2001 base model speakers?

[Boxtaboy]

I have an 01, and it came with speakers in doors and dash. I added the rear shelf speaker kit (much needed btw).

[jerry and sons]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

I have an 01, and it came with speakers in doors and dash. I added the rear shelf speaker kit (much needed btw).

Was the wiring already there for the rear speaker? Or did you have to run wiring to head unit?

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by jerry and sons

Was the wiring already there? Or did you have to run wiring to head unit?

It came wired and working already. I didn't have to do anything. Even with them, the sound sucked without rear speakers though.

EDIT: Now that I think about it, I think the most basic versions had dash only speakers, so yours may not have door speakers wired. If you purchased the "Hi FI" sound system option, you'd get dash and door speakers with an amp in your front trunk (right behind the spare tire). If not, you'd only get dash speakers.

[jerry and sons]

Does anybody know the size of the door speakers? Do I need an amp to run the door speakers?

[Giller]

Base model only came with dash speakers, so I think you will need to run some wires to the doors. You will not need an amp - your deck will power door speakers - and you will notice a huge difference in sound.

But - if you are looking for a good, quality sound, you have a lot of work to do my friend. The plus is - there are a ton of good threads on this forum for you to use. You can spend a little or a lot....depending on the quality of the speakers. Just do some searching and you will have an avalanche of info.

Good luck!

[lkchris]

Originally Posted by Giller

Base model only came with dash speakers, so I think you will need to run some wires to the doors

Incorrect.

The door speakers are subwoofers and are part of option M490, which can be installed on base or S. This option also includes an amp in the front trunk which is 4X40 watts, the 4 channels being 2 dash speakers and 2 door subwoofers.

I'm pretty sure that if option M490 is not fitted, there are no speaker grilles in the door panels.

[lkchris]

Originally Posted by jerry and sons

Does anybody know the size of the door speakers? Do I need an amp to run the door speakers?

I really think that if you have speaker grilles already, you also already have door speakers. And, you already have a special amp to drive them--they are subwoofers. Your option code list should include M490. You can see the amp in your front trunk.

You haven't stated whether you have the original radio. Sometimes aftermarket installations don't match up exactly with OE speaker/amp wiring.