Stereo wiring adapter
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Stereo wiring adapter
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I'm looking to replace my blowed up car stereo in a 97 4runner, and I'm seeing lots of factory units from 4runners on E-Bay. The one I'm looking at right now is from an '01 runner, and I'm wondering what kind of adapter(s) I'll need for it. Anyone done this????
I'm looking to replace my blowed up car stereo in a 97 4runner, and I'm seeing lots of factory units from 4runners on E-Bay. The one I'm looking at right now is from an '01 runner, and I'm wondering what kind of adapter(s) I'll need for it. Anyone done this????
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Do what you gotta man - but I would think you can get a pretty cheap replacement that would be way better than a used stocker. Get something simple from Crutchfield and a wiring harness adapter with it. CD Receivers are less than $100.
If not, I cannot help you with the adaptability questions besides just splice the wires if they do not match up.
If not, I cannot help you with the adaptability questions besides just splice the wires if they do not match up.
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Like Elton said, should be plug and play for an OEM unit.
Personally, if you like the simplicity of an OEM radio, stay that route. They offer a "cleaner" look when mounted in the dash and often thieves will more likely steal an aftermarket radio over an OEM unit.
However, OEM units are greatly underpowered, and for around $100-$200, you can purchase an aftermarket radio and gain an immense amount of power. IMO, aftermarket units do not offer as clean of an appearance as an OEM unit does, but the power gained with an aftermarket radio cannot be matched.
This was a battle I fought with for over a month while trying to decide which route to take for my stereo project.
In the end, I purchased a Kenwood Double Din unit. I gained the power and multiple output options an aftermarket radio offers, while maintaining a somewhat clean looking OEM dash.
Personally, if you like the simplicity of an OEM radio, stay that route. They offer a "cleaner" look when mounted in the dash and often thieves will more likely steal an aftermarket radio over an OEM unit.
However, OEM units are greatly underpowered, and for around $100-$200, you can purchase an aftermarket radio and gain an immense amount of power. IMO, aftermarket units do not offer as clean of an appearance as an OEM unit does, but the power gained with an aftermarket radio cannot be matched.
This was a battle I fought with for over a month while trying to decide which route to take for my stereo project.
In the end, I purchased a Kenwood Double Din unit. I gained the power and multiple output options an aftermarket radio offers, while maintaining a somewhat clean looking OEM dash.
Last edited by Rock Slide; 04-10-2007 at 11:54 AM.
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