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Alpine iLX-F409 in 2017 Sequoia Limited 4x4

Discussion in 'Sequoia Builds' started by neeginan, Feb 1, 2023.

  1. Feb 1, 2023 at 10:43 AM
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    neeginan

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    So I decided to go with a more modern infotainment system in our 2017 Limited 4WD for Carplay and Android Auto. Alpine iLX F409 with idatalink Maestro RR for vehicle info / gauges. First impression is very positive. Bought from Crutchfield including iDatalink Maestro and cables. Self install.

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  2. Feb 1, 2023 at 10:45 AM
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    Looks great! Nicely done.
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2023 at 1:25 AM
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    That looks great!
     
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  4. Feb 3, 2023 at 5:23 AM
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    neeginan

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    You lose the factory NAV, factory XM receiver, CD player and the aux input. The rear DVD player still works but only through the factory headphones and with factory remote to work it.

    You retain the factory USB port. I added back an XM receiver and re-used the factory antenna. I use Android Auto. With Google Maps offline maps, you don't need cell coverage for navigation to work. Your phone becomes a portable NAV unit like a garmin.
     
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  5. Feb 3, 2023 at 6:19 AM
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    For the DVD player, is it factory or aftermarket? We opted to upgrade the DVD player to a 13" aftermarket player that uses an FM radio signal to play the audio but also works with wireless headphones
     
  6. Feb 3, 2023 at 6:43 AM
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    The rear seat DVD player is factory. I bought all of the available adapters as a kit from Crutchfield. Rear DVD still works but there is no audio connection to the new head unit so it can't play through the speakers. It does still work, playing through the factory head sets.

    Our kids are not kids anymore. We have actually never, like NEVER, used our rear seat DVD player.

    It turns out that this Alpine unit also has HDMI in and out, so I can run HDMI to a rear screen if I want to and stream video on both the head unit and rear screen. I just don't have the need to, so I didn't set up a rear screen. However, I do use the HDMI in for streaming from phone/tablet to the Alpine (when vehicle stopped).
     
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  7. Feb 8, 2023 at 10:13 AM
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    I'm debating on keeping my wife's 2011 SR5 or moving on. We've crested 200k and have a 2018 Tundra Limited as a 2nd-turned-3rd vehicle (took a job an hour away, got a Avalon hybrid as a commuter) that I may donate towards the cause... but I'm on the fence to even keep the 2011 for our son who's 12 now. He'll drive in 3 years.

    Clicking around on lift kits and touchscreens to get my head around keeping and freshening it up. I really like the look of this one. We only have an SR5, though it has a lot of upgrades somehow (leather, woodgrain, spoiler, flares, dvd player, etc). It just has an analog stereo. I love that yours has the engine data, I wonder if we would tap into that or if there's a harness/connection missing in the dash that an SR5 just wouldn't have.

    Also, I assume the steering controls still work? Completely?

    Cool install.
     
  8. Feb 8, 2023 at 1:21 PM
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    Hey btodag. The vehicle information is via the idatalink maestro rr connection to the OBD II port. Mine is a 2017. Yours being a 2011, the data on the OBD II may be different. I don't think the model (SR5, Limited, Platinum) changes the data on OBD II, but by year I am sure there are differences.

    To add to what I said above: I bought the entire package through Crutchfield. Head Unit / Maestro RR / Adapter Cables / Sat Radio Receiver. You can go to their website and put in your vehicle specific data and they will show you kit options and they should also specify what you get, and what you lose. In my case:
    - you lose factory CD player (never used it)
    - you lose Aux input (never used it)
    - you lose Factory XM Receiver (I added a new, compatible receiver back in and re-used the factory Satellite antenna)
    - the factory rear seat entertainment now only works through the factory headsets, not through the car stereo system. Our kids aren't kids anymore so no problem. The Alpine that I installed has HDMI In and Out so I could put in RSE if I wanted to. Not going to.

    The steering wheel control buttons work and are programmed through the Idatalink Maestro RR.

    Hope this info helps.
     
  9. Feb 9, 2023 at 6:18 AM
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    vman2377

    vman2377 You're f*#cking OUT!

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    You can get around the whole "when vehicle stopped" business with one of these, if you want. I like to stream music from my Firestick, so being able to use the HDMI while in motion is very nice. It also gives you access to the settings that are grayed out while in motion.

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  10. Feb 9, 2023 at 6:30 AM
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    neeginan

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    Yes! I included the microbypass when I did the install. Works great. I ran the HDMI connection cable into the center console.
     
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    e30cabrio I'm e30cabrio, I'm a modaholic

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    Looks great! Enjoy!
     

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