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yea, its backlit just like the factory radio as opposed to most aftermarket stereos where the characters themselves are what light up, it just give a higher quality appearance that way.

Oh ok, that's what I was wanting anyways. It can be made green, right?

Is there a way to obtain a manual or something for one of these radios? I want to get one soon.

-Matt

This post has been edited by GotToyota: Jul 20, 2008 - 9:38 PM

It will work even if it requires an amp because the 10 and 6 pin will plug into the amp and from the amp to the stereo is the 15 or 20 pin only as long as the head unit you are using is 15 or 20 pin ( Im sure scion and toyotas uses the same wires and connections) .. i got the other one with the 10 and 6 pin and with out the middle circle knob thingy..did a couple of trimming but got it to fit. It won't fit in perfect because its a little wide and the plastic piece blocks the screw. I used my stock brackets. I just trimmed two little square so I will be able to screw it in place and i think if i remember correctly i also trimmed a little along the side of the stereo also I trimmed some more on the dash piece that is around the stereo because i think there are two clips that is around that area to hold the dash piece in place. can't really remember but here is a picture of it, not a good one because it's from my cell phone.



This post has been edited by blackbullet: Jul 21, 2008 - 3:46 AM

Very nice. Any pictures of it with the backlite on? And that radio has the ability to change colors, right?

-Matt

mine is not the one that can change color but it is amber orange (red orange) like the ones in the tacoma's, its not green though and it also goes along with my interior because my guages are red orange and also are my little buttons. I will post up a pic of it at night for you guys when i get the chance.

I don't believe there is a separate users manual for the radio, I think it's integrated into the Scion users manual for the car. You can order those manuals from the dealer though.

Here is a pic of it with the light on at night. not a good picture cause its from phone. I wonder if they have the HD radio thingy for these stereo because it also shows text and maybe it will show the song and station name when you turn to it. It would be cool.



This post has been edited by blackbullet: Jul 22, 2008 - 2:50 AM

It has Satellite Radio, not HD. You can do a direct connect but for the OEM radios, you'll need to get the direct connect from Toyota or Scion dealership and it'll cost you $600. Direct Connect Adapters basically just lets you tune the satellite channels through your radio. Where as if you get an aftermarket radio such as Pioneer, Sony, JVC, etc., their specific brand direct connect adapters only cost around $100-$110. On the other hand, if you don't want that route with that OEM Direct Connect Adapter, you can always go portable satellite tuners, which will only be around $70-$300 depending on which portable satellite tuner you get and they will work with your OEM radio as long as it has satellite ready or aux input. And they should all come with car kits. Atleast the newer ones do. Yes, it includes the satellite antenna. Don't forget the FM Direct Adapter/Modulator for signal boost. You'll need it.

This post has been edited by FortuneCookie: Jul 22, 2008 - 3:24 AM

I plan on buying a T1808 Scion radio along with the factory iPod cable. I'll let you guys know how it turns out, and I might even do a write-up.

-Matt

Do you know how much those are?

-Matt

I wanted that one too but need to pay bills right now. there is one on ebay for a pretty good deal right now only 7 hours left though...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-SCION-...sspagenameZWDVW

This post has been edited by blackbullet: Jul 23, 2008 - 3:25 AM

I found a much better deal, this is what I bought:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...AAQ:MOTORS:1123

Scion T1808 radio with the iPod adapter. Here are the part numbers from those:

Radio - PT54600080
iPod cable - PT54621062

As soon as I receive it, I'll post pics through the whole install.

let us know about the fitment. You may have to trim the bezel a little

That's what I was thinking, but we'll see. I'll make a thread and update it.

-Matt

+1

i have experience one and it would have a problem ejecting cds.

and idont like the volume control. THe knob ftw, so you can quickly turning the volume down.