Pontiac Vibe / Toyota Matrix Radio Install - How to DIY

[@roshi98]

The Vibe is a seriously underrated car, and it's great that such simple DIY upgrades can be made to it.

[@lexbrusb.1821]

Yes, Pontiac did it's best to mess up anything they possibly could on the "Matrix" Vibe. Otherwise, awesome car.

[@DyLemmaOG]

The paint was messed up on the older versions so all of them look like crap at this point if they weren't kept in the garage all it's life otherwise the car mechanically is very solid

[@pbattis1]

OK Chad because of you I just ordered the exact set up that you use in this video. I also have the exact car same color too. You certainly make this project appear to be doable. Thank you very much. . . .nicely done. I love my Vibe and have decided to do some upgrades rather than get a new car. I think the Vibe might be the greatest car ever made.

[@bilboslaughter2229]

Get any other upgrades after this ?

[@mydogsmells1733]

I'm the original owner of my '05 Vibe -in the same color - and it's certainly the best car I've ever owned.

[@daddynutsalotaddmeonsteam2404]

I've also got the same red!

[@mauipat7]

I’ve got a 2005 Pontiac vibe. I’m really thankful that you showed your video to me today. I need to uninstall and install new radio. And with your help by the video will help me immensely. Thank you.

[@Rinkusuuu]

Hey man, I just got a 2005 pontiac vibe too, and the radio doesn’t work. Do you know how important that wired control wire that he didn’t unhook in the video is? I took the dash off and that was already unhooked and I can’t get it back in.

[@blaisehogan9255]

@@Rinkusuuusame here. The whole thing came out of the dash the piece he left in and now my radios not working

[@Rinkusuuu]

@@blaisehogan9255 I never hooked mine back up, and never had a problem. I just had to change my radio and it worked perfectly fine. Are all your wires connected?

[@albertluker3032]

Nice overview of the process Chad! This is a simple takeout and put in. I’m about to put in my second Pioneer head unit and just wanted to refresh myself on the details. Everything was as I remember. I might add to other vibe owners that you will be STUNNED at how much better the sound is just with the factory speakers. The problem has been the factory radio. Splicing the harness wires is the hardest part which was not shown however is as he described, just match the colors. This is where a mistake is easy to make, having a loose wire will drive you crazy with popping or a on/off /on/off situation. So take extra care and do it right with solder and shrink wraps, please. And may I say my vibe has 330k miles on going strong with no problems. The odometer stops at 299,999. So I’m on my second odometer from a junk yard ($20), if you didn’t know!

[@ndanieltx]

Own a 2007 Vibe 260k miles. They are 💯 absolutely amazing cars and branded Pontiac you can get them for a helluva deal. A rebranded Toyota Matrix 😎. Had 0 issues with mine just maintain it on the 9s

[@griffallen8377]

Some may say Chad has the best instructional videos. I would agree, and he's got a seductive voice

[@stevefletcher2334]

nicely done...clear, concise, well filmed.

[@georgepaget5748]

Thanks. I'll get a new radio. My 09 Vibe is also my RV. 250000 km and going strong. I'll be driving to the Arctic ocean next. It's bullet proof.

[@mezpezlez]

Yes great vehicles, my 2008 matrix has over 450,000 and almost no issues.

[@mydogsmells1733]

Great video. I have this exact same car. Same color too. Anyways, I'm getting ready to replace the factory unit and your video shows that it's not as difficult as I had feared.

[@maverickjames7114]

Chad is literally a chad for this

[@japavlic1]

Very helpful. I think though I will have it installed in my 2007 since my radio indicator went bad...just to make sure it is done correctly. One with a CD player specifically. Thanks!

[@budducci]

I'm about to do this upgrade, so this was really helpful to see. Thanks!

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@ericmiller9070]

Great job walking us through this. Thank you!

[@damoningham9447]

In the video you took the wiring harness off the factory radio there were two connectors you use the big one for the new radio what happened to the other electrical connector next to it

[@travisfinucane5398]

2:39 there are three plugs he removes: the antenna and two electrical connectors, one blue one gray. When he wires everything up he only uses the blue connector to his wiring harness (4:25). What is the gray connector for?

[@kellyb6433]

I also have the same question...it's not necessary?

[@988me988]

Same question. I'm about to install a Sony radio. Will find out.

[@milescrazu8773]

Hey that wire you said to leave on I took off without really watching the rest and I can’t put it back do you know how?

[@veganuss13]

When you tape the wires together, you tape each matching color individually together? Do you just make sure the ends touch or what?

[@yobreffstank9782]

I was wondering this too!

[@apollo7201]

You twist the metal ends together then tape it

[@iamram16mustari67]

The wiring is the only difficult part here and is completely omitted. Anyone can do the mechanical.

[@applepitechs]

You did not use a radio kit to get a clean install, and fill that space you're seeing, and you forgot to connect the parking brake wire or install a bypass for it.

[@TMesquita18]

Hi, Chad. Thank you for your video. I have a Pontiac Vibe of 2006 and my radio is a Pioneer DMH-160BT. I try to transfer the brackets from the old radio (like your old one exactly) but the holes don't match. Is there some detail I'm missing?

[@jamesharkness1058]

Great video. Love the Vibe!

[@scottmcarthur2787]

What about the second original connector? You didnt show if it gets hooked up or wired

[@Duhzmin]

I bought a 7" deck for this car and there was a gap on the sides like yours, but the height was too great and it wouldn't fit through. I can't tell if you have the screen recessed or if yours fits

[@reddemon52]

did you have to ground the park green wire ?

[@brendancross2767]

1:21 in my radio installation I disconnected that wire, ended up breaking the clip and not being able to reconnect it. It does nothing as far as I can tell, haven't noticed anything different in operation of the buttons on that panel also I only had one harness on my radio (03) but it had two ports for it, and I had to use some vice grips to remove the antenna because holy crap it was tight I also used a different bracket since I ordered from crutchfield, and they included a bracket with a faceplate and everything. It did require a bit of trimming but no big deal

[@eltiotrump6633]

Can I get one that works with apple CarPlay ? On my 2003 Pontiac vibe

[@kilimanjarno]

do you have to disconnect the battery to do this?

[@traviscarico7978]

So you unhooked 3 plugs What was the little plug and did the speakers work after you installed aftermarket radio I bought plug and everything only to not have any sound at all Not new to stereo installs im new to factory amp this car has

[@thejerseyboy6908]

I’m having the same issue right now. No sound at all….

[@maximilienboudreau5427]

Wait you disconect TWO WIRES and only reconnect one?

[@Brickstone07]

The smaller one is obsolete

[@questioneverything587]

Where can I purchase that specific radio and the parts you bought with it. If possible that'd be very appreciated

[@scubateve007]

I just installed a new head unit using the same setup, only to get alternator whine. On the forums they state you have to bypass the amp because of the stock amp in the car. Did you not need to bypass yours? Also noticed you didn't power it on to demonstrate that the setup worked. Thanks

[@elijaheiden2820]

what tools will i need to connect the wires and how will i know which wire connects to where

[@MrFreeze79]

No one asked where that second harness goes? Lol. What is the second harness for?

[@froylanbaliton2779]

Can you give me the link of seller / complete parts that i buy

[@evanowens5321]

Where did you get the wiring harness adapter from?

[@marquithomejia3108]

What is the name of that screen I buy for the Toyota matrix is that I want Put one on mine

[@TacticalMoistTowelette]

What would it look like with a dash kit? I would love to see a video about that! Awezome video by the way.

[@TacticalMoistTowelette]

And whrre would you acquire a dashkit for the Matrix/Vibe?

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Hey Cris! Here is the link to the kit you will want! Let me know if you have any questions! amzn.to/2TzMBDu

[@kenmckell]

1:48 dang, he turned into the Flash!

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

So speedy!

[@LayneSteighlee]

I didn't hear anything mentioned about the green parking brake wire on the pioneer harness...where does this go? I have a 2007 Matrix, 5 Speed Manual. Thank you!

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Oh, my bad. I hooked mine up to a switch that I could pulse to fake the radio that the parking brake was enabled. There are many videos on it out there

[@Stonerolog1st]

That goes to the parking brake if you so want it to but to get it to work its a timed delay on off on, but on mine (technically illegal) you can get a bypass that connects to the blue remote wire and back to the green the yellow on the bypass is unused unless you use an Alpine

[@user-mp3fj6xt9w]

Another 'bypass' option is to just connect the parking brake wire to ground.

[@TimWynnAlabamaRollTide]

Did the factory radio have XM? If yes, does the XM work now with the replacement head? Do you have the part number for the wiring harness and antenna adapter?

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

No, my factory radio didn’t have XM. I don’t remember the part numbers for harness or antenna adapter, but it should be an easy google.

[@NoahWilson98]

Awesome!

[@austinthomas3699]

Hey man I own a matrix and I added an aftermarket radio and I did everything like I’m suppose to my subwoofer is working and everything before the speakers sounds good now when I turn volume up it makes a bad static noise to where I have to turn down to get it to go away

[@jonathanjeronimo7922]

Sounds like bad ground

[@davide724]

What is the purpose of the small round blinking light on the factory stereo?

[@andyconda9456]

@David E Anti theft blinking light which turns on when you turn the car off, basically for show.. to scare thieves...

[@tiffanybeck7551]

Will this work for a 2009

[@jacobfair6069]

what was the smaller black connector on the back of the original radio for?

[@dericbacon6638]

Yeah? I’m doing this also, there is a whole extra harness that doesn’t go anywhere?

[@bhula40250]

@@dericbacon6638 was that for the monsoon amp under the passenger seat?

[@williammacdonald4615]

I cant find online if the connector is the same for the other radio. I think it's the monsoon version not sure though. Do you know if they would be the same?

[@sewageseth7805]

if you were to put in a dash kit what kind would you buy/use? also, great video! easy to follow, great instructions.

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Hey there, Here is the link to the kit you will want! It will have everything including harness and antenna adapter too. Let me know if you have any questions! amzn.to/2TzMBDu

[@naomitrue5614]

@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll this dash kit doesn't have a piece to go around the edge of the face of a double din radio with one solid face such as the one you installed here and the one I'm planning to buy. Do you know of a kit that does?

[@jwjagian6790]

Thank you

[@gennaro4941]

No kit?..

[@splenda749]

If my radio powers on but there is no audio from the speakers, does this mean i crossed a wire wrong or did i blow the speakers?

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

You may have just crossed a wire. Are taking about and aftermarket radio or stock?

[@splenda749]

Aftermarket, I found out what it was after some tinkering. I guess I had to use the "turn on amp" wire that came with the conversion kit i bought. Your video still helped me alot tho man thanks 👍

[@jaimevelazquez7855]

@@splenda749 how does the turn amp wire look like?

[@MooreMeat_KC_BBQ]

Did your Vibe have he factory amp underneath the passenger seat?

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Yeah, it sure did! Make sure you hook up that blue wire and it will work perfectly!

[@MooreMeat_KC_BBQ]

Chad Williams Thanks!

[@740iz06]

@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll isn’t that for the antenna??

[@evilcanada7862]

WHAT IS THE MODEL NUMBER AND BRAND OF THE REPLACEMENT RADIO THAT YOU INSTALL.IS THIS AVAILABLE IN AMAZON? THANKS BUDDY

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Thanks for watching!! I believe it is this one. Pioneer AVH-X390BS Double Din Bluetooth in-Dash DVD/CD/Am/FM Car Stereo Receiver with 6.2 Inch Wvga Screen/Sirius Xm-Ready www.amazon.com/dp/B06W2NBDP6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ANQfCbEAPGJZV

[@TwoTimeOlympian]

On the back of the factory stereo there was the large white harness and a small black harness with only 1 white wire. Where does that black harness connect to since there is no where to plug it in on the aftermarket stereo.

[@Stonerolog1st]

Im wondering the same, my guess is gps but i don't have the answer

[@imainfidel7185]

Pffff... this car has an amp and a subwoofer, amateurish just lost his subwoofer. The other clip he pulled out would have to be converted to RCA’s, to retain his subwoofer.

[@TwoTimeOlympian]

The 2003 Pontiac Vibe did not come with a rear subwoofer and the premium package was only a 6-speaker option. The rear sub was only introduced in 2004. I ended up having to bypass the factory amp as the new stereo had one built-in and purchase some nice crossovers for the tweeters. Now the car is amazing with Apple CarPlay and Siri. Hopefully this guy had a 2003 Model and not a 2004 or later with premium audio.

[@monicakowal6746]

Hi Chad, Did you have the part-numbers of the adapters used (both for the radio and antenna)? Thanks

[@lexbrusb.1821]

could you beat that pontiac radio with a baseball bat like in the office space movie?

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

LOL You supply the radio and I will be glad to ;)

[@hymlog]

.....Needs Details! ....WORK ON IT!