2011 Chevy HHR Stereo Wiring
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Printed Date: May 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Topic: 2011 Chevy HHR Stereo Wiring
Posted By: gman619
Subject: 2011 Chevy HHR Stereo Wiring
Date Posted: August 24, 2018 at 8:04 PM
Looking for the stock wires for a 2011 CHEVY HHR. Want to upgrade or add a Kenwood aftermarket amp and a JL sub. Is there already a pre existing remote turn on wire I can tap into for the aftermarket Kenwood amp what color is it / where can I find it ???? All help is appriciated !!
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Posted By: wirewise
Date Posted: August 24, 2018 at 8:24 PM
I believe 2006 through 2011 were the same, but very before making any connections.
Without amplifier:
Radio 12v RED / white + radio harness
Radio Ground BLACK/ white - radio harness
Radio Ignition (GMLAN Serial Data)
Radio Illumination gray (dimmer) + radio harness
Factory Amp Turn-on same as power antenna wire
Power Antenna pink + radio harness
LF Speaker +/- tan - gray +,- radio harness or amplifier
Notes: If equipped, the amplifier is in the driver side rear quarter panel.
RF Speaker +/- lt. green - dk. green +,- radio harness or amplifier
LR Speaker +/- brown - yellow +,- radio harness or amplifier
RR Speaker +/- dk. blue - lt. blue +,- radio harness or amplifier
CHEVROLET HHR 4DR SUV SS WITH 2.0L T/C ENGINE AND PIONEER® AUDIO SYSTEM
Audio/Mobile Video
WIRE COLOR POLARITY LOCATION
Battery RED / WHITE (+) RADIO HARNESS
Accessory
THE RADIO HARNESS DOES NOT PROVIDE A SWITCHED POWER SOURCE.
Ground BLACK/ WHITE (-) RADIO HARNESS
Power Antenna PINK (+) RADIO HARNESS
THIS WIRE TURNS ON THE ANTENNA AMPLIFIER UNIT.
Amp Turn On PINK (+) RADIO HARNESS
LF Speaker (+) TAN
THESE WIRES PROVIDE THE AUDIO SIGNAL TO THE AMPLIFIER
LF Speaker (-) DARK GREEN
RF Speaker (+) LIGHT GREEN / WHITE
RF Speaker (-) LIGHT GREEN
LR Speaker (+) BROWN
LR Speaker (-) BROWNWHITE
RR Speaker (+) DARK BLUE
RR Speaker (-) TAN
Amp Location LOCATED BEHIND TRIM IN LEFT SIDE OF CARGO AREA.
THE AMPLIFIER IS ATTACHED TO THE SUBWOOFER ASSEMBLY
------------- ~wirewise~
Verify all wiring with your meter before making any connections!
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