tacoclimber
11-30-2007, 09:04 AM
Ok, I searched and didn't find anything on this, so I'm gonna throw it up here. I do know that this works on my 2003 Tacoma radio. I don't know if it works on any other year or model radios.
When I first got my truck, I was a little bummed that the radio didn't have a "mid" setting on the equalizer controls. I found out about this mod on another forum, tried it and decided that I didn't need to replace the stock radio.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/tacoclimber/radio.jpg
Here's the trick: While the radio is on, push and hold the Control Mode knob/button (the big one to the right of the lcd display - like in the picture) until the radio beeps. Once it beeps, cycle through the setting options by pushing it. You will come to the bass setting, then push it again, and the display will read something that looks similar to "MID". Set it where you want it and enjoy the new better sound.
Here is the only catch. Once you set it, if you do not turn off the radio BEFORE turning off the ignition, you have to go through the whole process again. To avoid that, simply turn the radio off before shutting off the truck. I have had may radio like this for almost three years, and it's such a habit to turn off the radio now, that the only time I have to re-set the mid setting is if my wife has driven the truck.
So, there you go. A completely free mod. Don't say I never gave you anything. :hillbill:
If anybody tries this on other years and models and it works, make sure you post up so others will know!
When I first got my truck, I was a little bummed that the radio didn't have a "mid" setting on the equalizer controls. I found out about this mod on another forum, tried it and decided that I didn't need to replace the stock radio.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/tacoclimber/radio.jpg
Here's the trick: While the radio is on, push and hold the Control Mode knob/button (the big one to the right of the lcd display - like in the picture) until the radio beeps. Once it beeps, cycle through the setting options by pushing it. You will come to the bass setting, then push it again, and the display will read something that looks similar to "MID". Set it where you want it and enjoy the new better sound.
Here is the only catch. Once you set it, if you do not turn off the radio BEFORE turning off the ignition, you have to go through the whole process again. To avoid that, simply turn the radio off before shutting off the truck. I have had may radio like this for almost three years, and it's such a habit to turn off the radio now, that the only time I have to re-set the mid setting is if my wife has driven the truck.
So, there you go. A completely free mod. Don't say I never gave you anything. :hillbill:
If anybody tries this on other years and models and it works, make sure you post up so others will know!