Hey there guys. I've got a Magna TP and I cant figure out why I have two speakers in my parcel shelf. They don't work. Mind, there were like made from paper so I turfed them. I put two new ones in that I know work, cause I've tried them inside, but they don't work either. now, the wiring was already there so I presume they must've worked at one stage. But now they don't. I've got no idea how to make these speakers work so If anyone knows anything about the TP headunits and speakers (BTW I'm using the original headunit that came with the car.... yer I know peice of ****) then please help me out cause I have no idea.


thanks guys

Headunit itself being 20odd years old could be the problem itself.
Try a diff headunit man

lol Thats what I was thnking. I'm gunna buy a new one one day....

is there a way I would be able to wire the speakers to the head unit clip, then cut them into the place where the front speaker wires go, and have all 4 working?

Not sure if this would affect it but the standard system uses common grounds which don;t work with new headunits and may not work with new speakers. Other then that if you have a multimeter use that to test the connections.

You could possibly do what you suggested to yourself, but personally I would get some new speakers, a new headunit, rip all the old crap out, re-run the wiring and enjoy.

Our TR's stereo components cost ~$180 all up, not bad for all new Sony stuff, and it sounds good, thumps alright for a 4 speaker system and is as TUFFTR put it "chapel street loud", which ain't bad under $200. If you've got the money lying around consider doing it properly first time.

Not sure if this would affect it but the standard system uses common grounds which don;t work with new headunits and may not work with new speakers. Other then that if you have a multimeter use that to test the connections.

So maybe just pull out all the old leads and put newies in?


You could possibly do what you suggested to yourself, but personally I would get some new speakers, a new headunit, rip all the old crap out, re-run the wiring and enjoy.

Our TR's stereo components cost ~$180 all up, not bad for all new Sony stuff, and it sounds good, thumps alright for a 4 speaker system and is as TUFFTR put it "chapel street loud", which ain't bad under $200. If you've got the money lying around consider doing it properly first time.

yes I think this is the go. is there any info available on how to wire speakers to head units? I have no clue with car audio stuff, but so willing to learn.

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if you dont have a clue it would probably be best to get someone to show you for the first time, its easy when you know how

So maybe just pull out all the old leads and put newies in?



When i rewired my speakers I just used the 50c/meter twisted pair speaker cable from dicksmith, just run in down through the dash board where ever you can. Are you still using the standard head unit? Or and after market one?
If you are using the standard one just wire +ve and -ve connections on the speakers as per the this wiring diagram. (http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/323987025/AMC/stereowiring.jpg)
If you are using an after market stereo its the same deal but use the wiring diagram it comes with as apposed to the standard magna one.

yes I think this is the go. is there any info available on how to wire speakers to head units? I have no clue with car audio stuff, but so willing to learn.
Not complex on an aftermarket one, you just match up the wires (positive constant, ignition, ground and the speaker wires), crimp them and solder together. Cover each connection up with some electrical tape and bobs your uncle.

Not sure if this would affect it but the standard system uses common grounds which don;t work with new headunits and may not work with new speakers. Other then that if you have a multimeter use that to test the connections.

I have to agree with this post. Get your self a new deck and run new wires to the speakers it will solve your problem.