Monday, November 3, 2008

Wired for Sound

Well, it took longer than I expected, but about the average install time (90 minutes or so), but tonight I installed an adaptor (USA Spec PA15-TOY) that allows me to not only plug in my iPhone into my Tacoma's stereo, but also control it via the steering wheel and dash controls AND see the artist and song titles in the dash display! Very cool. It also has an aux set of RCA inputs so I can eventually plug in my Sirius unit.

No pics; I started after 9:30 and ended after 11:30, so it was nearly pitch dark; and I was too tired during, and too excited after the installation to consider taking pics. Very easy install, in case you've found this post via Google. Hardest part was snaking the wires down into the console. Here's a link to a voluminous post on this device, along with very helpful install tips and pics. Enjoy!

In case you're curious why I was so driven to do this tonight: I wanted this to have tunes on my drive to the coast I'll be making in a few days. Of course, I blew off studying and filling out my absentee ballot for tomorrow; guess I'll have to do that at work before turning it in. But of course, you don't think I haven't already made up my mind anyway, do you?

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