2009 Toyota Corolla, Stereo Wiring
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Forum Discription: Request Car Alarm, Car Stereo, Cruise Control, Remote Starter, Navigation, Mobile Video, and Other Vehicle Specific Wiring Info, Manuals, Tech Tips
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Printed Date: May 03, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Topic: 2009 Toyota Corolla, Stereo Wiring
Posted By: mary213
Subject: 2009 Toyota Corolla, Stereo Wiring
Date Posted: August 28, 2021 at 1:57 AM
Can some one help me identify which wires are for what on a toyota corolla 2009 ? There 4 harness with the some with the same colors
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Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: August 28, 2021 at 5:05 AM
Welcome. In the words of another member, "What are you trying to do?"
What kind of information are you trying to find (stereo, alarm, etc.)? Is this for a key start, or a push button start? Do you have a multimeter and know how to use it? Keep in mind that any information you find should only be used as a guide until you have verified with a meter.
If you haven't read this thread, I would highly recommend it first. It pertains to stereo, but the detailed process explains how to verify wiring with a meter:
https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=74637
Other potentially helpful links:
https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/vehiclewiring/2/yeard/Toyota.html
https://www.commandocaralarms.com/wiring/2009-2010/toyota/corollajapanandusacanversions/1977.html
Fortin.ca
https://fortin.ca/download/81121/evo-all_ig_reg_bi_toy-corolla-key_2009-2010_a_81121.pdf
https://www.idatalink.com/
modified life (.com)
This is probably overkill, but these are good learning resources:
https://www.talkingelectronics.com/te_interactive_index.html
https://www.bcae1.com/------------- My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.
Posted By: mary213
Date Posted: August 28, 2021 at 12:11 PM
I'm trying to install an after market stereo.The harness I bought doesn't fit the after market stereo .So I don't know which wire colors coming from the car belong to speakers or illuminations. I found this diagram what does the TLMT stand for ?

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: August 28, 2021 at 9:08 PM
Do not cut the harness off of your car. If you have not, and that is an exact diagram of the back of your factory radio, purchase a Metra 70-1761 and call it a day.
Posted By: mary213
Date Posted: August 28, 2021 at 9:28 PM
I already cut wires.
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: August 29, 2021 at 2:29 PM
I have to guess that it is the Smart Key version.
If so
Radio 12V lt. blue + radio, white 10 pin plug, pin 4 or white 20 pin plug, pin 1
Radio Ground brown - radio, white 10 pin plug, pin 7 or white 20 pin plug, pin 20
Radio Ignition gray + radio, white 10 pin plug, pin 3 or white 20 pin plug, pin 11
Radio Illumination green (parking lights); white (dimmer) +,- radio, white 10 pin plug, pin 10; white 6 pin plug, pin 5 Notes
Power Antenna beige (USA/CAN made); orange (JPN made) + radio, white 10 pin plug, pin 8 or white 20 pin plug, pin 13
Left Front Speaker (+/-) pink - violet +,- radio, white 10 pin plug, pins 2 - 6 Notes
Right Front Speaker (+/-) lt. green - blue +,- radio, white 10 pin plug, pins 1 - 5 Notes
Left Rear Speaker (+/-) black - yellow +,- radio, white 6 pin plug, pins 2 - 6 Notes
Right Rear Speaker (+/-) red - white +,- radio, white 6 pin plug, pins 1 - 3 Notes
Aux. Audio Input Left (+/-) white - red +,- radio, white 20 pin plug, pins 17 - 16
Aux. Audio Input Right (+/-) black - red +,- radio, white 20 pin plug, pins 15 - 16
Satellite Radio 12 Volts lt. blue + Satellite Radio in right side of trunk, white 12 pin plug, pin 12
Satellite Radio Ground brown - Satellite Radio in right side of trunk, white 12 pin plug, pin 7
Satellite Radio Ignition pink (USA/CAN made); gray (JPN made) + Satellite Radio in right side of trunk, white 12 pin plug, pin 11
Satellite Radio Antenna (coaxial cable)
Satellite Audio Left (+/-) red - green +,- Satellite Radio in right side of trunk, white 12 pin plug, pins 4 - 5
Satellite Audio Right (+/-) black - white +,- Satellite Radio in right side of trunk, white 12 pin plug, pins 2 - 3
Posted By: mary213
Date Posted: September 03, 2021 at 4:25 PM
Thank you but I don't have a smart key corolla.I actually have toyota corolla 2009 LE
Can you please help me
Posted By: mary213
Date Posted: September 03, 2021 at 4:33 PM
I connected the factory radio harness back to the wires from car the once I cut off but now I think dimmer light on the factory radio turns on and off on its own when the head lights are on .I ended up putting the factory radio back on till I figure out the radio installment kit .Once again the dimmer lights are turning off and on on the radio .Does that mean there's a shortage .Please help
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: September 03, 2021 at 7:26 PM
Go purchase a metra 70-1761 wiring harness. If your new radio does not have an illumination wire (Orange-White) then no need to fix your illumination issue. If it does have an illumination wire, connect it and see how the new radio reacts. When you turn the lights on the radio should dim a bit.
Posted By: mary213
Date Posted: September 04, 2021 at 10:40 AM
OK , what will cause the climate control and shift light not to work ?When I turn on the head lights The Illumination lights on the factory radio don't turn on ? How can fix this ? Can you walk threw the process if I give my email then I can give u my number
Posted By: mary213
Date Posted: September 05, 2021 at 12:50 PM
Hello , I've installed the after market stereo but now my panel fuse keeps blowing .This must mean I have a short ? I solder the 5 wires I clipped off and on the other harness I had I trimmed those and soldered them to the harness of the stereo
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: September 05, 2021 at 9:22 PM
If you unplug the new radio does it still blow the panel fuse?
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: September 05, 2021 at 9:25 PM
If it does not blow the fuse with the radio unplugged, you may have the green wire of the vehicle connected to the wrong place. Cut it free and insulate it.
Posted By: mary213
Date Posted: September 06, 2021 at 12:27 PM
Found the problem my Illuminati was plugged into a ground wire .Yes when I would plug in the second harness it will blow out .Thank you for your help
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