99 xl speaker radio help

[AdamKirk]

My 1999 xl standard cab has factory am/fm radio with speakers in the door. My radio does not have a fade from front to rear feature...nor a left/right balance.

I desire to replace with a factory am/fm cassette deck.

Behind my seats are speaker grills, but no speakers.

Any advise will be helpful.
Are there wires in the rear speaker housing to connect rear speakers?
Will a factory am/fm cassette connect with my wiring harness?

Thanks in advance.
Adam
Raleigh NC

 

[Mazda]

Welcome to TRS!!!!!

Bought new or used?

Most likely was a special order fleet truck. Probably does not have the wires in the rear speaker locations but then again it might.

Best thing to do is check out Crutchfield.

http://www.crutchfield.com/Car/outfitmycar/car.aspx

The site can help with what fits your truck and gives you a lot of free stuff if you buy from them, also unlimited lifetime tech support.

I have been a loyal customer for over 30 years.

 

[Curious Hound]

I second the motion for Crutchfield. I have a co-worker who has used them heavily over the years. He says they often include installation stuff like wiring adapters, brackets, etc. for free when you buy a stereo from them.

Pop the speaker grills off and see if the wires are there. There's a good chance that they are tucked in there as part of standard truck wiring. Even if they aren't, it's a small, standard cab truck - won't take much wire. I would recommend running both conductors to each speaker. Don't use the truck body as a ground (return path).