FAQ - Audio, Electronics & Electrical

Vegas Runner · 06-21-2008, 11:34 AM

FAQ Topics

4Runner Wiring Diagrams

Where to find
2003 4Runner Wiring Diagrams FSM
How to read
Batteries
Popular Batteries
Primary Batteries
Replacement Primary Battery Thread
Factory Supplied Batteries
Secondary Batteries
Odyssey Dual Battery Set Up
Optima Batteries
Battery Monitoring
Battery Chargers
Battery Chargers
Voltage
Volt meter
Current
Terminals & Cables
Dual Battery Setups
An in depth thread on dual battery setups
Dual Battery Setup in '05 V-6
Winch and dual Battery installation and wiring
Battery Separators/Isolators
A discussion on battery isolators
Power Gate
Painless Wiring
Battery Trays
Optima Tray
Series/Parallel Switching 12v/24V
Auxiliary Power
12V-110V Inverters
What size Inverter?
Voltage Drop s and Running Inverters
12V Auxiliary power
Cigarette Receptacles
12V Power Outlet Relay Location
How to install extra outlets
Full Time Power Outlets
Anderson Powerpoles
Battery Discharge Protection
Chargeguard and other power controllers
Audio Systems
Head Units
T1806 or T1808 Replacement for Factory Head Unit
4th Gen 4runner Valor DVD/Navigation NVG-670WT installation
Ipods
Video Ipod interface for factory nav
Dension Ice Link with Nav
4runner_ipod_installation
iCruze
Speakers
Installing a center speaker in a 4Runner without the JBL Sound System
Satellite Radio
XM Radio Antenna Location

Vegas Runner · 06-21-2008, 01:04 PM

Exterior Lighting
Best replacement bulbs for headlights?
Interior Lighting
LED Dome Lights
Easy interior light additions
Lighting the driver's door switches
Light bulbs in center console

Auxiliary Lighting
Driving Lights
Driving light wiring
offroad lights deciphered: watts, candlepower, lumens, etc
Very good driving light comparison
HID
Kragen 35W HID Lights
HID Conversion Hella Rallye 4000
PIAA 520 HID conversion
Hella4000
HID headlight conversions
Difference between PIAA driving lights
PIAA light discussion
Driving light options
Halogen
IPF lights
LED
Xmitter LED's
LED lights
Back Up Lights
What switch do I use for my back up lights
Fog Lights
Factory fog lights, without head lights

Keys and Remotes
Keys in the ignition buzzer

Tail Lights
LED Conversion

Alarm Systems
Aftermarket alarm systems

Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light Comes on with Low Pressure in Spare

VSC
VSC Light On
VSC problem

ATRAC

ABS System

Fuse Block
Locations
How to tap into

Alternators
2003 V8 Alternator specs
Popssible Alternator ALternatives

Vegas Runner · 06-21-2008, 04:34 PM

HAM Radio

A very general discussion about HAM and off roading
Mobile Transceivers
New Ham Radios: Coming Soon!
Discussion of several HAM radios
Single Band
Dual Band
Kenwood D710A
Antennas
Website about coaxial connections
SWR Tuning
SWR Discussion
Installations
Rear of Vehicle Installation
Antenna Installation
Multiple Radio System Installations
Electronics Upgrade finally complete
Multi-Radio combiner/amp
Measuring SWR
Repeaters
A Thread about using repeaters
APRS
Hardware
General Discussion on APRS Hardware
Software
USAPhotoMaps
RACES/ACES
Call Signs
CB Radios
Transceivers
Cobra 75 WX CB
Antennas
Antenna Placement
Another post about antenna placement
CB Radio Antenna Discussion
Magnetic Mount Antennas
CB radio and ground planes
Installations
cb radio 101
Firestik Fire Ring Installation
Connect two coax cables
CB Radio Install

Vegas Runner · 06-21-2008, 04:34 PM

FRS/GMRS

GPS
How it Works
Basic Features
Factory Navigation Systems
access a system menu
OEM NAV destination input while driving
What NAV unit do you guys recommend?
Popular Aftermarket and Handheld GPS Units
A Discussion of various GPS models
Garmin Colorado
Street-based GPS
Garmin GPSMAP60cx
Garmin Quest
General Discussion on various units
Software
Firmware
Garmin 276c - Where'd my cities go?
Mounting Systems & Installation
Mounting Options
GPS hard wiring

Radar Detectors

Winch Installations
Dash Control
In-cab Winch switch w/ Dual Battery
Wiring Considerations

Scanguage
General Discussion
General Discussion about the Scanguage
ScanGauge

Automotive Electrical Parts
Switches
Sources for cool Rocker Switches
Fog Light Switch
Wire
Cable gauge question
Distributon Blocks
Fuse Blocks
Aftermarket Fuse Blocks

Common Wiring Problems and Issues
Getting through the firewall
Wires through the Firewall
Safely fusing circuits

Satellite Telephones

Mobile Computing
Laptops
Features
Mounting Systems
Ram-Mount Laptop Install
Mobile Broadband

Camcorders
Installations
Easy Camcorder in car install
Important Features for Mobile Installations
Mounting Systems

06-21-2008, 11:34 AM	#1
Vegas Runner Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,003	FAQ - Audio, Electronics & Electrical FAQ Topics 4Runner Wiring Diagrams Where to find 2003 4Runner Wiring Diagrams FSM How to read Batteries *Popular Batteries* Primary Batteries Replacement Primary Battery Thread Factory Supplied Batteries Secondary Batteries Odyssey Dual Battery Set Up Optima Batteries Battery Monitoring Battery Chargers Battery Chargers Voltage Volt meter Current Terminals & Cables Dual Battery Setups An in depth thread on dual battery setups Dual Battery Setup in '05 V-6 Winch and dual Battery installation and wiring Battery Separators/Isolators A discussion on battery isolators Power Gate Painless Wiring Battery Trays Optima Tray Series/Parallel Switching 12v/24V Auxiliary Power 12V-110V Inverters What size Inverter? Voltage Drop s and Running Inverters 12V Auxiliary power Cigarette Receptacles 12V Power Outlet Relay Location How to install extra outlets Full Time Power Outlets Anderson Powerpoles Battery Discharge Protection Chargeguard and other power controllers Audio Systems Head Units T1806 or T1808 Replacement for Factory Head Unit 4th Gen 4runner Valor DVD/Navigation NVG-670WT installation Ipods Video Ipod interface for factory nav Dension Ice Link with Nav 4runner_ipod_installation iCruze Speakers Installing a center speaker in a 4Runner without the JBL Sound System Satellite Radio XM Radio Antenna Location __________________ 2003 4Runner SR5 V8 Donahoes, OME 895/N142S, Conferr Rack, Hanna Sliders, Cobra 75WX CB, ARB Air, Dual Batts (24v/12v), Shrockworks Bumper, PIAA 510s & 520s, Rear Floodlights, Oil Filter Relo & Fumoto Valve, BumBuilt Skids, ATG620 Laptop & Docking Station, Kenwood D710A w/ APRS, GPS60, MM 12,000lb Hydraulic Winch, Capstan Winch, Power Steering Cooler & Filter, 1/2" RogerBrown Bodylift Ed-KE7MWY Last edited by Vegas Runner; 07-11-2008 at 10:19 PM.

06-21-2008, 01:04 PM	#2
Vegas Runner Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,003	Page2 Exterior Lighting Best replacement bulbs for headlights? Interior Lighting LED Dome Lights Easy interior light additions Lighting the driver's door switches Light bulbs in center console Auxiliary Lighting Driving Lights Driving light wiring offroad lights deciphered: watts, candlepower, lumens, etc Very good driving light comparison HID Kragen 35W HID Lights HID Conversion Hella Rallye 4000 PIAA 520 HID conversion Hella4000 HID headlight conversions Difference between PIAA driving lights PIAA light discussion Driving light options Halogen IPF lights LED Xmitter LED's LED lights *Back Up Lights* What switch do I use for my back up lights Fog Lights Factory fog lights, without head lights Keys and Remotes Keys in the ignition buzzer Tail Lights LED Conversion Alarm Systems Aftermarket alarm systems Tire Pressure Light Tire Pressure Light Comes on with Low Pressure in Spare VSC VSC Light On VSC problem ATRAC ABS System Fuse Block Locations How to tap into Alternators 2003 V8 Alternator specs Popssible Alternator ALternatives __________________ 2003 4Runner SR5 V8 Donahoes, OME 895/N142S, Conferr Rack, Hanna Sliders, Cobra 75WX CB, ARB Air, Dual Batts (24v/12v), Shrockworks Bumper, PIAA 510s & 520s, Rear Floodlights, Oil Filter Relo & Fumoto Valve, BumBuilt Skids, ATG620 Laptop & Docking Station, Kenwood D710A w/ APRS, GPS60, MM 12,000lb Hydraulic Winch, Capstan Winch, Power Steering Cooler & Filter, 1/2" RogerBrown Bodylift Ed-KE7MWY Last edited by Vegas Runner; 07-11-2008 at 10:05 PM.

06-21-2008, 04:34 PM	#3
Vegas Runner Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,003	Page3 HAM Radio A very general discussion about HAM and off roading *Mobile Transceivers* New Ham Radios: Coming Soon! Discussion of several HAM radios Single Band Dual Band Kenwood D710A Antennas Website about coaxial connections SWR Tuning SWR Discussion Installations Rear of Vehicle Installation Antenna Installation Multiple Radio System Installations Electronics Upgrade finally complete Multi-Radio combiner/amp Measuring SWR Repeaters A Thread about using repeaters APRS Hardware General Discussion on APRS Hardware Software USAPhotoMaps RACES/ACES Call Signs CB Radios Transceivers Cobra 75 WX CB Antennas Antenna Placement Another post about antenna placement CB Radio Antenna Discussion Magnetic Mount Antennas CB radio and ground planes Installations cb radio 101 Firestik Fire Ring Installation Connect two coax cables CB Radio Install __________________ 2003 4Runner SR5 V8 Donahoes, OME 895/N142S, Conferr Rack, Hanna Sliders, Cobra 75WX CB, ARB Air, Dual Batts (24v/12v), Shrockworks Bumper, PIAA 510s & 520s, Rear Floodlights, Oil Filter Relo & Fumoto Valve, BumBuilt Skids, ATG620 Laptop & Docking Station, Kenwood D710A w/ APRS, GPS60, MM 12,000lb Hydraulic Winch, Capstan Winch, Power Steering Cooler & Filter, 1/2" RogerBrown Bodylift Ed-KE7MWY Last edited by Vegas Runner; 07-11-2008 at 09:45 PM.

06-21-2008, 04:34 PM	#4
Vegas Runner Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,003	Page 4 FRS/GMRS GPS *How it Works* *Basic Features* *Factory Navigation Systems* access a system menu OEM NAV destination input while driving What NAV unit do you guys recommend? Popular Aftermarket and Handheld GPS Units A Discussion of various GPS models Garmin Colorado Street-based GPS Garmin GPSMAP60cx Garmin Quest General Discussion on various units Software Firmware Garmin 276c - Where'd my cities go? Mounting Systems & Installation Mounting Options GPS hard wiring Radar Detectors Winch Installations Dash Control In-cab Winch switch w/ Dual Battery Wiring Considerations Scanguage General Discussion General Discussion about the Scanguage ScanGauge Automotive Electrical Parts *Switches* Sources for cool Rocker Switches Fog Light Switch Wire Cable gauge question Distributon Blocks Fuse Blocks Aftermarket Fuse Blocks Common Wiring Problems and Issues Getting through the firewall Wires through the Firewall Safely fusing circuits Satellite Telephones Mobile Computing Laptops Features Mounting Systems Ram-Mount Laptop Install Mobile Broadband Camcorders Installations Easy Camcorder in car install Important Features for Mobile Installations Mounting Systems __________________ 2003 4Runner SR5 V8 Donahoes, OME 895/N142S, Conferr Rack, Hanna Sliders, Cobra 75WX CB, ARB Air, Dual Batts (24v/12v), Shrockworks Bumper, PIAA 510s & 520s, Rear Floodlights, Oil Filter Relo & Fumoto Valve, BumBuilt Skids, ATG620 Laptop & Docking Station, Kenwood D710A w/ APRS, GPS60, MM 12,000lb Hydraulic Winch, Capstan Winch, Power Steering Cooler & Filter, 1/2" RogerBrown Bodylift Ed-KE7MWY Last edited by Vegas Runner; 06-24-2008 at 08:20 PM.

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