Comments on: 1996 Honda Accord Car Stereo Wiring Diagram

By: ModifiedLife

ModifiedLife — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:20:01 +0000

Ryan, you may have mixed up the battery constant and accessory switched wires. The battery constant always sends power to the radio to save your radio stations and other audio settings. The accessory switched wire sends power to your radio only when the key is in the ignition and your 1996 Honda Accord is on. Check your wiring and make sure the correct radio wires are hooked up to the correct wires on your factory harness. Hope this helps. Good luck with your radio installation.

By: Ryan McKinney

Ryan McKinney — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:15:26 +0000

I recently installed a new Sony xplod stereo in my 1996 Honda accord but have had some trouble with the wiring, whenever I turn the car off the stereo turns completely off so when I turn it back on again it is back to the original factory settings. Which wires do I need to switch so that everything doesn’t reset every time I turn the car off?

By: ModifiedLife

ModifiedLife — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:37:09 +0000

Ben, most late model vehicles do not have rca outputs on the factory radio to feed an audio signal to your aftermarket amplifier. You would have to install a line out converter to supply an audio output. Here is the Line-Out Converter you need: Scosche 2-Channel Speaker to RCA Line Out Converter When splicing in the RCA Line Out Converter, use the rear speaker wires to get a full range audio source. If you've never installed car audio before, we advise you to take your car to an experienced mobile audio installer. Hope this helps. Good luck.

By: Ben Donaldson

Ben Donaldson — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:51:35 +0000

is there a way to get a direct out (RCA output etc) for the stock 1997 Honda Accord stereo? my tape player crapped out on me so now I have no way to hook up my ipod (i live in LA so FM transmitters don’t really work). I figure I’d probably have to get a new stereo but if there’s a way to avoid having to spend the money on a new one I’m all ears. Thanks!

By: ModifiedLife

ModifiedLife — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:40:12 +0000

Datura, technically you could connect your 1996 Honda Accord amplifier turn on wire to the radio switched 12v+ wire. That way your amplifier is on whenever your 1996 Honda Accord is on and off whenever your 1996 Honda Accord is off. Just make sure to run an in-line 1-amp fuse on the amplifier turn on wire. Hope this helps. Good Luck.

By: datura

datura — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:18:49 +0000

So I’ve got this subwoofer and amp sitting around and I’m thinking about mounting it in the trunk of my 1996 Honda Accord EX. I am left wondering about the “turn on” line…where to tap it and how to route it to the trunk. I thought I read somewhere that the EX model was pre-wired for an amp in the trunk…could it be true?

Thanks and nice site!

By: ModifiedLife

ModifiedLife — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:23:48 +0000

Robin, it sounds like your radio has a faulty knob or your radio is starting to go. Our advice is to replace it with an aftermarket stereo before your stock radio dies. Hope this helps. Good luck.

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:16:18 +0000

The radio in my new – used 1996 ACCORD LX does not always go on when you turn the knob. Sometimes if you turn the knob on/off a few times it does go on.

Has anyone experienced this problem? Is it a wiring issue or a faulty radio knob ?issue?

By: ModifiedLife

ModifiedLife — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:23:40 +0000

Ben, most installer will ground wire on a factory bolt that is already on your car. If you can't find a factory bolt then you can find some bare metal on your vehicle and use a ring terminal and self tapping screw (see below): Hope this helps. Good luck.

By: ben pohlmeyer

ben pohlmeyer — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:17:57 +0000

i plan on running a planet audio 2250 in my 1996 honda accord 4 door lx. where would you recommend me to ground it at.

By: ModifiedLife

ModifiedLife — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:19:59 +0000

John, technically you could connect your amplifier turn on wire to the radio switched 12v+ wire. That way your amplifier is on whenever the car is on and off whenever your car is off. Just make sure to run an in-line 1-amp fuse on the amplifier turn on wire. Hope this helps. Good Luck.

By: john sampson

john sampson — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:16:56 +0000

i have put in a new system in my car and want to know if there is a amp wire on the radio so i can use my amp on the stock radio or a way to rige it if anyone knows?

By: ModifiedLife

ModifiedLife — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:18:02 +0000

John, thanks for the car stereo speaker size contribution!

By: john sampson

john sampson — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:07:45 +0000

the front speakers in a honda accord 1996 LX are 6 1/2 and the rear speakers are 6 by 9

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:49:33 +0000

Have you checked your lines there my be an open wire along there somewhere which can cause the fuse to blow because power is going somewhere else trying to find ground causing fuse to get hot.

By: G. Reyes

G. Reyes — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:01:35 +0000

I have a 1996 Honda Accord LX with a stock AM/FM/Cassette/6-CD Changer. Love it . . . when it plays. Digital read-out works. I can hear the CD changer working. Problem is, it does not always work. Stereo repair says to “buy a new system” when all I want is for my “old” system to work! Love the sounds, WHEN it works. Alpine CD changer mounted in trunk. Honda stock AM/FM/Cassette. New fuses seemed to help, but it still goes out from time to time. HELP!