likely a stupid question, but I'll ask..

rockota · 03-17-2008, 03:59 PM

1996 T100 has a Pioneer Head Unit. Don't really like it.
I have a Toyota Head Unit from an 02 4Runner. Hey - it was free.

I honestly prefer the larger buttons, etc, so I want to make the swap.

But the wiring harness is different. Anyone ever made a pigtail or done a swap like this?

fastkevman · 03-17-2008, 04:36 PM

I did a similar swap years ago in a Corolla.....google the Toyota wiring schematics for the vehicle the stereo came from and your truck and you should easily be able to match them up.
I soldered the connections on my swap but, you could use crimped terminals to make your connections.
Good Luck!

wjwerdna · 03-17-2008, 04:40 PM

Disclaimer, this is coming from knowledge of a '99 but should apply:

wiring harness I think is the same, problem is, you need the factory amp from the 02 as well, the radio will connect to the amp, the amp will have the same plugs to the truck itself............

***waskillywabbit*** · 03-17-2008, 08:22 PM

Go ask on Pirate.

rockota · 03-18-2008, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

Go ask on Pirate.

All over that!

Greg_Canada · 03-18-2008, 10:56 AM

Dont snip anything. You need the factory amp from the 4runner you got it from. It wont do anything without it.

rockota · 03-18-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg_Canada

Dont snip anything. You need the factory amp from the 4runner you got it from. It wont do anything without it.

definitely not going to snip... but don't have access to the 4Runner either. Got it from a forum member well over a year ago.

JAvendan · 03-18-2008, 12:52 PM

i installed my wife's stock head unit from her 2000 4runner into my 88 4runner.

i had read that the pin outs where different - but weren't. at least, not for me.

the 2000's wire harness had an additional lead (blue, i think) where the 88's harness only had one.

you will need that factory amp!

everything works great and even illuminates when the lights are turned on.

and don't forget to plug the antenna lead/wire in - unit won't turn on without it.

just need to replace the 4" stockers now

joel

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rockota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 742	likely a stupid question, but I'll ask.. 1996 T100 has a Pioneer Head Unit. Don't really like it. I have a Toyota Head Unit from an 02 4Runner. Hey - it was free. I honestly prefer the larger buttons, etc, so I want to make the swap. But the wiring harness is different. Anyone ever made a pigtail or done a swap like this?

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wjwerdna Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montague, MI Posts: 1,856	*Disclaimer, this is coming from knowledge of a '99 but should apply:* wiring harness I think is the same, problem is, you need the factory amp from the 02 as well, the radio will connect to the amp, the amp will have the same plugs to the truck itself............ __________________ Andrew J W = WJwerdnA '99 4Runner SR5 - Pioneer MP3/IPod w/Infinity all around - lifted 2.5-3in susp. - 33's to fill the gap - sliders - ISR & Deckplate, yada yada - Satoshi - AIM:wjwerdna YotaTech Profile Custom Bumper Link for sale: "six-spoke" stock alloys, PM if interested :) ... also, stock running boards, pm offer, and stock panhard bar, great for mod'ing longer for lift adjustment

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Greg_Canada Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 757	Dont snip anything. You need the factory amp from the 4runner you got it from. It wont do anything without it. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1147271/1 My 1989 Toyota 4runner

03-18-2008, 12:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
JAvendan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 32	i installed my wife's stock head unit from her 2000 4runner into my 88 4runner. i had read that the pin outs where different - but weren't. at least, not for me. the 2000's wire harness had an additional lead (blue, i think) where the 88's harness only had one. you will need that factory amp! everything works great and even illuminates when the lights are turned on. and don't forget to plug the antenna lead/wire in - unit won't turn on without it. just need to replace the 4" stockers now joel __________________ '88 4Runner 5-speed 22re rebuilt top to bottom May '07 Downey intake and header with custom 2.5" exhaust

03-17-2008, 04:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
fastkevman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 522	I did a similar swap years ago in a Corolla.....google the Toyota wiring schematics for the vehicle the stereo came from and your truck and you should easily be able to match them up. I soldered the connections on my swap but, you could use crimped terminals to make your connections. Good Luck!

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