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upgrading 05 JBL with Navi need help

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by osofast10, Oct 15, 2011.

  1. osofast10

    osofast10 New Member

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    hey everyone,

    i have an 05 prius with navi and 6dics cd changed and tape player

    i want to basically upgrade the radio to a new all in one unit (navi/mp3/bluetooth/aux in)

    i don't like the navi on the prius now, that is the main reason. Would i be able to follow the "How To: Upgrade Head Unit (Kenwood eXcelon DNX6960)" post on here to do it?

    haven't really seen anyone update there headunit with a system that comes already with Navi. Any and all help would be great.

    also would i be able to keep the the controls on the wheel or kiss those good bye when i get a new aftermarket headunit?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 osofast10, Oct 15, 2011
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    Anyone?
     
    #2 osofast10, Oct 17, 2011
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    I just replaced my OEM stereo in 05 Prius, non-nav, with Kenwood DNX6160 by following that guide. The instructions are very easy and clear to follow, plus I found F8L's videos on Youtube which really helped getting everything removed to install the HU. I would say go for it, either use Alpine or Kenwood unit with GPS, DVD and Bluetooth. I also integrated iPod with my unit and it works great.
     
    #3 5prius5, Oct 19, 2011
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    i wonder if the wires will be any different because of the navi?

    are you still able to use the controls on the wheel? at least for vol?
     
    #4 osofast10, Oct 20, 2011
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    I'm hoping someone answers you also. I have an 05 with jbl amp and navi and I'm pretty sure we need an expensive harness I found on Amazon and ebay. But I the instructions show what to buy for the non jbl system. I don't think there will be a male version to splice into the harness to power the stock radio, which is what I need to do to plug the ac harness back into the radio to power the steering wheel controls, I think. There is some resistor trick I need to do also.
     
    #5 Jeffrimerman, Oct 21, 2011
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    I also have a 2005 Prius with Nav and JBL and I am doing the same thing and initially bought the wrong harness. So far I am seeing the only options as the PAC TATO or the Metra Tyto-01

    I saw the post in the Gen III prius forums (cant post a link because I am new)

    search:
    prius-iii-pac-tato-vs-metra-tyto-01-pac-sw1-ps-vs-metra-axxess.htm

    However I am not sure if either will fit since I have a gen II prius. Any insight (no pun intended) would be greatly appreciated.
     
    #6 techlife, Oct 26, 2011
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    I just tried using the Metra 70-8113 for older toyota with jbl amp and it didn't work. I just ordered the Tyto-01. I just snapped the dash stuff back on without using the screws so I'll give it a shot when the correct harness comes in.
     
    #7 Jeffrimerman, Oct 28, 2011
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