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2020 Head Unit in 2019 LE

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by habs247, Oct 18, 2019.

  1. habs247

    habs247 New Member

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    Hi there - excited to join the club, pulled the trigger and literally just bought a 2019 LE.

    I wasn’t able to justify the cost increase for a 2020 LE - but would really love CarPlay.

    Has anyone with a 2019 considered putting in a 2020 head unit in the car? Would it be a fairly straightforward install?

    If 3rd party would be recommended instead, which functions would I lose (I’ve read that there are solutions for retaining the backup camera at the very least).
    Thanks in advance!
     
    #1 habs247, Oct 18, 2019
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome!

    iirc, toyota may be offering an upgrade. try searching the prime audio forum for more info
     
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  3. Mattheww

    Mattheww Junior Member

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    I put the Alpine Halo 9 in my 2017 Prius. I lost the following settings:
    Headlamps-On Sensitivity
    Headlamps Auto-Off Timer
    Daytime Running Lights
    Interior Lights Off Timer
    Auto A/C Mode
    Auto Relock Timer
    Lock/Unlock Feedback-Lights
    Lock/Unlock Feeback-Tone
    Automatic Door Lock
    Automatic Door Unlock
    Remote 2-Press Unlock
    Wireless Lock when Door Opened
    Select Doors to Unlock

    These are all settings I feel like I never need to change, so I set them to my preference before I had the aftermarket stereo installed. I have some pictures in this thread: Gen4 Prius with Alpine Halo9 ILX-F309 | PriusChat
     
    #3 Mattheww, Oct 19, 2019
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  4. Elektroingenieur

    Elektroingenieur Senior Member

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    I don’t think so; see my previous posting.
     
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  5. habs247

    habs247 New Member

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    Very helpful, thank you everyone. I’m really quite excited about the journey. We’re debating getting a second one as we’re pretty smitten so far.
     
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  6. jdenenberg

    jdenenberg EE Professor

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    I have a 2020 AWDe LE and just replaced the stock stereo with a Kenwood DDS57S to get Android Auto (USB connected, not Bluetooth) and a CD player (it plays DVDs too). The Kenwood also supports Apple Car Play (which I don't use), a rear view camera, hands-free Bluetooth phone and the steering wheel controls mostly work (with an extra interface). It cost $1000 for this stereo with a professional installation (about 3 hours elapsed time).

    If any are interested, I removed my factory radio unit which works perfectly and has no noticeable cosmetic flaws PM me if interested.

    JeffD
     
    #6 jdenenberg, Oct 20, 2022
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