PriusChat Forums - Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics http://priuschat.com/forums en Wed, 30 May 2012 22:33:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://priuschat.com/forums/images/silk/misc/rss.jpg PriusChat Forums - Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics http://priuschat.com/forums 2009 aux connector but no aux button on radio http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109675&goto=newpost Tue, 22 May 2012 23:01:45 GMT How do I connect my ipod for listening in a 2009 prius. I have an aux cable and aux connector but the stock radio with no cd/aux button. Does the aux...
How do I connect my ipod for listening in a 2009 prius. I have an aux cable and aux connector but the stock radio with no cd/aux button. Does the aux cable do me no good at all or am I still able to hook my ipod up through this?

Thank you for your help!
]]> Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics codycamp http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109675 Upgrade audio on stock 2007 http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109441&goto=newpost Sat, 19 May 2012 03:10:05 GMT I just bought a 2007 Prius package 2. Stock audio system. I've had it for a a few days and realized the audio system sounds terrible. I just want better clarity when I play my music loud. Not super concerned about bass so I would rather not start with a sub. But I like a lot of treble and clarity. Should I get new speakers? Amp? By the way I am a complete newbie when it comes to audio so please make what you're saying easy to understand. Also, I am on a budget. Would like to spend under 200 if possible? I don't want to install it myself so also need to know how much installation is for all these things. Thanks! ]]> Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics masnager http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109441 Cannot eject CD http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109363&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 00:26:23 GMT I've recently run into an issue where the load/eject CD buttons won't work and the CD's in any of the slots won't play. So far I've removed/readded the fuse (AM2?) which I think controls the stereo to "reboot" the sound system but that didn't work. I also tried holding down both the eject/load buttons simultaneously and that didn't work either. Anyone else have any ideas I should try? How hard would it be to remove the JBL CD changer and see if I can remove the CD myself?

I've got a 2005 gen II Prius package 5 (or maybe 6). Thank for everyone's help. ]]> Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics y2kade http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109363 <![CDATA[05 Prius steering wheel Air Recirc button doesn't work.]]> http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109284&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 21:36:55 GMT 05 Prius steering wheel Air Recirc. button doesn't work. Any fixes besides the dealer?

Thanks, Ken ]]> Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics kenkneeb http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109284 Upgrading 2005 Radio http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109222&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 17:07:22 GMT Most of the threads I see in here are for people who know what they're doing -- I'm not one of them. I'm looking for suggestings on purchasing a replacement radio and installation services, either a national chain or someone near Central NJ.

I've currently got a satallite radio plugged in to the AUX, and it's the "5" model with the navigation system and CD Changer. I'd like to get the following:

-- apple / ipod support (mini-jack is fine, or more fancy)
-- use of existing Sirius setup, or it's own capability

I somehow doubt this is as simple as going to best buy and picking a radio off the shelf and telling them to install it, but I thought I'd check with the experts here first as to the best way to proceed. The aftermarket items on here might work, but I thought it might be better to replace things as opposed to adding to them.

Any suggestions are much appreciated! ]]> Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics Xiidaen http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109222 Help! Need adapter for composite audio in! http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108970&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 00:23:58 GMT I need to buy an adapter so I can get some ports for my subwoofer amp. Where can I get this and what exactly is it called? My local car audio place... I need to buy an adapter so I can get some ports for my subwoofer amp. Where can I get this and what exactly is it called? My local car audio place has it but they are charging $20+tax. I've purchased adapters before for other vehicles and they were at best $7. Thanks. ]]> Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics MatteBlack http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108970 New iPod Classic Compatible with Original Dice? http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108740&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 09:47:03 GMT I purchased the original DICE integration kit for my 2004 Prius with Navigation through a Prius Chat group buy and have successfully used it with my... I purchased the original DICE integration kit for my 2004 Prius with Navigation through a Prius Chat group buy and have successfully used it with my iPod Classic since. I was able to select a playlist, artist or album and play away, changing the playlist, etc. if desired right from the iPod. The Classic finally died, and I just got a new one. However, I can't get it to work the same way with the DICE. Selecting a playlist doesn't seem to have any effect on what plays, and I can't navigate at all from the iPod. Is the new iPod simply incompatible with the old DICE or is there something I can do (i.e. change dip switches)? Do I have to buy a new integration kit to have it work with the new Classic?:(

Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. ]]> Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics aknee87 http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108740 Some basic Audio Questions http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108721&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 01:58:51 GMT I'm liking my newly acquired 2007 Prius but want to add a new HU with BT and iPod/iPhone/USB capability.

I've got the basic 6 speaker stereo (non JBL) and no factory BT.

I know how to do wiring/soldering......etc....so no problems there.

What I need to know is the following. Dos my non JBL stereo have an external amp of does the HU do all the amp duties?

I'm thinking of doing a double din in the factory spot and have read about the harnesses, plastic bits needed...etc.

Just not sure about the need or no need to bypass a factory amp?

Any help out there?

Thanks, guys! ]]> Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics tah http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108721 Download droid x pb to 06 prius? http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108620&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 16:19:04 GMT Anybody have any suggestions how to download the contact list form my verizon droid x to the car. The bt works fine however the phone doesn't link for the download. I can tell you this, verizon is no help.
Thanks ]]> Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics Honybears http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108620 Bluetooth issues http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108593&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 22:31:55 GMT Hope someone can help. No luck searching the forum on this topic. I am the new owner of a 2008 with the package 6. Here's the issue, I don't have the phone icon on the info menu. But I can get to the phone by using the voice command "dial by name". I was able to pair my phone this way and it worked fine. Then today it stopped working. I have been troubleshooting and found out that I'm not able to delete any of the previous phones. The system just freezes at the "delete this phone" yes or no. I'm about to take it to the dealership, but was hoping for some help here first. Any ideas??? Thanks. ]]> Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics Breedy00 http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108593 <![CDATA["Problem" message on MFD after installing aftermarket stereo]]> http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108516&goto=newpost Thu, 03 May 2012 16:51:56 GMT Hi All,
Sorry if this has been covered, but i couldn't find anything specific to my problem.
I installed a new JVC Arsenal KDA735BT CD Receiver in my 2006 Prius. I did the install myself after reading up in this forum and others. It was not my first time doing a stereo install, so I felt confident that I could pull it off. I got the Stereo, wiring harness, Metra ASWC (for steeringwheel functions to work), and in-dash mounting kit all from Crutchfield.
I couldn't be happier with the install. It works great and only does the random channel/mode change once in a while (I know that I need to open the dash back up and check the ASWC wires to make sure that that there isn't a short)
This was all done about a month ago, and in the last week I have started to see a "Problem" message on the MFD. Sometimes there will also be the !triangle, sometimes just "problem". At first I only noticed it when driving down a steep hill and braking hard (scary as shit btw), but today it happened on flat ground when not breaking. the road was a little bumpy when it happened and it ocured to me that the road is also bumpy where I had seen the message before.
After reading on these forums, I checked the battery draw using the method shown here priuschat.com/forums/newbie-forum/73400-weird-stuff-happening-mpgs-dropping-test-battery.html and found that it is a little low, 12.2v on ACC, 11.8v when not charging, 14.3 when charging.
Could the minor short from the ASWC cause a problem in the battery? Could it just be an old battery since it is still the original? are the numbers I am getting from the battery even low enough to be a concern? Does anyone have any other thoughts as to what might be causing the problem?
Thanks all!
I included some shots of the install in process and finished look.
[edit: removed pic because it had an address shown]
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]]> Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics HippyDippy http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108516 Navigation stopped working ?? http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108346&goto=newpost Tue, 01 May 2012 02:59:14 GMT I have a 2005 Prius the navigation system stopped working. When I press the Map button, the screen displays "the external system is not connected" also the voice came on and said voice recognition is off. Could it be a fuse or need to reset? It was working fine then just went black. I restarted the car a few times but still no work. Also where is the player at on the 05? any help.. ]]> Gen II Prius Audio and Electronics aaction1 http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108346