Muti-function Display

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I have installed the MFD from a Grande into my GXL, It's plug and play so all of 10 minutes and you're away.
$50 from a wrecker.

Mick

A mate of mine has just realised a long held ambition to own a Prado after picking up a 2009 D4D recently, but was disappointed to find no trip computer (along with uncomfortable drivers seat and rattle after installing a snorkel) so this may be of interest to him. What do you think the chances are of him plugging and playing with something out of a Grande?

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Happy New Year to all. I'm thinking of fitting a MFD, if I can find one at the wreakers, or fitting a Scanguage II to my V6, and was wondering the Pro's and Con's of either, besides the MFD looking factory.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
Rob

A scangauge would be better value offering a myriad of more useful information and being more accurate too. The factory MFD is rather optimistic when it comes to the fuel economy.

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Sort of thought that, thanks for your confirmation Andrew, at the prices that most wreakers charge for parts, a scanguage II isn't that much more expensive.

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

G'day,
I have a '08, D4D ,... and from reading this thread,.. i take there are 2 different part Numbers / units, one for petrol and one for the Deisel?,... i.e.: i couldn't grab a unit from a petrol Grande, and "plug and play" into my Deisel???

Cheers
Jez

[Razorback81 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Razorback81]

i took one from an 05 deisel and fitted it to an 08 D4D

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i took one from an 05 deisel and fitted it to an 08 D4D

Pics

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Well i took the gamble. i spoke to 2 different Toyota dealerships, got printouts of the Part Numbers etc, and i bought a unit from a V6, for my D4D. From talking to the Dealers, it is basically a display that shows the readings from the ECU, so shouldn't be a problem,... famous last words right ,.. but we will see how we go,...

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Pics

this clip is in the middle above the stereo

and you need to undo screws here

[D4D Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D]

Thanks Razorback, I have to do this mod one of these days! Is it simply plug and play?

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Thanks Razorback, I have to do this mod one of these days! Is it simply plug and play?

yep, the hardest part was getting to the clip in between the stereo & the clock it is right in the middle, i used a knife if i recall

i tested my distance to empty right down to 6km and when i filled it it took 185.7L !!

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Well, so far the MFD works a treat. Mine came from a 2003 V6 Grande,.. my car being a 2008, D4D GXL. I asked 2 separate Toyota Dealers, and was told the item would fit and work,... and blow me down,..it did,... plug and play,.... Got the owners manual out, Calibrated the compass, the Altitude,... works like a dream... a nice little addition

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Hey JezC, where did you acquire your MFD from and how much did you pay for it?

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I found one in Melton, Vic. Took lots of calling and ringing around apparently these things are hot property once a Grande comes in for wrecking. There is at least one more out there that I know of ( as of the other day when I was calling around) as for how much I paid... Let's just say I paid a bit more than I should have but in the end, supply and demand etc... I wanted one and he had it so deal was done,..... PM me and and I'll try and find the other dealers details for you....

D4D.... Sent you a PM mate

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Is anyone still after one???..... Just cruising evilbay and found this new listing..... Have a look in the photo and the MFD is still there..... Might be worth a crack for someone who wants one....
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOYOTA-PR...item35d6867cb0

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i tested my distance to empty right down to 6km and when i filled it it took 185.7L !!

I drove mine until DTE = 0km (butt clenching moment) and filled up with 175L. It then went up to 1249km.