radio install

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Pharoh

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Jan 14, 2008
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i look to install the radio this morning while i was up and the person i bought it from has cut the original harness so all i have is wires does anyone know what the colors are for the the "+","-" and the battery wire everything rom there i can figure out.
 

dougfather

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Jul 11, 2006
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This looks to be right:

http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/GM-Wiring.pdf

The connector is different, but the color codes seems right. The only disagreement between the 2 shown in the link above is in the Right Front color polarity (lt green/dark green)

Depending on your original radio, you may not have the provisions for a "constant on" wire (orange).

Use a voltmeter or test light to determine your power connections.

As for speaker polarity (assuming you are reusing the ones already installed), use a 9V battery and connect to speaker. If paper pushes out, the polarity is correct. If paper goes in, then you have it backwards. Do this BEFORE wiring the radio.
 

SBCregal

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Jan 22, 2006
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figuring out the power/ground connections should be easy, its the speakers you may have a hard time with
 

jerrycad472

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Nov 11, 2006
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I like that 9v battery trick, never heard about that one.
 
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