choose the idatalink Maestro, just the Crux harness. If you check the description, we listed all we used there. The Crux harness we used retains the factory aux port in the center console, and the harness has two RCA male jacks from that factory aux. We used the RCA Female to 3.5mm Male adapter to plug into the rear aux input on the back of the new Pioneer. The idatalink Maestro would integrate the data readouts from the vehicle on the screen, if your model year 4runner is compatible.
Thanks for this video! Very helpful. quick question about the wire harness. The metra wire harness we have for the 05 4runner has a solid blue wire (power antenna) that doesnt have a matching blue wire on the Pioneer (x5800bhs) wire harness. Every else matched up easily but there is a solid blue leftover and a blue/white (remote turn on) on the pioneer headunit harness. Do we connect these two together? Thanks.
The power antenna can either be connected to the blue / white wire or the red ignition wire. Some installers also don't even connect it as today it really isn't needed. Totally up to you.
In the description you list "Crux SWRTY-61S Stereo Harness adapter (non amplified)". I have the JBL system with amplifier. Is there different Crux harness to use for that? I checked out your own amp/sub install vid, but it was not at all clear to me where all the extra wires in the harness came from. Is there a separate adapter to connect to factor JBL amp?
Yes, the crux harness will be different if you have the JBL system. The video shows a 4runner that does not have the JBL amplified system. I would visit crutchfield.com to be sure you find the harness that fits best for your vehicle.
Thanks for the video! Is there anything special you need to do for the diversity antenna to still work? I've heard some people use an adaptor to plug both antenna wires into one and others say that doesn't do anything. I've heard some people say they have to power up an "antenna power" wire to power an antenna amp. What works best? Thanks!
I will be installing a kenwood excelon unit to replace the jbl synthesis next week. Thanks for the video it was very helpful. My harness and steering wheel interface have a bunch of positive and negative wires to connect. Any recommendations on where to grab the positive and negatives for a 2003 limited 4Runner ? Thanks.
Is the Steering Wheel Control cord connector needed for the stereo to work? mine has steering wheel control but i didn't use any cords for my Kenwood. It powers up but says 'miswire dc error'. I tried replacing the stereo harness and the Kenwood harness and i checked all the speaker wires and nothing is wrong with anything. I tried resetting the Kenwood about 40 times and nothing seems to work. I'm guessing I need to add the Steering Wheel Control connector like you have. My 4Runner set up is exactly like this video you're doing.
For which year? I have a few Tacoma videos already: 1998 - 2004 Radio Install: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9pAGomsyUHA.html 2005 - 2015 Radio Install: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C0gZ_a7Iqog.html 2005 - 2015 Subwoofer install: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MVzwGzui6BE.html
The install will be very similar, however you will need a different wiring harness adapter. Use the vehicle fit guide and get 5% discount on all car audio items at www.sonicelectronix.com with coupon code ProvoBeast at Checkout.
Hi Where did you order the usb charger from? Link would be helpful. Did you also make a video of installing the usb audio and extra charger as well. Thanks
I have all the parts listed below but, my 4Runner 2005 sport has no RDS will this setup still work? And I have no stock 'Aux Input jack in cab. I have the NON-JBL ...Thanks very much
This setup will work great, especially if you have the factory steering wheel volume controls. If you don't have either steering wheel controls or the factory aux, all you would need for the wiring harness would be the Metra 70-1761 Radio Wiring Harness and the dash kit used in this video.
Thanks for the video, I am going to give this a shot. I know you are using the 5amp fuse but how do you connect the power and ground to the cigarette lighter? you briefly went over it but for someone like me who is doing this for the first time, I cant figure it out. Also, where can I buy the fuse ? Lastly, how is that usb pod holding up? I saw mixed review on amazon. thanks!
You can use "T-Taps" for the power and ground which would be the easiest for you to connect to. You can purchase a fuse and fuse holder on amazon or at any local auto parts store. Also, the USB pod is holding up great, surprisingly!
Thanks for the response. I researched on the t-taps and I think I got that but still don't understand how that would all fit in with the usb power and ground and where and how to connect the fuse.
The power wire from the usb pod will connect into a fuse holder with a butt connector. On the other end of the fuse holder, you connect it into the spade end of the T-Tap. Connect the Spade into the T-Tap that is connected to the cigarette lighter power wire.
Morning Provo Beast ! Thanks a lot for the suggestion of adding a double USB plug. It looks really nice and I've ordered the same. I was however thinking of ordering an inline fuse holder, which looks like the one included with the Pioneer ND-BC-8 backup-camera (to power on the camera). It should spare a little space, right ? Could you tell me what makes you decide to install a 5amp fuse instead of a 2amp ? thank you so much for your help
In your wire harness there is a third clip with only three wires, same as the factory radio setup. What is it for? My wire kit did not come with the third clip. Wondering if the wrong kit got sent. The Metra 70-1761 is what they sent me.
Great video on how to do all the work but there's a conflict of size from what you installed and what you're recommending. Both AVH-X2700BS / AVH-X2800BS have 6.2" screens while the AVH-2500NEX has a 6.8" screen size. I'm having a tough time finding a mounting/face that will fit the 6.8" screen, do you have any recommendations?
Screen size is irrelevant as long as the radio has a standard double din chassis. All brand name units with a double din chassis will fit the dash kit, regardless of screen size.
great video! ..question: does a full wiring harness (for aftermarket pioneer) exist for an 05 4runner with a jbl system? ..without soldering wires that is.. i've had difficulty finding anything online, but maybe i'm missing something..
Since there are limited videos of the RDS WITH JBL amplifiers what is the crux gain adjustments? I’m installing a pioneer AVH-1550 nex . But cannot find anything including the sequence crux needs for the rds
Would something like this make the sound quality better with my stock speakers? I'd love to update everything but not all at once. Would my stock aux still work?
I just bought an 03 4Runner that has aftermarket radio and sometimes it works fine and others all you hear is engine noise. After searching the internet it said that it could the ground. Do those loop noise reducers work?
Very slim chances you'll see a new comment from an old video but, I already have my amp tapped in to the blue and white wire so is it possible to use a tap splice to connect the bypass wire to that wire?
I am changing the stereo out in my 2003 Toyota 4runner to a touch screen. Can you tell me which wire harness you got? It's the JBL system... but the one that all the other websites says to get, does not fit?
Hopefully you can help. I have a Blaupunkt San Diego 530 deck with THEE BADDEST NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGY IVE EVER SEEN BUT I CAN'T GET THE TRAFFIC ANTENNA TO SCAN ON THE DECK TO LOOK FOR DELAYS AND DETOURS AND SPEED TRAP CAMERAS. WAS WONDERING WHAT TYPE OF ANTENNA ADAPTER I NEED BECAUSE IVE BOUGHT EVERYONE I KNOW OF AND I FIT THE RADIO ANTENNA BUT NOT THE TWC ANTENNA. I HAVE 2006 4RUNNER SPORT V8 , THE TWC ANTENNA LOOKS ALMOST LIKE A LINE OUT HEADPHONE PLUG BUT HAS THE SPRING CLIPS ON THE SIDE LIKE THE RADIO ANTENNA. WHAT ADAPTER DO I NEED?
I added the distribution block and this block has a power side and a ground side. I connected the ground side to the same location where the ground of the amp was hooked up.
Great video, I’ll be using it to install a Pioneer AVH-1300NEX in my 04 Runner with JBL RDS. I see that the Crux harness will not work with the JBL RDS system. Can you recommend a harness that does work?
PAC RP4.2-TY11 Wiring Interface will do the trick. www.sonicelectronix.com/item_113601_PAC-RadioPro-Add-Stereo-to-2003-up-Toyota-Lexus-and-Scion-RP4.2-TY11.html Use coupon code ProvoBeast to save some cash at checkout!
crux also makes one compatible with the jbl speakers for about half of the PAC. did you install it with the PAC or crux?? curious as i will be installing mine later this week.
I have a Kenwood stereo I tried to install a 2005 4runner but it shows an error. I have the harness correct. But is there something else it needs to work? There is a steering wheel controls on the 4Runner. I don't know if that's wiring that's needed too for the steering wheel controls?
About how much did u spend in total? And I have a Toyota 4 runner 2006 not sure what else is there but mine doesn't have the steering wheel controls. Is that something u can add or different model?
How much did the whole set up run you if you dont mind me asking? I was thinking about just getting a GTA car kit with bluetooth but this is a pretty nice radio.
Pioneer was about $220.00, Crux wiring harness was about $60.00, Dash Kit was about $10.00, Video bypass was about $15.00, USB Charging adapter was about $12.00, and Female RCA cable adapter was about $5.00. I just ordered everything off of amazon.
Have you seen the GTA car kit adapter? I thinking about it but really got drawn in by you video because of the sweet head unit. do you have any experience with GTA?
I have, they are decent, but i feel overpriced. Spend a little more and get a much bigger benefit. when i've installed factory integration adapters like the GTA car kits, i usually end up replacing them a few months down the line for customers with a new radio. Just overall better sound quality and experience.
Help, if you can I followed everything and it checked out works great only issue is the cluster that shows how hi the heat is and the temperature outside is dimly lit on the driver side but regularly lit on the passenger side..
Very very helpfull... Now it is 2018 and I want to install a AVH2300 NEXT pioneer due I have android and also several advantages it offers... Can I use the same set up for the AVH 2300? Does the interface used on this video would work fine with my new stereo? Thanks
What dash kit did you use? I’ve tried two different ones that are supposed to be for our 2003 4Runner and neither will fit inside the dash opening. They both sit behind it and push it out too far. TIA!
I know I'm late to this but did you have a problem with getting all of your wires connected? I purchased a Pioneer AVH-1330NEX and am wiring it to the Cruz harness like the one in the video. Do I wire the orange and the orange/white together? Also the yellow/black and blue (for antenna power) wire?
Yes, if that is the only orange wire on the crux harness, you will tie that to the orange white wire of the pioneer. The yellow / black is a mute, it won't be used so just cap it off. The blue wire (for power antenna) can just tie into either the blue / white wire of the radio, or the red (ignition) wire of the radio.
The Aux is already wired into the Crux harness, you don't need to plug it in. The Red / White RCA male ends will connect into your aftermarket radio's aux input. This retains the factory aux input in your toyota and makes it accessible on your radio's aux setting.
