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jmac57 · 08-06-2009, 07:25 PM

ok so i got a new stereo deck for my 97 camry... JVC KD-R600 looks good work well i hope but idk if i should attempt a self installation... electrical can tend to confuse me as im pretty new to tweakin cars, ok really new.

what do you guys think? should i give it a go myself or should i just try to find somewhere who wont pwn me on price to install...

maxima1274 · 08-06-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jmac57

ok so i got a new stereo deck for my 97 camry... JVC KD-R600 looks good work well i hope but idk if i should attempt a self installation... electrical can tend to confuse me as im pretty new to tweakin cars, ok really new.

what do you guys think? should i give it a go myself or should i just try to find somewhere who wont pwn me on price to install...

Do it yourself. It's really easy. Just make sure you don't short out any fuses.

***96paseo*** · 08-06-2009, 07:51 PM

If you want to do it yourself, buy the adapter that connects to the vehicle wiring harness. Takes all the guess-work out of wiring it. All you have to do is match the colors, twist together and use electrical tape or wire nuts and your good. Make sure you test it before you put the dash back together.

bigbird · 08-06-2009, 07:57 PM

^ ive gotten all mine from Crutchfeld. makes it SO easy.

touringcamry · 08-06-2009, 08:12 PM

Get a wiring harness for Toyota, about 20 butt connectors for 18AWG (typically red), and a set of crimpers. Do not pay more than about $10 for the harness.

The Toyota harness will attach to the JVC harness. Use the butt connectors and crimpers to connect the wire; alternatively, you can solder and heatshrink if you prefer.

It will probably take you about 30 to 60 minutes to do the install.

Install Dr has a guide for stereo installation for your car.

eddie926 · 08-06-2009, 08:41 PM

Yeah. It's about as easy as a stereo install gets. Get the necessary harness and go for it.

Retrospekt · 08-06-2009, 08:50 PM

You don't even need the harness if you don't want to waste your money. There's usually a guide on the internet somewhere that matches the in-dash colors (Stock Toyota cabling) to the aftermarket stereo colors. I did this in my brother's Nissan Sentra. Just strip the cables, twist them together, and cover them with electrical tape. It's super easy.

eddie926 · 08-06-2009, 09:26 PM

Well, the advantage of using the harness is that you don't have to cut the connector on your factory harness. That makes it easy to re-install the stock stereo if you ever want to, like if you sell the car. Also makes it easier to install a different stereo down the road if you ever change. And, you don't have to do the wiring in the confines of the car. You can do all the wiring sitting at a table. Then just carry it out to the car and plug it in. Well worth a few bucks IMO.

Retrospekt · 08-06-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie926

Well, the advantage of using the harness is that you don't have to cut the connector on your factory harness. That makes it easy to re-install the stock stereo if you ever want to, like if you sell the car. Also makes it easier to install a different stereo down the road if you ever change. And, you don't have to do the wiring in the confines of the car. You can do all the wiring sitting at a table. Then just carry it out to the car and plug it in. Well worth a few bucks IMO.

Yeah, there's definitely advantages to it. But hey, I'm a cheap arse. :p

jmac57 · 08-06-2009, 10:37 PM

haha thanks guys

i was really dreading the install but now i think i can do it... i was tryin to install the new gauges i got and im not sure what i did but now my control panels dont light up! ugh ... anyway i dont think its a fuse cuz i looked at and tested the ones that im 96% positive controls those :/ idk what to do... and the gauge faces still dont work lol but im pretty confident with a guide and a harness i can do the stereo...

will i need to take the panels off around the steering wheel and stuff? is it hard? and i havnt yet figured out how to take out the stereo or the stuff near it...