DIY amp wire running and radio trim removal

[Slick]

Hey everyone, this is my version of the end all amp wire install. It also covers how to dismantle the non-integrated stereo trim. Any and all feedback is welcome.

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[talnlnky]

cool... good job.

[tk-421]

Very nicely done! This should be added to a new edition of the DIY compilation PDF.

Stickied. :thumbsup:

[Revsson]

I read through the pdf rather fast, but where did you ground the amp in the back?

[Slick]

I'll never tell haha. Mostly because my method of grounding could be considered questionable. And since the DIY was about running the wires, I didn't want any "sticklers about grounding" questioning my connection. So I left it out for a reason. I don't recommend my way of grounding to someone that is unfamiliar with making solid ground connections.

[brutal910]

hey thanks for the diy. that was a good hands on demo. just bought a 2007 3 door yaris.thanks again.

[MiniPearl]

Hi everyone. I am a new 09 Yaris sedan owner and wish to put in an amp with my factory head unit so everything looks stock. I have a 4 channel 680 watt amp, a line output converter and an amp wiring kit but am new to the install game.

i think everything would be relatively easy, Im just at odds with putting in the converter and the remote wire. Is it that difficult to diy.

[MiniPearl]

I figured everything out. The only real problem was matching the head unit's wires to the Line out converter wires other than that everything was simple. The remote wire went into the harness with the ignition wire and connected to the amp. I do however suggest one starts early in the morning because it may take some time to remove the paneling. Amp + Line Out converter + Amp wiring kit = medium difficulty/very possible.

[darcycoby]

It’s only natural that the first car I get my hands on, I install a system of my own. My first and current car was and is a 1998 Grand Prix GT Coupe.If you do not plan on installing an amplifier immediately, be sure put wire nuts or electrical tape over the ends of your main power wire and remote turn on wires.

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[CtrlAltDefeat]

ok... so where would be a good place to ground your amp?

[typicaljawaiian808]

i got that same deck

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz173/typicaljawaiian/Car%20Audio/caraudio013.jpg

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz173/typicaljawaiian/Car%20Audio/caraudio003.jpg

[captaincrunch]

Where did you tie your amp remote wire into. I'm not seeing a blue w/ white stripe wire that I'm used to. I tried connecting it to the accessory...failed. Would the power antenna work?

[Palmer812]

Where did you tie your amp remote wire into. I'm not seeing a blue w/ white stripe wire that I'm used to. I tried connecting it to the accessory...failed. Would the power antenna work?

What brand of radio do you have?

[Slick]

@captain- the wiring harness that came with the radio had an amp remote wire on it. It even had a blue tag on it. So I took it for granted and wired it to that without actually paying attention to the color.

@palmer- my radio model number is listed in the interior section of my garage to the left.

[swidd]

I just put a Clarion NX 700 in my Yaris, and I tried grounding the parking brake wire. When I have the unit turned on, and touch ground with the parking brake wire (using the factory harness ground), the 'Audio Only' message disappears and I can play video. However when I leave it connected to ground and turn the unit on again, it says 'Audio Only'.

Anybody know a solution? It seems the unit is outsmarting me. Help me outsmart it! ~ before the machines take over!

[Palmer812]

You need to use a toggle switch and hook one side of it to ground and the other side to the parking brake wire on the Clarion. When you turn the unit on and the audio only is displayed you turn the switch off then back on and it will work.

[captaincrunch]

:iono:Well, I don't think I cleaned the ground good enough. My dvd player was a gift and was purchased online. I'll just look at the wire harness, because the wire didn't exactly match color for color.

[swidd]

Thanks Palmer. That worked. $1.99 to radioshack for the switch, soldered it. Actually didn't attach it to the parking brake, just made a very improvised ground, connected that to the switch, and, like you said, I have to toggle the switch on and off to put it on video-and-nav mode. Thanks!

[Revsson]

Slick,
I used part of your DIY for installing power wires into my car. I forgot about removing
the plastic piece above the battery, as that would have been very convenient. I also
did not cut the carpet, but removed some bracket up to the top right, so I could pull
the carpet back to route the wires. However, in my impatience, I ended up tearing
the carpet or insulation :frown:, but at least it is not where it can be seen.

I had a heck of a time getting both power and ground wires under the trim
piece around the rear seatbelt. I have the sliding rear seats, so did not
want any wires exposed back there.

I bought a grommet from Napa, but can't find the exact model number.
I think it was for a 3/4" hole. We had a hard time getting that on the
firewall, but ended up lowering the computer to get our hands in there.

So, now I have power and ground cables in the rear by the spare tire, for
future radio amp installation. :smile:

[cfeng]

have you ever ran new speakers without an amp? i'm using 100w polk audio component speakers now. the issue is that my head unit goes blank or ejects an mp3 cd on its own randomly. i think i might be drawing too much power from the stock head unit. any ideas why this happens?

[Falconeer]

have you ever ran new speakers without an amp? i'm using 100w polk audio component speakers now. the issue is that my head unit goes blank or ejects an mp3 cd on its own randomly. i think i might be drawing too much power from the stock head unit. any ideas why this happens?

I am running 260W Pioneers, nothing like this happens to my system. Yeah and not using an amp at the moment. Only for the sub which draws signal from the rear speakers via a LOC.
I usually listen near peak volume of head unit.

[Slick]

@revsson Im glad it worked out :) The hole in the carpet is more for convenience. It is possible, like u said, to move the carpet out of the way, but a small slit is just quicker. And since there is already carpet on top of it, it's hidden pretty well.

And yes, hiding the power wire is a pain. Lol


Good luck to everyone and I'm glad I could contribute.

[Clintondmb]

Many thanks for this DIY. if it were not for this I would have done the old feed the power wire through the fender into the door trick. but this looks 100% pro everything is hidden. I am going to post photos of my whole system in a week or two when I find time to take some pictures.

[Nodrog]

Slick,
how did you attach the fuse holder? It looks like it's screwed to a hose clamp?

[Nodrog]

Many thanks for this DIY. if it were not for this I would have done the old feed the power wire through the fender into the door trick. but this looks 100% pro everything is hidden. I am going to post photos of my whole system in a week or two when I find time to take some pictures.

Did you get this done, Clinton? Do you have pics?

[Gavilaso]

Hi i would like to know if this work on a 2006/7 hatcback???? is the grommet on all yaris???? I need to install a HAM radio to mine!!! any help will be appreciate!

[razingman]

dumb question but why the fuse last?

[erg03502]

HEY WHAT MODEL IS THAT RADIO I WANT SOMETHING LIKE THAT THANKS


i got that same deck

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz173/typicaljawaiian/Car%20Audio/caraudio013.jpg

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz173/typicaljawaiian/Car%20Audio/caraudio003.jpg

[croustian68]

i want the pdf please

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