Whether you are trying to finish your TSX stereo install or upgrade your sound system, this Acura TSX stereo wiring diagram can help. Containing the complete car audio wiring schematic for your Acura, this guide can save you lots of time. When you use any of our comprehensive car wiring guides, you won’t have to search for speaker wires or hunt for wire colors.
This is because our Acura TSX stereo wiring DIY tutorial will show you the complete radio wiring harness and identify all of the wires. Save money and time by getting your Acura TSX stereo install completed yourself. Because there are two generations of the TSX or the Touring Sportscar eXperimental as it’s known, this wiring guide will help you with both.
The late model Acuras will require you to go with a custom radio install kit, regardless of what you are installing. This install kit will usually include a set of custom mounting brackets and a dash panel replacement. The dash panel replacement is usually customized to fit your single DIN Acura TSX radio or aftermarket stereo.
Of course this will change slightly if your TSX is equipped with navigation already. When upgrading your Acura TSX navigation system, you can use a plug and play stereo wiring harness to get the job done. If you are reinstalling your factory Acura TSX stereo, you’ll need your radio code from Acura / Honda.
First Gen Acura TSX stereo wiring 2004–2008
The first generation of TSX is the easiest if you want to get your Acura TSX stereo install done. You won’t need a aftermarket stereo harness to make your radio or navigation unit install when you have our TSX stereo wiring schematic.
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: White/Blue
Car Radio Accessory 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: Yellow/Green
There is no trigger wire for your amplifier in this generation of TSX. You can use the switched ignition power from your steering column to trigger and activate your aftermarket amplifier.
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red/Blue
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Red
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Pink
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Green
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Violet
Whether you are installing a navigation system, MP3 player or car amplifier, this TSX stereo wiring guide can help.
Second Gen Acura TSX stereo wiring 2009-2014
The next generation of TSX made quite a few changes which make your TSX stereo install difficult. If you have your mind set on upgrading your Acura TSX radio, you will need more than just a custom install kit. Many times you will need a complete front dashboard and radio trim replacement.
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: White
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: N/A
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Gray
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: Red
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: Black
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: White
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: Behind the trim on passenger side of the trunk.
You can use this guide to finish your Acura TSX stereo install, and wire up anything from a crossover, aftermarket stereo to flip up single or double DIN radio. Have any questions about our TSX stereo wiring diagram? Leave us a comment below and let us know!