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Going to replace stock radio

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by doogster, Mar 19, 2012.

  1. doogster

    doogster Junior Member

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    OK... I have a 2008 prius with the base radio.

    I would like to add both Bluetooth and Satellite radio to the car - but its just too much money to buy the individual adapters to do so.... whereas I can buy a Pioneer single DIN radio for $149 that includes bluetooth and for another $29 I can add the sat radio and for $65 I got the steering wheel interface for those controls to work.

    Is there ANYTHING I need to be made aware of before I go pulling the unit out and replacing it with the new Pioneer radio?

    I read somewhere something about a resistor that needs to be installed so that the climate controls still work with the touchscreen? Is this true? Anything else?
     
    #1 doogster, Mar 19, 2012
  2. jdenenberg

    jdenenberg EE Professor

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    You will buy the correct bezel and cable adapter to fit the new radio in your Prius. Mine (for a pioneer 33HD) came with the installation instructions including the resistor (yes it is necessary). I skimped and left out the controls adapter since I had a local stereo shop do the installation.

    JeffD
     
    #2 jdenenberg, Mar 19, 2012
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