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Apple CarPlay module upgrade for ‘19 4Runner

Posted on 2/5/21 at 10:22 pm
Posted by drockw1
Member since Jun 2006
9100 posts
Posted on 2/5/21 at 10:22 pm
Looking to upgrade the multimedia setup in our 2019 4Runner to use/access Apple CarPlay.

Any direction from folks who have upgraded in the past is appreciated
Posted by nobigdeal69
baton rouge
Member since Nov 2009
2172 posts
Posted on 2/6/21 at 8:52 am to
Carplay install

Here’s a video of an install. It looks pretty simple to access the screen, so that’s good. I put one into my wife’s Lexus, and I’ve installed one into my q50. Total game changer.
Posted by Stexas
SWLA
Member since May 2013
5992 posts
Posted on 2/6/21 at 5:31 pm to
$499 to take my factory POS OEM fricken crappy 2017 Tundra stereo to where is should have been when I bought it. shite still pisses me off, frick Toyota and their lack of tech.
Posted by RoyalWe
Prairieville, LA
Member since Mar 2018
3094 posts
Posted on 2/8/21 at 8:14 pm to
I replaced my 2012 Toyota Tundra's stock NAV radio with a Kenwood Excelon DMX906S from Crutchfield. Their dash kit and ReadyHarness wiring harness made the job easier (although I did have to troubleshoot to get the rear cam working requiring another part which they shipped free-of-charge). So, it took me a few days to get it completely installed but even the wife thinks the fit and finish is great. Honestly, I did it so I would keep the truck longer.
Posted by nino2469
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2004
5526 posts
Posted on 2/9/21 at 8:03 am to
I’ve been looking for something for a 2018 Nissan Armada but no luck so far.
Posted by TigerRob20
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2008
3731 posts
Posted on 2/9/21 at 12:39 pm to
I was thinking about installing one of the cheaper screens from a Chinese company I've seen on amazon. One reason being I'd really like a physical volume knob.

Anyone have any experience installing something like this? How does the wiring harness work?

It's been about 15 years since I've installed an aftermarket stereo, so I was just curious.

Posted by tilco
Spanish Fort, AL
Member since Nov 2013
13459 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 10:50 am to
Unless you can’t live without it I wouldnt bother. Ive tried to like CarPlay but just can’t get into it. My biggest beef is that there is no privacy mode when you are talking on the phone. Also third party apps like Spotify and especially Amazon music often have playback issues. The navigation is probably the one thing I do like about it. I have a Ford and just use the sync system way more than CarPlay.
This post was edited on 2/10/21 at 10:52 am
Posted by nino2469
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2004
5526 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 3:31 pm to
I love CarPlay ans put an aftermarket radio in my old Ford. My next vehicle will have CarPlay as a requirement
Posted by oatmeal
NOLA
Member since Apr 2014
506 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 3:42 pm to
anyone having issues with carplay changing volume when you slow down or speed up?
Posted by nobigdeal69
baton rouge
Member since Nov 2009
2172 posts
Posted on 2/10/21 at 6:07 pm to
quote:

I love CarPlay and put an aftermarket radio in my old Ford. My next vehicle will have CarPlay as a requirement


Same. I use Apple music, and it works seamlessly with CarPlay.
This post was edited on 2/10/21 at 6:07 pm
Posted by s14suspense
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2007
14687 posts
Posted on 2/11/21 at 7:48 am to
quote:

anyone having issues with carplay changing volume when you slow down or speed up?



That should be a vehicle speed sensitive volume setting more than a carplay setting.
Posted by oatmeal
NOLA
Member since Apr 2014
506 posts
Posted on 2/11/21 at 12:02 pm to
100% correct. it was called driver equalizer and I turned it off. I couldn't stand having the volume shift and it was driving me crazy. thank you!
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