ATOTO A6PF Android Head Unit Install with SWC Steering Wheel Controls (Scion tC2 / tC2.5)

🛒 Product link(s) at bottom of video description.
► 00:14 - Reviewing Parts
► 02:14 - Installing Brackets
► 04:17 - Main Wiring Harnesses
► 05:51 - Steering Wheel Harness
► 07:43 - Removing Factory Head Unit
► 08:35 - Connecting Harnesses
► 09:54 - Face Plate Trim with USB-C
► 10:20 - Testing Head Unit
⚠️ Note: This video applies to 2012-1206 tC owners. 2011 radio use a different steering wheel controller and USB harnesses.
I show you everything you need to know to wire up the ATOTO A6 Performance or similar head unit to your second Scion tC. This includes how to retain features such as steering wheel controls, after market 12V backup camera, USB inputs, and AUX input. I've also included a link below to both versions of my face plate trim 3D model. You don't need to connect both USB connections like I have and can just use the phone link one on it's own.
🌐 Face Plate Trim STL: www.thingiverse.com/thing:600...
🛒 ATOTO A6PF Head Unit: amzn.to/3VLkcaB
🛒 RED WOLF Radio and Antenna Harnesses: amzn.to/42nSra4
🛒 RED WOLF USB Harness: amzn.to/42ox2O4
or
🛒 METRA Radio Harness: amzn.to/3HCW3wM
🛒 METRA Antenna Harness: amzn.to/3LWd9bO
🛒 METRA USB Harness: amzn.to/3LTJZK4
🛒 Axxess AX-TOY28SWC Harness: amzn.to/3no1eKm
🛒 Universal Double DIN Spacers: amzn.to/3Lsh2nc
🛒 USB-C Adapter: amzn.to/3ND7J6B
🛒 1.5' USB-C Cables: amzn.to/3ND7J6B
🛒 Bluetooth ODB2 Scanner: amzn.to/417XGtg
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[@Darkmwar]

For anyone following this awesome guide, please double-check if the existing backup camera is 12V or 6V. If it is one that was plugged into the factory head unit, you will need a 12V to 6V converter before hooking up the backup camera on to the acc wire. it goes acc wire ->12v to 6v converter hot -> red backup camera wire. I attached the black ground wire to the chassis ground in the harness.

[@olegfedorov9171]

It’s a good morning when Derrick uploads new vid

[@justjay9502]

Love the videos! Holding it down for the tC community!!

[@KojiLocks]

he really is holding it down for the tc Comm haha. some stuff i didnt even think about wanting. I need me a TC hitch and roof rack

[@clacks78]

Fantastic review! Thanks very much for the 3D print model.

[@ipkid]

Hey Derrick love your videos! you inspired me for everything i’ve been doing to my car

[@darkfalcon59]

this is one of my next projects to my TC great video.

[@pragyanpokhrel8230]

great job Man the cleanest and clearest video ever.

[@phantomcomposites5534]

🔥🔥🔥 content as always brother, keep it up!

[@michaelmadden3012]

Great video! I've got a 2004 Celica that I'm hoping to fit with a A6PF using your 3d printed faceplate. im looking into getting a build plate for my printer thats engraved with a carbon weave or a diffraction grating. Im thinking that will make the front of the face plate have a nice texture.

[@AlkandaryLightingModification]

Mantap penjelasannya...

[@VampyreX13]

Thank you.

[@ZUKME]

Sub'd!!! Thank you so much just picked up our 2015 release series 9, and the factory radio sounds horrible lol.

[@VampyreX13]

Having EQ and time alignment helps a lot. I ran my factory radio through a DSP and it sounded great. I only swapped in this new unit because I wanted more functionality.

[@Darkmwar]

Thanks for the video. I was able to follow this to install a F7 XE 10.1 INCH. However I ran in to an issue. The connector from Atoto has an remote amp wire (blue ish color) do I need to hook that wire up to somewhere in the car ? I think all the speakers work currently but it doesnt sound as good as factory / especially lack of the bass. Maybe the factory Amp is not being powered ?

[@VampyreX13]

You want to make sure the blue power antenna wire at video position 05:28 is hooked up as that's what will turn on the factory amp that powers the bottom 6x9 speakers in the door. The remote amp wire would be used if you had an aftermarket amp (subwoofers) that you wanted to have control of turning on and off from the head unit settings menu.

[@Darkmwar]

Thanks for the clarification. I wired it just like you did, I guess I just need to play with the EQ. thank you very much for your video !!

[@billbillw]

Hey, I was wondering if you are still using the Puzu PZ-C7 that you talked about a few years ago? I've been looking at those, but have concerns about long term reliability. Not many videos about their products.

[@VampyreX13]

I still have it, but I'm not using it only because I upgraded to the PUZU PZ-X4800. I'm actually trying to figure out where I put my PZ-C7 so I can get a harness and install it in my other car.

[@victorc1611]

Thanks for the video and review. Ended up buying it...I have the same head unit. Just don't know how to turn off the key press sound when pressing the screen. Do you happen to know how to turn that off? Thanks in advance.

[@VampyreX13]

Settings -> Device -> Sound -> Touch Sound.

[@victorc1611]

@@VampyreX13 Great 😃. Gonna try it now. Thank you.

[@victorc1611]

@@VampyreX13 you sir, are a genius 👍💪🏽

[@richardgomez8010]

Great guide, I have the S8 model installed in my tC

[@zwvl]

Did you have to solder any wires?

[@VampyreX13]

The install for the S8 and the S6 will be similar, and I do recommend soldering your connections.

[@zwvl]

@@richardgomez8010 have a blessed day 🙏🏽

[@zwvl]

@Derrick Aquino Figured as much, great content, my friend 🙌🏽.

[@Javii96]

Do you have the viofo camera wired up for parking mode? I have had 2 cars wired up in parking mode and both of the viofo harness modules failed so i replaced them both and those have also failed. I know what i’m doing with ACC/bat/gnd, its definitely the modules misbehaving i’ve verified with multimeter on inputs and outputs.

[@VampyreX13]

No, I don't use parking mode on mine.

[@gray_vz4535]

Hey Derrick question so I currently have this head unit, I have seen some Atoto have the start up logo on them. However I can’t seem to find anything on the A6 start up logo have you managed to do so? I want to put a Scion start up logo like on the OEM head unit

[@VampyreX13]

Since I don't see the logo unless I completely reboot the headunit, which is rare, I haven't bothered looking into changing the logo. I instead opted to use the AGAMA Car Launcher that had the option to use the Scion logo in the middle.

[@blindfire765]

hello! any way I can complete this process on the scion tC 2015 (2.5) without soldering? Would you know any other products that are more plug and play? Not many videos online for the scion tC2.5s so I really appreciate this one!

[@VampyreX13]

Car stereo installations are generally going to require making a harness because of the differences in plugs on the back of head units, although a lot of Android head unit to use the same 16 or 20 pin plugs. You can use crimps if you don't want to solder, but I always like soldering because it's more secure. I think I ran across a prebuilt Android harness at one point on Amazon, but it didn't have all the connections you need for it to be fully functional or you needed to modify some of the plugs to make them work, which is why I did not include it in the video.

[@blindfire765]

@@VampyreX13 aw gotcha. Thanks for the great detailed answer !

[@naomitomlin6844]

I installed this same product yesterday (not by myself - had help from someone who does this professionally), it worked great. Today it worked for about 1/2 hour then shut off, won't turn back on. I don't know why. I checked the fuses, etc. all are good. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this issue?

[@VampyreX13]

If the fuse is good, confirm you're getting power on the yellow constant power wire and red accessory wire (make the ignition is set to on). If you have power on both, then I would reach out to ATOTO support.

[@vile0148]

hey bro, I just placed an order for this head unit because of your video. thanks for all the detailed steps. Question: for the USB harness, you mentioned you connected it to storage. does where does that USB connection go to in the car?

[@VampyreX13]

To the USB / AUX port just in front of the shifter.

[@vile0148]

@@VampyreX13 still new to all of this so sorry for all of the questions. but for the aux/ usb port, do I need to buy some sort of a new case to fit the atoto phone link and external usb cord in there or do I just let the wires dangle freely? I don't think I spotted the portion in the video that went over this part fully

[@VampyreX13]

No, you just plug the Red Wolf USB harness into the head unit's external storage USB port and the car USB connection to the harness. If you want to use the phone link instead, you can connect the USB to that, otherwise you'll need a separate USB port. That's why I designed that new face plate. You can probably just leave the phone link disconnected though as wireless Android Auto works well.

[@vile0148]

@@VampyreX13 thanks man! I'll be installing everything tomorrow. I was able to get your bezel printed as well. HUGE help indeed. Last question, do I HAVE to buy that steering wheel control harness to make steering wheel controls work?

[@VampyreX13]

@vile0148 yes, you need it.

[@trashquant]

Hey what do you think about the a6pf after 10 months? Do you find it slow and unresponsive? Do you usually use carplay or android auto? Much appreciated!

[@VampyreX13]

It's working great for me. I'm only using it for Android Auto or the Torque app. It's responsive enough for how I'm using it.

[@trashquant]

@@VampyreX13 First time doing this kind of thing, spent a few hours on wiring and just got mine working!! You make it looks so easy! First impression is big difference in Audo, the stock was better. Also my rear left speaker wasn't working, gonna re-check the connection in a bit

[@VampyreX13]

@@trashquant it requires some tuning to get it to sound good. Once I got my time correction, crossover, and EQ set, it sounds a lot better.

[@brownn111]

Would this install work for an XB 1st gen? just from a wiring standpoint?

[@VampyreX13]

I don't know about the steering wheel controls part, but the main radio wiring should be the same.

[@pablohernandeznunez4474]

Which one is recommended for the 2011 Scion TC?

[@VampyreX13]

Unfortunately, I don't know what harnesses will work with the 2011. It was hard enough just trying to find the correct ones to work for the 2012 and up.

[@Forddude24]

How’s the factory bass?? I installed a Sony double din car play on my tc but lost my factory bass. It sounds so weird without bass. Followed the wiring like this…. Any advice ? I already played around with the settings and no luck.

[@VampyreX13]

Make sure you have all the blue power antenna wires hooked up because that's what turns on the factory amp under the driver side seat.

[@Forddude24]

@@VampyreX13 hook up the blue wire to the new blue on the metra harness?? Yes, I see the amp under my seat.

[@VampyreX13]

You should have 3 blue wires labeled power antenna (head unit, factory harness, and antenna harness). Hook all three together.

[@Forddude24]

@@VampyreX13 thanks for such speedy responses. I will try it! Keep ya posted ! Thank you!

[@p.diocee8177]

​@@Forddude24did this work? Having the same issue in my TC

[@p.diocee8177]

Have you had any issues with it? Experiencing lag when i go into android auto

[@VampyreX13]

I did one time, but I ended up rebooting the head unit and my phone, and it went back to connecting fairly quickly again.

[@biggerthanlife1714]

How to connect my steering wheel controls?

[@VampyreX13]

At 05:51 and 08:35 marks in the video.

[@Scion372]

If I don't care about steering controls, it's just a matter of matching wires and that's it?

[@VampyreX13]

Correct.

[@tcyotaa]

does any other head unit work or just the A6

[@tcyotaa]

any other head unit by atoto

[@VampyreX13]

It should be about the same. The only difference is that some headunits use a 20-pin connector instead of 16, so some of the wires that would have been on a separate harness would be on the 20-pin one.

[@smileysmiley4828]

video can be produced