Alpine ILX-F511. Game Changer

Get the knob for the Alpine.

 

And put it anywhere because it’s Bluetooth

 

I really just wish someone made a head unit kit that fit in perfect using the areas where are the knobs and buttons are. Something like Alpine makes for the Wrangler. But, I know they sell gazillions of Wranglers and very few Tundra's. But, that's what I wish.

 

That thing has terrible reviews.

 

Sounds like if you turn it before powering up it works well. But I have zero experience with it, personally.

 

Started working on compiling the installation thread. This will be a bit of a labor of love and take a little while for me to get organized.
https://www.tundras.com/threads/the-great-alpine-hu-install-of-2023.129229/

 

My suggestion is to change it to the h/u install thread in general as much of it is cross compatible with most other brands…including the superior Kenwoods

 

I’ve got a day job… It’s going to he hard enough keeping track of the Alpine stuff.

 

I know where @Fotnot would put it

 

HUs are basically the same and have very similar connections.
Plenty of install threads on this forum including this awesome one by @panicman

Newb installation thread- Pioneer DMH-WT8600NEX into a 2018 SR5 Entune Non-JBL | Toyota Tundra Forum (tundras.com)

Any Maestro help can be found on their website.

Radio, Amplifier and Radar integration solutions | iDatalink Maestro

 

Here is what I used for my 2018 JBL. I decided I wanted to know how much I paid overall so it was worth going into my email/Amazon to check the orders.

Metra AX-TOYUSB USB Port Cable $14.99 https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120TOYUSB/Metra-AX-TOYUSB-USB-Port-Cable.html?omnews=18472897
iDatalink HRN-HRR-TO2 $79.99 https://www.crutchfield.com/S-de5da...RR2-module-also-required.html?omnews=18472897
iDatalink ACC-HU-ALP1 $9.99 https://www.crutchfield.com/p_794HUALP1/iDatalink-ACC-HU-ALP1.html?omnews=18472897
iDatalink ACC-SAT-TO2 $28.99 https://www.crutchfield.com/p_794SATTO2/iDatalink-ACC-SAT-TO2.html?omnews=18472897
idataLink ADS-MRR $139.99 https://www.qualitymobilevideo.com/ads-mrr.html
Metra 40-Lx11 $7.59

$9 Metra 40-Lx11 Abs Car Cd Radio Antenna Adapter Female Cable with Amplifier Fit for Crown

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYB3WXBN?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Metra 99-8252 $30.25

$32 Metra 99-8252 Multi Installation Kit for Toyota Tundra 2014 and Up,Silver

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DFSPUOY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
SiriusXM SXV300 $38.98

$40 SiriusXM SXV300 Standalone Vehicle Tuner (Replacement-Antenna not included)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0199XNUKU?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Everything works, and that includes SiriusXM (you don't need iDatalink ACC-SAT-TO2 and SiriusXM SXV300 if you don't want sirius, which saves you $67.97). If your truck doesn't have factory Sirius antenna then you don't need these two items either - you need the same tuner but with antenna - it is a little bit more expensive on Amazon.

Forgot to add - PAC TR-7 was also purchased from ebay for $23.99 to allow setup menu access without having to use a brake.
Total: $374.76

 

This is great! Thnx!

 

I've just added PAC TR-7 to the list. No link, bought the cheapest/fastest one from ebay.

 

Ok I am at a loss - I have everything connected and working except it will not connect to Apple CarPlay. It says that my gos antenna needs to be installed first. The adapter from my ilx-f309 doesn’t fit. Is there a specific gos adapter for this model? Maestro is flashed and everything is working as it should otherwise

 

It comes with a gps antenna, just plug it into the back of the stereo and stick it up under the dash towards the windshield

 

Isn’t there an adapter that I can get to plug directly into the back of the receiver and maintain the factory antenna?

 

Not with this model of Alpine, unfortunately.

 

Damn so I have to run the new gps antenna on top of the dash?

 

No:

 

Ok last issue - the backup camera is not working…..any advice on troubleshooting that?

 

define not working?

Does not activate when shifting in reverse?
Image black upon activation?

What Maestro Harness are you using?

 

Does not activate when shifting in reverse; screen stays on Home Screen. Ads-more module and just reflashed

 

Did you tie the reverse trigger to the output of the module?

Main Alpine Harness "Violet w/ white stripe" connected to Module "Puple w/white stripe?

 

There’s a setting in the Camera menu that you need to toggle to turn the rear camera input on.

 

So I called crutchfield - they told me
I could use the same harness I had for
Ilx-f309 that I am replacing. Backup camera worked fine on that

 

I believe you turn the camera mode on in settings, from what I’ve read in other posts.

 

This is correct...

 

Is this where we draw battle lines?

 

I have toggled the camera to on but it is a black screen with guidelines

 

Check out the post...info pile is building...