glhboy

So I have the pioneer radio in my 06 xB, I have the factory steering wheel radio controls and the aux port below the e-brake as well. I want to run the ipod thru the radio, so I bought the cables needed, took everything apart under the e-brake, found the plug i needed, put the cable in, installed the ipod port and put it back together.

I pull out the stock radio that does have the aux button and found the extra plug taped up behind the radio for the ipod control and my radio doesn't have the ipod control????

I have to buy the T1806 model? I don't understand, I thought since my xB was an 06 and I have the aux button on the radio I was fine.

IH8ONYU

you should be able to use the AUX button to toggle through the AUX and Ipod mode selection. that is provided you have all the cables - 1. cable from ipod to ipod port by ebrake next to aux in. 2. cable to go from the ipod port under ebrake to the headunit.

I have been known to be wrong though..

asianorange

I went through the same thing last month.

If this is your headunit, then no. the empty space where the ipod plug would go is definitely blind.



The good news is if you search on ebay for "scion pioneer," the other model headunits sell for much less than retail (upwards of $300.) and will be direct swaps. Make sure you check out the listings that show the backsides so you know what you need. I think the one pictured and the 6-disc don't support it but the one with two ***** where our "tune/trk/file" and "folder/type" buttons are is good as gold.

asianorange

IH8ONYU: there's two (now three I understand) methods of iPod connectivity. The first was standard aux/line which used a headphone sized jack. The one glhboy is referring to uses the dock connector, and got support starting '06 provided you bought the upgraded headunit. Once you connect your iPod, you can view track names, etc. on the head unit and change tracks with the steering wheel controls, allowing you to keep your iPod and cables out of sight (on the tC at least, since it was inside the center armrest)

I haven't seen in action on the latemodels but I believe the third implementation uses USB data off a standard iPod cable instead of the special Toyota ones.

glhboy

Yeah, I just need that other head unit. I'll make sure when buying one that it has the extra plug in on the back of the unit. I thought I was golden, found all the extra wiring. At least I hooked up the ipod dock under the e-brake to the extra plug there, so now I just have to put in the new radio and plug it in.

asianorange

For me I decided to have a peek while installing the TRD quickshifter on my tC. I figured I'd have a look since half the waterfall was already out. Glad I didn't jump the gun ordering the cable

glhboy

so will my brackets work on other scion pioneer radios like the T1806 and T1808??

06tcdude

I have two 06 stock radios at my house. I will check and see if I have that one. If so you can have it for 50 plus shipping. One is the stock radio, single middle ****, and the other one is the color changing dual **** one.

asianorange

... I didn't think of that.

I can only assume that since I've never seen any adapter kits for the various OEM headunits I want to believe "yes"

asianorange

FYI here's a partial informative on ipod connectivity.

http://www.club-tc.com/forums/audio-...-headunit.html

And below should reference the port your new head unit will need.

06tcdude

Well I have the dual **** t1806, has all those plugs on the back. $50 plus shipping. It has the brackets still on it, but those are for a tC. Let me know.

glhboy

you have pm 06tcdude.

06tcdude

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ajayaitch

I don't know if you've ever tried to control an iPod through a factory or even aftermarket radio, especially one with only a one or two line display, but I've heard they can be a royal pain. Some of the Kenwood's for instance, control it as a CD changer, so you only see "disk" and track info. No playlists, artist/album names or anything, just numbers
Personally, I preferred to retain control through the Touch interface, so I bought an iSimple IS75 cable that plugs into the aux inputs on the back of my Kenwood. For a stock radio with the aux input by the handbrake, the 1/8" in. stereo plug plugs in there, the other end plugs into the dock connector and away you go.

As an aside, SQ through the dock connector is tons better than through the headphone jack. For anyone else wanting to integrate your iPod and you care at all about how it sounds, this is the only way to go, no matter which way you control it.

nguyenerrs

Ever figured out what the " ? " is for? What confused me is that i found this on craigslist and i was wondering.. is that missing slot really for the ipod? Here's the seller i'm not sure quite myself what that empty slot is used for but let me know!

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/pts/1597306116.html

glhboy

I think it's for the factory bazooka subwoofer option.

OTACORB

That is correct, I just recently installed that Bazooka subwoofer which I got from a dealer for $99. These things use to sell for $350. I wouldn't touch one at that price. It has certainly made a big difference in the sound in my 06 xB. My son liked it better than an amp and speaker setup he had put together because the install was also easy and clean. So, we ordered him one too as he also has an 06 xB. Sold his amp and speaker kit to a friend which paid for his Bazooka!