This is a fast follow-up to my original post, 2007 Hyundai Sonata Aux Input. I saved up all my allowance money (i.e. I wasn't between jobs) and purchased a new stereo unit with Bluetooth so I could make and accept calls more safely on the road.
Here's everything I bought to make this happen:
I was initially wary of the dashboard adapter being black, when the rest was clearly... not black. Now I don't even notice. It's not perfect but I have no regrets.
Everything worked out, so I went ahead and starting burning myself.
Update: As one kind user pointed out, my original mapping did not connect the Antenna Trigger. This didn't cause noticeable issues with FM reception, but made the AM band useless. I reviewed the stereo wiring guide and added a jumper wire to connect the Antenna Trigger to the Amp Trigger lines and this resolved the issue totally. I notice slightly better FM reception, and now AM reception actually works!
I've been living the hands-free dream for a couple of years now with no troubles!
Here's everything I bought to make this happen:
- Sony Bluetooth Receiver with Android/iPhone/iPod Control, Front USB & Aux (WXGT90BT) [BestBuy]
- Metra Dashboard Adapter (95-7320) [Amazon]
- Metra Stereo Cable Harness (70-5520) [Amazon]
I was initially wary of the dashboard adapter being black, when the rest was clearly... not black. Now I don't even notice. It's not perfect but I have no regrets.
The receiver comes with it's own cable, and you can either choose to snip off the existing connector in the car, or you can buy a car-specific cable harness. I decided I really did not want to jam my hands into the dashboard, stripping and soldering cables in a confined space. I also liked the idea of being able to swap the stock stereo back in later.
Some investigation online, followed by careful testing, yielded the following wire mapping:
Connection
|
Car
|
Harness
|
Receiver
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Radio Constant 12v+ Wire | Gray | Yellow | Yellow |
| Car Radio Switched 12v+ Wire | Orange/Black | Red | Red |
| Car Radio Ground Wire | Black | Black | Black |
| Car Radio Illumination Wire | Blue | Orange/White | Orange/White |
| Car Stereo Dimmer Wire | White/Black | N/A | N/A |
| Car Stereo Antenna Trigger | Green/Black | Blue/White | Blue/White |
| Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire | Pink/Black | Blue/White | Blue/White |
| Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Green | White | White |
| Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Blue | White/Black | White/Black |
| Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Gray | Grey | Grey |
| Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Red/Orange | Grey/Black | Grey/Black |
| Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Orange | Green | Green |
| Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Pink | Green/Black | Green/Black |
| Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+) | White | Violet | Violet |
| Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Red | Violet/Black | Violet/Black |
I used some simple terminal blocks to test out my mapping before committing.
Everything worked out, so I went ahead and starting burning myself.
Update: As one kind user pointed out, my original mapping did not connect the Antenna Trigger. This didn't cause noticeable issues with FM reception, but made the AM band useless. I reviewed the stereo wiring guide and added a jumper wire to connect the Antenna Trigger to the Amp Trigger lines and this resolved the issue totally. I notice slightly better FM reception, and now AM reception actually works!
I've been living the hands-free dream for a couple of years now with no troubles!
Was thinking of something like this. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI replaced mine as well, but I cannot get the AM radio to work. I think the rear window antenna is not getting powered, but I'm not sure which wire to connect to make it work. How did you get that working?
ReplyDeleteNice catch! I had been thinking my fiancé's radio sounded a bit better than mine and had a sneaking suspicion I mucked up the antenna amp when I wrote this post. I too can't get any AM reception (I never listen to AM so it went unnoticed for years). I will investigate and update this post with my findings!
DeleteReading the wiring guide, I think the Antenna Trigger and Amp Trigger should both be connected to the Blue/White line. Therefore, the Green/Black and Pink/Black wires on the car's side should be tied together. I'm going to try it out this week, and will let you know if I set my car on fire.
DeleteI've confirmed this works, and have updated the post. Thanks for the catch!
DeleteHey are there any better radios to use since you made this guide?
ReplyDeleteThanks
I'm not going to enter that debate! It's all down to personal preference. I just wanted a good quality, low-zazz model that did everything I wanted without being particularly appealing to thieves. You can spend as much money as you want on a fancy touch-screen unit!
DeleteHey Jon,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great post. I noticed there were two wire connectors going into the original manufacturer's stereo, a larger one and a smaller one. The wiring harness kit that I bought only connects to the larger connector. Is there another harness kit that accommodates that smaller connector, or is it just not used in aftermarket stereos? If that's the case, any idea what it did in the original stereo?
Thanks again!
adam
Hi Adam,
DeleteIn the two radio swaps I've done, the Cable Harness hasn't exactly matched socket-to-socket to all the wires provided by the car. However, these connections are likely useful. My advice is to relocate the wires on the harness to sit in sockets which have a connection on the car side. There's usually a plastic tab inside the harness that secures in the crimped wire - you can get it out without breaking anything by carefully flexing the tab out using a tiny slot screwdriver. It's a pain! Good luck!
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ReplyDeleteThanks a ton for the Sonata resource - its been a huge help. Quick q - I just installed an aftermarket stereo, used a prefabbed harness which worked great and was easy to hook up. But now there is a constant hiss in all speakers (independent of volume, fade, input, etc). I connected ground to the nut/screw under the stereo, but no difference. Just wondering if you had this issue? Any ideas on how to kill it? I just connected 4 speaker wires, 2 power, 1 ground, antenna - missing anything?). Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that! I didn't experience this issue. All I can suggest is continuing to check that the connections are good, and the ground connection is appropriate (try grounding to a different spot inside the dash, or leaving it floating. Good luck!
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DeleteTurns out the noise was just due to cheap/non-"mainstream" stereo unit (Boss brand). Switching to a comparable Pioneer model totally fixed the issue (and only cost $40 more). Lesson learned - even when going cheap, don't go too cheap on electronic components (the hiss was likely due to low-quality built-in amp). Thanks again!
DeleteHey Jon or anyone,
ReplyDeleteOn my Sonata's harness I have pin 14 (beige) and pin 15 (yellow). Any ideas what these are? Don't know if it might be related, but the HU is with an additional (smaller) harness, what I assume to be the XM harness.
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DeleteActually, I figured that the pin 14 wire's color is not usually called "beige" but "tan". Also, the tan wire (pin 14) is a constant 0.5V, while the yellow one is 12V when the car is running (0V when off).
DeleteHello, i have 2008 Sonata gls with factory amp and subwoofer. I have installed a Kenwood double din stereo. I installed it with specific aftermarket harness. After installing i check the stereo worked fine. It powers on. Bluetooth works as well. But i am not getting any sound in speakers. I checked all the connections thrice. Do have any suggestions for this?
ReplyDeleteAll I can suggest is that you review all your wiring in terms of how all the wire colours are mapped out, and making sure everything is firmly connected. Good luck!
DeleteDid you ever figure out your issue with no sound from speakers. Im having a similar problem
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ReplyDeleteWere you able to get steering wheel controls with the process you used? I bought a harness for an older model sonata that doesn't have a brown steering wheel key wire and I've done the whole installation process but now the handy volume keys and mute button on the steering wheel do not work. Any insight would be appreciated!
ReplyDeleteHi Shahee, my car didn’t come with steering controls and at the time I couldn’t find any at a reasonable price (and at this point I’m not so eager for them that I want to take my dash apart again!). I recall from my stereo it has a separate connector for steering controls, so what I’d recommend is to use a multimeter to see which wires from your harness match to which buttons and then refer to the manual your stereo came with to see how they should connect up. Good luck!!
DeleteYou have done nice job.
ReplyDeleteDid you get to keep the factory amp
ReplyDeleteYes! Everything can be re-installed back to how it was if you buy the cable harness listed (versus cutting any cabling inside the dashboard, which is never a good plan)
DeleteDid you use a speaker level convertor( amplifier interface) between the aftermarket head unit and the factory amplifier? Or did yours not have the Infinity system?
ReplyDeleteNo I didn't - I don't have an Infinity System (sounds nice though!) and didn't see any evidence of an amplifier system downstream of the stock head unit. Volume levels are consistent between the two units for me.
DeleteAbout, all n all, how much did you spend?
ReplyDeleteI'd say about $250 CAD in total - around $150 for the stereo and $50 for the rest, plus tax. And I went at a leisurely pace, but everything could get done in a day, especially with this handy guide! ;)
DeleteI connected everything based on the guide and the new stereo doesnt power on now. Any thoughts ?
ReplyDeleteI would just say review the power wiring carefully - maybe your car is a different model and has slightly different wiring, and same goes for your stereo unit. If you have a multimeter, it would be helpful to try confirming around 12V DC is coming from the pins your stereo expects. Good luck!
Deletehey jon just curious, im about to switch mine out upon the arrival of my harness, will the steering wheel controls still work?
ReplyDeleteHey! It depends on the stereo you're going to install, but I remember the stereo I bought had connections for steering wheel controls (my car just doesn't have them). So dig through the stereo manual to see how they would connect. Good luck!
DeleteWhat model is sony bluetooth stereo?
ReplyDeleteSony Bluetooth Receiver with Android/iPhone/iPod Control, Front USB & Aux (WXGT90BT)
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