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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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I have an 05 tc with the factory stereo and I was going to purchase a different year stock stereo (the one with the volume **** in the middle, 2007?). My question is will I be able to just swap them? Would I need to modify the harness at all?

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Thank you.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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go with a double din...then you can opt for nav built in, so no more need for sprint nav or google maps.... plus u dont have to worry about the stupid wallet holder with the new dash kit for a single din
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i think he was saying another year scion radio
Old Aug 25, 2010 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Noogums
Thank you.
i know on the 06+ radio doors have a cut out for the volume round **** so when you close it, it has room for that. I've seen that before, Not sure how that would bother ya if you did get it. might get a new radio door from an 06+?
Old Aug 25, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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So, a 08' 6 disc color change OEM will fit and hook up to my 05'??? Thanks
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yes it will i replaced my 05 radio with a 09 radio
Old Aug 25, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Thanks for the reply..... Can I hook up my Ipod to the 08 6 disc color change stereo? Will I have to buy a cord that could plug into the back or something? Thanks again Murphy.
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yeah youll have to buy a cord, what model is the radio, it will say on the front
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That's the problem. I haven't picked it up yet(This weekend). All I know is that it is a 6 disc color changing OEM Scion Radio from a 08'.
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what do you have xa/xb/tc?
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anyone know if the 08 alpine navigation will work on my 06. just plug a play?

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http://scionpartspeople.com/searchpr...igation+System

^this is the one I'm talking about.
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Originally Posted by Noogums
I have an 05 tc with the factory stereo and I was going to purchase a different year stock stereo (the one with the volume **** in the middle, 2007?). My question is will I be able to just swap them? Would I need to modify the harness at all?
if you do have to modify it, its very simple. i had to cut mine out to fit the kenwood i have.

the door is two pieces. held together by 4 screws and a spring that has a screw in it.

pull em apart, bust out the dremmel...and BAM...modified
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