Sony XAV-AX1000 Head Unit in 2010 Toyota Camry

LOldgeezer on 28/12/2020 - 15:34
Last edited 28/12/2020 - 15:55 by 1 other user

I bought a Sony XAV-AX1000 head unit to fit in my 2010 Camry.

This is the stock head unit in the Camry right now. I was just told I may need a facia for it to fit and also extra cables to get the steering wheel controls working - something like this.

I talked to Autobarn and was quoted $350 to get the head unit installed with a reverse camera. Not sure if this worth or not, but seems like an okay price.

Has anyone ever had any experience installing a similar head unit in their Camry? Would appreciate any advice. Cheers

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  Hybroid on 28/12/2020 - 15:36

  There are so many videos on YouTube showing you how to install them. Not difficult at all, just a matter of whether you have time to do it yourself or rather pay someone to do it for you. Like most things.

  Also, get other quotes. I was quoted $200 for an FJ although didn't include rear cam installation.

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    spackbace on 28/12/2020 - 15:43

    I'd much prefer an aftermarket deck in the FJ. Besides the convenience, I reckon the stock one needs to angle up a bit to suit the lines of the dash, something you could do with an aftermarket

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      Hybroid on 28/12/2020 - 15:46

      +1

      Absolutely. I'm at a crossroads at the moment on whether I spend thousands doing up the FJ or actually trade it in for something new and more modern… Tough call as love it & it's offroad capability, but it's so outdated and barebones nowadays.

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        brendanm on 28/12/2020 - 17:29

        +1

        Now would be the time, can probably sell it for what you paid for it new, it's a bit crazy.

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        plmko on 28/12/2020 - 19:33

        Toyota FJ has the type that is super easy. Don't even need fascia can go straight for aftermarket ones that suit Toyota 200mm.

        Makes zero sense to upgrade a car just for infotainment.

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          Euphemistic on 30/12/2020 - 07:56

          @plmko:

          Makes zero sense to upgrade a car just for infotainment.

          Based on a lot of posts on here, it seems many people think that’s what needs to be done.

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    Oldgeezer on 28/12/2020 - 15:46

    I was looking at a few videos but I didn't know how difficult it may be. Does seem easy enough though.

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  spackbace on 28/12/2020 - 15:40

  https://aerpro.com/vehicles/toyota/toyota-camry-2006-2011

  Few bits and pieces needed

  The reverse Camry would add to the labour if they're running the wire through the car.

  Get a 2nd quote, but I'm sure they won't be too different

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    Oldgeezer on 28/12/2020 - 15:47

    Ah yeah I wasn't sure if they would provide those parts in the quote or not. I should probably check that with them. Hopefully they aren't too expensive

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      spackbace on 28/12/2020 - 15:55

      Quote should be inclusive

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  Baysew on 28/12/2020 - 15:52

  Has anyone ever had any experience installing a similar head unit in their Camry?

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