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- IPod control adapter for select 1998-up Toyota-built factory stereos
- Track up/down, fast-forward, reverse, and shuffle play
- Use up to five playlists
- Auxiliary input (RCA connectors) for another audio source
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iPod control adapter for select 1998-up Toyota-built factory stereos * track up/down, fast-forward, reverse, and shuffle play * use up to five playlists (select five favorites, or Auto Playlist will let you choose from the first five on your iPod) * Direct Mode lets you control everything via the iPod itself, giving you access to all playlists (requires a DIP switch change on the USA Spec adapter) * auxiliary input (RCA connectors) for another audio source *
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
This is one of coolest "black box" gadgets I have had in a long time. I got this USA Spec PA12TOY ipod adapter for my 2008 Toyota Tacoma with 6 CD changer factory stereo (not JBL). Installation was a breeze (simple plug & play). I popped out the stereo, where there is an empty plug waiting on the back side. A cable from the USA Spec plugs into the empty plug of the radio. Then an additional cable runs from the USA Spec to your ipod. This USA Spec has additional RCA plugs that I connected my Sirius radio into (cable not included but only a few dollars). The unit is pretty small and was easilly hidden up behind my glove box. If you search the internet you may be able to find photos of individual installations and advice on how to take your radio out (I was for the Tacoma). Important to note that your CD changer is disabled with the use of this (but who needs CDs when you have your ipod?). For my radio/vehicle, the ipod operates under CD1-CD5 (corresponding to the first 5 playlists on my ipod). CD6 is the auxillary RCA plugs (my Sirius radio). I control the ipod either on the ipod itself, through the controls on the stereo, or on the steering wheel stero controls. USA Spec appears to upgrade the unit from time to time, so you should check their website for the latest unit that goes with your vehicle. I am extremely happy with the product and will be looking for one to go with my other vehicle. Highly recommended!!!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I love my Toyota iPod adapter! It was very easy to install and I am not a particularly technologically savvy person. It plugged right into the CD changer port in the back of the radio and took less than an hour to install. Also for looks, I was even able to hide the converter behind the glove box and I ran the wire under the center council to plug it into my iPod. This way the wire is out of the way and it looks a lot cleaner. After you have installed it, I realized that you can change the songs through your iPod or through the regular dash board radio/cd player buttons. The iPod adapter shows up as the CD # 6 changer. If you want to listen to CD's you can also have up to 5 in your CD player and easily switch between your CD's and your iPod. It will even reveal the song and artist of the song being played on the radio screen. This has been very convenient especially since I have a ton of songs on my iPod, some of which I do not know. One of my favorite features is the fact that the adapter charges my iPod while it is plugged in. This is such a nice convenience when I want to go and workout with my iPod right after work and I had forgotten to charge it before I left. Another great feature of the Toyota iPod adapter is that it works with the iPhone too! If you are listening to music and you iPhone rings, the music will automatically turn down so you can answer and hear the person on the other end. I highly recommend this product to anyone who owns a Toyota and is in the market for an iPod adapter. It looks like it came with the car and it works amazingly!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
It's true you can use this to plug in your iPod to your Toyota, but it's not as easy as "plug it in and have it work".
The process is more like this:
1) Plug in your iPHone
NOTE: it will start playing the first song alphabetically in your first playlist alphabetically
2) click "OK" to the "this device not made to work with this version of the iPhone" message on your iPhone.
3) change your car stereo to CD 8
4) Select your song/playlist on your iPhone
YAY it finally works.
You *do* gain the ability to skip tracks with your steering wheel and you only have one jack to plug your phone in for charging, which is also audio out, but for shorter trips because of all the steps I find it easier to just use the AUX jack and a car charger.
ALSO if you have an iPhone 4 you MUST Dremil/file down your bumper otherwise the really fat jack won't plug into your iPhone.
The process is more like this:
1) Plug in your iPHone
NOTE: it will start playing the first song alphabetically in your first playlist alphabetically
2) click "OK" to the "this device not made to work with this version of the iPhone" message on your iPhone.
3) change your car stereo to CD 8
4) Select your song/playlist on your iPhone
YAY it finally works.
You *do* gain the ability to skip tracks with your steering wheel and you only have one jack to plug your phone in for charging, which is also audio out, but for shorter trips because of all the steps I find it easier to just use the AUX jack and a car charger.
ALSO if you have an iPhone 4 you MUST Dremil/file down your bumper otherwise the really fat jack won't plug into your iPhone.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Much better sound quality than the bluetooth model
Tried the Bt35 model before installing this PA15-TOY. In comparison, the PA15 is CD quality sound compared to the BT35 limited range response. Read more
Published 19 hours ago by tech guru
Not perfect, but a good iPod integration solution for Toyotas
This iPod interface kit is a decent solution for connecting an iPod or iPhone to your Toyota's factory stereo, but it does have some shortcomings. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brian Troutman
Very easy to install
I bought this on a popular auction site. This price here is a little better, but there are no details about supported model years and I find people are sometimes selling an... Read more
Published 2 months ago by DIY Guy
PA15-TOY
Works like a charm....easy to install. Even though I have a basic
radio, it still lists songs, artist and tracks. I just plug in my
IPod Touch and it begins to play. Read more
radio, it still lists songs, artist and tracks. I just plug in my
IPod Touch and it begins to play. Read more
Published 3 months ago by William R. Updegraff
PA15-Toy
This was one of the easiest things to install.I love it.So far I have had it for 1 month and it works great.
Published 4 months ago by Michael T.
This was everything I wanted.
I installed this in my 2005 Toyota Corolla S, took me about 2 hours. (Took apart center console to expose the radio, drilled a hole into the storage box in the middle so I could... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Wilson
Installed in 2005 Toyota Sequoia Limited w/RSE - Excellent Integration
Sequoia owners with stock Navigation and Rear Seat Entertainment system, look no further. Just popped open the center console and plugged it right into the open plug on the ECU. Read more
Published 4 months ago by jaysapp
Fantastic solution for my 2005 Camry
I bought this to connect to a free satellite radio from XM. The iPod dock is a big bonus. It looked easy to install but I had a pro do it. Works great. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jeff Smurthwaite
awesome!
This thing absolutely rocks and is worth every penny. I have an '08 Tacoma with a factory 6 disc stereo and the only complaint I've had with the truck is that there is no iPod... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Deaner
Works like a CD changer
This works well for my 2004 Toyota Sienna LE. The audio quality is superb like CD quality and not radio quality. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Peter Paul
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