Toyota stereo - will it fit?

Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 23, 2010 at 21:33
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Hi, can anyone please tell me if a stereo out of a 120s GXL Prado/100 series GXL cruiser (6 stack with BT car kit) will fit into a 2008 Cruiser GX Ute? Will the cables simply plug in? Thanks in advance!
JD
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Reply By: Member - Christopher P (NSW) - Tuesday, Mar 23, 2010 at 22:20

Tuesday, Mar 23, 2010 at 22:20
mate the best way would be to go and ask the audio guys at the local car audio place.

The other way would be to spend the time and test fit everything and if it looks like it will the go for it.

The only problems i see is, 1) is the unit a double din, ( a single din is a small stereo, whilst a double din is like a radio and cd player in one unit).

2) the adapter plug that connects everything up, most people butcher this to make it work, with a test light and a "AA" battery with wires either soldered or taped, using the test light to find power, using battery to find the speakers, word of warning DO NOT LEAVE SPEAKER WITH CONTINOUS POWER, as you will blow the speaker. just strike the plug you should hear a some sound when you do. you can check this briefly by looking at the back of the units and comparing connectors.

3 is your antenna power or manual. if so them you need to work out which wire it is.

4 you need to differentiate between connstant power (battery Back up) and ACC power (when you turn on the ignition).

5 most of the time you can buy and adapter from an audion shop, you walk in and tell them the make and model of vehicle (most for the brand name units, but you might get lucky)

6 have you got a spare day or so to do this job in????

if your in newcastle nsw, would be able to help? I'llbe in qld in a couple of weeks???

Good luck and i hope i have answered all of your questions!

Cheers
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Reply By: prado4x4 - Wednesday, Mar 24, 2010 at 10:37

Wednesday, Mar 24, 2010 at 10:37
I don't believe it will fit.

From memory, the 2008 Ute still has the steel (non-airbag) dash. If this is the case it has a slot for a standard double-din stereo which is 180mm x 100mm.

The 120 series Prado (and many other 'newish' Toyotas - including the airbag fitted utes) have has a slightly larger stereo size of 200mm x 100mm.

John
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