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A few pics of inexpensive stereo upgrade

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by revhigh, Mar 23, 2011.

  1. revhigh

    revhigh MPG Enthusiast

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    Here's a few pics of my upgrade. I specifically stuck with a single DIN so my scanguage would have a place to reside. Amp is under passenger seat, and wires and microphone have not yet been secured, as well as getting rid of the white velcro under the scanguage. I love the way it came out ... cost me about $350 total including 4 new door speakers.

    Originally discussed in thread below.

    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...ck-cheap-speaker-sound-deadening-upgrade.html

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    revhigh did you wire into the factory wiring or use new speaker wire to hook up the aftermarket speakers?
     
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    I used the factory wiring, so I went from the amp's output to the wiring harness that crutchfield provided, which plugged into the factory wiring harness. Had it been a very high powered amp, and if I typically listened at very high volume, I would have run new wires to the speakers. Since it's only 50 watts per channel I decided that the factory 18 guage wires would be OK.

    It was actually a pretty nice install ... once you removed all the trim and the front seat ... took me about a total of about 4 hours for the head unit, scan guage, and amp, and I didn't cut any corners at all. I've seen some work that supposed 'stereo shops' do, and that's why I did it myself.

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    this sounds like more of what i'd like to do. i want to keep my rosen navigation, use factory wiring, change the speakers, and amp, but not have to splice anything.

    do you have a link to the harness that crutchfield provided you? i would definitely like to see it
     
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    The 4 parameters that you see in the pic for now ! :D

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    Is the "AVG" for average speed? Isn't that displayed on the HSI? Does the Prius display oil temp on the SG?
     
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    AVG is average miles per gallon ... it's at dashes now because I was sitting still in my driveway !

    I don't think it does oil temp (water temp is good enough) ,,, that's why I have FWT or farenheit water temp. It may be one of the customizable parameters, but I haven't messed around with them yet.

    I also have gallons per hour and RPM's which to me is VERY useful as you can tell exactly when the engine is totally off, as well as get a feel for the gallons per hour usage at a given RPM's.

    I REALLY love the scanguage.

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    I really enjoyed the SG in the FJ. Where is the OBII plug located in the Prius?
     
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    OBDII port is located under steering collumn.
     
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    Nice install, is that a Clarion HU?

    I really like the single DIN with the SG below it. I can't seem to find anywhere decent to put my SG and still be able to hide the wire. Right below the stereo looks like a perfectly good place, and looks great.
     
    #12 Judas Prius, Jun 3, 2011
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