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1997 Nissan Altima Car Radio Wiring Diagram


Question: Where can I find a 1997 Nissan Altima stereo wiring diagram? What are the 1997 Nissan Altima radio wiring harness colors?

If you’re looking to change the radio in your 1997 Nissan Altima or troubleshoot why your car radio stopped working, we’re here to help!

Our comprehensive 1997 Nissan Altima stereo wiring diagram shows you all the stereo wire harness colors, car speaker wiring colors and car speaker sizes. Use our 1997 Nissan Altima stereo wiring guide to help you with your car radio and installation needs.

1997 Nissan Altima Stereo Wiring Diagram

This 1997 Nissan Altima stereo wiring chart shows you all the 1997 Nissan Altima stereo wire colors and their functions. Utilize this guide to help you with a car radio install or help with a car radio troubleshoot. If you don’t see the car radio wiring information you’re looking for, please feel free to ask your question at the bottom of this page.

Application Radio Wire Color
Car Radio Battery Wire (Constant Power 12v+) Pink
Car Radio Accessory Wire (Switched Power 12v+) Blue
Car Radio Ground Wire Chassis
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Car Radio Illumination Wire Red/Yellow
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire Red/Green
Car Radio Antenna Trigger Wire Black/Red
Car Radio Amp Turn-On Trigger Wire N/A
Car Radio Amp Mute Wire N/A
Car Radio Amplifier Location N/A
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1997 Nissan Altima Speaker Wiring Guide

This 1997 Nissan Altima speaker wiring chart shows you every speaker wire color and the speaker wire location. Use this 1997 Nissan Altima speaker wiring guide to help you with a speaker replacement or speaker upgrade. If the car speaker wiring information you’re searching for is not listed, please don’t hesitate to ask for it at the bottom of this page.

Application Speaker Wire Color
Front Center Speaker Positive Wire (+) N/A
Front Center Speaker Negative Wire (-) N/A
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Front Left Tweeter Positive Wire (+) N/A
Front Left Tweeter Negative Wire (-) N/A
Front Right Tweeter Positive Wire (+) N/A
Front Right Tweeter Negative Wire (-) N/A
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Front Left Speaker Positive Wire (+) Brown
Front Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) Black/Red
Front Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) Light Green
Front Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) Black/Yellow
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Rear Left Tweeter Positive Wire (+) N/A
Rear Left Tweeter Negative Wire (-) N/A
Rear Right Tweeter Positive Wire (+) N/A
Rear Right Tweeter Negative Wire (-) N/A
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Rear Left Speaker Positive Wire (+) Orange
Rear Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) Black/Pink
Rear Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) Blue
Rear Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) Black/White
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Left Subwoofer Positive Wire (+) N/A
Left Subwoofer Negative Wire (-) N/A
Right Subwoofer Positive Wire (+) N/A
Right Subwoofer Negative Wire (-) N/A

1997 Nissan Altima Speaker Sizes and Location

This 1997 Nissan Altima speaker size chart shows your speaker measurements and speaker locations. Use this chart to see what speaker fits in your 1997 Nissan Altima.

Application Speaker Size and Location
Front Center Speaker Size N/A
Front Center Speaker Depth N/A
Front Center Speaker Location N/A
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Front Tweeter Size N/A
Front Tweeter Depth N/A
Front Tweeter Location N/A
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Front Speaker Size 5″ x 7″ Speakers
Front Speaker Depth 3″ Depth
Front Speaker Location Front Doors
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Rear Tweeter Size N/A
Rear Tweeter Depth N/A
Rear Tweeter Location N/A
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Rear Speaker Size 6″ Speakers
Rear Speaker Depth 4″ Depth
Rear Speaker Location Rear Deck
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Car Subwoofer Speaker Size N/A
Car Subwoofer Speaker Depth N/A
Car Subwoofer Speaker Location N/A

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9 thoughts on “1997 Nissan Altima Car Radio Wiring Diagram”

  1. hey craig i had the same problem and its because ur using the wrong plug for the radio i had a jvc and i left that plug on and tried to hook it up to a sony and i had that problem u have to use the plug that came with that stereo

  2. more of a question than a comment…i installed a JVC head unit in my g/f’s nissan and the radio works fine but no sound,i used a scosche wiring kit so i could keep the factory plugs. i have checked the wiring twice and everything is correct,i even tried a pioneer radio just for s&g but the same thing happened radio works but no sound,the factory radio works when it wants to but when it works there’s sound,what am i missing?

  3. so i have a GXE too and i have a black wire left over..but my deck happens to just shut down sometimes..whats the deal?

  4. In case anyone’s trying to get at the back speakers of their ’97 altima, here’s how:

    1st take out the back seat:
    under the bench there are 2 hex bolts, undo these, lift the front and remove the bench seat.

    This exposes 2 smaller hex bolts at the bottom of backrest. remove these. In the middle of the backrest there is a fold down armrest; fold this down. Behind this there can be found a metal frame with 2 zinc hex/philips screws – remove these. The backrest should come out, but you may need to remove 2 black philips screws inside & at the top of the armrest hole.

    once the seat is out, the deck needs to be lifted out. There’s a large gold hex head bolt in the middle of the deck to remove. The deck is clipped down by white plastic (clip things?) which are accessible from the trunk (under the deck). I pinched them with pliers and pushed them up ( I think there were 4 ).

    lift the front of the deck out and bring towards you. Now you have access to the speakers which have 4 screws each.

  5. Thanks Scott for taking the time to post this, you saved me an almost certain headache caused by my blood pressure going through the roof.

  6. Thank you for posting the alternate wiring color code Scott. My 1997 Nissan ALTIMA GXE used the wiring scheme you described.

  7. Dear Modified Life People:

    THERE IS AN ALTERNATE WIRING COLOR CODE FOR 1997 Nissan ALTIMA GXE Delux (I had a heck of a time). Please post this to your site as well.

    MAKE SURE TO TELL PEOPLE THAT REGARDLESS OF HOW THEY “OHM IT OUT” —- THERE IS NO CONTACT PIN OR EXISTING WIRE THAT IS GROUND !!!!! (some really strange things happen to aftermarket radios if you think the Red/yellow wire on pin 9 of the 10-pin connector is ground”!!!!!
    So the Color code that worked for me :
    Large 10-Pin Connector:
    Constant Hot (Memory or Clock) =RED wire pin8
    Switched (Ignition) Hor = Blue wire pin4
    Left Front Speaker + = Blue/white pin1
    Left Front Speaker – = Blue/yellow pin5
    Right Front Speaker + = Brown pin2
    Right Front Speaker – = Brown/white pin6

    The Smaller (6-pin) connector is only for the rear Speaker:
    Left Rear + = Red pin5
    Left Rear – = Green pin4
    Right Rear + = Blue pin2
    Right Rear – = Pink pin6

    I hope this saves some poor sap down the road the headache I encountered !

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