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JBL system on LTD 4 WDrive Highlander
I want to replace the Toyota radio that works with a JBL system. Will a 3rd party radio such as Kenwood work with the JBL amp?
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There are many you tube videos on installing, search for highlander radio installation.
I couldnt be happier with the Pioneer; bluetooth works great with the mike velcro'd above the instrument cluster to the bottom of the sun shade. Aside from the BT, love the SD card slot, external audio jack and USB port.
Didnt want the Nav adapter for reasons I posted in the MODIFICAtions THREAD ON THIS FORUM 10/23/10.
The Crutchfield harness came with plugs for the PREAMP OUTPUTS which the radio must have to feed the JBL amp. Go for high voltage ones; they come from 1 - 4 volts various manufacturers. 2 or greater should do; the Pioneers have 4 volts. Makes install much easier.
I did NOT get the harness to use the pathetic steering wheel radio controls. I always hit them by mistake and am happy to have them dead. The adapter for that seemed very troublesome after reading user reviews. It must be programmed, and the variety of controls on the wheel just arent worth it.
To watch videos on the radio, it has to be wired into the parking brake circuit. Another complication which i avoided by purchasing a "brake bypass" for the Pioneer on the 'bay auction site for $12. Works great but I honestly dont play videos. Its more a show off thing.
Lloken
I did one part of the project each day. Didn't feel rushed and made it more "fun".