Hi I contacted my Toyota dealership to inquire about getting a DPS unit installed. The sales guy didn't think it could be installed, he said it was only available for 2009 and 2010 models. He right or out to lunch? My truck is a stock 2008 double cab with a single disk CD player and no sub :(. From what I read each unit is designed to work with model of vehicle. Can I purchase this directly from Bongiovi with the profile for my truck. If so can you provide me with the link or contact info. Thanks
2008 Tacoma
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Hey Dano,
Bongiovi Acoustics DPS Modules are tuned & profiled for current year/models for Toyota. Officially speaking, the dealer is correct. However off the record, it is well known that automotive manufactures do not always re-design the interiors of each vehicle line much less their audio systems from year to year. In many cases, (not referring to any particular manufacturer) the interiors and audio systems are fairly similar if not the same for sometimes as much as 6 or 7 years. Or at least the interior modifications the make do not affect the overall acoustics or audio system designs.
That said, as long as the wiring harness that plugs into the back of the radio is the same as the current model, it is very likely the module will work amazingly well in your application. Providing the dealer will sell you the module and set the tuning profile within the module to match your Toyota vehicle, I'd say it would probably work and perform as magically as it does in the current model. Unfortunately, Toyota Canada dealers are the only source for the DPS Modules at this particular moment in time. (Although keep checking back here as they will soon be available at the US Toyota dealers - and for other auto makers also!!!! - Yes, you heard it here first!)
Anyway as far as your Toyota... As a disclaimer, this decision would be done at your own risk since the year models of your Toyota don't match the current year being sold. (You didn't mention what Toyota truck you have in your post above...)
To help your search to identify if your Toyota has the same "radio wiring harnesses" as current years, here are a couple of websites to check out. These are "aftermarket" sites but each of them have a vehicle "matrix." By using their vechile matrix you will be able to tell if the harness of your year Toyota is the same as the current year Toyota. If they match... Well, there you go ;-)Here are the sites:
http://www.metraonline.com
http://www.bestkits.comIn the interest of being politically correct as well as giving you the inside scoop, I hope this response is helpful in your quest. Let us know how you make out. This forum is the premier site for everything DPS. (Check out the same DPS technology in the DPS Module, available for your computer at http://www.dpsplugin.com. Being you came to our forum, this is how you get the info you need. Feel free to add to this thread, as I will keep an eye out for more info!
Rob
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