Installed Aftermarket Stereo, Added USB Ports, Wired Mic to Light Dome-INSTALL VIDEO
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Installed Aftermarket Stereo, Added USB Ports, Wired Mic to Light Dome-INSTALL VIDEO
I have a 2004 RX330 with factory navigation, no Mark Levinson and no DVD Entertainment System. I successfully installed a Pioneer AVH4200NEX head unit ($457) and spent $117 on the wiring harness, dash kit, steering wheel controller and parking brake bypass. Way cheaper than the Beatsonic kit which runs $300-400. My factory navigation still works, with voice directions and climate controls. During the install, I replaced the cigarette lighter / power port for two USB ports that lead to the rear of the Pioneer head unit. I also added another USB port to the left side of the steering wheel that provides a direct charge. I added MiraCast to the Pioneer head unit, which mirrors what ever is displayed from a cell phone. I also routed the microphone into the light dome so there is no wiring or microphone displayed.
I attempted to plug all the USB ports into USB hubs / spliters, however I learned none of the current stereo head units recognize USB hubs / spliters. You can use them for charging purposes only...not for data transfer (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto).
I created a comprehensive how to video on YouTube of my aftermarket stereo install. I show how I removed the factory stereo, wire harness connection / schematic, how I ran the microphone up to the inside of the light dome, removed the cigarette lighter / power port from its mounting brackets, replaced the cigarette lighter for a dual USB port, install of the aftermarket stereo and Metra dash kit. For those that only desire a particular upgrade such as the USB ports from the cigarette lighter, I created time stamps for direct access so you don't have to endure watching the entire video (unless you desire to). Here's the video...hope it helps with your project:
Listed below are the parts I purchased:
Part # Price
Metra Dash - 99-8159S 17.30
Axxess Wire Harness - TYTO-01 44.69
iDataLink Maestro SW – Steering Wheel Cntrl - ADS-MSW 43.35
MicroBypass Video Override Cable compatible for your stereo head unit 11.99
SUB-TOTAL WIRING: 117.33
Pioneer Stereo Head Unit - AVH4200NEX 456.99
TOTAL STEREO AND WIRING: 574.32
OPTIONAL ADD ONS:
Amazon Basics HDMI ext Cable - 3 ft 6.49
Dual USB Flush Mount Cable (to replace stock cigarette lighter/powerport under stereo head unit) - R-U0001 12.99
Mictuning Toyota USB Charger with Audio Input/Adapter - 6.6ft Power Wire, 3.9ft Audio Wire (dual USB port for left side of steering wheel) - VP-106 11.90
Belkin Miracast Dongle 18.49
AFA [4 Pcs] Auto Trim Removal Tool 9.73
I attempted to plug all the USB ports into USB hubs / spliters, however I learned none of the current stereo head units recognize USB hubs / spliters. You can use them for charging purposes only...not for data transfer (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto).
I created a comprehensive how to video on YouTube of my aftermarket stereo install. I show how I removed the factory stereo, wire harness connection / schematic, how I ran the microphone up to the inside of the light dome, removed the cigarette lighter / power port from its mounting brackets, replaced the cigarette lighter for a dual USB port, install of the aftermarket stereo and Metra dash kit. For those that only desire a particular upgrade such as the USB ports from the cigarette lighter, I created time stamps for direct access so you don't have to endure watching the entire video (unless you desire to). Here's the video...hope it helps with your project:
Listed below are the parts I purchased:
Part # Price
Metra Dash - 99-8159S 17.30
https://www.amazon.com/Metra-99-8159S-Double-Select-Vehicles/dp/B008UCZZ2I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489808450&sr=8-1&keywords=99-8159S
Axxess Wire Harness - TYTO-01 44.69
https://www.amazon.com/Metra-TYTO-01-Amplifier-Interface-Harness/dp/B00133RCCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489808546&sr=8-1&keywords=TYTO-01
iDataLink Maestro SW – Steering Wheel Cntrl - ADS-MSW 43.35
https://www.amazon.com/ADS-MSW-Maestro-SW-Universal-Interface/dp/B00J4W10XG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489808604&sr=8-1&keywords=ADS-MSW
MicroBypass Video Override Cable compatible for your stereo head unit 11.99
https://www.amazon.com/MicroBypass-Automatic-Interface-AVH-4100NEX-AVH-4200NEX/dp/B00VKQ6ECQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489808654&sr=8-1&keywords=microbypass+avh-4200nex
SUB-TOTAL WIRING: 117.33
Pioneer Stereo Head Unit - AVH4200NEX 456.99
https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AVH4200NEX-Receiver-Motorized-Bluetooth/dp/B01D6HPMZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489809183&sr=8-1&keywords=avh+4200nex
TOTAL STEREO AND WIRING: 574.32
OPTIONAL ADD ONS:
Amazon Basics HDMI ext Cable - 3 ft 6.49
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8ZI8/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489808963&sr=sr-1&keywords=hdmi+3+ft+extension
Dual USB Flush Mount Cable (to replace stock cigarette lighter/powerport under stereo head unit) - R-U0001 12.99
https://www.amazon.com/USB-Flush-Mount-Cable-Motorcycle/dp/B00XJDP12W/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1489808993&sr=1-1&keywords=R-U0001
Mictuning Toyota USB Charger with Audio Input/Adapter - 6.6ft Power Wire, 3.9ft Audio Wire (dual USB port for left side of steering wheel) - VP-106 11.90
https://www.amazon.com/Mictuning-Toyota-Charger-Audio-Adapter/dp/B013W8LQ7C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489809065&sr=8-1&keywords=Mictuning+Toyota+USB+Charger+with++Audio+Input%2FAdapter
Belkin Miracast Dongle 18.49
https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F7D7501-Miracast-Video-Adapter/dp/B00HFAEBWG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489809148&sr=8-1&keywords=belkin+miracast+video+adapter
AFA [4 Pcs] Auto Trim Removal Tool 9.73
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