Prius 2005 aftermarket cd player installtion

You may want to follow F8L and his install. Single DIN aftermarket radio in the small space below the factory radio. NO Nav for him either.

Or, if you can afford it, USBSEAWOLF2000 has the best install: Aftermarket Double DIN radio w/ built in NAV/DVD/Bluetooth. All of the original functionality, steering wheel controls, and MFD are maintained. He even upgraded by getting the right side steering wheel controls that comes w/ built in NAV cars, gaining: MAP, INFO, and BLUETOOTH buttons.

Good luck.

 

F8L, USBSEAWOLF2000, and others who have changed out their head units are your best resources for correct and up-to-date information, as I have yet to change out my head unit. I can only tell you how-to, based from past personal experiences with other cars. If I recall correctly, F8L and USBSEAWOLF2000 provided a detailed write-up of their installation?

I don't know what you meant by "CD player of ISO connector?"

As for harnesses, there are companies that sell factory wiring harness adapters that allows you to plug into the factory wiring harness [12V+, Ground, Accessory (12V+ switched), illumination, 4 speakers (R/L Front, R/L Rear)], while providing wiring on the other end of the adapter so you can connect to your aftermarket head unit. I was always under the impression that these adapters were complete to make all of the necessary connections.

I've never used any of these adapters because I cut off the factory harness plug and soldered the aftermarket connections onto the cut wires. This is just my personal preference.

 

Like exstudent, I don't understand what you are asking.

IfYou do the installation like I did then you only need to buy the 2 harnesses. ISO is just a term that means your aftermarket stereo will bolt directly to your factory bracket.

I plan on helping a fellow PC member install his stereo very soon and I will document the process and update my original thread with more thorough instructions.

 

Leo,

I will be video documenting a "Stealth" install this week or the next and I hope to clear up any questions you have. I will update my stealth install thread and I'll be sure to send you a private message with a link to the video. I hope this will help you.

 

Are you still having trouble with your installation? If the cost wasn't so great I would offer to talk with you on the phone to make things clearer. Let me know how I can help you so you can get that stereo installed.

 

I meant by telephone.
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I hope the faceplate on the DVD player is not too big. If it is not larger than the DIN size body then you will be fine and it should bolt up perfectly. It's hard to say when you start using off-brand stuff from China. The wiring will be very easy, it just sounds complicated. I just did an install for a PC member and instead of using the t-taps like I did on my install I just used a larger crimp connector for the 12v power, 12v ignition, and ground. I twisted the 12v power wires (2) from each new harness together and crimped them. Then I took the 12 power wire from the new stereo and crimped it into the other side of the connector. I did the same for the 12v ignition and ground. God I need to get the video up. lol

I'm trying to help you before the video is finished because we just bought a house and I have not had time to put it together yet. I have to peel wallpaper this week.