I have an '05 4runner and i want to be able to play my ipod thru the stock system. So i was looking online and the new toyota FJ has the ipod adapter that comes with their cd players. my question is...if i bought the FJ stock headunit and switched it out w/ my 4runner one, would it just plug into my 4runner headunit cables with no problems? i know itd be easier to just buy a new cd player but i wanna keep it stock, plus i dont want an FM transmitter

4/10/2007 10:18:18 PM

If it's the same size and shape then most likely the plugs will fit and it could just be a swap.

You may be able to just use one of these...
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-YetxdVPkVtp/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?I=581PA12TOY
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-YetxdVPkVtp/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=50900&I=581DFTOY

4/10/2007 10:46:06 PM

the answer is no, your 4 runner has a 6 speaker system with rear audio control, the fj has a 10 speaker system, with no rear control and an integral navigation system

4/10/2007 11:01:55 PM

[link]http://www.diceelectronics.com/Merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=DETEST01&Product_Code=i-Toyota-R&Category_Code=DICE_IPOD_TOYOTA&make=Toyota&Product_Attributes[1]:value=2005&Product_Attributes[2]:value=4Runner[/link]

I used an older version of one of these, they cost about $150 and plug into the CD-changer port in the back of the stock system (of course this wouldn't work if you have a CD-changer). Took about 20 minutes to install, got a dash mount and you can use the iPod controls (which I prefer) or the headunit's cd changer controls to control the iPod.

[Edited on April 11, 2007 at 9:59 AM. Reason : You'll have to copy and paste the URL, it doesn't seem to like the brackets in it]

4/11/2007 9:59:02 AM

even if it worked, why would you pay through the nose to get a factory stereo instead of an aftermarket that is plug and play?

4/11/2007 1:38:18 PM

^ebay...from someone upgrading their stock system

4/11/2007 2:05:07 PM

ya ebay has the FJ stereo for 50 bucks, thats not bad at all and i just want a full stock look just in case I want to get rid of it soon. I didnt no these adapters existed, a bit expensive but definitely worth it

4/11/2007 3:40:12 PM