08 Corolla radio upgrade from newer Corolla

dmrtn · 18-09-2017 12:40pm #1

So I have a 08 Corolla. I'd like to replace the built in radio/stereo with one from a newer Corolla which still looks built-in but which has an Aux Input. Not too worried about anything else really.

How do I find out from what year the Aux Inputs started coming as standard?

Thanks.

colm_mcm · 18-09-2017 3:14pm

2010 I think. You can just buy an aux in/iPod in from Toyota or eBay or wherever though.

Truckermal · 19-09-2017 7:25pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

2010 I think. You can just buy an aux in/iPod in from Toyota or eBay or wherever though.

I have one actually that should work it uses the CD port on the stereo.

dmrtn · 20-09-2017 2:46pm

Truckermal wrote: »

I have one actually that should work it uses the CD port on the stereo.

Great stuff, Truckermal.
What's type is it?
How much is it?
Is it difficult to install?
Where are you based? I'm in Dublin.

colm_mcm · 20-09-2017 2:58pm

Piece of cake to install. You've just gotta take the radio out which isn't too hard once you have instructions.

Truckermal · 20-09-2017 3:31pm

dmrtn wrote: »

Great stuff, Truckermal.
What's type is it?
How much is it?
Is it difficult to install?
Where are you based? I'm in Dublin.

Does your Radio have the option of a CD changer? Its not difficult to install either... If it works a few Bob will cover it!

colm_mcm · 20-09-2017 4:17pm

Yeah, they all have that input on the back IIRC.

dmrtn · 20-09-2017 6:53pm

Is this basically how to remove the stereo? Haven't done it before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbXAPJOpH-c

colm_mcm · 20-09-2017 8:18pm

dmrtn wrote: »

Is this basically how to remove the stereo? Haven't done it before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbXAPJOpH-c

Might be wrong, but I seem to remember the radios I took out of Corollas being bolted in with 4 bolts. Don't remember them pulling straight out like that.

Edit
Like this
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l52JcvsEfk4

dmrtn · 21-09-2017 1:11pm

Truckermal wrote: »

Does your Radio have the option of a CD changer? Its not difficult to install either... If it works a few Bob will cover it!

Whereabouts are you? No major rush on this but thanks anyway

Truckermal · 21-09-2017 4:13pm

dmrtn wrote: »

Whereabouts are you? No major rush on this but thanks anyway

Cork! I can send it up and if it works good and well..

Truckermal · 04-10-2017 6:19am

In case anyone else wants to try this it works perfectly with the cable below!

I think you'll like Universal Car SD Aux-in MP3 CD Player Input adapter for Toyota Camry Corolla RAV4 Lexus. Add it to your wishlist!

http://www.wish.com/c/5812262cec1677058c856240

dmrtn · 08-10-2017 10:23am

Truckermal wrote: »

In case anyone else wants to try this it works perfectly with the cable below!

I think you'll like Universal Car SD Aux-in MP3 CD Player Input adapter for Toyota Camry Corolla RAV4 Lexus. Add it to your wishlist!

http://www.wish.com/c/5812262cec1677058c856240

This plugs into the only empty socket in the back of the radio, the cd changer socket. There is space for the cable to drop down on the passenger's side and come out just to the right of the passenger's feet. There's a small open compartment for the box on the cable to sit in just here (I'm going to keep it there with blutack or something) and then the cable reaches just beyond the handbrake.

Exactly what I was looking for.

08 Corolla radio upgrade from newer Corolla

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