Toyota Tacoma Stereo Install (2005 - 2011)

[@pierreprevost5557]

Dude! THE NOTE 4 IS LITERALLY THE BEST PHONE IVE HAD. ID TAKE IT OVER MY NEW S20 ULTRA. .. ANYWAYS LOL UR BUDDY IS AWESOME.. guys smart tacoma and a note 4

[@FirstTimersChannel]

LOL have since upgraded to utilize Android Auto but that Note 4 is still with me as my trusty backup! 🤣 Thanks for your comment and we're glad you enjoyed the episode!

[@pierreprevost5557]

@@FirstTimersChannel good to hear you still have it! Mt battery died and i upgraded haha. I am currently looking for a nice tacoma to buy

[@FirstTimersChannel]

​@@pierreprevost5557 Actually bought a battery replacement because the original wouldn't hold a charge anymore lol. Literally had this phone forever and still do 🤣 When looking for a Tacoma, make sure to go for a V6! I got the 4cyl thinking it would be better on mpg but it's maybe 1-2mpg better with not a lot of power. Have since recently sold the Tacoma to fund for the G35 project on this channel but hope to get another Tacoma again as I love these trucks. Maybe an X-Runner next time! Here's the G35 project playlist if you are interested --> bit.ly/3pS08Ta

[@pierreprevost5557]

@@FirstTimersChannel omg we are way to alike. I just quit look8ng for a g35 because i have my Husky and she's better suited for a taco. I have a giant chev atm and its 160 bucks to fill and i get like 600 km a tank. So i want it gone. To expensive to fuel. Been trying to find a nice g35 for yeara. But they are either asking too much or they are just run down and abused!. U have a g35 channel?

[@FirstTimersChannel]

@@pierreprevost5557 Lol! Yeah it took us a while to find a decent G35 that I would be happy with. Prices varied like how you experienced but finally found one. In the previous post the link I sent is the G35 I bought. It's the playlist created on this channel. Here's the link again --> bit.ly/3pS08Ta The "Project Cars Unveiling" episode is the day we picked it up. But yeah $160 to fill up a tank is crazy!

[@gabo7904]

Read the instructions!

[@FirstTimersChannel]

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[@sammyquick793]

I recently bought a 2009 Tacoma with a stick and I am planning on doing a similar upgrade from Crutchfield soon. I gotta get Apple Carplay to enter the future😂

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Nice! Absolutely love the Tacoma. Yes must catch up to the times like I did 🤣

[@nathanielsolomon8608]

you guys videos tutorial is awesome than other videos that I saw keep it up new subscriber

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Appreciate the support Nathaniel! Glad you liked the video! 👍

[@nathanielsolomon8608]

@@FirstTimersChannel no problem bro I was wondering how much is spend on it, I have 2006 Tacoma will it work

[@FirstTimersChannel]

@@nathanielsolomon8608 Yes this entire kit should work with your year Tacoma. The kit works for all 2nd generation Tacoma which goes from 2005-2015.

[@nathanielsolomon8608]

@@FirstTimersChannel Thanks bro what about the wire which one should i buy there are 3 diffrent of them

[@nathanielsolomon8608]

@@FirstTimersChannel but a backup camera is not included

[@elfpimp1]

It took me three years to save enough cash from my Handyman service to buy a used 07 Tacoma. 🌮.. Soon I'll have enough to upgrade to a radio like yours and a backup camera.. 😁👍

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Good ol' trusty Tacoma's! They go for a higher price and have great resale value. My 09 Tacoma came with a backup camera, yours doesn't have one? It shows up on the rear view mirror, that's why I didn't change it to the in dash screen.

[@elfpimp1]

@@FirstTimersChannel Sadly, no, lol.. One would think a TRD Sport would, right??

[@FirstTimersChannel]

@@elfpimp1 Oh shucks! It's okay, it shouldn't be that hard to run one to the tailgate or rear license plate frame area.

[@Moov_me_brightly]

Video starts at 6:26

[@georgeryan7615]

Have a 2010 double cab did some mods head unit speakers brakes upgrade dual exhaust love my taco

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Thanks for your comment! I love the 2nd gen Tacomas especially the X-Runner! My only gripe is with the 4cyl lol. Wish I went with the V6 instead but being a 5spd makes up for it. 🤣

[@badkatrising3918]

Thank you for posting this. I am paying somebody to do mine after watching this

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Lol the only reason why it seems overwhelming in this episode is because I didn't opt for the ready harness kit from Crutchfield. The ready harness requires maybe 2-3 wires to solder and that's it. The rest is plug and play. But if you are uncomfortable with that kind of stuff, hiring a professional is your best bet! Thanks for commenting!

[@badkatrising3918]

@@FirstTimersChannel I will. Hate when I work on something all day and can’t get it done due to wrong parts. If I had more time off it would be different. Thanks for posting the video. I like your channel

[@djsteviedoes8580]

totally showed me how to pull mine apart(the dash). thanks guys

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Cheers! Glad this episode helped you out. 👍

[@nathanielsolomon8608]

hey buddy does this thing work on 2006 Tacoma

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Hello and thanks for commenting! I would assume this would work on the 2006 since the 2nd gen Tacoma's went from 2005-2015. You may not have the reverse camera equipped on yours though. The rear view camera screen placed in the rear view mirror. That's the only reason why I didn't hook it up to the Alpine screen.

[@jamesbabineau9767]

Xm radio antenna?

[@FirstTimersChannel]

It doesn't have XM radio but since it is android auto/apple carplay you wouldn't need XM radio.

[@bagsjr1]

Fantastic and really helpful

[@FirstTimersChannel]

We're happy you enjoyed this episode! Thank you for commenting.

[@prickelypear9122]

Can anyone link where I could find a pre wired harness for a 2008 Tacoma

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Try Crutchfield.com

[@pacific808]

Something I wanna do to my ‘08 Tacoma

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Well worth it!

[@elfathergorila]

What do the tree plugs on the back of the stereo do

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Not exactly sure which part of the video you are looking at but behind the Alpine stereo there is a USB port for Android Auto integration, mic, steering wheel controls, camera, antenna, and stereo harness plug.

[@elfathergorila]

@@FirstTimersChannel on the back of the oem stereo you pulled off 3 plugs, the new harness only plugs onto 2 of them

[@FirstTimersChannel]

@@elfathergorila Ah, I'm afraid I don't know exactly what they all do but I'm assuming, one connector goes to the steering wheel controls, one to the hazard/clock, antenna, one to power on the stereo and I'm guessing the other is for the cd player or illumination control. Again I'm only guessing as I just followed the instructions on what I needed to use with the harness provided by Crutchfield.

[@elfathergorila]

@@FirstTimersChannel no problem thank you sir 🙏🏽

[@FirstTimersChannel]

@@elfathergorila Sure thing! Hope that helped!

[@angelmanza7055]

That car alarm, KZbin gold 😂😂

[@FirstTimersChannel]

The timing of that alarm was perfect lol

[@sergiomollinedo4366]

Can you send me the link from the harnes please

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Link is in the description under "PAC RP4.2-TY11" 👍

[@michaelgonzales3978]

did he ever get his phone?

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Lol yup. We originally thought the Note 4 would be able to connect via BT for Android Auto but it wouldn't so he ended up getting a Google Pixel 2 🤣

[@JRSLASH]

I like the aftermarket dash panel, which one is it? I like that it keeps the texture of the original one and the silver trim insert around the head unit looks really nice. I'm trying to do the same thing to my 2010

[@JRSLASH]

nvm ._. i read the green sticker on the bag

[@FirstTimersChannel]

@@JRSLASH That reminds me! We need to add links to where we bought the items! Thanks!

[@alroiii1]

@@FirstTimersChannel Thanks for adding the description.

[@TheMbd0001]

So? How did it sound?

[@FirstTimersChannel]

The Alpine headunit really brought the speakers to life! I'm talking about crisp sound from clearer sounding treble. That was the most noticeable to me. The bass didn't change much though. If you wanted more bass, I would change the speakers, get an amp and a woofer. I'm sure any brand headunit would do the trick too but I just like Alpine. This same unit is now in my G35. Video here ----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZyzaoF4rqprmLM

[@DARBADARBZ]

how do you connect to the parking brake wire? 🙏

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Hi and thanks for commenting! To answer your question, we used an Alpine parking brake bypass resistor. You can find the link to the product in the description field. When you order, it should come with instructions on which wires to connect them to. Here is the link just in case => MicroBypass Parking Brake Override Bypass for Alpine --- amzn.to/2UcGMNo

[@beardarazs9522]

What 2009 Toyota Tacoma trim is that because every 09 I have seen has a touch screen in it?

[@FirstTimersChannel]

This is the base model PreRunner SR5 with the extra cab and 6ft bed. It came with the reverse camera in the rear view mirror but I don't think any models of this year came with a touch screen stereo from the factory.

[@justink7269]

You only showed the easy stuff. I wanted to see the wiring!

[@FirstTimersChannel]

We just soldered like for like wires from the supplied Alpine harness with the harness that goes to the truck in the Crutchfield kit. That part was easy but long and tedious so we decided to time lapse it. The only reason why we had trouble on day 1 was a fuse burnt out. Once the fuse was replaced, it powered right up. With the wiring schematic that comes with the kit, it's really not that hard.

[@shawnletemplier9088]

You unplugged 4 plugs you plugged in one how many plugs did you have to do next to with the soldering were there any plugs that you did not have to connect

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Sorry for the late response. Had a long day working on one of our other project cars today. We'll have an answer to your question tomorrow.

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Shawn, I'm assuming you have the same PAC RP4.2-TY11 that we used so to answer your question, yes there are plugs that are not used. The truck doesn't have a stock amplifier so we used "Combination 1" from the PAC manual for Vehicle Connector 3,4 & 5. This is for years 2004-2013 Tacoma's NON-AMPLIFIED. Hope this answers your question.

[@shawnletemplier9088]

Ok that answered it than you very much

[@landonallen6462]

2009 Tacoma, only getting sound through front tweeters, any ideas?

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Hey there and thanks for commenting. To be honest it's kind of hard to help you as I can't see the wiring job that was done but if speakers aren't working, I would always check the wiring. Make sure you have the proper wires connected to each other. Usually the speaker wires are gray, gray w/black stripe (-), purple, purple w/black stripe (-), green, green w/black stripe (-) and white, white w/black stripe (-).

[@landonallen6462]

@@FirstTimersChannel thank you!

[@richiesun9676]

My double din isn't flush in my Tacoma either. I can't push the buttons on the bottom well. Drives me mad.

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Darn. Didn't think about that when I got this headunit. It's all touch screen so I guess I got lucky.

[@XSTUTCHX]

Where/how did you ground the stereo?

[@FirstTimersChannel]

When all wires are connected, the stereo grounds to the frame where it sits. The sections you screw down are metal for grounding the stereo.

[@240franklin5]

are those headlights new if so where did u get them?

[@FirstTimersChannel]

No they are the stock headlights. They look new from a distance but some fading on top.

[@landonallen6462]

Were you able to keep steering wheel controls with the upgrade?

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Yup! When the stereo was installed you can see me testing switching channels and volume using the steering wheel.

[@arielcruztorres1962]

What is the measure of the trim for inner? And the touch radio I have a Tacoma 2005? Thanks...

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Hi there and thanks for your comment! I'm assuming you are talking about the hole for the screen which is 7in. Let me know if that helps!

[@kodybuchenroth532]

where did you get the wiring diagram for truck wires?

[@FirstTimersChannel]

It came with the kit. PAC RP4.2-TY11 --- amzn.to/3blXOPP​ ---Wiring Harness, Steering Wheel Control, Radio Replacement Module. You will need to splice/connect the like color wires (ex. speakers, amp, + pwr, - grnd, etc) to the harness that plugs into the headunit. Hope that helps!

[@bean2636]

Which wiring harness do you guys recommend so I won't have to solder it

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Are you purchasing the kit through Crutchfield? During the checkout process you'll get a pop up showing suggestions for "Additional accessories" that were purchased along with the kit by other consumers. I do recall it stating that even with that kit, some soldering is still required but definitely a lot less.

[@FirstTimersChannel]

@@bean2636 That looks right. I can't really say as we aren't professionals but it does show that harness will fit a 1987- 2007 Toyota Tacoma. Doesn't look like you'll be retaining the steering wheel controls though.

[@bean2636]

@@FirstTimersChannel did you guys hook up the reverse camera to the stereo? I'm hoping I can get that done itll be much better on the stereo rather than that tiny screen

[@FirstTimersChannel]

@@bean2636 No not yet. The small screen didn't bother me however I did find a youtube video showing how you can wire it to the stereo. I'd like to try this one day. Check it out and let us know how it goes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJKyeZR_lt2pZ6s

[@masonmillsap]

Do the buttons on the steering wheel work with this stereo?

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Indeed they do. You can see the switching of the stations and volume being changed without touching the screen. This stereo doesn't come with a remote.

[@masonmillsap]

@@FirstTimersChannel awesome! Thanks!

[@FirstTimersChannel]

No problem!

[@arielcruztorres1962]

Great 👍🏼 I have a Tacoma 2005 where can I get this one? Thanks 🙏

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Are you referring to the Alpine stereo? The stereo and rest of the kit were purchased from www.Crutchfield.com

[@bradymyers9710]

You guys are stoned lol

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Nah, just us being weird lol

[@Moov_me_brightly]

Goddamn y'all talk too much

[@FirstTimersChannel]

🤣 This was one of our first videos, just having fun with it. No scripts or a plan, just record and have fun lol. Sorry about that but our later videos are better.

[@beardarazs9522]

Why did you buy a Alpine Stereo? and not a Pioneer Stereo that has Android Auto and there cheaper and much better.

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Simply because I've always liked Alpine stereos.

[@uno3863]

Manual tacos, the best way to go 👍

[@FirstTimersChannel]

Agreed! Granted this is a 4cyl so I feel it's the best way to utilize the power it has.

[@badkatrising3918]

I’ve had 19 bolt action yotas. They are the best.

[@ethanlane8304]

Running into an issue with no power, do you recall the fuse size and location?

[@FirstTimersChannel]

There is a 10amp fuse located in the driver side fuse block in the engine compartment right behind the battery. Should be labeled Radio 1. If you have a stock amp there might be two fuses in that fuse block Radio 1 and Radio 2.