Hilux Surf overhead console installed in 3rd Gen

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Apr 18, 2006 | 09:40 AM

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??? Those first two pics up there _are_ in my rig.

Ok busted, time for more coffee.

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Apr 18, 2006 | 09:56 AM

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great, now i gotta get one of these

my girlfriend like to point out that HER matrix has the outside temp and my 4runner doesn't....THINK AGAIN TOOTS! (after i get this)

Apr 18, 2006 | 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner

Ok busted, time for more coffee.

!

Here's the telltale sign: (click as usual)

Look close at the white thing through the lower right of the windshield. That's Tuck Zedo, he's a penguin, the official greeter to the homestead.

May 16, 2006 | 04:05 PM

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*not to hijack, just me thinking outloud*

Subaru offers a *very* similar unit in their Foresters....Almost looks din-sized...AND it's in *F

http://www.cars101.com/foresterguage1.JPG

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May 16, 2006 | 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gapguy

*not to hijack, just me thinking outloud*

Subaru offers a *very* similar unit in their Foresters....Almost looks din-sized...AND it's in *F

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83908

your link is screwing with my head

May 16, 2006 | 04:12 PM

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your link is screwing with my head

OMG! It's a circular reference!

THE END IS NEAR!!! IT'S A BLACK HOLE!!! RUN! RUN! RUN!

(neil, you posted a link back to this thread!

)

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May 16, 2006 | 04:15 PM

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I found a small pic:

VERY interesting... I'd say that it's definitely sourced from the same mfg.

okay... I have to at least find out what the "spare" switchpad in there controls.

More info...

$105 and in stock from http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/forester.html
$110 from http://www.subaruparts.com/catalog/?section=84

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May 16, 2006 | 04:27 PM

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The Subaru gauge cluster is $105 (halfway down the page) And according to the housing just below it, it is 1 DIN size

May 16, 2006 | 04:28 PM

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If that thing is plastic, you can match your interior with SEM vinyl dye. Very easy and durable.

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/yourauto...re/semdye.html

May 25, 2006 | 05:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by midiwall

OMG! It's a circular reference!

THE END IS NEAR!!! IT'S A BLACK HOLE!!! RUN! RUN! RUN!

(neil, you posted a link back to this thread!

)

Doh! Took me 9 days to notice.

May 25, 2006 | 07:13 PM

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so is anyone going to try the suby one?

May 26, 2006 | 08:17 PM

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this mod looks bad a$$ i think im gonna have to do it some day

Jun 24, 2006 | 07:51 AM

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Well, I'm back with another unit, if anyone is still interested! It's the same exact set-u that was sold to midiwall, so his write-up should help everyone interested. The auction will be starting tomorrow, so make sure you find it before it finds you OUT OF TIME!!

.... EBAY seller I.D. JDMISME

Jun 26, 2006 | 12:02 PM

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bidding...

Jun 26, 2006 | 05:18 PM

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For those curious, this is a direct link to the auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280001310040

GOOD LUCK ALL!

Hey REAL... None of the pics are showing up in your auction!

Jan 4, 2013 | 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by midiwall

The install was PAINFULLY easy. Only about an hour on my truck (3rd gen with a sun roof), which included time to figure stuff out.

You have to cut the opening in the headliner another inch or so, and when you do - you find that the mounting bolt hole in the console lines up PERFECTLY with one used in the stock console. Then, there are two tabs on the front of the console that fit perfectly into holes. Then (and this is the best part) the connector for the sunroof controls is exactly the same (mechanically and electrically) as that on the Surf console!

Two things to point out...

The sunroof portion of the Surf console requires a source of constant 12v for the map lights. This is easily obtained from the old 12v connector that was used for the original map lights. In fact, you can do like I did and pop the pin out of the stock connector, do a bit of mashing on it, and it will fit into the open spot on the Surf connector. Voila... Done!
The rearview mirror hanger is another "built in" solution between these trucks. On the stock 3rd gens, the mirror is on a metal plate that doubles as the holder for the original map lights. 3 minutes with an angle grinder and you can separate out the "mirror portion" of the plate. That plate will now work as a stand-alone mirror hanger that fits perfectly into the cutout provided on the Surf console.

I still need to hookup the outdoor temp sensor and the speedo line. As it sits, it only knows a lot about the altitude and barometric pressure, and certainly looks cool at night.

Once the speedo hookup happens, then the compass will fire up along with the cool "scrolling lights" display.

Kudos to theREALjdmSURF (Don) for a clean deal and all the legwork he did in figuring out the wiring. (Oh, and I stole his nighttime pic of the display)

edit: (5.6.2006)

Including a wiring diagram for those finding this info via a search.

Code:

Console               Target
BLUE/YELLOW           Constant 12V
WHITE/RED             Switch 12v (ignition)
GREEN/ORANGE          Speed sensor (use DIFF LOCK ECU, pin 10, green/orange)
GREEN                 to dash light dimmer _output_
BLUE                  outside temp sensor (either lead)
YELLOW/BLACK          outside temp sensor (either lead)
WHITE/BLACK           ground

edit: (5.16.2006)

A couple of points of interest for those looking to do this mod.

The compass has fairly large steps of 22.5*, so you'll get 16 compass points.
The compass _is_ magnetic, but it will only update when it detects the vehicle moving (fwd or rev) so you HAVE to hook up the speed sensor.
The backlight on the display is sensitive to the headlights in a "weird" way (it's relative to ground, not hot). If you _don't_ hookup the headlight sensor, the backlight will be VERY dim. When you do hook it up, get the output of the dash dimmer and it will dim with your dash lights.

thanks for the good info!