Power and Ground Wires:
- Battery Power (Yellow): This wire provides constant 12-volt power to the stereo. It should be connected to the yellow wire on the car's wiring harness.
- Accessory Power (Red): This wire provides power to the stereo when the ignition is turned on. It should be connected to the red wire on the car's wiring harness.
- Ground (Black): This wire connects the stereo to the vehicle's chassis, completing the electrical circuit. It should be connected to the black wire on the car's wiring harness.
Speaker Wires:
- Front Left Speaker (+): This wire sends the positive signal to the front left speaker. It should be connected to the left front speaker's positive terminal.
- Front Left Speaker (-): This wire sends the negative signal to the front left speaker. It should be connected to the left front speaker's negative terminal.
- Front Right Speaker (+): This wire sends the positive signal to the front right speaker. It should be connected to the right front speaker's positive terminal.
- Front Right Speaker (-): This wire sends the negative signal to the front right speaker. It should be connected to the right front speaker's negative terminal.
- Rear Left Speaker (+): This wire sends the positive signal to the rear left speaker. It should be connected to the left rear speaker's positive terminal.
- Rear Left Speaker (-): This wire sends the negative signal to the rear left speaker. It should be connected to the left rear speaker's negative terminal.
- Rear Right Speaker (+): This wire sends the positive signal to the rear right speaker. It should be connected to the right rear speaker's positive terminal.
- Rear Right Speaker (-): This wire sends the negative signal to the rear right speaker. It should be connected to the right rear speaker's negative terminal.
Antenna Wire:
- Antenna (Blue): This wire connects the stereo to the vehicle's antenna. It should be connected to the blue wire on the car's wiring harness.
Illumination Wire:
- Illumination (Orange/White): This wire dims the stereo's display when the headlights are turned on. It should be connected to the vehicle's illumination circuit, usually found on the dashboard lighting.
Remote Turn-On Wire:
- Remote Turn-On (Blue/White): This wire turns on the amplifier or external power antenna when the stereo is turned on. It should be connected to the remote turn-on lead of the amplifier or antenna.
Note that some colors may vary; it's always best to double-check the wiring diagrams provided by the vehicle or stereo manufacturer for the exact wire colors in your specific model. Before starting any electrical work, disconnect the battery to prevent any electrical accidents.
