Replacing radio

[2005vitzRS]

Just bought myself a Pioneer MVH-355BT from JB HIFI here in New Zealand:

Its pretty similar to your DEH-X5500HD. But its on the lower end.



Installing it over the weekend. Can't wait to try out the bluetooth streaming.

[UberSilver]

Make sure you get your power(amplified)antenna hooked up. You can use the amp turn-on lead from the radio, to the power ant in the Yaris. And it does not hurt to run a power lead(yellow wire) in from the battery.

Originally Posted by 2005vitzRS

Just bought myself a Pioneer MVH-355BT from JB HIFI here in New Zealand:

Its pretty similar to your DEH-X5500HD. But its on the lower end.



Installing it over the weekend. Can't wait to try out the bluetooth streaming.

[2005vitzRS]

Originally Posted by UberSilver

Make sure you get your power(amplified)antenna hooked up. You can use the amp turn-on lead from the radio, to the power ant in the Yaris. And it does not hurt to run a power lead(yellow wire) in from the battery.

Thanks for the tip.

How do I know if I have a powered(amplified) antenna?

I have a 2005 Vitz RS. Its an import from Japan into New Zealand. Here is what the antenna looks like:



I had a look at this thread. My antenna plug is exactly the same as the one in this picture.



I bought a Toyota to ISO and an ISO to Pioneer wiring harness, plugged it all in, along with the antenna and the microphone.



It all worked.

I will test the FM reception on Monday when I am doing a trip and will see how well it works.

WOuld the harness have taken care of the antenna power?

Originally Posted by UberSilver

I use a 500 gb HD full of WAV files, but it does have Ipod control built in.

Is there a noticeable difference between playing wav files and mp3's (All my mp3's are encoded at 320kbps)

[2005vitzRS]

FM reception OK. Probably could be better.

Now I'm just left wondering if my antenna amplifier is powered or not.

The 2005 Vitz RS has a very short antenna. I'm wondering if I should try replacing it with a 16". There are a few I have seen on ebay that may work. I don't really care if it does not look as good. Just want good FM reception.

Screw Type 16" Fuba Style MAST / WHIP Car Roof Antenna Aerial For Toyota

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by 2005vitzRS

Thanks for the tip.

How do I know if I have a powered(amplified) antenna?

I have a 2005 Vitz RS. Its an import from Japan into New Zealand. Here is what the antenna looks like:



I had a look at this thread. My antenna plug is exactly the same as the one in this picture.



I bought a Toyota to ISO and an ISO to Pioneer wiring harness, plugged it all in, along with the antenna and the microphone.



It all worked.

I will test the FM reception on Monday when I am doing a trip and will see how well it works.

WOuld the harness have taken care of the antenna power?



Is there a noticeable difference between playing wav files and mp3's (All my mp3's are encoded at 320kbps)

The Vitz has an amplified antenna, as the Yaris does. The amplifier is part of the base of the antenna. The black wire on the blue connector outputs 12V to the amplifier. On aftermarket radios you can use the power antenna output to feed it.

[2005vitzRS]

Originally Posted by CTScott

The Vitz has an amplified antenna, as the Yaris does. The amplifier is part of the base of the antenna. The black wire on the blue connector outputs 12V to the amplifier. On aftermarket radios you can use the power antenna output to feed it.

Cheers for that.

I just pulled out the radio, checked for power on that black lead and it all looks good.

It looks like the harness has taken care of everything. Antenna amplifier is getting power. My FM reception problems seem to be limited to a particular station, in one or two areas. I may just install a new mask just to see if that helps. So all good, thanks for the help guys.

[UberSilver]

Originally Posted by 2005vitzRS

Is there a noticeable difference between playing wav files and mp3's (All my mp3's are encoded at 320kbps)

320 Mp3's are fine for a loud thin car. I use WAV. because the HU in my Land cruiser was over a grand, and the rig is sound insulated.

Cant remember the color on the power ant lead, I think it is black.