Just venting. I spent a good part of the day figuring out a reverse sensing wire for my new 4runner. I spliced 2 different leads into an RCA, a 12v power, and the reverse sensing wire so I could use the stock back up camera with the new head unit. I also put in the nav head unit, and a module so I could have the steering wheel controls as they are with the stock nav. All this because I didn't like the stock nav unit that comes with the Limited. All better now! My knuckles have seen better days.
The ASWC was literally a few taps into the appropriate wires (all in the instructions) and instantly worked. The SWI-JACK didn't have the same success yesterday. Programming was too complex (or I'm not smart enough?). So, I did a quick install yesterday, but when I didn't like the steering wheel controls and didn't have the full functionality (damn you, reverse wire), I had to back out and try again after more research. I decided today to give the ASWC another shot. Everything worked out well, and I'm happy with the functionality. I think I might need a head unit upgrade at some point though....
I installed:
Kenwood DNX 6960
ASWC
Spliced into an RCA (ala Kingpin pics) and into the reverse sensing wire.
XM unit
Ipod cable, USB cable, RCA video cable for future screens in the headrests.
Microphone in the center overhead console.
I tried installing the GPS and XM antennas on the bar in the back of the dash, but I got less than stellar reception so I ran them to the back of the vehicle and outside while I figure out the next best way. I might take a stab at the under seat module and see if I can harness the shark fin for it, but if not, I'm ok with it as it is. I ran the mic line from the head unit down and around on the drivers side up the A pillar to the center overhead and it is out of the side of the unit. It is out of the way and picks up my voice well enough. I'd rather use the stock one, but I haven't seen that wiring diagram to know which to tap into.
Here is my thread on Scosche vs Metra dash kits. I have both, but I feel the Schosche is better aesthetically. I ended up using several layers of Krylon Fusion flat black, but I'm going to experiment with the Satin black and the Satin clean UV on the old Metra kit to see what finish I might want to change it up to.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/101909-metra-vs-scosche-dash-kits.html
Anyway, here are the pics:
Lines tapped and spliced into an RCA (from the G20 plug)
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The reverse sensing wire I used (grey plug 5 wires, I used the red)
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My dash barfed itself.
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The antenna lines I ran for now (GPS and XM)
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All buttoned up and everything working.
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The ASWC was literally a few taps into the appropriate wires (all in the instructions) and instantly worked. The SWI-JACK didn't have the same success yesterday. Programming was too complex (or I'm not smart enough?). So, I did a quick install yesterday, but when I didn't like the steering wheel controls and didn't have the full functionality (damn you, reverse wire), I had to back out and try again after more research. I decided today to give the ASWC another shot. Everything worked out well, and I'm happy with the functionality. I think I might need a head unit upgrade at some point though....
I installed:
Kenwood DNX 6960
ASWC
Spliced into an RCA (ala Kingpin pics) and into the reverse sensing wire.
XM unit
Ipod cable, USB cable, RCA video cable for future screens in the headrests.
Microphone in the center overhead console.
I tried installing the GPS and XM antennas on the bar in the back of the dash, but I got less than stellar reception so I ran them to the back of the vehicle and outside while I figure out the next best way. I might take a stab at the under seat module and see if I can harness the shark fin for it, but if not, I'm ok with it as it is. I ran the mic line from the head unit down and around on the drivers side up the A pillar to the center overhead and it is out of the side of the unit. It is out of the way and picks up my voice well enough. I'd rather use the stock one, but I haven't seen that wiring diagram to know which to tap into.
Here is my thread on Scosche vs Metra dash kits. I have both, but I feel the Schosche is better aesthetically. I ended up using several layers of Krylon Fusion flat black, but I'm going to experiment with the Satin black and the Satin clean UV on the old Metra kit to see what finish I might want to change it up to.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/101909-metra-vs-scosche-dash-kits.html
Anyway, here are the pics:
Lines tapped and spliced into an RCA (from the G20 plug)
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The reverse sensing wire I used (grey plug 5 wires, I used the red)
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My dash barfed itself.
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The antenna lines I ran for now (GPS and XM)
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All buttoned up and everything working.
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