I search around a bit, but couldn't find anything on this topic. If it has already been discussed then I apologize for bringing it up again, please point me in the right direction.

I saw the 2010 Alpine premium audio system for the first time during my attendance at SEMA 2009 last week.

Is this unit plug-and-play compatible with the 2008-2009 xB? I've got an '08 and would much like to switch to this unit with the Nav module over the Premium Pioneer unit I currently have.

Thanks for any info you guys can provide.

 

Bumping.

It's been 3 weeks, perhaps someone now has this info? Still very curious to find out, seen a few auctions on eBay, but haven't seen a picture of the rear of the radio yet.

 

im pretty sure unless you already have them you need the holder and the wire harness. only like $65 total fpr them

 

Holder? Is there a different bracket for this radio?

Are there part number available for the wiring harness? I assume it adapts the factory wiring to the Alpine wiring?

 

Well, it's plug-n-play for the most part, except the iPod connector doesn't match. The '08 wiring is different than the '10. I suspect it's because the '10 Alpine radio says "iPod/USB" while the '08 says "iPod/AUX"

On the search to determine if I can retro-fit the 2010 harness to the 2008 and gain the USB/iPod controls again.

FYI for anyone wanting to know, the Directed TOY-SC1 and SCVDOC1 is COMPATIBLE with the Alpine unit. Works 100%. You can grab both pieces on eBay for around $30-$40/ea, and have portable Sirius controlled by your headunit while maintaining the portability of the universal sat radio units.

CALLING ALL 2010 xB OWNERS: Can anyone confirm there's a USB plug in the console instead of a stereo-mini connector, and if you're daring enough, determine that it's a separate harness that runs between the HU and the connectors in the console? Any insight would be much appreiciated.

 

they have a usb intstead of the ipod connector now.... im not sure what is needed to fix,, but im also interested to know.... someday i will get one apart and find out,,,

 

Actually, from what it looks like they have a USB in addition to vs. <i>instead

 

Yes, the difference between the earlier patch panel and the 2010 is the earlier provided AUX and iPOD, whereas the 2010 provides AUX and USB.

 

That's what I figured, as that's how the new buttons are labeled. It appears though that the AUX/iPod connector is similar, just a rearranged and different and the USB plug is separate.

Where is the USB port on a 2010 xB (and xD I assume)?

I've got '08 and '10 xB wiring books on order. Also researching acquiring the connector via Toyota. Have got a friend that has been a parts guy at Toyota longer than I've been driving, hopefully he can come through or at least offer advise other than purchasing a '10 dash harness and hacking it.

 

If I purchased P/N 86203-12340 can I splice that into a regular USB/iPod cable directly from the back of the head unit and just put my iPod in the glove box?