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Head unit upgrade

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Muiz, Aug 13, 2014.

  1. Muiz

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    Am in Ireland , just bought 2010 T4 (equivalent to II or III for 2010 in US), trying to upgrade head unit to get sat nav and reversing camera, found a unit from scrap prius 2012, the electrician think it will fit easily, is that true or I need to get something like Pioneer?, more have no control botton on steering wheel can any thing be done about that? ( I have very limited experience with cars so excuse my basic questions)
     
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    Would it be easier just to pu Head unit from 3rd generation Prius to replace my 2010 Prius head unit which has no sat nav, reverse camera, blutooth, and most annoyingly one CD at atime), any one please
     
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    You would have to be a little more descriptive. The 2010 model II and model III non-nav sound systems in the the US are very different. Do your back doors have a small speaker on the upper trim in addition to the lower panel speaker. Also look under the front seats to see if there is an amplifier. These would tell us if you have the base radio or the JBL upgrade, as it is in the US anyway, to better help answer you question.
     
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    Thanks Frodoz737, just had a look, couldnt see speakers on back door upper trim nor an amplifier, think its just base radio. here are some picture of my car might help. photo 1.JPG photo 1.JPG photo 2.JPG
     

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    I believe, the US 2012 head units had a minor/major change and are not an exact fit for the prior models. No telling what the European models have.
     
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    My US 2010 Prius II came with the base radio. Without knowing all the details, this likely is our equivalent of what you have based on description and photos. Do not install any other Toyota Prius factory upgrade radio as they are all junk. The 2012 NAV unit you mentioned (SAT and camera plug-in capable) will not "directly" interface, plus the amp that it requires is junk just like the speakers. Your Electrician could do a modified install with "all the parts" taken from the donor car and the proper wiring diagrams, but the return would be disappointing. To keep it simple I would recommend just upgrading your base system with an after-market NAV-HU and better speakers if that's what you want. SAT, cameras and steering wheel control interface are easily done with the right unit. I went all out with my linked install, and that might not be what you had in mine, but it may give you some ideas and options. Hope that helps.

    frodoz Stereo Upgrade | PriusChat
     
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    Thank you very much this really informative