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Can I Swap 2006 Radio into 2005?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by ydpplqbd, Jun 2, 2023.

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    I have two Prius now: i.) 2005 Gen2 with stock AM/FM/CD radio which apparently came WITHOUT auxiliary input; and ii.) 2006 Gen2 with stock AM/FM/CD radio which came WITH auxiliary input.

    Can these two radios be swapped so that I can get an auxiliary input on the 2005?

    Clearly, at a minimum,, auxiliary input wiring would need to be fabricated and installed.
     
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    Almost all car stereos have auxiliary inputs on the back of them, even if the car manufacturer doesn't wire that into the interior so you should be fine. I can't think of any other difference, but we'd need to have a photo of the back of both systems to be sure...

    There's a JBL upgrade for Gen2 Prius but pretty sure that's just an amp under the seat and some slightly better speakers, but no changes for that upgrade would be related to a different head unit.
     
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    Thanks, priuscamper. I think next step is to Wiring Schematic for the two radios. Your thoughts please. And, the thoughts of anyone else who can point me in the right direction.

    PS I do not see a JBL emblem on either radio.
     
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    Back when I did car stereo installs wiring diagrams were printed on all units, but that was many decades ago. In cases when there was not yet a car stereo installed we'd use 9v batteries to test the speaker wires connection to speakers and a test light to find 12v power controlled by turning ignition key and 12v power that was constant with no key in the car.

    Only other thing worth mentioning that's unique to Prius is that it's integrated into the touch screen, so if you put in an aftermarket stereo you either have to install a resistor or leave old stereo still connected under the seat to prevent from getting error codes logged.
     
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    Screenshot_20230602-162828_Drive.jpg Screenshot_20230602-162944_Drive.jpg Pics of radio schematics for 2006 attached.
     

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    In your old generation 2 you're going to have all the required plugs for the 2006 radio to just plug right up and work seriously that's what should happen on some of the radios there's a plug up there that doesn't get used and it's just sitting there and if not all three of them are plugged into the back of the radio because there's places for them to go That's that before you button up if you want turn the mess on Make sure it all works but that's about it in a nutshell You shouldn't have to rewire anything unless you're adding things or making big changes
     
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    Pic of AUX receptacle below.⁰ Screenshot_20230602-231707_Amazon Shopping.jpg Screenshot_20230602-231649_Amazon Shopping.jpg
     
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    Four conductors connect to Auxilary jack described as follows (in the 2006 Prius manual): i.) AUD (listed as red wire); ii.) ARO (listed as green wire); iii.) ASGN (no color listed just a dashed line); and iv.) AUXO (no color listed jus a double solid black line).

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