Stereo Install...
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From: Galvin, WA
Stereo Install...
im trying to install a new cd player in my truck. the PO did some serious stupid stuff. what are the wires the PO cut off the harness and what will they goto on my new cd player???
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From: Prairieville, La
I made my own harness using the 4 wire flat trailer wire. Use one for a keyed hot,one for always hot for the memory, and one for the ground.
Then run your speaker wire to your doors or behind the seat.
Then run your speaker wire to your doors or behind the seat.
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Here's the general breakdown...
Constant 12V+ Light Green
Switched 12V+ Yellow/Black
Illumination Blue/Brown
Front Speakers 5 1/4" Doors
Left Front (+) Green
Left Front (-) Black/White
Right Front (+) White/Red
Right Front (-) Black/White
You'll need to add a ground wire....the factory setup grounds through the chasis, but this should get you going...
Constant 12V+ Light Green
Switched 12V+ Yellow/Black
Illumination Blue/Brown
Front Speakers 5 1/4" Doors
Left Front (+) Green
Left Front (-) Black/White
Right Front (+) White/Red
Right Front (-) Black/White
You'll need to add a ground wire....the factory setup grounds through the chasis, but this should get you going...
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Yes, ri_tuck_guy is generally correct.
Specifically:
Light green/yellow stripe = constant 12V for clocks & memories & whatnot
Light blue/red stripe = dimmable dash backlighting
Yellow/black hash = switched & fused power supply
Specifically:
Light green/yellow stripe = constant 12V for clocks & memories & whatnot
Light blue/red stripe = dimmable dash backlighting
Yellow/black hash = switched & fused power supply
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Didn't we do this a couple of weeks ago?
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I've done this I don't know how many times by now. 
It's generally faster to just re-type it than to go find it and post a link.
It's generally faster to just re-type it than to go find it and post a link.
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From: Galvin, WA
thank you all for the help with figuring out the wires! got it all hooked up and working. now all i need is the dash install kit... got one but its not right. im looking online right now and havent found what i need yet. anyone know the kit i need?
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From: Vine Grove KY
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They break easily, but my last one has lasted a while.
DIN is the term for the size of a standard in dash cd player (rectangular)
Double DIN is the size of most newer factory radios (huge almost square face)
DIN is the term for the size of a standard in dash cd player (rectangular)
Double DIN is the size of most newer factory radios (huge almost square face)
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Dont buy the plastic... waste of cash.
What I did was take the original radio out of the factory casing (one piece radio & case) but I used the bottom I_I (< pic) style and mounted my new radio in that, then just went back with the front cover and new trim plate.
Bit of sweat but worth it.
Great wiring diagram wonder where I've seen it before
What I did was take the original radio out of the factory casing (one piece radio & case) but I used the bottom I_I (< pic) style and mounted my new radio in that, then just went back with the front cover and new trim plate.
Bit of sweat but worth it.
Great wiring diagram wonder where I've seen it before
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From: Vine Grove KY
Dont buy the plastic... waste of cash.
What I did was take the original radio out of the factory casing (one piece radio & case) but I used the bottom I_I (< pic) style and mounted my new radio in that, then just went back with the front cover and new trim plate.
Bit of sweat but worth it.
Great wiring diagram wonder where I've seen it before
What I did was take the original radio out of the factory casing (one piece radio & case) but I used the bottom I_I (< pic) style and mounted my new radio in that, then just went back with the front cover and new trim plate.
Bit of sweat but worth it.
Great wiring diagram wonder where I've seen it before
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