Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Do all car radios have the same connectors?

  • 08-09-2010 1:46pm
    #1
    bobjim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭


    Hi,
    I want to put a (relatively) new Kenwood CD/Radio into my ancient 1991 Toyota Hiace, replacing the existing radio. However, before I take the dashboard apart I want to be sure the new radio will match the existing connectors i.e. can I simply remove the wires from the old radio and plug them straight into the new one? Is there a standard connection?

    I'm hoping it's that easy but I have a horrible feeling it may not be.....

    I can't seem to find a definite answer online so I'd appreciate any advice.

    Cheers,
    bobjim


Comments

  • #2
    Viper_JB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Viper_JB


    Basically no they don't, you're new kenwood radio will have an ISO connection on the back, toyota has it's own one of these, you have two choices really, you can by an adapter for the back which will give you the right connect, or you can splice the wires already there and put in the iso connection yourself, should be able to find details on how to do this online. The wiring colours should all be the same.


    Just as an fyi it'd be something along these lines http://cgi.ebay.ie/ISO-EXTENSION-HARNESS-LEAD-ADAPTOR-TOYOTA-CAR-RADIO-/260637168807?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Terminals_Cabling_ET&hash=item3caf2f94a7 probably not this exact one, you'll have to do a little bit of research to find out what you need. I'd highly advise you buy this on the net too, if you try halfords or a motor factors you'll be looking at spending at least 25euro for something that costs them less then 5euro to buy in.


  • #3
    bobjim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭bobjim


    Thanks for that quick reply.

    I took the plunge and removed the old radio, but the existing connector in the van doesn't match the new radio (which has one of those ISO adapter leads). From looking on the web, I THINK I need something like this:

    http://productfinder.autoleads.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?&m=TOYOTA&f=VAN&id=2999&pID=41817

    Does that make sense? As you said, I'd like to get the required adapters and connect it myself rather than pay over the odds for this.

    Thanks,
    bobjim


  • #4
    frank gooding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 259 ✭✭frank gooding


    Try halfords or your local car parts place, I don't think they are that dear.

    If you bring the radio and the van you should know straight away if you have the right one.


Advertisement