Bluetooth and iPhone/iPod/AUX Kits for Toyota Echo 1999-2005
GTA Car Kit for Toyota Echo 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 is all you need to integrate your smartphone, tablet or mp3 player with your stock car stereo system.
We offer iPod/iPhone/iPad/AUX Wired kit with Bluetooth Extension port and Pure Bluetooth with AUX. Please refer to the table below to find detailed comparison between these two products.
We offer iPod/iPhone/iPad/AUX Wired kit with Bluetooth Extension port and Pure Bluetooth with AUX. Please refer to the table below to find detailed comparison between these two products.
INSTALLATION VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
Installation video for Toyota Echo 1999-2005
Disclaimer: install at your own risk
GTA Car Kits is not responsible and should not be liable for any damages caused to you or your vehicle during installation of the kit. All installation videos on this website and GTA Car Kit's YouTube channel provided as a reference only. If you don't feel comfortable with DIY installation - please contact a car audio professional in your local area.
Product Comparison: iPod/iPhone/iPad/AUX Wired VS Pure Bluetooth
| Feature | iPod/iPhone/iPad/AUX Wired | Pure Bluetooth with AUX |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Streaming | Audio Streaming Through Apple 30-pin connector or AUX 3.5mm cables. If you have newer Apple device - use 30pin to lightning adapter Optional Bluetooth Extension (sold separately) allows to stream audio wirelessly. | Audio Streaming Wirelessly through Bluetooth or through AUX 3.5mm cable |
| Track Switching | Track Switching From car stereo controls or steering wheel (iPod/iPhone/iPad only). Note: wireless streaming through Bluetooth Extension does not support switching tracks via car stereo controls. | Track Switching From car stereo controls and/or steering wheel for Bluetooth paired devices including iPhone and Android phones. |
| Sound Quality | Sound Quality CD quality or better | Sound Quality CD quality or better |
| Hands-free calling | Hands-free calling Requires Bluetooth Extension (sold separately) | Hands-free calling Supported. Receive calls and hang-up the phone via car stereo controls. |
| Charging | Charging Supported via Apple 30pin cable (only works with Apple products)Charging output: 5V 1A | Charging Built-in USB charging port (charging cable not included in the kit)Charging output: 5V 1A |
| Kit Installation | Kit Installation Installation requires the removal of the stock radio and connecting the kit at the back via open external CD-changer port. Apple and AUX cables have to be wired outside. If installing Bluetooth Extension (sold separately) - microphone has to be wired as close to the driver's mouth as possible (preferably to A-pillar). | Kit Installation Installation requires the removal of the stock radio and connecting the kit at the back via open external CD-changer port. AUX Cable and optional Charging Cable have to be wired outside. Microphone has to be wired as close to the driver's mouth as possible (preferably to A-pillar). |
| Supported devices | Supported devices - All iPods, iPhones and iPads are supported. Earlier Apple devices require 30-pin Apple cable - AUX cable lets you connect any device with a 3.5mm jack - Bluetooth Extension (sold separately) supports any bluetooth-enabled device including Apple, Android, Windows and Blackberry phones and tablets | Supported devices - Any bluetooth-enabled device including Apple, Android, Windows and Blackberry phones and tablets- AUX cable lets you connect any device with a 3.5mm jack |
| Kit content | Kit content - Vehicle Specific Harness- Main Module - Apple 30-pin Cable - AUX cable - Splitter Y cable (only when XM or Navigation stereo type is selected) | Kit content - Vehicle Specific Harness- Main Module - AUX cable - Bluetooth Microphone - Splitter Y cable (only when XM or Navigation stereo type is selected) |
| Price | Price Starts at $84.99 USD | Price Starts at $139.99 USD |
Ben Willis –
WOW! What an awesome product. Like one of the other reviewers here said, do yourself a favor and see if you can connect it without taking the dash of your Echo apart. The video really helps orient just where the plug goes, and you can reach under the dash behind the radio and plug it in by feel – just make sure the clip is down. Took me less than 10 minutes to have it fully installed in my glove box and I was rocking! Absolutely fantastic, this is a great product, easy to install, great helpful videos, and most importantly, great sound!
va2nta from Washington, DC, USA –
“I was looking for a Ipod adapter for my car when I found your website. I have a Fm transmitter I used with poor success. In the Washington Dc area, the FM band is full loaded. Another Ipod adapter was too expensive for the my use – only a few time a year. To change my very good car radio will be a 200$ and more expense. For the money and my need, this was the best bang for the buck. Having an AUX plug, ability to recharge the Ipod and fast free shipping help too.
Shipping was very fast and free.
The video was helpful as installation tool and as selling point. Was very easy and took only few minutes too install the kit on my Echo 2003. The connection behind the radio is easily accessible via under the dashboard. No tools was needed.
Like my wife, I use an iPod 5th generation. I removed the ashtray and replaced it with the module. I really like that I can control the Ipod via the factory radio. If you want an Ipod functionality and don’t want to replace your factory car radio, this is the most bang for the buck you can have. See your kit @ http://www.clubecho-yarisquebec.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13739”
Mihai, Toronto, Canada –
“Just installed it myself in my 2000 Toyota Echo.
Took about 45 minutes and it works perfectly!
Do as the video says and find a magnet first (I lost a screw in the back of my console somewhere, but 3/4 seems to hold in my radio just fine).”
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Chris from Edmonton, AB, CANADA –
“I just finished converting my massive cd collection to iTunes and wanted to be able to use my iPod in my car.
I own a 2004 Toyota Echo hatchback and didn’t want to upgrade my stereo since there’s really no good place to put speakers in the rear and the factory system is decent. I saw your car kit online and thought I’d take a chance.
It arrived today and I was able to install it in about twenty minutes…plus another ten minutes while I delightedly bounced around to various songs.
No special tools, just a screwdriver, and I was all set. I ran the cable from the deck through to my glovebox so the unit can “hide” from would-be thieves.
Great kit, easy to install and a reasonable price.
Thanks!!!”