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Prius C Aftermarket Stereo

Discussion in 'Prius c Audio and Electronics' started by Wharfe, Apr 20, 2012.

  1. ROLOPR

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    I have the same situation, and afraid to pull down the map light completily and broken a clip, what I do was remove the map light cover and with a pair of bicycle tire removal placed at the edge of the clip and put back the mic.
     
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    I see that is in the left side that look not aligned at all.

    Now let me ask you some questions:
    1. Do you keep the USB/3.5 mic on the glove area using the aftermarket radio and the Axxess Ax-toyusb? or what do you do finally?
    2. What mic finally do you use?
     
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    The map light will snap right back in if you pull it down. I had to pull the map light down, reach up above the microphone and push it back together. Then I just snapped the map light back up. All is well.
     
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    I my toyusb cable hasn't arrived yet so I can't confirm that it works.

    Also the 3.5mm head phone port requires some wire splicing, I haven't done that either.

    I haven't decided what I want to do with the mic yet. I'll figure that out next week
     
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    Just to let all know that Kenwood release for 2013 Navi Double dins with new features mentioned below:
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    Interesting that now have Voice Control using Siri.
    And with dual camera?, Wifi????

    I know something was telling me hold it for later the Navi installation je,je
     
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    My items so far for the Aftermarket HU replacement :)

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    Still missing some wiring and The HU , I go with the DNX690HD (2013)
     
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    Any update?
     
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    Got mine in the mail too, looks the same as yours. I haven't tried it yet!! Hmm... I could try it when I get home from work tonight and update here.

    Also in your picture, it looks like you have two different face adapter plate kits?? I used the one in the bottom of your picture.
     
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    Bad news. The TOY-usb cable doesn't fit anything in the dash on the prius C. Here are the pictures I took:

    This one is of the TOY-usb cable, next to the factory cable that plugs into the actual usb jack that is above the glove box.

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    Here is a picture of the usb end that we see from the outside of the dash, I pulled it out.

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    This is a picture of the backside of the external facing usb factory port. This is where the cable from the first picture was unplugged.

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    This is a picture of what I think is the factory USB cable that plugs into the HU. The TOY-usb adapter does not fit this, or any of the other connections.

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    and there is a 3rd plate thanks to Philipt99 post:

    TA2114B | by Scosche

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    Wait wait, the one I have look similar to the 4th photo you posted:

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    but you have the TOYUSB-2 I have the TOYUSB-1 that the connector is different.
     
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    In 2013 Metra Catalog I found this - Axxess AX-USB-35EXT:

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    Sorry for the quality since I take it from PC, If this can replace the OEM one I go with that better.
     
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    Vdefender - I get a email from Metra, and the rep. indicate that the AX-TOYUSB-1 (the one I have) works for the USB/3.5mm H.J.

    Now in addition, and for those that plan to install the Axxess ASWC Steering Wheel control, there is a SWC add-on harness w/RCA for Toyota with 28 pin connector (AX-TOY28SWC) - Still need the ASWC. What it does is simply plug and play to the ASWC and the 28-pin Steering wheel plug, so NO CUTTING AND/OR SPLICING cables needed.

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    Metra not have anything yet for the OEM Mic.
    Now my question is if the mic cables are in the 28-pin, someone can tell me where is located pinwise?
     
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    Yep, that all looks good. Apparently I purchased the wrong usb cable, and the wrong ASWC steering wheel plug and play. So I ended up having to cut my steeringwheel control wires out of the wiring harness.

    I will have to get the TOYUSB-1 ordered then.

    Thanks!
     
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    Can you do me a favor? can you tell me where in the 28-pin is the mic wiring located?? (ex. pinX - color wired)
     
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    I found this from a Camry 2012 Hybrid, and that exactly what I need the same thing from the Prius C.
    According to a webpage the Camry and the Prius is the same.
    Anyone know if this is the same pin configuration????

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    Are you looking for a single o double din?
     
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    I was planning on upgrading my speakers soon... What are good suggestions? Looking to spend around $200-$260ish for a set of two.

    Also read a few threads saying people's speakers are getting wet? What exactly do you do to prevent this? I need someone to dumb it down for me if possible. Thanks :)
     
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    Not much you can do... I've thought of maybe baffles but they also change the sound. I thought the wetness was causing some drivers side sound cutting out issues but turns out it was my previous head unit. I had a double din JVC previously and just swapped to a pioneer AVH-3500bhs and the problem went away, so I haven't bothered about it since. Very nice HU that pioneer, very pleased. For my front speakers I believe I went with some infinity reference components. Sound great.