I have the Metra and it worked flawlessly. Had no issues.

I also recommend getting the MEtra Dash Fit kit over the Scosche. While I have the Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS, I found the Scosche doesn't fit well. The AVH-X5500BHS didn't fit in it.

Amazon.com: Metra 95-8202 Toyota DDIN Multi Dash Kit: Electronics


You should also look into the Metra 70-8114 turbo wire harness. It will wire up the AUX port under the cig port.

Amazon.com: Metra 70-8114 Steering Wheel Control Wire Harness with RCA for 2003-Up Select Toyota/Scion/Lexus Vehicles: Car Electronics

 

I have the Metra and it worked flawlessly. Had no issues.

Does your FJ have steering wheel buttons on the left and right side of the steering wheel? For example, volume control and mode on the left and phone control and push to talk on the right? If so, can you confirm that all buttons work as stock function with the Metra adapter?

Thanks.

 

I just installed a Kenwood DNX890HD with the Maestro iDataLink and it works great. I had it flashed at the store I bought it from. The previous radio in the FJ had a metra unit I believe and for some reason I could not use the phone function buttons on the steering wheels with the Sony radio. Do some home work on the metra.

 

Thanks Nodintree.

It looks like I will be getting the Maestro instead. I haven't seen anyone post that the Metra adapter retains all steering wheel phone button function. Too bad with the Maestro adapter there isn't an adapter harness for plug and play without splicing like there is with the Metra.

Also, since you purchased the same HU as i'm planning to, which dash kit did you purchase, Axxess or Scosche kit, and how's the fit? How do you like the HU?

 

The steering wheel controls will be lost if you switch to an aftermarket unit. That is the only reason I never switched out the OEM HU in my Tacoma. I liked the steering wheel controls for the phone.

 

False. This is only true if you do not instal a AWSC or iDataLink.

 

False. This is only true if you do not instal a AWSC or iDataLink.

This is new then because I know of no one that has got the steering wheel phone controls to work with an aftermarket HU using a module. Software update?

It seems from what I read you can manually program the Metra unit to work with the phone buttons but it can be hit and miss depending on the HU.

 

I emailed Metra, and this is what they sent me:

"Yes, the ASWC-1 should be able to retain the BT buttons as long as the radio can accept the commands on the SWC input."

I am even more confused... still not sure if it'll work with the Kenwood DNX890HD specifically.

 

Worked great in my wifes rig but figuring out the wires is tricky.

They don't tell you the wires you are looking for are in 2 seperate looms.

 

Worked great in my wifes rig but figuring out the wires is tricky.

Rsivley,

Which one did you buy? Metra/Axxess or Maesto iDatalink? And can you confirm that all buttons functions including radio and phone?

Thanks.

 

I got the Metra ASWC-1. Yes all buttons and including phone work.

Mine had be on the shelf a while ( note ship date ) so I had to update the firmware on it. This is suprisingly easy and has a usb plug on it. Newer shipped models don't require this.

The only tricky part was the wiring. You have 3 stereo plugs. There are 2 wires you need to tie into and they are both on seperate looms. The instructions are a little off. I had to call and speak to a Meta engineer to determine this ( There engineers are supprislyn good customer service and easy to get on the phone as well ). They said they would fix there instructions but it doesn't appear to be changed on there web site.

Mobileone wanted a fortune ( to me at least ) of like $400 to make it work. Honestly if have the rite instructions its really easy. If you get this one PM me and Ill get you the correct wire scheme.

 

Someone said the Idatalink worked great so I tried to look it up:

iDatalink - Maestro - Maestro SW

says "No Available accessory" for any model with or without call controlls.

It looks like this unit would be a ton better but can't find it. You might try there customer support line:

T 514.807.2888 ext. 2

 

Go to main website: maestro.idatalink.com
Enter your car details into the bars in center
Get result, then choose steering wheel (middle, top of result page)

Maestro will retain all your buttons, you can simulate programming it with your radio by going here: iDatalink - Maestro - Demo SW - Main

 

That page is visually hard to follow. Once you run your FJ and select your steering wheel type, look in the dark blue area above where you se "NO AVAILABLE ACCESSORY:" displayed in that blue area it tells you which product and firmware you need for your vehicle.

 

Ok, after many many hours of trying to get the Axxess ASWC-1 to remap (45 min waiting for Axxess customer service), I have concluded that with the Kenwood DNX890HD system, it is not possible to remap any button to preset up/down. Axxess customer service said the problem may be with the DNX890HD.

I purchased the Metra 70-8114 Factory Integration Adapter, so it should not be a connections issue.

The steering wheel preset/up down buttons will only work as seek up/down. Also, PTT, On/Off hook buttons will not work as OEM either.

I may have to buy the Maestro unit and try, as this is a deal breaker for me!!!

 

Go into the radio mode and hold the seek bottom down until the music note with tag lights up and release. You should be able to change channels between preset stations.

 

Thanks Nodintree. I discovered what you said after going through the Kenwood manual too. However, my steering wheel push to talk and on/off hook buttons still are not remapping with the Axxess harness.

I think i'm still going to purchase the Maestro since you had success with all the buttons working. We'll see how that goes...

 

I have the DNX890HD with the Metra and the presets don't scroll with my steering wheel controls either.

Its annoying.

Let me now about the install because I may switch to the Maestro SW.

 

I use the Metra also

 

I want to confirm that the iDatalink Maestro retains steering wheel control including push to talk and on/off hook buttons. I did modify the Metra 70-8114C Factory Integration Adapter so I did not have to cut any stock wires.

Also, the Metra 70-8114C Factory Integration Adapter retains stock USB function.

Once again, this is what I purchased and everything is compatible without cutting or splicing any stock wiring:
Kenwood DNX890HD Head Unit
Metra 70-1761 Receiver Wiring Harness
SiriusXM SXV200V1 Tuner
Metra 70-8114C Factory Integration Adapter
iDatalink Maestro ADS-MSW
Metra 70-8114C Factory Integration Adapter (Stock No. AX-TOYUSB-2)

 

Thanks for this list. That's helpful.

 

I have the DNX890HD with the Metra and the presets don't scroll with my steering wheel controls either.

My response may be a bit outdated but as posted above it is the HU that determines what the arrow buttons on the steering wheel does as far as searching radio presets, stations with reception or just searching. I just installed my Metra a few weeks ago and I was dreading having to program it so that the steering wheel controls work the way I want. On my Kenwood I have to press the seek button to select this and then the steering wheel controls can be used to scroll through my presets.

 

Quickest Installation kit here:
Crux SWRTY-61S Wiring Interface Connect a new car stereo and retain the steering wheel audio controls in select 2003-11 Toyota vehicles at Crutchfield.com

 

So eventually what did you end up using ? the idatalink Maestro?
i had some conversations with the manufacture and the best thing they have out now is the Maestro rr for keeping the steering wheel controls . they claim 2 functions per button with compatible radio unit like the DNN991HD Kenwood.
this is what im leaning towards.