4runnerwv

Has anyone ever used this, if I am reading correctly this item lets the existing factory controls on the Jbl system in the 03-04 4runner to be used.

Shane

http://www.logjamelectronics.com/soundpiotoy1.html



The Soundgate PIOTOY1 allows you to add a Pioneer 6 IP-Bus CD Changer and/or a Pioneer XM Satellite receiver directly to certain Toyota, Acura, Honda and Isuzu factory radios. The PIOTOY1 utilizes sophisticated microprocessor control and advanced software design to flawlessly match the Pioneer CD changer and/or XM Tuner to the Toyota operating systems. Works with CDX-P670, P650, P630 and CDX-PD6 (in-dash) Pioneer IP-Bus CD changers and the GEX-P900XM and GEX-FM903XM Pioneer XM Tuners.
The PIOTOY1 utilizes sophisticated microprocessor control and advanced software design to flawlessly match the Pioneer CD changer and/or XM Tuner to your vehicles operating systems. This interface provides a splice-free, direct plug-in into the rear of the factory radio via a matching interface cable.

Operational Notes:

For XM Tuner Only: Press the "CD" button to activate the XM Tuner. To change stations, press the "Tune Up" or "Tune Down" button. During XM Tuner operation, the display on the radio will show CD1 TRXXX where "XXX" is the station number. (Example: Station number 4 will display as TR04, stations 97 will display as TR97, station 149 will display as TR149.)
For CD Changer Only: CD changer operation from the factory radio is per the vehicle owner's manual.
For CD Changer and XM Tuner: Press the "CD" button once and the XM Tuner will activate. Press the "Scan" button to toggle between the XM Tuner and the CD changer. Operation and display when using the XM Tuner is per note above. CD changer operation is per note above.


APPLICATIONS

ACURA

1998-1999 SLX w/CD changer contolling radio.
HONDA
1998-2001 Passport w/CD changer contolling radio.
ISUZU
1998-2001 Amigo/Rodeo/Trooper w/CD changer contolling radio.
TOYOTA
1998-2003 - All Models (except Avalon and Camry w/radio #AD-6806 and all Prius) w/CD changer contolling radio.




Availability: Usually ships the same business day.

Soundgate PIOTOY1 Acura/Honda/Isuzu/Toyota-to-Pioneer XM Tuner & CD Changer Interface

gtm130

one of the great features of satellite is the ability to read who the artist is and the song. this wont allow you to do so if this is similar to the unit that is in my dads x5
i also would stear you away from xm, sirius is comercial free and if you are paying for it why deal with comercials? sirius also just got a contract with the nfl for all the games next season!!!

midiwall

Ummm... XM has been commercial free for the past few months. They still do spots for their own shows, but there's no outside advertising on the music channels.

From their website: