THANK YOU! Awesome video. I bought the same exact one (I thought) and after moving the hazard switch over and doing all of that, I realize that the power plugs do NOT fit! even though they sell it as for a 2005 - 2013. I will return this and buy the same one you got. Good to know also that you don't need all the wires they send!
@@chue-maimouavue1125 If your truck has the JBL system you must buy one compatible with that. It is a nightmare. Also, I hate that radio. It is so clumsy. Also. If I hit a big bump it falls out! I wish I would had spent the money on a name brand radio.
@@RoundTownWithMikeThe wiring harness did not match up multiple times after trying to get different ones from the Amazon manufacture, because I have a JBL audio system. What stereo do you recommend I get instead? (Name brand) I have a 09 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner.
@@RoundTownWithMikeI’ve tried to order the same product from a different company on Amazon but the harnesses still don’t match is it because I have a different audio system? (JBL)
Great video, very informative, I have the same unit and did exactly what you did but the rear camera doesn’t work, I have power going all the way to the connection at the back of the stereo but I have no video on the screen, I tried finding something on the screen to program the video but nothing, did you have any issues with this? Can you advise? Thanks
Thanks for the video. I bought a similar one last week. Install was straight forward and everything worked. My issue is the clips tha t hold it into t I dash. I removed the factory clips and reused them on the new unit. But its not secure at all. A speep bump would cause it pop out. Is this one secured tightly?
My clips hold pretty secure. But I agree, it is odd that clips hold in the stereo and not screws. Maybe you can use some tape to over the clips to help wedge them in tighter?
I couldn’t tell in the video if you tested the steering wheel control buttons. The link you have for the item has a description image that says the buttons work with the new radio, but I looked at one of the models with more ram and cpus but couldn’t see if they also worked with the steering wheel buttons? Do you know if they will work? Thanks!
Still working. I would recommend this if you want the cheapest one. But there are newer models with faster CPU and more memory. My bro said every now and then, this screen blank, but always comes back on after turning off then on.
@@GearGadgetExperiments Cool. Your video helps a lot! I see you had some of the same issues I did. I am sending this one back because the power harness does not fit and I ordered the one you got. Its all exactly the same except for the harness plug. Weird. I hope this one works!
hey i got the camera to work, but i have to go to the HD2 Streaming App on Android Auto to get it to work. how do i get it to automatically show up when i put it into reverse when i’m on carplay? (i have it hooked to the reverse light but it only shows it losing signal in the app once i take it out of reverse)
Sorry I don't have Android auto, so I am not sure what you are referring to. But I did not need to do anything special for the back up camera. The backup wire senses when the car is in reverse and switches to the camera feed regardless of whether I am in carplay or radio mode. Are you sure the reverse light is hooked to the right line one the unit? I forgot what the line was labeled on the unit itself.
@@GearGadgetExperimentsOMG I GOT IT TO WORK!!!! YAYY! turns out i connected one of the wrong wires, i didn’t have it connected to the pink one labeled “BACK” 😭😭
@@GearGadgetExperiments thank you so much for making this video, my tacoma has manual door locks, manual windows, the old radio with a broken disc driver, so i really wanted to modernize the truck as much i could, and i would have been much more stumped hadn’t u made this video for us all.
I am glad it worked out for you. Happy to help. Maybe some usb ports for your next modernization ruclips.net/video/2U2T1p5tHks/видео.htmlsi=ceRwy2TWgT1Hus24
Tip when you buy this kind of units for any car always buy the version that also has DSP for a way better sound
What is DSP...?
Toyotas sound system is so good LOL
THANK YOU! Awesome video. I bought the same exact one (I thought) and after moving the hazard switch over and doing all of that, I realize that the power plugs do NOT fit! even though they sell it as for a 2005 - 2013. I will return this and buy the same one you got. Good to know also that you don't need all the wires they send!
Wish I would've seen this comment. Ran into the same issue.
@@chue-maimouavue1125 If your truck has the JBL system you must buy one compatible with that. It is a nightmare. Also, I hate that radio. It is so clumsy. Also. If I hit a big bump it falls out! I wish I would had spent the money on a name brand radio.
@@RoundTownWithMikeThe wiring harness did not match up multiple times after trying to get different ones from the Amazon manufacture, because I have a JBL audio system. What stereo do you recommend I get instead? (Name brand) I have a 09 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner.
@@RoundTownWithMikeI’ve tried to order the same product from a different company on Amazon but the harnesses still don’t match is it because I have a different audio system? (JBL)
So.... fellow Californian, how well does the screen show if bright sunny day conditions? Especially with light coming in side windows?
My bro says it is fine. He didn't even bother to turn up the brightness. I know my camera didn't do well directly facing the sun. Haha
Mine has steering wheel buttons can i still use the volume stering wheel buttons or can i only use the screen
sorry, I don't have any experience to share.
Great video, very informative,
I have the same unit and did exactly what you did but the rear camera doesn’t work, I have power going all the way to the connection at the back of the stereo but I have no video on the screen, I tried finding something on the screen to program the video but nothing, did you have any issues with this? Can you advise?
Thanks
When you put into reverse, does the screen change?
I found the bottom of the headunit loose, like the clips dont fit very well. Plus there wasnt any area to bolt it down with the original bolts.
Can you make the screen brighter in the settings? Seems kinda dim for car play
Yes, you can increase brightness.
@ thanks I just got mine in the mail today and I’m about to install it!
@@WhiteySSI hope it works out well.
Thanks for the video. I bought a similar one last week. Install was straight forward and everything worked. My issue is the clips tha t hold it into t I dash. I removed the factory clips and reused them on the new unit. But its not secure at all. A speep bump would cause it pop out. Is this one secured tightly?
My clips hold pretty secure. But I agree, it is odd that clips hold in the stereo and not screws. Maybe you can use some tape to over the clips to help wedge them in tighter?
I couldn’t tell in the video if you tested the steering wheel control buttons. The link you have for the item has a description image that says the buttons work with the new radio, but I looked at one of the models with more ram and cpus but couldn’t see if they also worked with the steering wheel buttons? Do you know if they will work? Thanks!
We don't have steering wheel controls so I would not know.
Where can I get that white wire you used to extend/connect to your trigger wire for the backup cam
Links are in the video description
@@GearGadgetExperimentsmy Tacoma is the SR5 with backup camera in the rear view mirror so can I just not hookup the backup camera?
@@jessehudson8890 definitely
I am wounding if the radio is still working if you recommend this product
Still working. I would recommend this if you want the cheapest one. But there are newer models with faster CPU and more memory. My bro said every now and then, this screen blank, but always comes back on after turning off then on.
Does your steering wheel buttons work?
I don't have steering wheel buttons
thanks for the grest video, if you dont mind can u tell what is model new car player?
Link in the description
Great video
Thanks!
Hey what year is your truck? Mine is a 2006 and the plugs do not fit to the truck.
2008
@@GearGadgetExperiments Cool. Your video helps a lot! I see you had some of the same issues I did. I am sending this one back because the power harness does not fit and I ordered the one you got. Its all exactly the same except for the harness plug. Weird. I hope this one works!
That is weird. I hope the new one fits. My brother said it works pretty well. But he said there is no AM radio. Who listens to that? haha
@@GearGadgetExperiments My wife does. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
haha, well, radio stations often have streaming service also, so you can usually get your station/show through an app that will work with carplay.
Good job 👏🏼
Not really sure about the camera wire routing, Not sure where that hole in the floor is. I'll do some more looking. Well done video.
Good job
pretty sweet bro.
hey i got the camera to work, but i have to go to the HD2 Streaming App on Android Auto to get it to work. how do i get it to automatically show up when i put it into reverse when i’m on carplay? (i have it hooked to the reverse light but it only shows it losing signal in the app once i take it out of reverse)
Sorry I don't have Android auto, so I am not sure what you are referring to. But I did not need to do anything special for the back up camera. The backup wire senses when the car is in reverse and switches to the camera feed regardless of whether I am in carplay or radio mode. Are you sure the reverse light is hooked to the right line one the unit? I forgot what the line was labeled on the unit itself.
@@GearGadgetExperimentsOMG I GOT IT TO WORK!!!! YAYY! turns out i connected one of the wrong wires, i didn’t have it connected to the pink one labeled “BACK” 😭😭
haha, that is great! That is kind of what I suspected happened.
@@GearGadgetExperiments thank you so much for making this video, my tacoma has manual door locks, manual windows, the old radio with a broken disc driver, so i really wanted to modernize the truck as much i could, and i would have been much more stumped hadn’t u made this video for us all.
I am glad it worked out for you. Happy to help. Maybe some usb ports for your next modernization ruclips.net/video/2U2T1p5tHks/видео.htmlsi=ceRwy2TWgT1Hus24
Great bideo
Can you send me the Amazon link? I want that stereo for my Tacoma, thanks. 😊
Link is in the description. They have newer models listed too. This is the older one but good enough for us.
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Who else got it and the wire harness doesn’t fit
No thanks not cutting my wires to make some janky mess lol