Nicehobbits Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hi all I'm looking upgrade my stereo dash unit in my 1990 Toyota Dolphin .... It has been upgraded in the past to a cd/radio combo but I'm looking to swap out to my new stereo unit with aux input & Bluetooth .. So this is what I need ... Does anyone have some photos of the change they did , including what part of the dash you need to remove .. I've had a look over the job & I can't see where I would unscrew or pull away some of the plastic dash .. Any relative advice is very welcome Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnptld Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I still have the factory cassette in mine. I purchased a Boss bluetooth dvd single DIN system to replace it, but it's clearly wider. Not going to be a simple swap out as hoped. Let me know what you find... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicehobbits Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Got it done today ... Hope the photos help anyone in the future .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnptld Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Thanks for sharing. I'm sure this will help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefdave Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Hi good post how did you link modern stereo to original wiring. as i am struggling to get an iso adapter for my upgrade. no one in uk claims to have anything that will fit as mine is a US import????? I would of thought any iso adapter for any toyota car from same era would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdboltdude Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Hi good post how did you link modern stereo to orginal wiring. as i am struggling to get an iso adpater for my upgrade. no one in uk claims to have anything that will fit as mine is a US import????? I would of thought any iso adapter for any toyota car from same era would work. buy a wiring harness kit online $10 shipping cost cant ne that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicehobbits Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Was pretty easy ... To upgrade ... Remove 10mm bolt from drivers side dash lower area & 4 Philips/star screws in the panel , pull the panel down taking care of the speaker wires , remove speaker wires & set the panel on floor .. Go to passenger side remove 10mm bolt from lower panel area , open glove box & remove screws & screws from remaining panel , pull panel away , remove speaker wires & set down on floor . Pull off the 4 heater control rubber nobs , then pull away heater panel from the right the ac button will come out as well real easy at this point too . You will have the radio cd or what ever you have fully exposed ... I was upgrading a JVC cd/radio to a JVC radio cd aux double USB & Bluetooth . I re spliced the wires to the new head unit .. It's easy even on new units it's 8 speaker wires 1 ground & 2/3 hots . I've done many stereo upgrades over the years but this little Toyota was just a little tricky to access , but once I got my head around it , it was easy . No cutting was needed in any way .. & it's dire looks nice now & is sturdy in its spot . Now I have power to my stereo , satellite radio, gps , iPads .. & not forgetting my dash mount GoPro camera . Just recharged the ac & now Bert the camper is running cooool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamar Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 i have a jvc. I still have the standard tiny stereo speakers up front, and im not going to say they sound good but I am suprised by how good they soound. being 80s tiny speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I'm guessing he's looking for something like this:- http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=1988+toyota+pickup+stereo+wiring+adaptor&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.X1989+toyota+pickup+stereo+wiring+adaptor&_nkw=1989+toyota+pickup+stereo+wiring+adaptor&_sacat=0 These guys are pretty big players in the field. I've no idea if the have UK distribution. http://www.scosche.com/car-audio/installation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob C Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 When I bought my RV, the son-in-law of the previous owner had cut all of the wires to remove the aftermarket stereo that he had installed. He then stuffed another stereo into the hole but did not complete installing it. When I inspected the RV before purchase, this was one of the items that knocked the price down. The lady that I bought it from was totally ticked off with him. As a result of him cutting all of the wires, it took about 15 minutes to sort out the factory wiring. It sure would have been easier if I could have just used the factory wiring harness and an wiring kit. It is easier to solder and heat shrink the wiring while sitting at the work bench instead of crawling under the dash of a Toyota truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefdave Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi derek upnorth thats what i need. contacted several car audio specialists knew what i wanted but as a US import they would not sell to me. stupid if you ask me there are loads of US imports in uk. also would toyota change wiring looms country by country ecomony of scale would come in play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 In your place, I'd check EBay (US) sellers and look for one who will ship to the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefdave Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thanks derek up north :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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