Newb installation thread- Pioneer DMH-WT8600NEX into a 2018 SR5 Entune Non-JBL

You’d need to also buy a satellite receiver. Again, just download the SiriusXM app and you can CarPlay it.

The USB will work if you get the adapter. It will still charge your device, and will behave like a usb input.

The aux will not work. I don’t know why.

The pioneer has an aux mini jack input for aux, and I ran my own wire from that to my console box. I do still carry a classic iPod around.

 

I'm about to tackle this and enjoyed every post in this thread. Thanks to all the brave souls who forged a path for those of us beginning the perilous journey lol

 

I can confirm that Crutchfield sells a harness adapter for this radio that connects to the Maestro harness. This is a game changer for those who don't wanna splice 742906 wires.

 

Installing a nice head unit I take it?

 

Have had this unit on my truck for about 2 weeks now. I really like the added features from stock (honestly s little overwhelming), great sound, and Apple CarPlay is great.

However, anyone having issues with wireless CarPlay randomly disconnecting? I’ve had it happen almost daily. Kind of maddening.

 

Yessir! Now that this harness came in, I'm gonna install it probably tomorrow.

 

That was a game changer for me when installing.

 

Woo hoo!

 

My harness is already spliced lol.....wasn't bad at all but I have been doing my own installs for years.

 

I spent last night getting the screen low using the Metra dash kit.

 

Yeah I would do that too. The dash kit makes for a cleaner install but also secures the ac panel. Did you use the factory radio brackets with the dash kit?

 

Nope

 

Nice! I'm still debating on getting one. Do I need it since I'm already aftermarket....no. But Netflix and weather radar via the web browser would be nice.

 

Yeah and who doesn't like a 10" screen lol

 

I'll have to see how yours looks after the install using the dash kit. I would probably go with the 9 inch though because of my phone mount.

 

Anyone know where the OBD wire plugs into the Maestro harness?

 

Does it plug directly into the Meastro box? I can't remember as the OBD stuff doesn't use that cable on the 2020. Mine is all read through the black data cable.

 

The one video I saw mentioned unplugging something and plugging it there so I'm thinking since the wire colors are similar maybe it goes to the plug in the pic

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/new...sr5-entune-non-jbl.100157/page-3#post-2627243

 

Isn't Maestro wiring fun?

 

How's everyone got their mic plugged in? The mic I got doesn't fit into the tiny ass jack in the back of the unit.

 

Yeah I disconnected the little black plug and plugged in the other terminal from the OBD plug. Where do you see the PIDs?

 

By God I got her in. XM works, no USB or mic yet but that'll come soon. Have yet to play enough with it to find all the cool widgets etc but I'm in no hurry. I do wanna know how yall get to the gauges so if you can spare that info lmk.

 

Nice....especially using the dash kit.

 

I like how it keeps the OEM look

 

Looks good. I haven't decided on one yet. So I take it that you need a USB C to USB adapter to retain the factory USB port?

 

Did you get the USB adapter?
I think it is this one...

$20 Idatalink Maestro Acc-USB-TO3 USB Adapter UT03

Amazon.com: iDatalink Maestro Acc-USB-TO3 USB Adapter UT03 : Electronics

Also, did you run the Pioneer Bluetooth mic?

Now sure what you had in there before, maybe OEM, but the Kenwood and Pioneer microphones have different sized plugs..
I learned that the hard way..

 

Yep. I'm gonna hook it up to my new HDMI/USB port.

 

I want a unit for Netflix and all that stuff but I don't know if I really need it lol. Nothing wrong with my current unit other than it's just a basic Android Auto unit.

 

So I have the adapter (for me it's the one for 2012 & up) but it doesn't fit for some reason. The gray connector that is part of the OEM harness won't fit it. Weird. There is zero USB ports on the back of this radio so I don't know how it'd work anyway. The USB-C port is the only way I can see this radio enabling OEM USB ports.