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Wiring a sub to a 2004 Yaris STOCK radio...

  • 28-09-2015 8:37pm
    #1
    nimrod86
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    I got myself a subwoofer for my 2004 yaris. I'm hoping to connect it to the stock radio as I don't like the look of having an after market head unit and the stock one in the dash.

    Can anyone advise me on the best way to connect it in? I was looking for wiring diagrams but can't seem to find much of use :/

    My thoughts were that the radio is the same as in the T-Sport as far as I can tell, so I was hoping to use the pins that the T-Sport has for the parcel shelf speakers and hook the sub in there, anyone know if it's possible?


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  • #2
    TherapyBoy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 4,470 Mod ✭✭✭✭TherapyBoy


    If the amplifier you're driving the subwoofer with has high level inputs you can wire it directly off the speaker cables. If it doesn't you'll need to get a high level to phono converter & wire that in between the speaker cables you're connecting into & your amplifier.

    You do have an amplifier to go with the sub, right?

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  • #3
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Yaris is gonna be a tight fit for a sub and amp. Maybe consider an under floor sub/amp for under the passenger seat (if it would fit)


  • #4
    nimrod86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 769 ✭✭✭nimrod86


    Should have mentioned, the Sub is an Edge one with a built in amp. I got a cheap wiring harness and stuck in an aftermarket radio to get it going for the moment. Seems to be working grand so kinda thinking I might just leave it as is!

    Would I be right to say there wouldn't be a way to connect the subs REM cable to the stock radio?


  • #5
    TherapyBoy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 4,470 Mod ✭✭✭✭TherapyBoy


    nimrod86 wrote: »

    Would I be right to say there wouldn't be a way to connect the subs REM cable to the stock radio?

    Not really. That cable just needs to be connected to a switched 12v source, if you're running cables to the back of the radio anyway (phono cables for example) it's easiest to run it with them & wire it in to a cable that switches on & off with your ignition. You can normally find an ignition switch going into the radio unit, or if not at worst your 12v cigarette lighter socket/headlight switch/air controls/fuse box will have an ignition switch depending on the car.

    Where is your rem switch wire connected at the moment?

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  • #6
    5W30
    Closed Accounts Posts: 694 ✭✭✭5W30


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Yaris is gonna be a tight fit for a sub and amp. Maybe consider an under floor sub/amp for under the passenger seat (if it would fit)

    Not a bother! Had one in mine!



    I'd recommend you get yourself an aftermarket head unit with a fascia, I thought it made the dash look a lot better than the default cassette player.

    Otherwise you will need to get a low level line adapter. If you use the high input on the subwoofer you are prone to quality loss.


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