To install myself or not? - Toyota Yaris Forums

TickleTimeTim · 06-21-2011, 07:03 PM

I got a double din pioneer head unit from my friend from his mustang he sold. Best Buy wants $145 which includes parts and labor to put it in. Should I attempt myself or no? I usually don't like to mess with electronics, but I'm somewhat handy as I've done my intake, strut bar, and lowering springs. Any ideas?

mazilla · 06-21-2011, 07:27 PM

It's super easy if u follow the wiring kit directions. Everything is colorcoded. Do it yourself IMO. I do, it takes me about 40 minutes and I take the time to seal and heatshrink every connection.

If the headunit has a screen in it you'll need a 5 pin relay to bypass the emergency brake sensor.

sqcomp · 06-21-2011, 07:29 PM

Make sure you get the right kit...but as maz mentioned, it is really easy. color to color on the harneses for the most part.

mazilla · 06-21-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sqcomp

Make sure you get the right kit...but as maz mentioned, it is really easy. color to color on the harneses for the most part.

I forgot to mention, I'm also colorblind(red/green)...and I can still do it. It's really very easy.

xbr3akd0wnx · 06-21-2011, 08:25 PM

DO IT YOURSELFFFF. BEST BUY IS THE DEVIL!!

fnkngrv · 06-21-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xbr3akd0wnx

DO IT YOURSELFFFF. BEST BUY IS THE DEVIL!!

+100000000000000000000000

JumpmanYaris · 06-21-2011, 10:01 PM

I never had asny problems with them they installed our Viper Remote Starter/Alarm System and they did a great job

fnkngrv · 06-21-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

I never had asny problems with them they installed our Viper Remote Starter/Alarm System and they did a great job

Unless they step up their game though it is a real crap shoot from store to store. I would try and look up some reviews for the local store first and have that assist with making a decision.

xbr3akd0wnx · 06-22-2011, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by fnkngrv

Unless they step up their game though it is a real crap shoot from store to store. I would try and look up some reviews for the local store first and have that assist with making a decision.

+100000000000000000000000

PopsCar · 06-22-2011, 09:26 AM

Do It Yourself!!!! Its Easy, I installed my DOuble Din Pioneer. Just make sure you have the right bracket. Do the wiring on a nice clean workspace using wiring kits ofcourse. It really is always a crap shoot with a store. No matter what they always seem to scratch, a planel or break a clip or two, or just not put together something right. Better off you do it your self and atleast should something go wrong ie, loose wire. you could fix it. But most of the time you will be absolutely fine!!

TickleTimeTim · 06-23-2011, 10:33 AM

Thanks for all the info guys. I just need to find out what a 5 pin relay is and I'll give it a shot. Thanks.

I may post pics later if I have any problems, so stay with me. Hah

mazilla · 06-23-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TickleTimeTim

Thanks for all the info guys. I just need to find out what a 5 pin relay is and I'll give it a shot. Thanks.

I may post pics later if I have any problems, so stay with me. Hah

http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CDMQ8gIwAQ#

06-21-2011, 07:03 PM	#1
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	To install myself or not? I got a double din pioneer head unit from my friend from his mustang he sold. Best Buy wants $145 which includes parts and labor to put it in. Should I attempt myself or no? I usually don't like to mess with electronics, but I'm somewhat handy as I've done my intake, strut bar, and lowering springs. Any ideas? __________________ Club SHIFT

06-21-2011, 07:27 PM	#2
mazilla advocatus diaboli Drives: 07 Yaris hatch Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jacinto California Posts: 1,126	It's super easy if u follow the wiring kit directions. Everything is colorcoded. Do it yourself IMO. I do, it takes me about 40 minutes and I take the time to seal and heatshrink every connection. If the headunit has a screen in it you'll need a 5 pin relay to bypass the emergency brake sensor. __________________ -Type 07 FFL- My odometer 03/11 http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...a/2843ed85.jpg

06-21-2011, 07:29 PM	#3
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Make sure you get the right kit...but as maz mentioned, it is really easy. color to color on the harneses for the most part. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

06-23-2011, 10:33 AM	#11
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	Thanks for all the info guys. I just need to find out what a 5 pin relay is and I'll give it a shot. Thanks. I may post pics later if I have any problems, so stay with me. Hah __________________ Club SHIFT

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xbr3akd0wnx Meow Drives: 2008 Yaris, White Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA (90045) Posts: 141	DO IT YOURSELFFFF. BEST BUY IS THE DEVIL!!

06-22-2011, 09:26 AM	#10
PopsCar Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 37	Do It Yourself!!!! Its Easy, I installed my DOuble Din Pioneer. Just make sure you have the right bracket. Do the wiring on a nice clean workspace using wiring kits ofcourse. It really is always a crap shoot with a store. No matter what they always seem to scratch, a planel or break a clip or two, or just not put together something right. Better off you do it your self and atleast should something go wrong ie, loose wire. you could fix it. But most of the time you will be absolutely fine!!