Installing Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD into a 04 mazda tribute

[TruDom]

Trying to install a pioneer AVH-P4300dvd into my 04 mazda tribute EX 7 speaker.

I am looking for a wire harness diagram for the tribute wire harness. The color code scheme does not make sense. I've installed this head unit into my old 99 accord no problem.

The tribute has the stock 7 speaker package. 4 door, sub, and 2 tweeters.

Does anyone have experience or ideas on how i should wire this?

Do i need an amplifier?

Thanks for the help!

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[tallyburban77]

You might have the wrong harness. There is an amplified and non amplified harness

 

[TruDom]

You might have the wrong harness. There is an amplified and non amplified harness

This is what i bought from crutchfield - Metra 70-7904C Wire Harness for Mazda 01-up (wont let me post links...)

and i understand the diagram but there is a Red/black stripe wire from the car harness that this harness has no wire for. wondered if it mattered.

i guess my main question is how is the stock 7 speaker system wired... is the subwoofer just in parallel with the rear speakers or what?

 

[tallyburban77]

After a little research from what I can tell the red and black wire is for steering controls on another part you can buy. Not a hundred percent though.

 

[tallyburban77]

I will also say that when I looked up your vehicle in metra it called for the 70-7903

 

[TruDom]

thanks tallyburban77! actually that is what i bought a metra 70-7903

just seems weird that the sub is wired into the rear speakers?

im just going to wire it all up and plug it in see what happens... worst happen is a few blown fuses or speakers. then perfect excuse to go all out on new stuff.