Installing new CD Player

Cyto · 12-24-2009, 08:47 PM

Ok, well I'm very fluent with the audio wiring of my supra. I've installed countless CD players....and this is the 2nd time I've ran into this problem.

Apparently the new CD players only have 1 remote wire....Which is also the power antenna wire.

So....umm... Does anyone know where I can stick a wire in the harness for the power antenna to retract and come up right?

The problem is that if I connect both wires to the same, the antenna is always up even if I'm on CD not radio.

Any help?

cre · 12-25-2009, 03:03 AM

Yeah, I hate that... especially since I rarely listen to the radio. All you need to do though is put a switch in between the remote line and the antenna line... then when you're listening to the radio just flip the switch. When the switch is off the antenna should just come down, but you can ground the other terminal to be sure (I *think* that's what I did).

Cyto · 12-25-2009, 04:50 AM

Didn't think about that...
Hmm... Sounds like a challenge. I love messing with stuff like that

Sounds fun haha..

12-24-2009, 08:47 PM	#1
Cyto 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 103	Installing new CD Player Ok, well I'm very fluent with the audio wiring of my supra. I've installed countless CD players....and this is the 2nd time I've ran into this problem. Apparently the new CD players only have 1 remote wire....Which is also the power antenna wire. So....umm... Does anyone know where I can stick a wire in the harness for the power antenna to retract and come up right? The problem is that if I connect both wires to the same, the antenna is always up even if I'm on CD not radio. Any help? __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo, 105k Miles, and great condition. I might have to sell it to help pay for school so here's the link. http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...html#post72357

12-25-2009, 03:03 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Yeah, I hate that... especially since I rarely listen to the radio. All you need to do though is put a switch in between the remote line and the antenna line... then when you're listening to the radio just flip the switch. When the switch is off the antenna should just come down, but you can ground the other terminal to be sure (I think that's what I did). __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-25-2009, 04:50 AM	#3
Cyto 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 103	Didn't think about that... Hmm... Sounds like a challenge. I love messing with stuff like that Sounds fun haha.. __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo, 105k Miles, and great condition. I might have to sell it to help pay for school so here's the link. http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...html#post72357

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