Stealth install an aftermarket stereo in Prius

No rush, man. When you get around to you, you get around to it.

 

I didn't mount to the factory bracket. I used the mounting cage that comes with aftermarket car stereos, where you bend the tabs to hold it in the cutout. I had to widen (with a Dremel tool) the cutout (left by removing the storage shelf) slightly to fit the mounting cage.

 

Bho1761?

F8L, thanks for the pictures! This is exactly what I was hoping for.

After looking at the first picture of the wiring, I have a new question for you. I purchased my receiver from Crutchfield and they included a wiring harness, the equivalent of the BHA1761. I know how to connect this one. My question is, do I need to have BHO1761 as well? I followed the link and couldn't find this kit number listed, so I'm not sure if it's a typo. I thought that I could tap into the power, ground and ignition using the cables from the BHA1761 kit? Can you please elaborate on this second kit? Thanks!

I should add, I have the non JBL stereo so I'm not sure if that makes a difference.

 

Okay, that makes perfect sense now. I'll search around local shops to see if they carry it, otherwise I'll purchase online. Now I get why the extra cables are all taped up. I was wondering about that.

 

F8L,

Many thanks for your work. It helped a great deal and inspired me to install one myself too. The total cost for the stereo install was 55 for the JVC player (ipod/satellite/HD Radio/Bluetooth compatible with extra adapters) and 3 $ for the harness. I left the 20 wire connector attached to the factory radio so I did not need the 68 ohm resistor mod.



Karthik

 

Hi. i just bought 2007 prius. i want to change the stereo. i bought the dash kit (scosche TA2103B). Can someone please tell me if i can install a double din into my prius?

 

Funny, I bought the car just about a week ago and looked at that little compartment and said "That's where my aftermarket radio is going!" Looks like I'm not the only one

I did about the same thing as you except I did not use the aftermarket cage, my radio needed to be bolted directly to the factory cage.

I may use the dash kit that I got free with my order and put the factory bin that was where the stereo now is and mount it into the dash kit, so I would just have 2 compartments there instead of a dead stereo.

Heres my setup, not a Dual fan at all but with the features on this unit at this price I couldnt pass it up, and I'd highly recommend it.

Dual XHD7714 HD Radio/CD Receiver
PAC SWI-PS - Steering wheel controls
PAC TATO Toyota JBL Interface JBL Interface

After a 20 dollars off coupon online, this was all only 270 shipped and it came with the dash kit and some other crap free. All steering wheel functions except the bluetooth buttons and the temp + - buttons work, not sure why the temp buttons will not work.

 

Thanks F8L for the very helpful thread.

I think this is a great install option, I followed your method in Aug'08 and have been very pleased with the results. I installed a Pioneer DEH-P6000 directly into the factory mount and had no clearance issues with the face.

I'm posting to add a picture of the wiring harness I used, which I think you referred to in post 15. The one on page 5 looks more complicated - is that because you changed the speaker wiring? I used the stock speaker wires and this wiring harness, leaving the "20-connector" connected to the back of the stock head unit.

I installed Polk audio DB6501 comps in the front without an amp. It sounds MUCH better than stock. Now I have iPod control and clean line outs for the sub (and future front-end amp, I like to feed by addiction in stages).

Cheers.

Edit: For anyone considering this, I didn't need to add a resistor because the stock radio is still connected (but not powered), the steering wheel controls for the radio don't work (I don't mind), and the steering wheel controls for climate work normally.

 

F8L...you mention putting a 66ohm resistor inline on the climate control harness, but WHAT specific WIRES did you put the resistor on?

 

F8L, I might just have to stop by your place then next time we go to visit family up that way. :car: I'm a great assistant if you need help with my installation.

Thank you for your posts/pictures on your install. I noticed that every one on this thread has done the install with the stock stereo and not the upgraded JBL system. So maybe, I just need a subwoofer to cure my problem

 

I should probably add that the temperature buttons do in fact work. I was very new to the car and didn't realize the HVAC simply was turned off. With the control adapter kit all buttons work spare the voice commands button and I think one other completely useless one, it's well worth the money. The dash install kit comes with the resistor and instructions as to where to put it. The JBL system simply sounds amazing with the HD Radio, Bluetooth, and USB inputs, it is very crisp. I might throw a subwoofer in to sweeten the noise.