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either way, I contacted crutchfield and they gave me info on one that I will need.
https://www.crutchfield.ca/p_120TYTO01/Axxess-TYTO-01-Wiring-Interface.html?search=120TYTO01&skipvs=T
Nice man be sure to post pics of the stock wiring harness and when you get it all done.
Read the reviews on this. There were enough bad ones for me to scratch it off my list. If and when I upgrade my non-nav stereo, it will be with the Beat Sonic kit. There is a Beat Sonic rep on this forum who goes by the user name "BeatSonic". He or she is very responsive to any questions.
Read the reviews on this. There were enough bad ones for me to scratch it off my list. If and when I upgrade my non-nav stereo, it will be with the Beat Sonic kit. There is a Beat Sonic rep on this forum who goes by the user name "BeatSonic". He or she is very responsive to any questions.
it has enough good reviews for me to try it. Money back guarantee if it doesn't work through crutchfield so I'm not too worried about it.
I really like the idea of leaving the stock stereo in place and running a hidden single DIN unit, but I am not sure about clearance issues with new stereos. I looked at several new Pioneer units (by brand of choice) and they all have a volume **** that protrudes from the face of the stereo to the point where I worry that the door wouldn't close fully. Kicked around trying one out, but I guess I would rather do a double DIN to run Android Auto...
The Crutchfield kit does not work. I bought it and had it installed at their Charlottesville location. I had to return it, order the Beatsonic, and make the 3 hour drive a second time. The Beatsonic kit works well, but it's only a 2 channel system - so your fader will not work properly (front/rear speakers are al the same). The other way to go is to buy an aftermarket amp, and bypass the factory amp altogether - and that would allow for 4 channels as well. I went with the Metra dash kit. It's OK, but it does not fit flush. The gap in the pic is not as obvious in real life.
The Crutchfield kit does not work. I bought it and had it installed at their Charlottesville location. I had to return it, order the Beatsonic, and make the 3 hour drive a second time. The Beatsonic kit works well, but it's only a 2 channel system - so your fader will not work properly (front/rear speakers are al the same). The other way to go is to buy an aftermarket amp, and bypass the factory amp altogether - and that would allow for 4 channels as well. I went with the Metra dash kit. It's OK, but it does not fit flush. The gap in the pic is not as obvious in real life.
can you explain to me what it is that didn't work?
can you explain to me what it is that didn't work?
No sound - the TOYO kit just does not interface correctly with the Lexus amp. Crutchfield got it to power up, as have others, but no sound was transmitted - save some off static.
It's not worth it - go Beatsonic or use an external amp.
Not Terrible to Install but its a but of hands on work :-)
Originally Posted by kelleher2
can you tell me what it cost?
I am just completing a 2005 Non Nav- Non ML double Din AVIC Pioneer install
-You need the beatsonic USA adapter $300 (they have a kit with Antenna conversion and bezel for dash) - but their bezel kit didn't have the extra pocket where the CD player sat.but like Metra's Bezel had the extra pocket shelf.
-You need to cut the plastic cross member behind the stereo (use osculating tool or coping saw/hacksaw blade)
-You need to run antenna/Camera to trunk (back seat/rear deck removal was simple but a PITA)
-I am finished w Stereo but still futzing to add an aftermarket backup camera too this time- that seems to be sort of ominous -
I have the Beatsonic Kit, a Pioneer unit with Android Auto, and a backup camera. About $800 for everything and a full day to install it. If I had to do it over again, I would run a dedicated amp instead.
I have the Beatsonic Kit, a Pioneer unit with Android Auto, and a backup camera. About $800 for everything and a full day to install it. If I had to do it over again, I would run a dedicated amp instead.
Cool Tyler - I just did the same install with an Avic 8400. Can you start a breakout topic and tell me how you wired the backup camera? I cannot locate decent notations on where to tap the power on both the head unit and trunk power.
Also how did you attach the cable to retract each time. - I would LOVE to get your details. I left my truck apart and reisntalled the back seat and trim.
I have the Beatsonic Kit, a Pioneer unit with Android Auto, and a backup camera. About $800 for everything and a full day to install it. If I had to do it over again, I would run a dedicated amp instead.
Tyler, this looks pretty good. May I ask you where you are located so that I could meet you and get assistance please? Thanks. Asif Kazani
03-31-18 | 02:51 PM
