Notices
Scion tC 2G ICE & Interior In-car entertainment and electronics...

VSS Wire Location

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 12, 2011 | 03:54 AM
  #1  
AwesomeX's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 20
Default VSS Wire Location

Does anyone know where's the VSS and reverse wire location is on the '11 tC?

Attempting to install a new navigation unit. Pics would be great.

Last edited by AwesomeX; Mar 12, 2011 at 06:21 AM.
Old Jun 5, 2011 | 01:28 PM
  #2  
Vimaalien's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 41
From: Southlake Tx
Default

awesomex did u find the VSS location n what where did you tap into?
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:57 PM
  #3  
Rickincali's Avatar
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 12
Default

I am looking for this too. I was also thinking that since there is a NAV option for the radio it may be in the harness back there somewhere. Called the dealer and they told me to by the wiring harness manual for $150.
Old Jun 8, 2011 | 12:11 AM
  #4  
noisy1eh's Avatar
Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 61
From: in the dog house….
Default

The reverse wire is runs along the drivers door sill and is red with 3 grey or sliver stripes on it. You could trace it up to the white connector in the left foot well to tap into it.
Old Jun 8, 2011 | 05:25 AM
  #5  
MightyP's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,231
From: Minnesota
Default

PM Scion Canada. He should be able to help you.
Old Jun 8, 2011 | 01:06 PM
  #6  
Scratch's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 789
From: DC, MD, NY, WV, CA
Default

It's in the car, somewhere in the front area, probably also in the back near that one backup light.

Not to worry, no thanks are needed. Glad I was able to help.

Old Jun 12, 2011 | 03:17 AM
  #7  
Rickincali's Avatar
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 12
Default

So I went to get the tint done on my new 2011 TC and was asking the guy about the Speed Sensor and Reverse. He was kind enough to research it for me and when I went back to pick up my ride this is what he told me.

Reverse Light is the white color wire behind the drivers kick panel in the harness to the rear. Noisey1eh mentioned red wire which may turn to white at the connector.

Speed Sense is blue wire in the 20 pin plug that plugs into the stock HU pin #3. This makes sense as there is the navigation option and why would they have to run a new wire to install it. Just plug and play.

I haven't tried it yet but if I get a chance tomorrow I will and report back.

I found it pretty cool of the guy to research this for me for no charge.
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 08:43 PM
  #8  
Vimaalien's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 41
From: Southlake Tx
Default

the Speed Sense is the blue wire in the 20 pin plug that plugs into the stock HU pin #3. i have the Pioneer Avic-Z130bt,Pioneer Cd-SB10,Sirius Xm SC-C1,Pac SWi-PS,TWM Short Throw Shifter,V1 - Rear View V1 Hardwire Dome Light LED 2 Map Light LEDs.
Old Apr 22, 2013 | 12:01 AM
  #9  
Bradzilla's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1
From: Hamilton, ontario
Default

I just installed the pioneer avicz140bh into my 2011 TC. I tell you that reverse hook up took a while. I was looking for the wrong thing I guess. Anyways heres what i found to clear things up a bit.

Blue wire is like everyone has said here, Speed Sense is blue wire in the 20 pin plug that plugs into the stock HU pin #3.

Reverse is technically red with silver, however when I opened my kick, I found 3 red wires running to the rear. One with what looked to be "one" silver stripe, and two with two silver stripes. I opened the rear port to check what colour ran into my reverse lamp. and it was black to the rear connector (for positive lead from bulb to white rear connector) , and then changed to the red with "one" silver stripe (looks like one depending on how far you open the rear wiring harness) , spliced in and voila, working rearview camera.
Old Jun 8, 2013 | 07:12 PM
  #10  
Ynkee7's Avatar
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1
Default

Does anyone know where's the VSS and reverse wire location is on the '12 tC? Is it in the same location as the '11 tC? Where exactly is this 20 pin connector located? Be gentle, but what does HU stand for?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SkillFreeJake
Scion tC 2G Aero & Exterior
17
Jul 27, 2015 12:34 AM
KILLER
PPC: Wheels / Tires
0
Mar 29, 2015 05:32 PM
Sagara09
PPC: Exterior / Styling
0
Feb 28, 2015 06:58 AM
randode
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen ICE & Interior
44
Jun 29, 2004 04:19 PM
bettysman
Scion xB 1st-Gen Owners Lounge
2
Feb 8, 2004 04:50 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 12:24 AM.