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[BNEGXL Member Find all posts View Profile Close BNEGXL]

I am also looking into this, but don't want to change the factory unit. I saw on Toyota site (local dealer) they advertise an upgrade...not sure if complete new unit or just some or other conversion...sent and email and waiting for response. I also came across this one and it looks great....anyone tried or did this one?

https://www.ecvisionsound.com/collec...31852661702759

the one you have included the link to is discussed in posts 3, 9 and 14 above.

also some people have purchased this same unit directly from,

https://kremersino.com/products/wire...-13-19-models/

[Zenithede Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Zenithede]

I've just ordered one of these for my 2014 Prado altitude. Will be interesting to see how it works with rear dvd player. Mine didn't have the numbers on the bottom of the frame so the seller needed me to send some photos of the internals of the unit before confirming which one I needed. Pulling it all apart was suprisingly easy.

Seems to me like a much better solution than paying toyota for updated maps. I also think the other head units available are ugly!

[Zenithede Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Zenithede]

Update:
I ordered from aliexpress and received the package in just over 2 weeks. Box contains no instructions, but the video posted on youtube is enough. Space is cramped with all the extra wiring looms. I actually stripped the mic cable accidentally but was able to get it working again.

Factory reverse camera still works (but you need to select "factory" option in settings). Rear DVD player still works. I can't get the wireless android auto to work, but I think that's an issue with my phone, not the unit. I will be installing the usb into the dash near the 4wd mode selector button, just waiting on a blanking plate with a usb in it.

[Wickstom Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Wickstom]

I've just ordered one of these for my 2014 Prado altitude. Will be interesting to see how it works with rear dvd player. Mine didn't have the numbers on the bottom of the frame so the seller needed me to send some photos of the internals of the unit before confirming which one I needed. Pulling it all apart was suprisingly easy.

Seems to me like a much better solution than paying toyota for updated maps. I also think the other head units available are ugly!

Also looking to do this to our same model. Did you manage to keep the rear dvd player working?

[drew-8888 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close drew-8888]

the one you have included the link to is discussed in posts 3, 9 and 14 above.

also some people have purchased this same unit directly from,

https://kremersino.com/products/wire...-13-19-models/

Hey BNEGXL, how did that Kremersino AliExpress module work out for you? Looking at one for my MY18 VX.
cheers

[BNEGXL Member Find all posts View Profile Close BNEGXL]

Hi Drew,

2 years later and still working well, it has the limitations of a piggyback system, not as good as a full head unit swap but it does what it says.

limitations are,

It works well, does everything I expected, fantastic for dialing, calling from contacts, finding locations on the move.
Android Auto voice control is brilliant compared to the Toyota one, first go everytime.

The only issue I have is that I can't use FM radio and voice direction from the system, I can only have one or the other.

Either,
1/ internet radio and voice from system for GPS, messages etc. I have to select AUX to achieve this
or
2/ FM/AM and no system voice, voice control works, the system hears me I just have no system voice talking to me so I have to watch the screen for directions.

Cortez, who has/had the same system confirmed the above.

if I were doing it again I'd have a look at this head unit,

https://teyes.com.au/collections/toy...2din-2-din-dvd

[wv1 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wv1]

Teyes are a very expensive FYT unit and lock you in to there expensive peripherals. There are many other FYT units (FYT is the manfacturer) on aliexpress that are far cheaper and do not lock there firmware so you can use cheaper addons such as TPMS's DVRs etc. Teyes Aus is only a reseller so better off buying directly from Aliexpress cheaper and same or better warranty support.

[BNEGXL Member Find all posts View Profile Close BNEGXL]

Thanks wv1, good info.