Oh, that Corolla is a great first car, excellent choice! Thanks for watching the video and I hope you have many happy journeys with excellent music to accompany you!
Is it normal for the aftermarket car stereo faceplate to get a little hot if using the hot air heater in car? I can’t remember if the time I took the original stereo out, it had foam in top of the radio to not make contact with how the air conditioning would pass through.
did everything the same as the video and have hooked up everything but when cutting the wires i kept the battery on. the light for the doors stop working and the new radio won’t power on even though the wires are connected properly. any idea on a fix ? was this because i cut the wires with the battery still in place.
Hello, sorry to hear about this! It is possible that the end of the wire touched something grounded while you were installing the radio, but it should not be a big deal as it is likely that the contact blew a fuse in the car. If memory serves, I think the fuse box for the radio is under the hood on the driver's side. If you open the hood and look to the driver's side near the airbox, there should be a plastic box with relay and fuse information on it. Open the fuse box and look at the printing on the lid to confirm which fuse is for the radio. Under the lid there should be a little fuse pulling tool that looks like plastic tweezers, but if there isn't one, you can use some needle nose pliers to pull it out. With the fuse out, you can look at the side of the fuse to see if it has failed as there should be a wire from one leg of the fuse to the other, but if the wire is broken, then the fuse has failed. Under the lid of the fuse box there should be a few spare fuses, but if not, then take the failed fuse to a local auto parts store and buy the same Amperage and size so it can be replaced. Try to keep the Amperage rating the same, likely 10A, as too much current could risk the wiring during a possible future contact. Best wishes and good luck!
Hello, I have used the Scosche harnesses in the past, but for this video I was hoping to reach the younger folks who may be trying to save $10 here and there. The Corolla is awesome as there is tons of wire length and you can make a nice video, but I agree that some are brutal where I don't think it is possible to do the install without the harness as the manufacturer leaves very little slack. Thanks for watching, have a good one!
How could I hook up XM radio in my 2002 Toyota Corolla what I have to install a new radio or is there something simple I can do like just buy the XM radio kit and it would work by matching the FM radio station to the XM radio station or that won’t work with the stock radio in the 2002 Toyota. I do Deliveries all day in my car and I want XM radio what’s the easiest way I can do that without cutting wires if you can help me I Appreciate it thanks for taking the time to read this.
Hi, thanks for watching! I understand that the Sirius Onyx Plus radio uses an FM transmitter so that you can attach it to your dash and dial in the corresponding FM radio station, leaving your factory radio installed, and if you want, you can take the Onyx Plus with you and put it in various vehicles. From what I have read, the Onyx Plus is worth the extra money as the basic Onyx is a little annoying to use.
@@andrew_ball Thank you for taking the time to reply. I will Definitely get the onyx plus. I bought the XM boom box off of craigslist but it’s too big to keep in the passenger seat of the car so I definitely need to install the onyx plus I work for delivery app so I’m always in the car 45 to 50 hours a week so the XM is a must. Thanks again for reply.
I get really poor fm reception with my aftermarket stereo receiver. I noticed my car has a green and white wire that connected to the 6 pin plug originally. I tried hooking this up to antenna power from my receiver but it didn't make a difference. the receiver is used so maybe its just broken but I would really like some help troubleshooting if anyone knows anything before I return it. Thanks!
Hello, this is a really tough call. I'm not familiar with a white/green wire, but the reception is dependent upon the fat round antenna plug in the back of the radio being seated properly. I have seen the antenna plug get damaged, but it is usually on domestic vehicles. I guess the best thing to try would be to pull the radio and unplug the fat antenna plug (about 3/8" dia.) from the rear of the radio and visually inspect it for damage. If it looks okay, plug it in and turn on the radio and if the reception is still poor, try gently twisting or moving the connector to see if the reception improves. If the reception does improve, then it is possible that the wire's connection inside the antenna plug is compromised. If nothing changes, then either the radio is damaged or the antenna or its wire is damaged. Sorry that I don't have anything more definitive, but I think the antenna wire would be a good place to look. Best of luck!
Hi. I have 2000 mod corolla. Are the color codes correct on the diagram you attached? Was on the website you presented, cruchfield or something, but I didn't find a decoder there, can you recommend a website where I go the specific color codes on the stereo wires for my car?
Hello, sorry I missed this question. The car should be off with the battery disconnected as there is a risk of shorting out the radio's +12V constant power wire while wiring it up. Best wishes and good luck!
Hi, the industry standard would be a Metra harness, in this case it would be Metra p/n: 70-1761, but it would need to be spliced into the harness that comes with your new radio. Best wishes!
Hello, it is a bit of a tricky question, but typically as long as the internal amplifier in the new radio has more wattage than the old radio's internal amplifier it should be capable of being louder. Generally speaking, most regular, reputable aftermarket radios built in the last 20 years all have similar 50W x 4 internal amplifiers which should be plenty of power to drive OEM speakers at a nice volume with minimal distortion at normal listening volumes.
Hi there, I usually use Crutchfield's website to confirm the part number and then I search the usual suspects like Amazon to confirm if Crutchfield has the lowest price. Crutchfield is great as you can enter your vehicle's information and I have never seen their website make an error. Best wishes!
Hello, thanks for watching! I bought the radio at a local store, but I have used Crutchfield online in the past. I really like JVC radios as they are not expensive, the buttons don't feel cheap, the controls are laid out in a logical way and most models are available with bluetooth so I can talk while I drive.
Hello, I did a quick image search and it looks like the installation would be different on the Prism as the center dashboard area looks quite different. However, if I was a betting person I think the black bezel around the fan control and radio would pull away from the dash after any retaining screws are removed and the radio would likely be held in with a similar bracket and screw arrangement. The Prism looks to have a double DIN radio hole which could present some nice radio options, but it would be good to double check as I know Ford is notorious for having some 1.8 DIN sizing which is annoying for everyone! If you wanted to stick with a single DIN stereo, there should be bezel kits available from somewhere like Crutchfield or amazon and Crutchfield online usually has excellent wire color information, but would likely also sell plug and play connectors which would save you from having to cut and crimp. Good luck on your project!
Hello, I have added the wire color descriptions to the description text below the video, I hope it helps. If the colors don't seem right, Crutchfield has an excellent website that should have a wire color decoder for your particular car.
Hello, I have used the Scosche harnesses in the past, but for this video I was hoping to reach the younger folks who may be trying to save $10 here and there. The Corolla is awesome as there is tons of wire length and you can make a nice video, but I agree that some are brutal where I don't think it is possible to do the install without the harness as the manufacturer leaves very little slack. Thanks for watching, have a good one!
Hello, I usually have to comb through a few Google searches to find them, but I added them to the bottom of the video notes. I believe you need to open the video and then scroll to the bottom of the notes to see them. I have included both the Toyota and typical aftermarket harness information.
@@andrew_ball hey, thanks so much for doing that for me! It was very helpful. Lol the only thing was that my radio had already been replaced several times prior to my ownership, so the OEM colors anywhere I looked were useless. Eventually just cut prior aftermarket cords out and started on a clean slate. Sounds great!
@@greysonosterberg7101 Yikes, I'm glad they left enough wire for you. Excellent music running through a good radio will make the Corolla feel like a luxury ride, I wish you many happy miles!
DO NOT EVER CUT YOUR FACTORY WIRING HARNESS rookie mistake. they sell adapters for all aftermarket radios at Walmart and at most speaker shops and there not usually more than $17 - $25. The adapters make the color codes match the radio color codes so you can just match colors because the factory colors don’t always match. Only cut the factory wiring harness as a very last resort because it can ruin a car if you do this and make them harder to sell later. If you go to any speaker shop and tell them you cut the factory harness they will freak out bad.
Hi, thanks for watching and I appreciate your passion. I try my best to make my videos for younger folks who may have information or financial barriers as I remember soliciting any information I could in a pre-internet world and scraping together any money I could to get my projects done decades ago. Generally I like to use a car side harness if the car may one day be a collector car, the OEM wiring is worryingly short or if I feel like assembling the harness on the bench. Hopefully this video helps demystify simple radio installs for folks who want to give it a shot in their 20 year old Corolla, but it certainly should not be the default instructions for future Pebble Beach concours candidates!
Hi, thanks for watching and I appreciate your passion. I try my best to make my videos for younger folks who may have information or financial barriers as I remember soliciting any information I could in a pre-internet world and scraping together any money I could to get my projects done decades ago. Generally I like to use a car side harness if the car may one day be a collector car, the OEM wiring is worryingly short or if I feel like assembling the harness on the bench. Hopefully this video helps demystify simple radio installs for folks who want to give it a shot in their 20 year old Corolla, but it certainly should not be the default instructions for future Pebble Beach concours candidates!
Please DO NOT CUT THE DAMN CAR HARNESS GO BUY A $5 DOLLAR AFTER MARKET RADIO TO OEM PLUG FOR EVERY CAR DO NOT CUT EVERY PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER WILL CHARGE 2 ARMS AND 2 LEGS TO FIX YOUR MISTAKE!!!! PLEASE BUY HARNESS DO NOT CUT OEM
Hello, I have added the wire color descriptions to the description text below the video, I hope it helps. If the colors don't seem right, Crutchfield has an excellent website that should have a wire color decoder for your particular car.
Thanks a lot for the instructions man! I just install my new radio in my Toyota Corolla 2001 perfectly! 🎉 😊
Fantastic, I'm so glad it helped! Wishing you awesome music in both traffic and fun road trips!
Got a 02 Corolla as my first car thank you for this video needed a new radio ❤
Oh, that Corolla is a great first car, excellent choice! Thanks for watching the video and I hope you have many happy journeys with excellent music to accompany you!
Thank you this video saved me hours of stress🙏🏽🙏🏽
My pleasure, I'm very glad it helped!
Thank you! About to hook up my new stereo in my 02 Corolla
You are very welcome! I hope you have many enjoyable hours of driving with an awesome new radio!
Howd it go? What to look out for?
Is it normal for the aftermarket car stereo faceplate to get a little hot if using the hot air heater in car? I can’t remember if the time I took the original stereo out, it had foam in top of the radio to not make contact with how the air conditioning would pass through.
did everything the same as the video and have hooked up everything but when cutting the wires i kept the battery on. the light for the doors stop working and the new radio won’t power on even though the wires are connected properly. any idea on a fix ? was this because i cut the wires with the battery still in place.
Hello, sorry to hear about this! It is possible that the end of the wire touched something grounded while you were installing the radio, but it should not be a big deal as it is likely that the contact blew a fuse in the car. If memory serves, I think the fuse box for the radio is under the hood on the driver's side. If you open the hood and look to the driver's side near the airbox, there should be a plastic box with relay and fuse information on it. Open the fuse box and look at the printing on the lid to confirm which fuse is for the radio. Under the lid there should be a little fuse pulling tool that looks like plastic tweezers, but if there isn't one, you can use some needle nose pliers to pull it out. With the fuse out, you can look at the side of the fuse to see if it has failed as there should be a wire from one leg of the fuse to the other, but if the wire is broken, then the fuse has failed. Under the lid of the fuse box there should be a few spare fuses, but if not, then take the failed fuse to a local auto parts store and buy the same Amperage and size so it can be replaced. Try to keep the Amperage rating the same, likely 10A, as too much current could risk the wiring during a possible future contact. Best wishes and good luck!
Nice one smart guy. Do the one thing he says not to do
Excellent video, very clear and concise. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
how do you know that each wire does?
They make harnesses for this model of Corolla, so there's no need to start chopping wires in the dash.
Hello, I have used the Scosche harnesses in the past, but for this video I was hoping to reach the younger folks who may be trying to save $10 here and there. The Corolla is awesome as there is tons of wire length and you can make a nice video, but I agree that some are brutal where I don't think it is possible to do the install without the harness as the manufacturer leaves very little slack. Thanks for watching, have a good one!
What harness Would i use so i don't need to cut the wires???
Oh, yeah I bought it at Crutchfield. Very helpful people.
I was about to ask for harnesses quick connect
How could I hook up XM radio in my 2002 Toyota Corolla what I have to install a new radio or is there something simple I can do like just buy the XM radio kit and it would work by matching the FM radio station to the XM radio station or that won’t work with the stock radio in the 2002 Toyota. I do Deliveries all day in my car and I want XM radio what’s the easiest way I can do that without cutting wires if you can help me I Appreciate it thanks for taking the time to read this.
Hi, thanks for watching! I understand that the Sirius Onyx Plus radio uses an FM transmitter so that you can attach it to your dash and dial in the corresponding FM radio station, leaving your factory radio installed, and if you want, you can take the Onyx Plus with you and put it in various vehicles. From what I have read, the Onyx Plus is worth the extra money as the basic Onyx is a little annoying to use.
@@andrew_ball Thank you for taking the time to reply. I will Definitely get the onyx plus. I bought the XM boom box off of craigslist but it’s too big to keep in the passenger seat of the car so I definitely need to install the onyx plus I work for delivery app so I’m always in the car 45 to 50 hours a week so the XM is a must. Thanks again for reply.
Excellent video, thanks bro
My pleasure, I know you have dozens of classic Corolla radio installation videos to choose from and I'm delighted you chose mine!
Will a Kenwood KMM-BT270U Bluetooth radio fit in a 98' Toyota Corolla LE?
Hello, the 98 Corolla is designed for a single DIN (1-DIN) radio and the KMM-BT270U looks like it is a single DIN and should fit fine. Best wishes!
I get really poor fm reception with my aftermarket stereo receiver. I noticed my car has a green and white wire that connected to the 6 pin plug originally. I tried hooking this up to antenna power from my receiver but it didn't make a difference. the receiver is used so maybe its just broken but I would really like some help troubleshooting if anyone knows anything before I return it. Thanks!
Hello, this is a really tough call. I'm not familiar with a white/green wire, but the reception is dependent upon the fat round antenna plug in the back of the radio being seated properly. I have seen the antenna plug get damaged, but it is usually on domestic vehicles. I guess the best thing to try would be to pull the radio and unplug the fat antenna plug (about 3/8" dia.) from the rear of the radio and visually inspect it for damage. If it looks okay, plug it in and turn on the radio and if the reception is still poor, try gently twisting or moving the connector to see if the reception improves. If the reception does improve, then it is possible that the wire's connection inside the antenna plug is compromised. If nothing changes, then either the radio is damaged or the antenna or its wire is damaged. Sorry that I don't have anything more definitive, but I think the antenna wire would be a good place to look. Best of luck!
Hi. I have 2000 mod corolla. Are the color codes correct on the diagram you attached? Was on the website you presented, cruchfield or something, but I didn't find a decoder there, can you recommend a website where I go the specific color codes on the stereo wires for my car?
For the back one which how to conecté it
Should i leave the car on or off?
Hello, sorry I missed this question. The car should be off with the battery disconnected as there is a risk of shorting out the radio's +12V constant power wire while wiring it up. Best wishes and good luck!
It worked thanks!
What adapter could i use so i dont need to cut the wires???
Hi, the industry standard would be a Metra harness, in this case it would be Metra p/n: 70-1761, but it would need to be spliced into the harness that comes with your new radio. Best wishes!
Cool presentation bro😎👍🤨
Thank you so much!
Do this car have audio amp? Sameware
Hello, no the 1998-2002 Corollas do not have a factory amplifier.
Does it make the regular stereo speakers louder
Hello, it is a bit of a tricky question, but typically as long as the internal amplifier in the new radio has more wattage than the old radio's internal amplifier it should be capable of being louder. Generally speaking, most regular, reputable aftermarket radios built in the last 20 years all have similar 50W x 4 internal amplifiers which should be plenty of power to drive OEM speakers at a nice volume with minimal distortion at normal listening volumes.
@@andrew_ball thank you!
Happy New Year!!!!
Same to you, I hope you are enjoying some excellent tunes!
@@andrew_ball Always, you should do a drive by and pump the Corolla Stereo.
I’m trying to do the same to my moms car. Do you have a link for where u got the harness connector?
Hi there, I usually use Crutchfield's website to confirm the part number and then I search the usual suspects like Amazon to confirm if Crutchfield has the lowest price. Crutchfield is great as you can enter your vehicle's information and I have never seen their website make an error. Best wishes!
Can you post a link where you got the radio?
Hello, thanks for watching! I bought the radio at a local store, but I have used Crutchfield online in the past. I really like JVC radios as they are not expensive, the buttons don't feel cheap, the controls are laid out in a logical way and most models are available with bluetooth so I can talk while I drive.
Is this for a 02 prizm lsi too?
Hello, I did a quick image search and it looks like the installation would be different on the Prism as the center dashboard area looks quite different. However, if I was a betting person I think the black bezel around the fan control and radio would pull away from the dash after any retaining screws are removed and the radio would likely be held in with a similar bracket and screw arrangement. The Prism looks to have a double DIN radio hole which could present some nice radio options, but it would be good to double check as I know Ford is notorious for having some 1.8 DIN sizing which is annoying for everyone! If you wanted to stick with a single DIN stereo, there should be bezel kits available from somewhere like Crutchfield or amazon and Crutchfield online usually has excellent wire color information, but would likely also sell plug and play connectors which would save you from having to cut and crimp. Good luck on your project!
@@andrew_ball Thanks
Do you have a diagram?
Hello, I have added the wire color descriptions to the description text below the video, I hope it helps. If the colors don't seem right, Crutchfield has an excellent website that should have a wire color decoder for your particular car.
Please never cut the wiring. Buy the plug harnesses. Makes things so much easyer
Cortar los cables de harness de fabrica es incorrecto ,solo compre los harness para su carro ,asi se evita muchos problemas y queda mas profesional
Hello, I have used the Scosche harnesses in the past, but for this video I was hoping to reach the younger folks who may be trying to save $10 here and there. The Corolla is awesome as there is tons of wire length and you can make a nice video, but I agree that some are brutal where I don't think it is possible to do the install without the harness as the manufacturer leaves very little slack. Thanks for watching, have a good one!
How do you know which colors go to which wire?
Hello, I usually have to comb through a few Google searches to find them, but I added them to the bottom of the video notes. I believe you need to open the video and then scroll to the bottom of the notes to see them. I have included both the Toyota and typical aftermarket harness information.
@@andrew_ball hey, thanks so much for doing that for me! It was very helpful. Lol the only thing was that my radio had already been replaced several times prior to my ownership, so the OEM colors anywhere I looked were useless. Eventually just cut prior aftermarket cords out and started on a clean slate. Sounds great!
@@greysonosterberg7101 Yikes, I'm glad they left enough wire for you. Excellent music running through a good radio will make the Corolla feel like a luxury ride, I wish you many happy miles!
Can you contact me. I would like a replacement
Hi, sorry I don't have a spare head unit but there are lots of excellent aftermarket options out there!
Por k no le montan un radio doble din
K se anime alguin i aga un video montandole una de doble din
You should use JIS screwdrivers not Phillips on Toyotas.
I'm not sure if you are giving me a hard time as I am always going on about the JIS drivers on my motorcycle videos!
A fortunately, He forgot to say what color goes to what color white the last four wires. So, I couldn’t do it.
Todo acen el mismo video cambiando la radio por una de un din es k no hay doble din para ese carro
DO NOT EVER CUT YOUR FACTORY WIRING HARNESS rookie mistake.
they sell adapters for all aftermarket radios at Walmart and at most speaker shops and there not usually more than $17 - $25.
The adapters make the color codes match the radio color codes so you can just match colors because the factory colors don’t always match.
Only cut the factory wiring harness as a very last resort because it can ruin a car if you do this and make them harder to sell later.
If you go to any speaker shop and tell them you cut the factory harness they will freak out bad.
Hi, thanks for watching and I appreciate your passion. I try my best to make my videos for younger folks who may have information or financial barriers as I remember soliciting any information I could in a pre-internet world and scraping together any money I could to get my projects done decades ago. Generally I like to use a car side harness if the car may one day be a collector car, the OEM wiring is worryingly short or if I feel like assembling the harness on the bench. Hopefully this video helps demystify simple radio installs for folks who want to give it a shot in their 20 year old Corolla, but it certainly should not be the default instructions for future Pebble Beach concours candidates!
This is not how you wanna put in an aftermarket radio.
Una pregunta compre un estério y no cabe en un toyota corolla 2000
Un Corolla 2000 funciona mejor con una sola radio DIN.
Never ever cut the factory plug off!!!!! Jesus man
Hi, thanks for watching and I appreciate your passion. I try my best to make my videos for younger folks who may have information or financial barriers as I remember soliciting any information I could in a pre-internet world and scraping together any money I could to get my projects done decades ago. Generally I like to use a car side harness if the car may one day be a collector car, the OEM wiring is worryingly short or if I feel like assembling the harness on the bench. Hopefully this video helps demystify simple radio installs for folks who want to give it a shot in their 20 year old Corolla, but it certainly should not be the default instructions for future Pebble Beach concours candidates!
Please DO NOT CUT THE DAMN CAR HARNESS GO BUY A $5 DOLLAR AFTER MARKET RADIO TO OEM PLUG FOR EVERY CAR DO NOT CUT EVERY PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER WILL CHARGE 2 ARMS AND 2 LEGS TO FIX YOUR MISTAKE!!!! PLEASE BUY HARNESS DO NOT CUT OEM
How do you know which colour goes into which cable?
Hello, I have added the wire color descriptions to the description text below the video, I hope it helps. If the colors don't seem right, Crutchfield has an excellent website that should have a wire color decoder for your particular car.