DIY: How to install aftermarket stereo for Toyota Matrix 2003 & 2004

[@randydelrosario4965]

Thanks for making this video. My Pontiac Vibe 2005 stereo just stop working. I will be looking for the new generation car stereo and your video will help me to connect them together.

[@Tinyhall1]

Thanks for explaining all the tiny difficult details that most instructional videos leave out. Excellent work!

[@BrianZoebisch]

Thanks for clarifying the harness selection. I was able to get the model harness for $5.

[@epifritaxey4376]

the reason why the connectors aren't toyota, but instead general motors is because the matrix uses almost the exact same interior and connectors as the pontiac vibe, which pontiac is/was part of generalmotors.

[@bobaudette79]

Yeah but its toyota car .. Maybe they did take gm connector cause it seems a GM head unit

[@yum_bat]

Oh so I can do the same thing on my 06 vibe?

[@lukesmeby]

@@yum_bat I think so

[@georgegriego2292]

Vibe and matrix where made on the same line

[@ghoulbby]

@@georgegriego2292 Matrix was made at TMMC in Ontario and Vibe was made at the NUMMI plant in Fremont.

[@salami124]

If you can't find the Scosche GM035, for your Vibe/Matrix 03-04 ! You can also use the Metra 70-2003 but will also need the Metra 40GM10 Antenna adapter sold separately, unless you buy your new radio from crutchfield then they come for free !

[@mignonchen6190]

salami124 thank u! I was wondering about tht

[@bryandinardi2519]

Most of the vibes have a passenger air bag recall contact your local gm dealer to make sure yours doesn’t

[@davide724]

Informative and hilarious. What more could one want?

[@dabcorn]

BE CAREFUL, there are 2 tabs at the top of the bezel that have been broken off the bezel in the video. you can see one still in the top left hole in the dash! (to the RIGHT of the air duct outlet, not the top left corner!) They are kind of "L" shaped and I don't know how to get them loose with out damage because mine were broken by the previous owner. Maybe use a trim pry tool... also, Toyota & GM head units are TWO SEPARATE entities with different connectors...

[@rudysmachado5747]

Great vid ! Very informative! I’ll agree w most comments to go w sodder and shrink wrap - once you’ve tested and all goes well/ works. Thx again!👍🏼

[@Eragonfrost]

This tutorial works the same for Pontiac Vibe 2004?

[@micah1925]

yes

[@h2oallegation]

2004-07

[@lilmaximum]

this video instruction is awesome thanks alot man!!!👍👍👍

[@lilmaximum]

but was wondering where do you buy that stereo and what it called?

[@AnthonyMaw]

the deck rear had 2 yellow RCA jacks on the back so presumably it's for NTSC composite video like a rear cam and maybe an AUX video input. the wiring hardness adapter's unused wires would probably be for subwoofer outputs - every car needs a subwoofer to feel the vibes!

[@James101]

The other videos may be for a reverse camera?

[@mr.m3837]

Great video! Your accent is very neat! What accent do you have/what is your heritage?

[@fun_ghoul]

I don't know the man personally, but he has a distinct Earthican accent...

[@earthjin2000]

Wonder if there is a Toyota stock stereo that has Bluetooth I could just swap out. This way i will not have to go through all the wiring harness and adapters.

[@CarlosHernandez-fq8ep]

dude sounds like Buk Lau. good video though

[@vuaeco]

What do you mean "sounds like"? I am Buk Lau. I called the Thai restaurant for an order right after I made this video.

[@thathsavanhsivilaythong]

Buk Lao

[@grail4K]

@top.comment.god

[@3GFinn]

LikasomboOoOoOooOoOoooOooo DEE

[@jeremydavis7042]

Great help!

[@jameslundy70]

A good video, Keep up the good work.

[@LuisGomez-lp7fd]

what is the name of that tricky cable ? I pulse out and I dont know where IT go to put IT back

[@johnsabourin4168]

I just wanted to know if my stereo/CD/Radio is in fact broken and actually needs replacing. There is still power through the unit as I can check the clock,(but that's all) . The alarm light flashes constantly flashing as if the car is shut off. How can I tell if the radio unit is in fact screwed before I start yanking it out ?

[@presjobro]

It's alot easier to order from Crutchfield where they provide all the necessary harnesses/adapter in their installation kit.

[@fun_ghoul]

Easier still to buy a new car. So what?

[@presjobro]

@@fun_ghoul What are you babbling about?

[@fun_ghoul]

@@presjobro I could ask the same of you, clown, and with twice the justification. Babbling...like a Brooks!

[@genefoltzer551]

I agree with buying from Crutchfield. They have plug in adapters that make installation very easy and much nicer trim plates. The blue box looks a bit cheesy. But very informative video!

[@paulinadorantes2042]

Hello, I would like to know how you order that product in wal mart. I need that product and I cant get it.

[@jirojosephesman8175]

thx for the good very good video...do you have a video removing the aftermarket car alarm thx

[@fun_ghoul]

I know it's been 4 years, but in case anyone else cares, the best thing you can do is _not_ buy a car with an aftermarket alarm! It's always a hack job, because it only has to work long enough to drive out of the install bay. "Removing" is basically not an option unless you have a spare wiring harness, or are _real_ handy with a soldering iron while working up under the dashboard!

[@lizz8342]

Where did you get the stereo from

[@karzygijose]

What’s up with the white cable with the ac and that?

[@davidknibbs9646]

What did you do with the old one?😊

[@ethanollein7357]

Mine just stop working, there are lights, sounds inside but there is no music or signal of radio channels. What can i do

[@gennaro4941]

Blue wire doesn't just mean old school.. power antenna.. it could be for boosted antenna as well.. should of hooked it up

[@nnyvolta1]

@vuaeco I have a question? The Pontiac vibe and the Toyota matrix used a subwoofer, the conventional stereo only have 4 outputs, where double you connected the subwoofer?(fifth speaker) please please answer me, I will thank you greatly.

[@vuaeco]

My new stereo only has 4 outputs (4 pairs of speaker wires). The adapter cable (wiring harness adapter) also has 4 pairs of speaker wires with matching colors to the stereo speaker wires. So I only installed what was available to me at the time. I didn't see the fifth pair of speaker/sub so I wasn't even aware it existed. :D

[@generalkickass6385]

Only some come with the subwoofer not. All of them

[@bryandinardi2519]

Base model matrix and vibe have no subwoofer

[@joshmartinak4315]

Is this Lyle from bitwit ?

[@delpurgatorio]

I have a Pontiac vibe 2004 what stereo receiver do you reccomend

[@LeeNullus]

I bought the Pioneer AVH-290BT the other day, I'm planning on installing it tomorrow with a backup camera. I can let you know in a day or two.

[@delpurgatorio]

Lee U please let me know and it's for the Pontiac vibe right? let me know if it all connects and you should do a video of that I would love to see it

[@delpurgatorio]

Lee U and I want to buy a stereo so for the Pontiac vibe it uses a 6 inch din

[@LeeNullus]

Right, the Vibe uses the standard double dinn and it's fairly straight forward to install. I'm not a fan of the pioneer that I bought. I'd look for a different radio.

[@mathieust-gelais4346]

question. i bought the harness cable, but the kit came with a red cable for ignition. why you don’t have it ?

[@vuaeco]

It does have a red cable. That's the 12V power on cable. That cable is only on when the ignition is on.

[@mathieust-gelais4346]

vuaeco yeah but where did you pass it ? mine is just sitting apart from the harness ? it goes where ?

[@vuaeco]

It should be in the bundle with the rest of the cables in the harness. If you have it apart all by itself then it got loose and came apart. Did you get the same cable as mine in the video?

[@vuaeco]

If you have the exact same cable as mine in the video, take a look at 9:12 and you can see the red cable right next to the yellow cable on the grey connector.

[@mathieust-gelais4346]

vuaeco ok i found the issue. i bought a package for GM vehicules from 98’ and up, and on some vehicule that extra red cable is not present on the default harness... you see me coming now, matrix from 03-04 do not need this cable though. So yeah no issue there man ! cheers

[@dannyposada4644]

Where did u buy that stereo

[@jackkhol4251]

What is the part number of that connector ?

[@davidknibbs9646]

They make shrink tape twist the wire together and then shrink tape with a lighter

[@juddone1]

What is the name of the stereo

[@CatholicCanadianConservative]

Cam on anh!

[@cles6918]

What mount are you using for the aftermarket stereo?

[@vuaeco]

Sorry it's been a while and I can't remember exactly how I mounted it! I didn't use any aftermarket mount for it. I think I used 2 old metal brackets from the old stereo to mount it on the new stereo. I made a home made coroplast box held together by tape. The stereo only has 2 mounts (instead of 4) because it's thinner than the original stereo. Then it jst rests on top of that coroplast box.

[@rudysmachado5747]

I just instald all - all works but no audio ?! Suggestions?😣🧐

[@NEKROBAT666]

My matrix is an 05, will it still work?

[@vuaeco]

05 matrix stereo is a bit different. I suspect the connectors are different also but I'm not 100% sure.

[@NEKROBAT666]

vuaeco I’ll have to probably just take it in and let one of those installers do it

[@tidepods8438]

I re watch this video for your voice lel

[@terencehill687]

Tide Pods Did his voice turned you on?

[@Princess.Poncho]

Is this XR or XRS trim?

[@lizz8342]

Looks exactly like my car so I think XR

[@ramtek2702]

They're actually called wire nuts, not wing nuts.

[@hymlog]

....Give that boy a Cookie!

[@Ponyjon]

He never opens the adapter package and shows what it looks like before he wires it up, not helpful at all...

[@bomma47]

What type of stero is that

[@mohsinbaba2]

car stereo 4016c

[@sg1dude]

Like the way talk.

[@retropickups2000]

LIKE A SUMBADEE

[@vuaeco]

Late to the party, mate.

[@Luckie337]

Bayou Boy

[@andrewnofsinger1408]

4:12 me when i get with "experienced" woman

[@vuaeco]

You use an antena connector?

[@andrewnofsinger1408]

@@vuaeco only for one night stands

[@fun_ghoul]

@@andrewnofsinger1408 Sounds like they need the protection from you more than the other way around, creepo.

[@DaxtonAnderson]

Play at 1.75x speed and thank me later :P

[@vuaeco]

Thanks Daxton for your contribution to the human race.

[@HondaCivic-ut6wx]

DO NOT AND I MEAN DO NOT USE WIRE NUTS TO WIRE YOUR HEAD UNIT

[@brandih4882]

Why not? Jw

[@HondaCivic-ut6wx]

@@brandih4882 the vibration from the car can cause them to get lose and short out just solder or clamp them

[@brandih4882]

@@HondaCivic-ut6wx you know I got to thinking and I figured that that might be the case so I just ordered these heat shrink things that will go over the connections. Would that be a better solution?

[@yisselberdugo9879]

I need USB un muy car

[@bshivanand1]

I would like to install Android car radio with by, rearview camera and screen share. Is it possible to install in 2003 matrix? Which one would you recommend?

[@merlinmaheu7994]

Connectaaa

[@SUEROFRANCISCO]

xD