How do I know if radio has an AMP?? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

bnb1023 · 05-25-2005, 07:14 AM

I e-bayed an oem single din am/fm/cd player to replace my am/fm/casette. but the connectors on the back do not fit my 10 pin/6 pin configuration. It has a 15 pin connection. Now I'm wondering if I need an external amp. How do I know??? I've put in two other posts, but no answers.

DrtySthV6SE · 05-25-2005, 05:02 PM

what type of receiver is it, you probably just need some type of harness

OHWJaJae · 05-25-2005, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bnb1023

I e-bayed an oem single din am/fm/cd player to replace my am/fm/casette. but the connectors on the back do not fit my 10 pin/6 pin configuration. It has a 15 pin connection. Now I'm wondering if I need an external amp. How do I know??? I've put in two other posts, but no answers.

Go to your local audio shop and ask them for a wiring harness for your car It's an aftermarket head unit and not an OEM from another vehicle right?

***cam2Xrunner*** · 05-25-2005, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bnb1023

I e-bayed an oem single din am/fm/cd player to replace my am/fm/casette.

He bought an OEM 3 in one CD player to replace his cassette player.

bnb1023, I'm pretty sure you bought a cd player which does not have an internal amp, to use that cd player you are going to need to purchase the factory external amp with Wiring harness.

It's a pain in the ass. You are better off buying an Entry level Pioneer or Alpine CD player.

OHWJaJae · 05-25-2005, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cam2Xrunner

He bought an OEM 3 in one CD player to replace his cassette player.

bnb1023, I'm pretty sure you bought a cd player which does not have an internal amp, to use that cd player you are going to need to purchase the factory external amp with Wiring harness.

It's a pain in the ass. You are better off buying an Entry level Pioneer or Alpine CD player.

Heh, someone needs to learn how to read. my bad.

I took it as reading oem single din as possibly being the size of the radio. I wasn't sure if he was confused with terminology of the receiver size or if he bought an OEM. But, after reading your post I don't know why I would think that...

Just to clarify bnb, you purcashed the 98 Camry OEM upgraded CD receiver?

bnb1023 · 05-25-2005, 08:05 PM

Yes it is an oem. I've looked everywhere so far, and only found one amp, was real expensive!!! I did not want an aftermarket, but obviously should have. Now i'm stuck, and need an amp. Anyone knw a site that sells them?

***cam2Xrunner*** · 05-25-2005, 08:08 PM

You know what I think I still have the OEM amp from my 99 XLE I had, I know I don't have the harness though. It's yours for 20 bucks shipped(If I can find it)

bnb1023 · 05-26-2005, 10:36 AM

CAMX2Runner - I'd gladly do that. e-mail me at barnesbn@horizonview.net if you have it. I'm sure I can get the 10/6 connection, and then find the other.