2018 4Runner Limited Head Unit CarPlay conversion

I am looking to convert my head unit to a CarPlay system. Which one is the best?

 

I think you can use one from the 2021 4runner and up.

 

Thank you! I’m gonna take a look at that and see if I can find one.

 

I went with this:

https://trailgridpro.com/products/sony-xav-ax6000-plug-play-bundle-10-23-4runner

Took less than an hour to install and couldn't be happier. Slight improvement in sound from stock speakers but the Carplay has been awesome.

 

You can do that on all other trims. The JBL with separate amp makes it insanely expensive to use Entune 3.0. You need a whole new amp as well as the head unit and then also need a transplant harness that is well above the normal $250

 

I went aftermarket on my 2018 for carplay or android auto:



BTW it doesn't block my air vents either. It's great for wireless android auto or carplay

 

Same here.

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-p4NsZhX8ZBa/p_113DMX8709/Kenwood-DMX8709S.html?omnews=18751334

Just under $700 with the gear required to keep all the factory buttons working.

 

I did the t12 v2

 

did you run into any issues installing the t12 v2?

 

That screen looks out of place.. on every single car

 

No issues

 

I went with this one - https://cartrimhome.com/Head-Unit-G12-For-Toyota-4Runner-2010-2024?sort=p.price&order=DESC
I only went with the 9" version because their support advised it was the latest hw/sw compared to the 9.5".
If you buy from CTH, you can join their FB group for support. Somewhere on the net there is a discount code as well.

I have a 2019 Limited with JBL system - only issue was some static at low volume. Dasaita sells a cable that converts speaker wire to RCA and that fixed the problem Not everyone has this problem though.
Aside from that, its been great. Being able to hotspot to my phone for wifi is really nice when I'm eating lunch in the truck so I can stream on the larger screen.

 

I have a 2017 - went with the Dasaita unit (Amazon).....

 

Which one will be better for the limited with jbl and help with the microphone quality?

 

I don't have the JBL - you'll have to do a little research on how that works. They do give you a separate mic to plug in if
you want better audio when making calls. I just use the one on the unit - eh. This guy installed the newest version on his
Four Runner....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTKgzFkp3aA