Audio Systems: 2000 4Runner : tape deck quit working, auxiliary input adapter, input interface

Question
Hello Ernesto.
This is a question regarding the tape deck in my 2000 4Runner. I have been
using a cassette adapter for my iPod for a few years and it just quit working
on me.  I have the same symptoms as another poster (copied below).  You
state that the unit won't accept them, but it has—for over 3 years.

Any other answers?
Thanks.



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Expert: Ernesto Ruesta
Date: 9/14/2007
Subject: Cassette deck in Toyota Tacoma 1997

Question
I have a cassette adapter in my car so I can listen to my Ipod while I'm
driving. This morning when I got in, the tape was clicking really obnoxiously.
I had a previous tape doing the same thing and when I replaced the cassette
tape, that ended the noise. However, today when I did that, it just started
flipping the tape back and forth, trying to play it, and after four times, it spits
the tape back out.

Any suggestions?

Answer
the radio was made to listen to tapes only 22 minutes per side not electronic
devices  the radio don't like the platic tape or the sensor detects that there is
no tape i will suggest replacing the radio to 1998 model

all toyota radios from 1998 and up have a plug in the back for AUX or to use
a ipod interface

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Answer
like i explain before the tape deck was made to play 22 minutes tapes only the dealer void your radio warranty if they found a 60 or 120 minutes tape in your vehicle back them that was our mp3 compress file lol  

your radio is damage and it is going to cost a lot to repair  over $100.00  this are your best options

auxiliary audio input interface
http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-339-101-pie-toy-aux-toyota-auxiliary-input-adapte...

full ipod controls from the factory toyota radio yes YOUR RADIO CAN DO THIS

http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-158-113-usa-spec-pa12-toy-toyota-1998-2007-to-ipo...

GOOD LUCK