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I have a 2004 RX330 with factory navigation, no Mark Levinson and no DVD Entertainment System. I successfully installed a Pioneer AVH4200NEX head unit ($457) and spent $117 on the wiring harness, dash kit, steering wheel controller and parking brake bypass. Way cheaper than the Beatsonic kit which runs $300-400. My factory navigation still works, with voice directions and climate controls. During the install, I replaced the cigarette lighter / power port for two USB ports that lead to the rear of the Pioneer head unit. I also added another USB port to the left side of the steering wheel that provides a direct charge. I added MiraCast to the Pioneer head unit, which mirrors what ever is displayed from a cell phone. I also routed the microphone into the light dome so there is no wiring or microphone displayed.

I attempted to plug all the USB ports into USB hubs / spliters, however I learned none of the current stereo head units recognize USB hubs / spliters. You can use them for charging purposes only...not for data transfer (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto).

I created a comprehensive how to video on YouTube of my aftermarket stereo install. I show how I removed the factory stereo, wire harness connection / schematic, how I ran the microphone up to the inside of the light dome, removed the cigarette lighter / power port from its mounting brackets, replaced the cigarette lighter for a dual USB port, install of the aftermarket stereo and Metra dash kit. For those that only desire a particular upgrade such as the USB ports from the cigarette lighter, I created time stamps for direct access so you don't have to endure watching the entire video (unless you desire to). Here's the video...hope it helps with your project:


Listed below are the parts I purchased:

Part # Price

Metra Dash - 99-8159S 17.30

Axxess Wire Harness - TYTO-01 44.69

iDataLink Maestro SW – Steering Wheel Cntrl - ADS-MSW 43.35

MicroBypass Video Override Cable compatible for your stereo head unit 11.99

SUB-TOTAL WIRING: 117.33

Pioneer Stereo Head Unit - AVH4200NEX 456.99

TOTAL STEREO AND WIRING: 574.32

OPTIONAL ADD ONS:

Amazon Basics HDMI ext Cable - 3 ft 6.49

Dual USB Flush Mount Cable (to replace stock cigarette lighter/powerport under stereo head unit) - R-U0001 12.99

Mictuning Toyota USB Charger with Audio Input/Adapter - 6.6ft Power Wire, 3.9ft Audio Wire (dual USB port for left side of steering wheel) - VP-106 11.90

Belkin Miracast Dongle 18.49

AFA [4 Pcs] Auto Trim Removal Tool 9.73