AFTERMARKET (Car Stereo) Head-unit Install Harness
This Part is NEEDED for Installing an Aftermarket Stereo (without Cutting)
Wire Harnesses are used to install Car Stereo Head units like:
(ALPINE, Blaupunkt, Kenwood, Sony Etc)...
Connection Plugs directly into vehicle harness at Factory
Radio (no cutting or splicing into Original Harness)
AFTERMARKET RADIO / CAR STEREO WIRING HARNESS PLUG
This Harness is used to Install a New Stereo System from a Stock OEM Radio.
Plugs directly Into Cars Harness to easily allow you to install a new Aftermarket Radio.
No Splicing or Cutting into OE Equipment.
Keeps all leased cars in warranty (Basically PLUG N PLAY)
Professional wiring harness (EIA color coded to match aftermarket wiring)
Plugs Directly into factory radio harness
NOTE: This harness works on: Base radio wiring only.
Not for Factory Amplified Sound Systems
Not for Bose/Monsoon/JBL or Premium sound systems
Notes:
NOT COMPATIBLE with:
SYNC / Can-Bus / OnStar or R.A.P Features
Easiest way to identify a R.A.P system:
Radio Continues to play after key is removed from ignition. (Stays on - til door opened)
FAQ: How do I check if I have an amped/premium System?
Branding: Bose, Jbl, Delco premium, Alpine, etc (on speaker / radio)
After replacing stock head-unit (power but no sound) = Evidence of Amplifier in Vehicle
Usually amped systems have a built-in Sub (Read Owners Manual or Inspect for Subwoofer)
Owners/manual: Part number of radio / Anything listed as other than BASE Model
EIA Color Codes
HOW TO WIRE AN AFTERMARKET STEREO
EIA Wire Color Codes - Aftermarket Radio Association Standard
Color codes for stereo connector harness conform to the EIA
(Electronics Industry Association)
Always refer to stereo's owner's manual for specific wiring details
(before making any connections)
CAUTION: CHINA Direct colors may differ from the wiring colors found on your stereo.
EIA Color Code by Grand Theft Audiophile
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Yellow |
12V Battery / Constant
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Red |
12V Ignition / Switched
|
Black |
Ground *Chassis Ground
|
Black / White |
**Factory Amplifier Ground
|
Blue |
Power Antenna |
Blue / White |
Factory Amplifier Remote Turn On
|
Orange |
***Illumination |
Orange / White |
***Illumination |
Orange / Black |
***Dash Light Dimmer / Illumination |
Brown |
Mute / Not Used - (unless for amp turn-on) |
White |
Left Front Speaker (+) |
White / Black |
Left Front Speaker (-) |
Gray |
Right Front Speaker (+) |
Gray / Black |
Right Front Speaker (-) |
Green |
Left Rear Speaker (+) |
Green / Black |
Left Rear Speaker (-) |
Purple |
Right Rear Speaker (+) |
Purple / Black |
Right Rear Speaker (-) |
RCA Color Location/Function (if not just Red/White)
|
White RCA
|
Left Front Speaker |
Gray RCA |
Right Front Speaker |
Green RCA |
Left Rear Speaker |
Purple RCA |
Right Rear Speaker |
RCA Red / White (if not colored)
|
Red RCA |
Right input |
White RCA |
Left input |
Additional Notes:
- Cap and insulate all unused wires individually to prevent short circuits.
- This wiring harness may not include all wire colors listed above
- Not Uncommon to have un-used wires.
- *Chassis Ground (some harnesses omit the black wire)
- Factory separate wire directly to metal Chassis at Radio Location
- **Amp Ground (not used very often) Ground wire on plug is sufficient
- ***Orange (mostly never used) Aftermarket Radios are self illuminating
- (Sometimes - the SOLID BLUE wire can be Used as an AMP Turn On wire)
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