I bought a car that was broken into, and thieves cut the radio harness.
and I have no idea what wires are what. I got a new head unit to put in
and this is the only thing stopping me. anyone have any links or info?

 

anyone?

 

http://installdr.com/Harnesses/HA-Wiring.pdf

 

go to http://www.the12volt.com they have all the wire colors and functions listed.

 

thx guys 4 the help!
the cd player i have has a plugin, but i was just going to cut it off
and twist the wires together is this okay? sry im not a electrician! lol

 

No, that's not okay.

The proper way would be to purchase the replacement harness for your vehicle, and install it using the appropriate connectors.

However, you can "hardwire" the deck, but you won't be cutting anything off. You need the connector to plug into your new radio.

To do this, you can "twist" the wires together, but it doesn't end there. They also need to be soldered & heatshrinked (or taped).

Or, you can use butt connectors or crimp-caps. NO WIRE NUTS!!

 

best buy also has replacement OEM radio harnesses

 

installing this afternoon! along with 2 100w kenwood exceleon 3/6's in the back dash

 

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What do you mean "3/6's in the back dash"? 94

 

the section between the backseat and back glass. sorry lol

 

No, I mean what do you mean by "3/6's"?

BTW, "back dash" would be rear deck, [coup/sedan] security cover, [hatch back]. 94

 

hey does the brown with the white stripe go to the blue wire or the blue wire with the stripe..? plz help asap!

 

What do the instructions say that the function of the brown/white wire is?

 

http://installdr.com/Harnesses/HA-Wiring.pdf

 

Careful, your stock radio harness has two brown with white strip leads, power ant. control and RR speaker neg.(-). 94

 

okay thx is there anything else i should know im trying not to blow fuses here.
can someone give me an actual accurate guide?

 

Start by disconnecting the batt., [neg.(-) terminal].

Are you going to solder or use crimp connectors? 94

 

yes ill use crimp connectors

 

Start by cutting the stock radio harness leads to equal lengths, [as long as possible] strip 1/4"-3/8" of insulation off each lead, twist the copper strands tightly together, [twist in the same direction as they are already twisted].

Cut the HU harness down so when connected to radio harness the plug will come out of the dash no more the 2" on the side that it plugs into the HU, [do not cut off any fuses, line chokes] strip 1/4"-3/8" of insulation off all the leads and twist copper strands together, crimp butt connectors to each lead on the HU harness, give them a tug to make sure they are tight, [make sure the split in the butt connector is not at the edge of the crimp].

One by one crimp the the HU harness to the radio harness after you have confirmed you have the correct wire. 94

 

i have no idea if the brown wire with the white stripe goes to the blue wire that says antena..

 

the 12volt site doesnt tell me how to connect it.

 

i dont know where lexington is, but if you drive to raleigh ill do it for you.

 

the way i have done this is go to a local junk yard and cut there harness long enough then either sauder or use butt connectors then you will have the factory plug