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Adding Bluetooth Question

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by langlang, Jul 15, 2020.

  1. Jul 15, 2020 at 12:58 PM
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    langlang

    langlang [OP] New Member

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    New to the forum, wasn't able to find this same question so sorry if its already been answered!

    I just bought a white 1998 limited (4x4 v6 but not relevant) for super cheap ($1600) and besides cleaning the crud out of the interior and having to find new seats, I would like to add blue tooth to the car. I love the way the dash looks with the stock radio though, so I don't want to rip it out. I also don't want to do the radio cigarette lighter thing or the tape deck if possible. Is there a way for me to add blue tooth to my stock radio, or add it to the car in a way that leaves the interior uninterrupted?

    Thanks
    LangLang
     
  2. Jul 15, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome to the forum.
     
  3. Jul 15, 2020 at 2:25 PM
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    negusm

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    I did the cig lighter BT. Works awesome and very clear.

    Tried the tape deck and that didn't work well.
     
  4. Jul 22, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    Tha Krazy One

    Tha Krazy One New Member

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    I used the factory deck for about 2 months before I swapped it. During the 2 months I used a cassette adapter and I had no problems with it. I was going to go the BT route with an adapter but it's either FM hard wired or Cig Lighter adapter via wireless FM. Being In SoCal where almost every frequency is taken FM was not a viable option for me. I have heard that there are companies that refurbish old stock radios and add AUX inputs. Another route would be to purchase an aftermarket double din head unit that does not have a screen.
     
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