factory CD MP3 - is it availeable?

**cafe** · 08-05-2005, 06:43 AM

Hi guys, does anyone of you own a Celica with a standard factory MP3 compatible CD headunit? I do not but I would like to get one and install it into my 2000 Celica TS. I have seen some info about its availeability in Australian region ... Would you suggest me where to look for it and how to purchase it?

**sublimen40o** · 08-05-2005, 07:31 AM

why not just go aftermarket?

**cafe** · 08-05-2005, 10:06 AM

Because:
1. i want to keep the style
2. actually it is more convenient to use this big-button machine comparing to any aftermarket deck
3. safe considering thieves (in my country it is an issue) and any aftermarket deck is just 15 seconds job to pull out
4. installation of non-standard will be much more complicated than a standard toyota headunit, ie. wires, woofers etc.

TS

**Pineapple** · 08-05-2005, 10:39 AM

^Call dealer or look locally for a used one, in junkyard maybe.

**BioNeXuS** · 08-05-2005, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Because:
1. i want to keep the style
2. actually it is more convenient to use this big-button machine comparing to any aftermarket deck
3. safe considering thieves (in my country it is an issue) and any aftermarket deck is just 15 seconds job to pull out
4. installation of non-standard will be much more complicated than a standard toyota headunit, ie. wires, woofers etc.

1. the panasonic deck is a POS.
2. buy an aftermarket deck with big buttons.
3. buy an aftermarket deck with a removable faceplate.
4. buy the adapter for the toyota connector.

**cafe** · 08-05-2005, 11:44 AM

1.,2. OK
3. once they stole it without the plate, thats not a barrier, they buy a new plate for some 30 eur
4. ??? where to look for such an adapter?

**Pineapple** · 08-05-2005, 12:26 PM

4. Audio shop but it'll bypass stock amp if you have one.
Also the deck is different if you have stock amp or not.

**BioNeXuS** · 08-05-2005, 01:03 PM

stock amp is a POS anyways. If ur really worried about ur deck being stolen, buy an aftermarket alarm with a pager. Then you know.

**BioNeXuS** · 08-05-2005, 01:05 PM

Even better yet, buy a dvd unit and hide the brain. The deck is useless without a brain and if u buy a double din, it uses 4 bolts to secure it in place. A lot harder to steal that way.

**sublimen40o** · 08-05-2005, 05:28 PM

actually hes right theres no wiring kit for the 7th gen, u have to pull everyyy thing out n do it ur self

**Pineapple** · 08-05-2005, 06:03 PM

On my 5th gen with System 10, the deck have a different plug for the stock amp. There is no wiring kit for that. Follow the wires and there is the regular Toyota plug which every audio shop have an harness. Problem is, it'll disconnect and bypass the amp. For me, front and rear speakers works but door sub doesn't. I know its the same for Camry with amp probably true for 7th gen but I'm not sure.

**BioNeXuS** · 08-05-2005, 06:36 PM

Quote:

actually hes right theres no wiring kit for the 7th gen, u have to pull everyyy thing out n do it ur self

Well I bought one for mine when I installed my deck. There's 2 adapters. One u can use that will bypass the factory amp and the other will actually use the factory amp. I bought the one that bypasses the factory amp since it's only about 30 bucks. The other one is about 100 bucks.

**cafe** · 08-06-2005, 07:37 AM

good ideas, indeed

look, what if I just add a mp3 cd changer? which brands suite the celica headunit? what is the head's brandname?

**Pineapple** · 08-06-2005, 12:24 PM

Only OEM changer will plug in. You can get changer with FM but you suffer on sound quality.

**cafe** · 08-10-2005, 05:48 PM

oops, never heard of OEM ??? do u know their website?

**Burrcold** · 08-10-2005, 05:53 PM

OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer

**Pineapple** · 08-10-2005, 06:45 PM

In this case its Toyota. Contact your nearest Toyota dealer or junkyard with used Toyota parts.

**cafe** · 08-14-2005, 10:30 AM

unfortunately local dealers don't know anything :(

08-05-2005, 06:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
cafe Posts: 8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: 09-20-2005 03:55 PM	factory CD MP3 - is it availeable? Hi guys, does anyone of you own a Celica with a standard factory MP3 compatible CD headunit? I do not but I would like to get one and install it into my 2000 Celica TS. I have seen some info about its availeability in Australian region ... Would you suggest me where to look for it and how to purchase it?

08-05-2005, 07:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
sublimen40o Location: Va... near DC Posts: 106 Join Date: Jun 2005 Last On: 11-24-2005 12:15 PM	why not just go aftermarket? __________________ 00 gt-s

08-05-2005, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pineapple Location: Toronto Posts: 4,282 Join Date: Jan 2004 Last On: Yesterday 01:05 AM	^Call dealer or look locally for a used one, in junkyard maybe. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/fredericklaw http://members.rankmyride.com/pineapplelaw

08-05-2005, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
cafe Posts: 8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: 09-20-2005 03:55 PM	1.,2. OK 3. once they stole it without the plate, thats not a barrier, they buy a new plate for some 30 eur 4. ??? where to look for such an adapter? __________________ 2000 celica TS

08-05-2005, 12:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pineapple Location: Toronto Posts: 4,282 Join Date: Jan 2004 Last On: Yesterday 01:05 AM	4. Audio shop but it'll bypass stock amp if you have one. Also the deck is different if you have stock amp or not. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/fredericklaw http://members.rankmyride.com/pineapplelaw

08-05-2005, 10:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
cafe Posts: 8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: 09-20-2005 03:55 PM	Because: 1. i want to keep the style 2. actually it is more convenient to use this big-button machine comparing to any aftermarket deck 3. safe considering thieves (in my country it is an issue) and any aftermarket deck is just 15 seconds job to pull out 4. installation of non-standard will be much more complicated than a standard toyota headunit, ie. wires, woofers etc. TS

08-05-2005, 01:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
BioNeXuS Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 293 Join Date: Dec 2003 Last On: 11-19-2008 01:19 AM	stock amp is a POS anyways. If ur really worried about ur deck being stolen, buy an aftermarket alarm with a pager. Then you know. __________________ Black 2003 Celica GTS

08-05-2005, 01:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
BioNeXuS Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 293 Join Date: Dec 2003 Last On: 11-19-2008 01:19 AM	Even better yet, buy a dvd unit and hide the brain. The deck is useless without a brain and if u buy a double din, it uses 4 bolts to secure it in place. A lot harder to steal that way. __________________ Black 2003 Celica GTS

08-05-2005, 05:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
sublimen40o Location: Va... near DC Posts: 106 Join Date: Jun 2005 Last On: 11-24-2005 12:15 PM	actually hes right theres no wiring kit for the 7th gen, u have to pull everyyy thing out n do it ur self __________________ 00 gt-s

08-05-2005, 06:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pineapple Location: Toronto Posts: 4,282 Join Date: Jan 2004 Last On: Yesterday 01:05 AM	On my 5th gen with System 10, the deck have a different plug for the stock amp. There is no wiring kit for that. Follow the wires and there is the regular Toyota plug which every audio shop have an harness. Problem is, it'll disconnect and bypass the amp. For me, front and rear speakers works but door sub doesn't. I know its the same for Camry with amp probably true for 7th gen but I'm not sure. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/fredericklaw http://members.rankmyride.com/pineapplelaw

08-06-2005, 07:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
cafe Posts: 8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: 09-20-2005 03:55 PM	good ideas, indeed look, what if I just add a mp3 cd changer? which brands suite the celica headunit? what is the head's brandname? __________________ 2000 celica TS

08-06-2005, 12:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pineapple Location: Toronto Posts: 4,282 Join Date: Jan 2004 Last On: Yesterday 01:05 AM	Only OEM changer will plug in. You can get changer with FM but you suffer on sound quality. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/fredericklaw http://members.rankmyride.com/pineapplelaw

08-10-2005, 05:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
cafe Posts: 8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: 09-20-2005 03:55 PM	oops, never heard of OEM ??? do u know their website? __________________ 2000 celica TS

08-10-2005, 05:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
Burrcold Location: Toronto Posts: 6,419 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: Today 12:00 AM Vehicle: 08 Lexus IS250 2nd Vehicle: 08 Acura CSX	OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer __________________ Sold: 2004 Infiniti G35C

08-10-2005, 06:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
Pineapple Location: Toronto Posts: 4,282 Join Date: Jan 2004 Last On: Yesterday 01:05 AM	In this case its Toyota. Contact your nearest Toyota dealer or junkyard with used Toyota parts. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/fredericklaw http://members.rankmyride.com/pineapplelaw

08-14-2005, 10:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
cafe Posts: 8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: 09-20-2005 03:55 PM	unfortunately local dealers don't know anything :( __________________ 2000 celica TS

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