What aftermarket radios will fit the top-slot of the 150 ?

[Bennlexx Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Bennlexx]

After much deliberation have just about decided on the purchase of the Extreme Electronix GPS unit for the 150 GXL and would appreciate feedback now that some have had the unit installed for some time. Basically I would like to know if people are still happy with the unit and specifically:

1. There has been a bit of talk on some sites about the Toyota reversing camera requiring some alterations (as outlined by Brains in his very comprehensive install.). Is this much of a problem or is it easier to use the alternate camera?

2. I read somewhere that these type of units take some time to boot up, meaning the reversing camera is not available if you want to back out as soon as you start the vehicle. Is there much of a delay with the Extreme unit?

3. There has been quite some discussion re the hazard flasher and parking monitor switches being on the left rather than their original position on the right of the dash. Do I understand that the switches don't fit properly on the left or is it just a matter of aesthetics?

4. Some people have been a little disappointed with the radio reception of the unit. Is this across the board or just with some installs?

I appreciate your thoughts

Regards, Bennlexx

[starbuck76 Member Find all posts View Profile Close starbuck76]

Reasonably happy with my Exreme Electronix unit. Better than the standard Toyota unit in that you can update the maps via the micro-SD card. Better value for money than $2500 for the OME unit. As for your questions..

1. Not much of a problem. Preferred the original camera over the supplied unit.

2. Yes they take a little time to boot up the maps/find the GPS, etc(it is a computer after all) But the reversing camera is available pretty well straight away. Turn the ignition on, put on the seatbelt, select reverse and watch the screen and mirrors as you reverse out the garage.

3. The switches fit (in the VX anyway), but not very well. Try to source one for a LHD Prado overseas.

4. The radio reception could be better. I lose FM stations about 40kms sooner than the OME unit, AM stations not so far. I haven't tried an external aerial as I use the iPod when reception is poor.

[Bennlexx Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Bennlexx]

Thanks starbuck76. Much appreciated.

Bennlexx

[Anttia Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Anttia]

Last night I maded to install 8011tp with car original reversing camera. Here is short report:

1.I installed hand made 12v to 6v transformer to camera power line. cost 2€
2.I received unit with big hazard light hole... Any idea where to order silver plastic part with small hole?
3.Last night I notised that NAVI do not have Finland at all... Any tips, where to get new map data? Hope I will find it
4. About tv digi box. Any comments, wich type of antenna works best way and would be nice looking also

Thanks for the good tips

-Antti-

[BIGW Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close BIGW]

I'm getting tired or everyone jumping in my car asking why there is a hole in the dash. Anything further on sourcing a LHD Switch? I might just have to bite the bullet and order at the stealership!

[Anttia Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Anttia]

I forgod my cd´s in to my old player... Do you might have information, wich loom and what pins are + and - in old lower unit? Picture from back of lower unit.

[Bennlexx Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Bennlexx]

Have just installed my Exreme Electronix unit into the GXL and am very happy with the result. Thanks everyone (particularly Brains) for the detailed installation instructions. Still have to do something about the powered antenna and work out how to install OziExplorer. What size SD cards are people using? Also have to work out what to do with the hazard switch. Have noticed in some of the pix that people have the switch sitting pretty flush. How have you managed that? On the back of the original radio there are two 'antenna type' plugs. One is the antenna and the other is similar but a little smaller. Anyone know what the second plug is? Has anyone worked out how to use the original Toyota microphone or are you using the one that comes with the kit? And last question ... following Brains changes to the wiring to use the Toyota rear view camera is there still a problem re the 6v/12v issue mentioned by some.

Regards, Bennlexx

[Renno Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Renno]

Some answers for questions above for install to 2012 GXL:
- No need to change voltage for reverse camera
- Yes, the FM reception is pretty ordinary, however I recently added a antenae booster for $12 off Ebay and it does help but reception is still not as good as original Toyota stereo
- I'm having constant problems with unit having a memory dump. It loses all preset radio stations, time etc, plus the unit freezes - unable to select any Nav selections or change radio stations. On advise from Asad, have updated software, reformatted device etc about 4 times now and still no fix. Latest solution was to return unit for repair. Find this unacceptable as while unit is returned to China I will have to go several weeks without anything in dash.
- LHD hazard light switches can be found in UAE/China from genuine Toyota dealers

[Bennlexx Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Bennlexx]

Thanks Renno. Good to know that there isn't an issue with the rear camera. The bigger picture is a huge improvement over the small Toyota screen. Do you know of any contacts for LHD hazard switches. There's been discussion on this site about them but have not seen any actual contact. Hope you get the 'freeze' situation sorted out.

[RED T UTE Member Find all posts View Profile Close RED T UTE]

Has anyone fitted one of the new Dig audio units.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/vi...960&cmd=VIDESC
Like in the above link. It sounds like the top display gets moved to the bottom slot.

[rwo Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close rwo]

Has anyone fitted one of the new Dig audio units.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/vi...960&cmd=VIDESC
Like in the above link. It sounds like the top display gets moved to the bottom slot.

I came across these today as well. I have just emailed him to see if the fascia's are a standard double din size and if they are available without the GPS system.

EDIT: Fascia Only (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Toyota-La...ht_2799wt_1465)

[norooz Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close norooz]

Hi

how is everyones after market head units going, in particular how is Reno and Brains units going? any problems or hickups?
guys i still need to get one just wanted to know do you have a gap on the unit.
i have attached an image of yours and circuled what i mean.

[Cuvier100 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Cuvier100]

Hi anyone here willing to part with the old reversing camera screen and associated electronics from the GXL?

I would like to get one to see if it can be modify to 7 or 8" touch screen.

I'm happy to pay for it plus postage to my place in WA.

Mike

[norooz Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close norooz]

Hi Brains, I have got my head unit all working that was easy, but I did not understand your instructions on hard wiring the factory camera,
I think there is a few steps missing, can any one help me please?

Part 4
Installing Replacement head Unit Toyota Prado 150 GXL - C8013TP Large


13. Locate the screen wiring loom. The wires in this loom that will be used are the factory fitted Reverse camera signal and power and the Reverse power from the vehicle.
The Reverse power is the red wire 2nd from the end of the edge of the plug next to the white wire. This is the wire that I used to power the camera as well as trigger the head unit to switch to the reverse camera input (CCD).



14. In this wiring loom unwrap and locate the black sheathed cables; this sheath contains the reverse camera wires.
Red – Video signal
Purple (black tape) – Video Shield
Black – Reverse camera positive
White – Not used.


15. This diagram shows the wiring looms A and B connected; there are two factory plugs that do not connect to anything. This is correct and is not required. Tuck these in behind the dash out of the way.




16. I hold no responsibility in any actions or work you perform or have performed on your vehicle.
You are responsible for cutting or having cut any factory looms or wiring in your vehicle. This may void your warranty. I accept no responsibility for any damage caused.

These steps are just showing what actions I took. I cut the wires identified in Step 14. Insulated the wires at the plug end and connected (soldered and heat shrinked) the purple and red wires to the RCA cable that was prepared in Step 12. This RCA plug wiring was then connected to the RCA socket in the Video Loom (Step 11). I connected the Brake (green wire) to a constant earth so that DVD would function always.

[norooz Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close norooz]

Another issue I have found does anyone have problems with the units where there is a hissing noise when turning treble up a little? And also tuner is not great what have u guys used to boost signal maybe?