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What features are lost replacing OEM stereo with aftermarket?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Keith Elkin, Apr 11, 2013.

  1. Keith Elkin

    Keith Elkin Member

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    I'm picking up a 2013 Prius Persona tonight and was wondering...

    I have a Pioneer aftermarket stereo with lifetime XM subscription on it which I'm very happy with, I'm not sure if I'm going to but I may consider replacing the OEM stereo with my aftermarket.. especially so I don't have to pay for a SiriusXM subscription that I already have a lifetime sub of. (It doesn't appear you can transfer a lifetime subscription to an OEM radio)

    If I replace the OEM stereo, will I lose any of the functionality of the car's controls? I know on some cars the trip computer, performance monitors, health status, etc.. is integrated into the OEM stereo and you lose that functionality and sometimes even the built in screen when you remove the OEM stereo...
    -Keith
     
    #1 Keith Elkin, Apr 11, 2013
  2. jdenenberg

    jdenenberg EE Professor

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    On my 2004 Prius The controls from the Prius MFD were lost as were the audio controls via the steering wheel (although these can be enabled by installing a 3rd party smart interface)

    JeffD
     
    #2 jdenenberg, Apr 11, 2013
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    My main concern was that you lose your vehicle systems set up controls. Things like toggling your Vehicle Customization controls would be lost. No more toggling things like DLR's, headlamp timer, auto door lock, etc.
     
    #3 BZzap!, Apr 11, 2013
  4. Keith Elkin

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    I just realized I posted this in the wrong forum, sorry. I have another question but I'll post it in the correct place.
     
    #4 Keith Elkin, Apr 17, 2013
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