learning my truck thread
Tuned
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If the PO had a different head unit, and returned it to stock, there could be some cut and spliced wiring behind the radio. I've used cut clothes hanger in the 4 holes of the stock head unit to release them,, but ymmv.
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thanks for the coat hanger tip. i havent tried the speaker test yet im still thinking i should be able to hear something from drivers side if blown.i think ill pull the deck and check that out first.now to find a old school wire coat hanger.the wife uses the plastic ones.
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My wife laughs when I bust this hat out, but this thing is the best, hands free lighting (bought mine at Lowe's):
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From: Gilbert
thanks for the coat hanger tip. i havent tried the speaker test yet im still thinking i should be able to hear something from drivers side if blown.i think ill pull the deck and check that out first.now to find a old school wire coat hanger.the wife uses the plastic ones.
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Ok pulled the deck.found out it had been spliced.all the wires are nutted toghether exept the drivers side? i figure match color to color but they dont match up.does anyone have a diagram of what the plug wires go to? sterio has a factery plug in it but after 4 inches of wire it turns into a rats nest.
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From: Gilbert
This is for a '99 with the factory cd/tape player, should be close to yours:
1999 FORD F350 4DR TRUCK
WIRE COLOR
Battery LIGHT GREEN/PINK
Accesory BLACK/VIOLET
Ground BLACK
Illumination LIGHT BLUE/RED
LF Speaker (+) LIGHT BLUE/WHITE
LF Speaker (-) ORANGE/LIGHT GREEN
RF Speaker (+) DARK GREEN
RF Speaker (-) WHITE/LIGHT GREEN
LR Speaker (+) TAN/YELLOW
LR Speaker (-) GRAY/LIGHT BLUE
RR Speaker (+) BROWN/PINK
RR Speaker (-) ORANGE/RED
Radio Security YES
1999 FORD F350 4DR TRUCK
WIRE COLOR
Battery LIGHT GREEN/PINK
Accesory BLACK/VIOLET
Ground BLACK
Illumination LIGHT BLUE/RED
LF Speaker (+) LIGHT BLUE/WHITE
LF Speaker (-) ORANGE/LIGHT GREEN
RF Speaker (+) DARK GREEN
RF Speaker (-) WHITE/LIGHT GREEN
LR Speaker (+) TAN/YELLOW
LR Speaker (-) GRAY/LIGHT BLUE
RR Speaker (+) BROWN/PINK
RR Speaker (-) ORANGE/RED
Radio Security YES
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From: Gilbert
I would hook them up, then turn it on to test. You don't want to short the outputs on the deck, otherwise you'll be forkin' out money for that. Also, make sure any bare wires aren't touching anything.
Maybe get some alligator clips on a 12" piece of wire to test them with? Might save you a little time. Make sure to put your fader/balance back to center.
And just so you don't feel alone in the "stereo troubleshooting" department, I'm sorting out issues with mine as well.
Maybe get some alligator clips on a 12" piece of wire to test them with? Might save you a little time. Make sure to put your fader/balance back to center.
And just so you don't feel alone in the "stereo troubleshooting" department, I'm sorting out issues with mine as well.
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ok todays radio gig......finaly had all 4 speakers cranking away.sounded realy good two. i go to push the deck back in and as soon as it snapped inplace all sound shut off.now i gots no speakers.clock shows on sterio,stations tune in but no sound....got to looking around at the deck while i had it out.i dont think the plug or the deck were origanal.going to a junk yard to see if i can find a deck and harness. after the radio is fixed i am moveing to the cruiz controll and then to the tire rubbing issue.stay tuned.lol...with sound