OEM JBL HU with 2 antenna connectors? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

shinner · 08-19-2008, 11:53 AM

Posted this in the audio section too as I'm hoping for some speedy info due to time constraints of trying to get the new stuff installed

So I'm tearing my '06 Camry apart today in prep for installing a new HU. I get the dash pieces out and yank the bolts holding the OEM JBL (CD/Cassette) HU out and remove the radio. Start taking connectors off the back and see there are 2 antenna connectors. I can post pics if needed.

WTF? Anyone have info on this as well as a suggestion of how I should use them with the new setup.

I'm thinking maybe one is the actual antenna and the other may be for power (if Toyota uses a powered antenna).

Any ideas?

njerald · 08-19-2008, 12:41 PM

What does your Factory Service Manual say????????????

shinner · 08-19-2008, 12:55 PM

Haven't looked through the manuals that are commonly available online....gonna have a look at the wiring diagrams in a minute. Not much info in the A/V section. Only shows 1 black line from HU to rear glass.

But...I've been messing with it a bit and the reception on the radio doesn't seem to change much at all regardless of whether or not the smaller plug is connected. Take out the larger one though and reception is completely lost.

catric69 · 08-19-2008, 02:02 PM

Post # 2

Stereo Help

shinner · 08-19-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by catric69

Post # 2

Stereo Help

THANKS! How bout that! I searched, I swear I did (didn't spell out "two" though).

Anyway, that's interesting...never have heard my volume change based on speed though my radio had it connected. Maybe only certain radios were equipped with the function.

Ah well....I temporarily connected my new HU and fired it up. No sound. Realized I didn't have the wire for the OEM amp connected. Once I twisted that together, bingo. Just need to solder it all up and put everything back together.

Ehhh....I still have the steering wheel controls to hook up with the pac swi-jack interface, as well as the Sirius gear. Doubt it will all get done tonight especially since I don't have any taps to use in hooking up the swi-jack. Sure wish I could find the male counterpart to that connector to save from tapping the wires in that harness.