factory radio replacement - Toyota Yaris Forums

andulong · 01-22-2013, 12:07 AM

Hi, My Yaris is an '08 hatch. The factory radio / cd player is acting up and I would like to replace it. I have pulled it out a couple times to try to "fix" it and in a few days the cd player starts showing "errors" again. I would like something of equal or better quality AM/FM/CD and would love to find something that would fit right in the existing cavity neatly without having to do any modifications. Something that would match the wiring harness would be a plus too. Anybody with any experience probably knows the unit I am looking for. Thank you very much for any suggestions.

CTScott · 01-22-2013, 06:42 AM

To fit the existing area perfectly, without filler strips, you are limited to an OEM headunit (since Toyota uses a custom size that is 20mm wider than standard double DIN) or one of the aftermarket radios that is specifically designed to fit the Toyota space. The aftermarket ones that I have seen that fit perfectly do not seem to be great quality-wise, so you may be better off just using a good aftermarket radio and using a set of the Metra filler pieces, as well as their harness that plugs into the OEM connectors, so that no cutting is required.

fnkngrv · 01-22-2013, 01:21 PM

^ agreed. I have had 4 different aftermarket HUs in mine and really the happiest I have been in all honesty is a single DIN. About the only double DIN that I have seen/used was in Jinni's LB which is her Pioneer AVIC...that is a sweet series.

andulong · 01-23-2013, 06:36 PM

Thanks for the help...now I just have to figure out what to get.

DeathBeard · 01-29-2013, 03:27 PM

You should also consider the scion oem double din made by pioneer I believe its the t1809 its a drop in fit that comes with RCA option in the rear

Kar98 · 01-29-2013, 07:57 PM

The thread that was all the way on the top, literally, when you posted this, and is now right below this one lists everything you need other than the head unit of your choice.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43480

sqcomp · 01-29-2013, 08:19 PM

Take a look at the new Sony pieces. They look like they're turning things around. The HD series screens look pretty nice and they don't sound too bad either. From what I'm hearing, they have a 5.5 Volt output all the way up, no clipping either...

I *might* actually sell my P-01 for the XAV 701HD piece. maybe...

01-22-2013, 12:07 AM	#1
andulong Drives: 2008 Hatch Red Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 66	factory radio replacement Hi, My Yaris is an '08 hatch. The factory radio / cd player is acting up and I would like to replace it. I have pulled it out a couple times to try to "fix" it and in a few days the cd player starts showing "errors" again. I would like something of equal or better quality AM/FM/CD and would love to find something that would fit right in the existing cavity neatly without having to do any modifications. Something that would match the wiring harness would be a plus too. Anybody with any experience probably knows the unit I am looking for. Thank you very much for any suggestions.

01-22-2013, 06:42 AM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	To fit the existing area perfectly, without filler strips, you are limited to an OEM headunit (since Toyota uses a custom size that is 20mm wider than standard double DIN) or one of the aftermarket radios that is specifically designed to fit the Toyota space. The aftermarket ones that I have seen that fit perfectly do not seem to be great quality-wise, so you may be better off just using a good aftermarket radio and using a set of the Metra filler pieces, as well as their harness that plugs into the OEM connectors, so that no cutting is required. __________________

01-22-2013, 01:21 PM	#3
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	^ agreed. I have had 4 different aftermarket HUs in mine and really the happiest I have been in all honesty is a single DIN. About the only double DIN that I have seen/used was in Jinni's LB which is her Pioneer AVIC...that is a sweet series. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

01-29-2013, 03:27 PM	#5
DeathBeard Drives: 2010 Yaris S Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 574	You should also consider the scion oem double din made by pioneer I believe its the t1809 its a drop in fit that comes with RCA option in the rear __________________ "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

01-29-2013, 08:19 PM	#7
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Take a look at the new Sony pieces. They look like they're turning things around. The HD series screens look pretty nice and they don't sound too bad either. From what I'm hearing, they have a 5.5 Volt output all the way up, no clipping either... I might actually sell my P-01 for the XAV 701HD piece. maybe... __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

01-23-2013, 06:36 PM	#4
andulong Drives: 2008 Hatch Red Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 66	Thanks for the help...now I just have to figure out what to get.

01-29-2013, 07:57 PM	#6
Kar98 Drives: 2011 Scion tC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 651	The thread that was all the way on the top, literally, when you posted this, and is now right below this one lists everything you need other than the head unit of your choice. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43480

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