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CanI install a 2006 radio in a 2004?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by andrewe2, Nov 13, 2007.

  1. andrewe2

    andrewe2 Junior Member

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    I have a 2004 with a 6 CD player that appears to be broken - can't eject or play CDs. I see Prius radios available on ebay. Two questions:

    1. Can I use a newer radio like 2005, 2006 in my 2004

    2. Is it easy to change out the radio - anyone know where I can find instructions or the manual (without buying one)? Do you need a special tool?

    Thanks
     
    #1 andrewe2, Nov 13, 2007
  2. Vagabond

    Vagabond Active Member

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    An 05 yes.

    An 06+ you'll have to replace the brain, monitor, dvd player.... virtually everything but the harness itself.
     
    #2 Vagabond, Nov 13, 2007
  3. ryanschram

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(andrewe2 @ Nov 13 2007, 03:38 PM) [snapback]539045[/snapback]</div>

    I have a 05 6CD unit for sale. I'll sell it to you for 200 shipped. I bought it with the intention of putting it into my 05, however, you can't replace an original 1CD with the 6CD. let me know either way. :)
     
    #3 ryanschram, Nov 13, 2007
  4. Vagabond

    Vagabond Active Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ryanschram @ Nov 13 2007, 05:04 PM) [snapback]539151[/snapback]</div>

    Right, forgot that part. If you have the JBL system, you need another 6 disc as well.
     
    #4 Vagabond, Nov 13, 2007
  5. andrewe2

    andrewe2 Junior Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Vagabond @ Nov 14 2007, 08:39 AM) [snapback]539167[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks for the offer but I think I'm going to go with a new 1CD player that supports an ipod. Car stereo store says they can do it for $250 installed.
     
    #5 andrewe2, Nov 15, 2007
  6. ryanschram

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(andrewe2 @ Nov 15 2007, 08:48 PM) [snapback]540309[/snapback]</div>
    darn, i've been trying to make up something on that loss for a while now. i dished out 700 for a new one from the dealer, and they won't take it back.
    well, good luck either way.
     
    #6 ryanschram, Nov 15, 2007
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  8. andrewe2

    andrewe2 Junior Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ryanschram @ Nov 16 2007, 09:51 AM) [snapback]540311[/snapback]</div>
    Isn't that what ebay's for ;) Actually ebay had some "used" radios for Prius' with starting bids of $45
     
    #8 andrewe2, Nov 16, 2007
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