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Upgrading OEM Stereo from 51830 to 51824

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by z686, Mar 23, 2015.

  1. z686

    z686 Junior Member

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    I had a quick question, hoping somebody knows the answer...

    I have a 2006 Prius, base model with 51830 stereo (no aux or mp3 capabilities). I purchased the 51824 on ebay for $60 so I could enjoy AUX & MP3 feature... now I am just waiting for it to arrive. In the meantime, I just realized I have no idea which cable I need to purchase so I can run an AUX wire.

    Does such a cable exist?
    Do I have to make it myself?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 z686, Mar 23, 2015
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    #2 frodoz737, Mar 23, 2015
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    Thanks for the reply, however I couldn't find any info about the wiring.

    I need to rig/purchase a wire that connects from the rear of the stereo headunit on one end, and then a female 3.5 jack on the opposite end (which is where I will use a male-to-male 3.5 cable to hookup my phone).

    I just don't know what this magical wire looks like, or where to get it...
     
    #3 z686, Mar 23, 2015
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    Check with your local Stereo Installer. Also in the Gen II forums there are people that did aftermarket installations that might know the answer. Google is coming up with a lot of hits on this.
     
    #4 frodoz737, Mar 23, 2015
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    Ok, well if anyone who has actually done the upgrade could chime in, that would be greatly appreciated :)
     
    #5 z686, Mar 23, 2015
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    Apparently I am not cool enough yet to post links, but if you search
    Adding a free Aux in to a 2007 Prius | Coreforge it will take you to directions on what pins you need to use on the 51824 head unit
     
    #6 Alan Parsons, Apr 13, 2015
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    I thought all 2006 had the aux jack inside the center console...?
     
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