Replacing radio

[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.