Easily one of the most versatile and loved minivans in North America, the Honda Odyssey comes equipped with a variety of stereo layouts. When you want to upgrade your single DIN or double DIN stereo, our Odyssey Stereo Wiring Diagram can help you get the job done. This Honda Odyssey Stereo Wiring Diagram is a comprehensive guide to what wires and wire colors are what, and are perfect for your stereo upgrade.
Today I’ll be covering all four generations of Honda Odyssey. Starting from the first generation in 1995, the Honda minivan factory radio is extremely up-gradable. Whether you are a professional stereo installer or simply a weekend warrior, this car stereo wiring guide is what you need.
There are many reasons to use our Odyssey Stereo Wiring Diagram. Installing an aftermarket navigation system, Ipod or Bluetooth compatible CD player? Or are you just re-installing your stock factory Honda stereo? Use our car stereo wiring schematic to help you get the job done.
1995-1998 Honda Odyssey Stereo Wiring Diagram
Car Radio Constant 12v+ Wire: White/Yellow
Car Radio Switched 12v+ Wire: White/Red
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Red/Black
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue/Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray/Black
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red/Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Black
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue/Yellow
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray/White
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red/Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/White
The first gen Honda minivan utilized a single DIN or double DIN stereo layout. The panel shares a lot of similarities with the second generation Odyssey, in that you can remove the front dash panel to access the radio.
1999-2004 Honda Odyssey Stereo Wiring Diagram
Much like the first generation Honda Odyssey, you can install a double DIN aftermarket stereo. However this will require you to eliminate the single DIN pocket in your dashboard.
Car Radio Constant 12v+ Wire: White/Blue
Car Radio Switched 12v+ Wire: White/Red
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Red/Black
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: Red
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue/Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray/Black
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red/Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Black
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue/Yellow
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray/White
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red/Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/White
Most Honda Odyssey owners installing an aftermarket stereo want to stay with the single DIN setup. As you see with the aftermarket MP3 player installed in the Odyssey below, you retain the use of your dash pocket.
2005-2010 Honda Odyssey Stereo Wiring Diagram
The third generation Honda van took a step forward with a newly renovated interior. It looked much better but it’s harder to install a new stereo. This will depend largely on the factory options you have with your stereo.
If you are sticking with the base factory stereo setup, you are probably best going with a FM transmitter for your mobile device. We sell several units like this one here on our online store.
You will need an install kit to complete your stereo install into your Honda Odyssey. If you are installing a double DIN or a navigation unit, this will require some creative mounting solutions.
Car Radio Constant 12v+ Wire: White/Green
Car Radio Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow/Red
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Red/Black
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: Red
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger: Black
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: Yellow/Green
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Pink
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Red
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Blue
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Violet
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Brown
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
The third generation Honda Odyssey also has the factory Honda stereo amplifier mounted behind the glove box.
2011-2016+ Honda Odyssey Stereo Wiring Diagram
The latest generation of Honda Odyssey had several changes to the interior as well. There’s a few different ways you can install an aftermarket radio into your minivan.
Much like the previous generation of Odyssey, you are going to have a hard time if you don’t have a full made install kit. This will replace the dash bezel and allow you to bolt in a single DIN or double DIN unit accordingly.
Car Radio Battery Constant 12V+ Wire: Orange
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12V+ Wire: Violet
Car Radio Ground Wire: Brown
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Gray
Car Radio Dimmer Wire: Red
Car Radio Antenna Trigger Wire: Black
Car Radio Amp Trigger Wire: Light Green
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Red
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Gray
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Blue
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Brown
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Orange
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Violet
That does it for our Odyssey Stereo Wiring Diagram How To. Have any questions about this DIY car audio wiring schematic? Leave us a comment below and let us know!
