Great for your aftermarket stereo install or MP3 player, this Camry stereo wiring diagram identifies all the wires and colors for you. Don’t bother with trying to troubleshoot speaker wires or power wires, just use this handy Camry stereo wiring diagram to get the job done. This car audio wiring schematic is perfect for the stereo upgrade or even if you are just tired of the stock factory Camry radio.
There are many generations and wiring diagrams for your Toyota Camry stereo. Today I’ll be showing you these wiring schematics for your radio starting from the model year of 1983. This is the official first generation of the Toyota Camry after it’s departure from the previous nameplate of Celica Camry.
First Generation Toyota Camry Stereo Wiring 1982-1986
The early Toyota Camry stereos were easy to remove and wire. These utilize a slightly modified single DIN setup for any aftermarket radio. When installing a new stereo or even a used one, you should not need a radio install kit.
Car Radio Constant 12v+ Wire: Blue/Yellow
Car Radio Switched 12v+ Wire: Gray
Car Radio Ground Wire: Brown
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Green
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger: Black/Red
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Violet
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Blue
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Black
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): White
Wiring an aftermarket stereo amplifier into this generation of Camry may prove to be difficult. You can however run wires under the carpet to mount your stereo amp correctly.
Second Generation Toyota Camry Stereo Wiring 1986-1990
The second coming of the narrow body Camry sedans, this generation of Toyota also uses the double DIN layout. Because of this reason when you want to upgrade your Camry stereo you’ll find many radios that will fit easily into the center console. This is the second entry in our authoritative Camry Stereo Wiring Guide.
Radio Constant 12V+ Wire: Blue/Yellow
Radio Switched 12V+ Wire: Gray
Radio Ground Wire: Brown
Radio Illumination Wire: Green
Radio Power Antenna Trigger Wire: Black/Red
Left Front Speaker Wire (+): Pink
Left Front Speaker Wire (-): Purple
Right Front Speaker Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Wire (-): Blue
Left Rear Speaker Wire (+): Black
Left Rear Speaker Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Wire (+): Red
Right Rear Speaker Wire (-): White
You can run amplifier wires underneath your center console or the base of your Camry shifter. If you are trying to install a single DIN stereo into this generation of Camry, you’ll need a install kit to properly mount it.
Third Generation Toyota Camry Stereo Wiring 1990-1996
One of the most requested car audio wiring diagrams and How To’s, the third generation Camry is still a very popular car. This Toyota Camry stereo wiring diagram is perfect for your third gen Camry when you want to install a aftermarket MP3 player.
Most of the third generation Camry stereos are a single DIN setup, although you can install a double DIN if you remove the pocket DIN.
Car Radio Constant 12V+ Wire: Blue/Yellow
Car Radio Ignition Switched 12V+ Wire: Gray
Car Radio Ground Wire: Brown
Car Stereo Illumination Wire: Green
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: Black/Red
Left Front Speaker Wire (+): Pink
Left Front Speaker Wire (-): Purple
Right Front Speaker Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Wire (-): Blue
Left Rear Speaker Wire (+): Black
Left Rear Speaker Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Wire (+): Red
Right Rear Speaker Wire (-): White
Mounted underneath the climate control system, the third generation Camry stereo is easily accessible from the side kick panels.
Fourth Generation Toyota Camry Stereo Wiring 1996-2000
This generation of Toyota Camry had a few different changes to the interior. Divorcing the stereo and climate control away from the instrument cluster, the fourth generation Camry stereo install is easy.
Moving the radio above the climate control, the double DIN setup is split between the single DIN stereo and the pocket DIN.
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Blue/Yellow
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Gray
Car Radio Ground Wire: Brown
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Green
Car Stereo Power Antenna Trigger Wire: Black/Red
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Purple
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Blue
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Black
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): White
Fifth Generation Toyota Camry Stereo Wiring 2001-2006
One of the last double DIN radios found from the factory Camry, the fourth generation marks the last of the “easy stereo install” interiors. Although the changes to the interior are minimal, the install can be slightly more complicated due to the center console. Many aftermarket stereos will require an install kit for proper fitment into this generation of Camry.
Want to install an aftermarket stereo or radio into your Camry? This Camry Stereo Wiring tutorial has you covered.
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Blue/Yellow
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Gray
Car Radio Ground Wire: Brown
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Green
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: Pink/Blue
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Violet
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Blue
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Black
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): White
To find the factory amplifier in your Camry you’ll need to remove the glovebox on the passenger side. If your Toyota Camry comes with tweeters installed, these wires are the same for your door speakers, respectively.
Double DIN stereos will fit just fine into this dash, although some models may require a radio mount kit to sit correctly.
Sixth Generation Toyota Camry Stereo Wiring 2007-2011
The changes to this Camry will make any stereo install a bit of a challenge. Depending on what trim Camry you are working on, you may need several different install kit parts to make your stereo fit right.
Some of these install kits will fill up the spacing just around the top edges of the Camry radio. This car audio wiring guide can help you make the electrical connections. Our comprehensive Camry Stereo Wiring guide covers all year ranges of Toyota sedan.
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Blue/Yellow
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Gray
Car Radio Ground Wire: Brown
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Green
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: Tan
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Violet
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Blue
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Black
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): White
Much like the previous generation of Camry, the tweeters are powered by the same door speaker wiring. To locate your factory amplifier, look under the passenger side seat and behind the wiring. The trigger to the car stereo amplifier is the accessory power wire in the center console.
There are multiple layouts to this oversized double DIN layout, but most aftermarket stereos will require a install kit regardless.
Seventh Generation Toyota Camry Stereo Wiring 2012+
The latest Camry can be difficult to install an aftermarket stereo into. Because most Camry stereos are connected to the infotainment system, you may require a bypass to get most things working correctly.
Car Radio Battery Constant 12V+ Wire: Blue/Yellow
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12V+ Wire: Gray
Car Radio Ground Wire: Brown
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Violet
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Blue
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Black
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): White
To install any aftermarket navigation system or stereo, you will need an install kit for fitment. Car audio professionals will also know how to install the proper electronics so that your Camry doesn’t throw a code after you install your stereo.
Although you can use our car audio wiring guide to complete the install in your Camry, it might be best to take it to a professional.
Again because most of the car electronics and infotainment systems run through the display, your Camry may need an electronic bypass. That does it for our Camry Stereo Wiring guide. Have any questions about our guide? Are you stuck during your car stereo install in a Camry Leave us a message below. and let us know!
Hi! My 2012 Camry filled with water due to a block ac drain. Since then the radio powers on, but no sound comes out. Could it be the factory amp located under the passenger side front seat? If so, how can I test the amp before springing for a new one?
Thanks!
Hi Anita! Sorry to hear about your truck! Best results would be to test at the speaker itself. You can test the speaker using a 9 volt battery. Disconnect the speaker wires at the speaker and test to your 9V, you should hear static. Then try to measure the output from the stereo amplifier. Chances are though it’s the amp that’s fried. Best of luck and let us know how it turns out!
HI HAVE A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY SE LIMITED EDITION AND LAST WEEK MY SPEAKERS STOPPED WORKING EVERYTHING WORKS BUT THE ONLY THIS IS THAT THERE ARE NO SOUND COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS.
Kwasi, all your Camry Speakers stopped working? if so check your amp first!
Hey I got a 1997 Toyota Camry and my bf and are can’t figure out which wires are + and – to finish installing are Pinner CD radio. Can u plz help.
Hi Emma, thanks for reading this Camry stereo wiring guide! What speaker in question are you trying to wire up?
I have a 2014 camry (non jbl) the rear speaker sound dual like there’s not enough power getting to them. I have changed out the factory speakers to after market speakers(better quality speakers) . The front speakers are working and sound 10x’s better then the back(no matter where you seat in the car. Could it possibly be the factory head unit? Maybe the wiring or harness connector to the rear speaker(I’m unsure at this point. All the connects look fine no damage that I have tested)? Any ideas or advise.
Hi Jerome, thanks for reading.
This is a common issue for many people, not just those who are upgrading their Camry stereo JBL or not. When you upgrade your head unit, often times your factory Camry speakers won’t be able to keep up, or operate on a different range of voltage. What ends up happening is your factory speakers sound bad, which is disappointing considering you just upgraded your Toyota stereo. Look into an amplifier and speaker setup and you’ll unlock your Camry stereo’s potential.
Hope that helps man! Good luck!
I need to know OEM radio 2013 Camry after market Key 1 and Key 2 wheel streeing any one have diagram that i can cut the harnees and put color wires
I have a 1986 Toyota Camry LE sedan. My original stereo system is a Technics AM FM cassette with built in equalizer. I’ve noticed that this system has an optional subwoofer on the floor under the instrument panel mount right behind the middle storage compartment. it’s mounted to the instrument panel brackets with speaker facing down close to the floor. The color of the subwoofer box is the same color as the interior of the car and has the original factory connector to it. I installed an aftermarket radio in my car using a wiring adapter kit but now my subwoofer doesn’t work. I’ve been looking at the wiring diagrams but it doesn’t show the subwoofer. If I disconnect the subwoofer, my front speakers doesn’t work. I would like the subwoofer to work like before but I’m at a loss of what to do. The name on the subwoofer label says Matsushita which is now Panasonic.
Hi Ron, wow you’ve got an interesting project there!
Unfortunately, I’m not going to have information on your Matsushita subwoofer but we can still work this out. First, do you have a multimeter? if not go out and grab one or rent one, they are relatively cheap and easy to use.
https://my.prostreetonline.com/2014/10/14/how-to-use-a-multimeter/
Trace back the subwoofer, where do these wires terminate? is there a factory amp or another body control unit in place or do the wires go into the stereo and head unit? If you unplug the Toyota subwoofer, will any speakers work at all?
If tracing these wires back is too hard, read the wire resistance on the subwoofer from your wiring harness, you should be able to find which wire is what from a process of elimination.
Start there, and let me know! Hope that helps!
Where is the remote wire on my factory radio on 2018 Toyota camry. I’m trying to connect an amp and I can’t find the remote wire .
ion but mostly static.2011 camry base rqdio. I have installed a SJOYBRING JOY-M005D. SEEMED TO GO OK WITH THE METRA HARNESSES. MY PROBLEM: THE ANTENNA DOESN’T SEEM TO BE WORKING. CARPLAY WORKS FINE BUT THHE “RADIO” DOES NOT. I get one very local station but mostly static. Is there some trick to putting in the antenna — the plug size seems to be correct?
Hi Ken, are you certain you have the mono antenna wire connected and seated properly?? If so I would test the antenna harness itself to see if there’s a break that’s causing your Camry stereo problems. Hope that helps!