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can a radio be changed from a pruis v without nav or satellite to add it?

Discussion in 'Prius v Accessories and Modifications' started by jtuchol, Apr 3, 2014.

  1. jtuchol

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    I just bought a 2013 v last year it does not have navigation or satellite radio can it just be changed out from one from a salvage yard?
     
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    Why in the world, given the issues with Entune and the factory supplied navigation, would you want one?

    You would have to install the antennas, which means major removal, wiring and removal of the headliner and other trim parts. I do NOT know, if the wiring or the steering wheel needs to be upgraded.
     
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    ok, what about sat. radio?
     
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    You'd be much better off with an aftermarket sat radio unit connected to the USB input.

    I haven't researched it, but there may be some that will list the stations and the songs on the car's OEM display.
     
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    I will look in to it. thanks
     
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    USB is mass storage input. I don't think you can connect any audio source to the USB.
     
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    It depends on how the audio signal form the aftermarket sat radio receiver output's its signal. You need to find one that outputs in USB with program data.
     
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    You can also use this direct adapter;



    I don't think that the OEM radio is SiriusXM ready, but if it is, you can use this adapter.

     
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    it is not from what I been searching in the owners manual& radio controls, I found nothing about sat. radio that's why I am trying to figure out the best way to go with out a bunch of stuff hanging off my dash, we have a lexus 400h with add on surius on it it's ok, but if I could do something that looks good I'am all for it.
     
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    The cleaner option you are looking for is through the use of the adapter that would connect through your aux connection. I believe it can be done from behind the panel. I think that gets you the data display on the OEM unit. That route is the more expensive route. The other route is buying the external sat module that would plug into the aux port visible from the front panel. You dont get the data on the OEM display but the portable version allows you to take it out of the car and use in the house with a wifi connection. In both cases the antenna can be installed inside the vehicle in the front center of the dash. Good luck.
     
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    These people sell a GPS integration kit for the Prius v two (and other make/models): Prius V 2012-2013 -

    From what I've read, it is a daughterboard that has to be installed inside the head unit. It is activated by pressing the mute button for a few seconds. Don't know if/how turn by turn navigation integrates with the system. The only part visible would be the GPS antenna. Although I installed a navigation receiver in my previous car (2008 Mazda 3) and the GPS antenna worked just fine installed on top of the radio, inside the dash.

    Regarding Sat radio, I prefer to stream from my phone. :)
     
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    ok, I will check it out. thanks.
     
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    any link to this?