96 4runner stereo wiring diagram?? Help!!

ducman998r · 09-13-2003, 06:11 AM

I just recently installed a new Sony Xplod m800 cd/receiver. To my dismay, when I pulled the stock unit out... it seems that the previous owner had cut all the wires for possibly another stereo. When the factory was reinstalled.. they used only 2 color wires to reconnect the factory DIN... I have no clue what wires are what. However.. I have traced the the 12v powers, the antenna, line, illum. I just cant figure out the proper polarity and location of the speakers... any ideas???:pat:

ravencr · 09-13-2003, 06:29 AM

Do you know if it's the same as a 1997 or 1998? If so, I've got the full wiring details for a 1998 and ECU wiring diagrams for my 1997.

Chris

ducman998r · 09-13-2003, 06:35 AM

yes... supposedly 96-98 are all the same with the exception of a factory amp. Any info that could steer me in the right direction would be great!!

WolfpackTLC · 09-13-2003, 08:23 AM

Ducman-

A polarity popper would help you too.. you can make one w/ a 9 volt battery and some 2-lead wire. Just attach a wire to each pole on the battery, and you can use this to find you speaker wires.. when you touch the leads to the wires of the same speaker, you'll get a pop... as soon as you find that, you can use a voltmeter to determine polarity. I know that sounds complicated, but I've had to do that many times as a former MECP Certified Installer... it sucks, but sometimes its easier. Hope the other fellow has the diagram you're looking for! If not, I'll try to help later, I'm removing and rewiring the stereo in my 96' later today... I'll take a peek if ya need me too!

Oh yah... nice forum name... check my sig if you need another rig in your stable!

Jason

ducman998r · 09-13-2003, 11:32 AM

Using my noodle.. I finally figured it out. You need to remove the stock amp first and everything else falls into place!! The general Toyota color code chart matches up exactly from there.

Go me!!

ravencr · 09-13-2003, 03:13 PM

Good deal man! Sorry I was gone wheeling all day today. Just got back. If you need anything else, just let us know.

chris

toy_yoda · 03-27-2005, 05:42 PM

i need the diagram as well...

i am going to splice wires for my rears to connect an amp and subs, but when i got in there, i couldnt figure out which ones were which!

nieuwendyk-25 · 03-27-2005, 10:39 PM

go to http://the12volt.com/

You may have to register but they have all the diagrams you need

Toyrantula · 03-29-2005, 11:36 PM

www.installdr.com

http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...a/4Runner.html

09-13-2003, 06:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
ducman998r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York Posts: 3	96 4runner stereo wiring diagram?? Help!! I just recently installed a new Sony Xplod m800 cd/receiver. To my dismay, when I pulled the stock unit out... it seems that the previous owner had cut all the wires for possibly another stereo. When the factory was reinstalled.. they used only 2 color wires to reconnect the factory DIN... I have no clue what wires are what. However.. I have traced the the 12v powers, the antenna, line, illum. I just cant figure out the proper polarity and location of the speakers... any ideas???:pat:

09-13-2003, 06:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,742	Do you know if it's the same as a 1997 or 1998? If so, I've got the full wiring details for a 1998 and ECU wiring diagrams for my 1997. Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

09-13-2003, 06:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
ducman998r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York Posts: 3	yes... supposedly 96-98 are all the same with the exception of a factory amp. Any info that could steer me in the right direction would be great!! Last edited by ducman998r : 09-13-2003 at 06:54 AM.

09-13-2003, 08:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
WolfpackTLC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 829	Ducman- A polarity popper would help you too.. you can make one w/ a 9 volt battery and some 2-lead wire. Just attach a wire to each pole on the battery, and you can use this to find you speaker wires.. when you touch the leads to the wires of the same speaker, you'll get a pop... as soon as you find that, you can use a voltmeter to determine polarity. I know that sounds complicated, but I've had to do that many times as a former MECP Certified Installer... it sucks, but sometimes its easier. Hope the other fellow has the diagram you're looking for! If not, I'll try to help later, I'm removing and rewiring the stereo in my 96' later today... I'll take a peek if ya need me too! Oh yah... nice forum name... check my sig if you need another rig in your stable! Jason __________________ 1995 Land Cruiser -ARB'd, OME'D, Slee'd, Warn'd, lifted, locked, dented, WHEELED.

09-13-2003, 03:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,742	Good deal man! Sorry I was gone wheeling all day today. Just got back. If you need anything else, just let us know. chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

09-13-2003, 11:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
ducman998r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York Posts: 3	Using my noodle.. I finally figured it out. You need to remove the stock amp first and everything else falls into place!! The general Toyota color code chart matches up exactly from there. Go me!!

03-27-2005, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
toy_yoda Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: knoxville TN. Posts: 7	i need the diagram as well... i am going to splice wires for my rears to connect an amp and subs, but when i got in there, i couldnt figure out which ones were which!

03-27-2005, 10:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
nieuwendyk-25 Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Republic Texas Posts: 683	go to http://the12volt.com/ You may have to register but they have all the diagrams you need

03-29-2005, 11:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Toyrantula Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vernon BC Posts: 28	www.installdr.com http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs...a/4Runner.html __________________ I`m hung like Einstien and smart like a horse...

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